Carinthian Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Arson

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Due to multiple arson cases, a 24-year-old Carinthian was sentenced to six years in prison at the Klagenfurt Regional Court on Thursday. The former firefighter is said to have set four fires in the multi-party...weiterlesen »

Robert Reinagl Dies at Age 57

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The Burgtheater actor Robert Reinagl, also known from TV series like "Vienna Blood" and "SOKO Donau", has passed away. This was announced by the Burgtheater. According to the announcement, Reinagl died...weiterlesen »

19-Year-Old Drug Driver Sentenced to Prison After Crash with City Bus

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The chase ended with him crashing his brother's car into an almost empty city bus. Both the driver and his passenger sustained serious injuries. The fact that the young man was even able to stand trial...weiterlesen »

123-Transporter-Operator Company is Closing: Many Customers Affected

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A spokeswoman confirmed the corresponding media reports on Thursday. At the beginning of the month, a restructuring procedure without self-administration was opened. About 70 creditors and "a multitude...weiterlesen »

After Cocaine Use: Teichtmeister Remains for Now in Forensic-Therapeutic Center

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A corresponding report by the "Kronen Zeitung" was confirmed by court spokeswoman Christina Salzborn to the APA. A judge, on the advice of an expert, has ordered a crisis intervention to sustainably wean...weiterlesen »

Allegations of Abuse in SOS Children's Village: Former Employee in Vienna Court

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The man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison in the first instance for sexual abuse of minors. However, he appealed the verdict. The "Kronen Zeitung" was the first to report on this on Thursday....weiterlesen »

Prosecution Against Strache is Being Reviewed by the Defense

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They received the notification on Tuesday and will now "evaluate" it, said Strache's lawyer Gunilla Prohart to the APA. The former FPÖ leader and Vice Chancellor, along with another person, are accused...weiterlesen »

Mega Police Operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Man Threatened with Firearm

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Because the 48-year-old Austrian, who is in psychiatric treatment and had been drinking alcohol during the day, refused to leave the apartment, the Cobra task force intervened. He aimed a deceptively realistic...weiterlesen »

Historic Fountains in Vienna's City Hall Park Have Been Newly Renovated

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According to Wiener Wasser, the renovation included the faithful restoration of the fountain basins as well as the renewal of the technical facilities. The fountain chambers were also revised. The fountains...weiterlesen »

New on Netflix, Disney+ & Co.: Releases from November 3 to 9

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series premieres from November 3 to 9 on Netflix, Disney+, Sky, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and RTL+. >> More streaming news at a glance Death...weiterlesen »

Burgenland: Doskozil Faces Motion of No Confidence

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FPÖ and ÖVP want to introduce a motion of no confidence against Governor Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ) at the next session of the Burgenland state parliament on November 13. The opposition parties justify...weiterlesen »

Four Men with Broken Glass Bottle: 41-Year-Old Injured in Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten

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The incident happened around 12:15 AM at Vienna's Keplerplatz. The police were alerted due to an alleged brawl. However, it quickly became clear that it was a robbery. When the officers arrived, they could...weiterlesen »

Police Operation Following Dispute in Vienna-Brigittenau

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Subsequently, a dispute and a physical altercation occurred between the men, during which the younger of the two was injured with a sharp object by one of the unknown individuals. The 39-year-old's phone...weiterlesen »

Perpetrator on the Run After Unsuccessful Robbery of Vienna Tobacco Shop

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On October 29, a currently unknown man entered a tobacconist in Vienna-Alsergrund shortly before 4 p.m. The man pulled out a knife, threatened the employee present, and demanded cash. When the woman did...weiterlesen »

Gewessler Criticism of Lobau Tunnel and Hanke During On-Site Inspection

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During an on-site inspection with the German chairwoman of the Alliance 90/The Greens party, Franziska Brantner, as well as environmentalists and representatives of local initiatives, Gewessler reiterated:...weiterlesen »

Children Welcome: Numerous Events at the Vienna Gleis//Garten

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Until early December, in addition to autumn and winter events, there will also be several events for children. Here is an overview: In early November, everything at Gleis//Garten revolves around pumpkins....weiterlesen »

Amok Threat: Two Graz Teenagers Identified

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According to a statement from the State Police Directorate of Styria, they also sent a manipulated image of two school classes with supposedly deceased students. The boys confessed to the threat. The investigations...weiterlesen »

Study: Summer School Should Especially Help Migrant Children

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Recently, over 37,000 children and adolescents have taken advantage of the voluntary offer, which since 2022 has included not only learning support but also talent promotion. Attendance will continue to...weiterlesen »

Yungblud thrilled 11,000 fans at Vienna concert

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Many legendary rock acts have recently bid farewell to the stage. Who does the future of this craft belong to? Yungblud answered this question on Wednesday at the Wiener Stadthalle with a concert celebrated...weiterlesen »

Charges Against 42 People from Former "Last Generation"

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The accusation of forming a criminal organization, however, is off the table. "The facts at hand did not meet the criteria," said authority spokeswoman Nina Bussek to the APA. An activist from the group...weiterlesen »

This is the Peace Light Child 2025

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This was announced by ORF Upper Austria. The "light that is distributed to the whole world" is lit by a boy from Bethlehem in the Grotto of the Nativity. Next week, it is to be flown to Austria, where...weiterlesen »

Mega Police Operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Man Threatened with Firearm

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

Because the 48-year-old Austrian refused to leave the apartment, the Cobra task force intervened. The perpetrator was secured and temporarily arrested, the police reported. A gas pressure pistol was secured...weiterlesen »

Austrians Save More, But Feel Financially Insecure

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In light of ongoing economic uncertainties, Austrians have recently been saving more money. The average monthly savings amount rose from 308 euros in 2024 to 320 euros this year, according to a recent...weiterlesen »

Wildfires Become Twice as Frequent: Search for Strategies

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At IIASA in Laxenburg near Vienna, the protagonists of the multi-year project met yesterday, Tuesday - in addition to IIASA, these include several participating institutes of the University of Natural...weiterlesen »

Eurofighter Practice Emergency: Supersonic Training in November

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Austria's Eurofighter pilots are training again in the supersonic range: Between November 3 and 14, 2025, the second supersonic exercises of this year will take place. Up to two flights are planned daily...weiterlesen »

Gewessler Criticism of Lobau Tunnel and Hanke During On-Site Inspection

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During an on-site visit with the German chairwoman of the Alliance 90/The Greens party, Franziska Brantner, as well as environmentalists and representatives of local initiatives, Gewessler reiterated:...weiterlesen »

Ex-FPÖ-Chief Strache Charged with Embezzlement

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Former FPÖ leader Strache is accused of attempting to appropriate the premium of a life insurance policy worth over 300,000 euros, which the FPÖ Vienna had taken out for him. This was announced by the...weiterlesen »

Finance Minister Marterbauer Against Badmouthing Austria as a Business Location

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The latest economic forecasts indicate slight growth this year and next. "This is not a fireworks display, but it is slightly going upwards," explained Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ). There...weiterlesen »

After the Withdrawal of More Ryanair Aircraft: Hanke Against the Abolition of the Aviation Tax

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Infrastructure Minister Hanke has rejected the abolition of the flight levy, as demanded by Ryanair and Vienna Airport. A complete removal is currently out of the question, the ministry explained. Hanke...weiterlesen »

Arrests After Robbery in Subway Station Gumpendorfer Gürtel

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According to initial investigations, the unknown men first asked the victim for cigarettes. When the 25-year-old opened his bag, two of the suspects attempted to snatch it from him using physical force,...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Donaustadt: 30-Year-Old Injures Several People and Attacks Police

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A 30-year-old man is suspected of physically attacking several people and injuring police officers on Tuesday evening in an apartment in the 22nd district of Vienna. The police arrested the alleged perpetrator...weiterlesen »

Number of Truants in Vienna Explodes

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Being absent from school without an excuse is considered an administrative offense in Austria. Parents, in particular, face the risk of being reported if their school-age children are absent without excuse...weiterlesen »

Defense Minister Tanner Knows Nothing About Military Service Reform Yet

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Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) claims that she is not yet aware of the proposals from the military service commission she appointed. The commission is supposed to develop three proposals for the...weiterlesen »

Domestic Industry Recovers in October

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"The economic situation in the domestic industry remained very fragile in October, burdened by concerns of companies due to weakening demand, geopolitical tensions, high costs, and declining competitiveness,"...weiterlesen »

78-Year-Old in Custody After Blood Crime in Enns

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According to a spokeswoman for the public prosecutor's office, the autopsy results for the 70-year-old woman and the 41-year-old man are not yet available in written form. On Wednesday, she only stated...weiterlesen »

"Magic of Ice" in St. Pölten Changes Location

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The "Ice Magic" in St. Pölten is relocating from Rathausplatz to Domplatz. According to information from Wednesday, the opening will take place on December 19. The operation on the 600 square meter area...weiterlesen »

The countdown to the ski season is on

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Obertauern, for example, has already received a lot of snow in October, and through the webcams , you can get a preview of the upcoming winter season. Hotels and hosts are getting ready for the big kickoff....weiterlesen »

Austria Prepares Against Drone Attacks

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Due to the drone incidents in Europe in recent months, the federal government plans to initiate further development of the drone defense strategy. The Council of Ministers made a corresponding decision...weiterlesen »

28 Cars in Lower Austria Hit with Pumpkins: Damage in the Five-Figure Range

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Following a series of vandalism incidents on cars at the beginning of the month in the district of Bruck an der Leitha, four suspects have been identified. According to the Lower Austria State Police Directorate...weiterlesen »

Vienna Climate Team: Josefstadt and Penzing Impress with Diversity of Ideas

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The number of good ideas that lie dormant in the minds of the people of Vienna is once again evident in the Vienna Climate Team: Nearly 900 ideas for a good climate in the districts of Josefstadt and Penzing...weiterlesen »

Internet Fraud Costs 74-Year-Old 25,000 Euros

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The prospect of high returns on a professionally and seriously appearing website led a retiree from the Salzburg Tennengau to invest in a supposedly profitable investment. The 74-year-old transferred a...weiterlesen »

All Saints' Day: Offers for Mourners in Vienna

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On All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, it is traditionally the time in Austria when many people particularly think of their deceased loved ones. During this time, the grief over the loss of a loved one...weiterlesen »

Millions for Childcare Unused: Greens Now Mobilize

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The Greens see major problems in childcare in Austria and want to counteract them with a new campaign. Under the motto "More Childcare. Now." the issue is to be pushed. From the Greens' perspective, there...weiterlesen »

"Laughing is Self-Defense": Satirist Florian Scheuba in Interview

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Florian Scheuba is primarily a team player - known, among other things, as a member of "Hektiker" or "Staatskünstler". On November 11, his third solo program "Good Evening Austria" premieres at the Vienna...weiterlesen »

Win a Short Break at the Urban Nature Hotel Bad Gastein

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Right by the legendary waterfall and in the heart of the high alpine landscape of Bad Gastein, the Urban Nature Hotel in the Badeschloss celebrates a new dimension of lifestyle. Built in 1791 amidst a...weiterlesen »

Apartment Hunting in Vienna via App: What the Tools Can Do

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The demand for housing in Vienna continues to exceed supply, particularly in central districts. At the same time, competition is getting tougher as more and more people seek the advantages of urban locations...weiterlesen »

Austria Repeatedly in the Crosshairs of Terrorists

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On November 2, the attack in downtown Vienna marks its fifth anniversary. A then 20-year-old Islamist opened fire in the "Bermuda Triangle," a well-known party area. Although he was shot by the police...weiterlesen »

Viennese Study: More Close Friendships Drive Political Polarization Forward

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To measure polarization, the research team used over 27,000 surveys from a period between 1999 and 2017 from the "Pew Research Center," which regularly surveys political attitudes in the USA. For the analysis...weiterlesen »

Ryanair withdraws two more aircraft from Vienna

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The airline accuses the Austrian government of not abolishing the air traffic tax and that the fees in Schwechat are too high. Vienna Airport supported Ryanair to the extent that it demanded the "necessity"...weiterlesen »

Ryanair withdraws two more aircraft from Vienna

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The airline accuses the Austrian government of not abolishing the air traffic tax and that the fees in Schwechat are too high. The withdrawal of the two aircraft corresponds to a loss of 200 million dollars...weiterlesen »

Social Benefit Fraud in Lower Austria: 3,000 Cases and 25 Million Euros in Damages

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The number was mentioned on Tuesday afternoon in St. Pölten at a networking meeting aimed at combating this form of crime through inter-agency and organizational collaboration. The case of a 59-year-old...weiterlesen »

Viennese Economist: Doing Nothing About Climate Protection is Economically the "Most Expensive Option"

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Lack of climate protection could cause the European Union production losses of more than 5 trillion euros due to heat stress by 2050, according to the study. This corresponds to about ten times Austria's...weiterlesen »

Death of a Patient: Call for Better Coordination

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The Neos want a nationwide capacity platform for emergencies, while the Greens want health planning to be under federal control. Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) urged on heute.at to think "beyond state...weiterlesen »

SOS Children's Villages: New Allegations in Abuse Suspicion Case Involving Major Donor

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The "Falter" accuses the long-time former president of SOS Children's Village Austria, Helmut Kutin, who died in 2024, as well as the managing director Christian Moser, who was placed on leave in early...weiterlesen »

Klemens Hallmann: Green Light for Renovation

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The creditors have mostly agreed to the restructuring plan, which provides for a total quota of 35 percent, as reported by the credit protection associations AKV and KSV1870 after the restructuring plan...weiterlesen »

Crime in Enns: Autopsy Result Expected on Wednesday

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The results of the autopsy of the two deceased are also expected on that day, said a spokeswoman for the public prosecutor's office. A 78-year-old is said to have stabbed his 70-year-old wife and their...weiterlesen »

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