100 Years of World Savings Day: Saving Through the Ages

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What began in 1924 as an educational initiative is now a symbol of financial independence and responsibility across generations. World Savings Day was initiated by savings banks to promote economic education...weiterlesen »

Wood Company Weiss GmbH Slips into Insolvency Again

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A bankruptcy proceeding has been opened at the Salzburg Regional Court. The liabilities amount to 10.65 million euros, the assets to 0.95 million euros. 42 employees are affected. The company is to be...weiterlesen »

Prison Sentence After Fire in Graz Star Bar

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In the Graz Regional Criminal Court, the operator of the Graz Stern-Bar was sentenced on Thursday to 18 months in prison, six of which are unconditional, for negligently causing a fire. During a fire in...weiterlesen »

Wöginger Diversion: OStA Vienna with Directive

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This was confirmed by the Office of the Public Prosecutor (OstA) Vienna on Thursday. The conditions for terminating the criminal proceedings through a diversion are not met. General preventive aspects...weiterlesen »

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 »

Wöginger Diversion: OStA Vienna with Directive

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ÖVP club chairman August Wöginger faces further trouble in the abuse of office case. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has instructed the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) to file...weiterlesen »

Nazi Slogans and Violence: Dispute in Vienna Park Escalated

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On October 29, around 9:30 PM, police officers became aware of a loud altercation between several adults and teenagers in a park on Herchenhahngasse in Vienna-Floridsdorf. Boys are said to have previously...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 »

Flood of Deployments for Rapid Intervention Groups

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The Rapid Intervention Groups (RIG) of the police have completed around 45,000 operations from their introduction in 2021 until August 2025. This was reported by the Ministry of the Interior in a press...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 »

Speeder from Vienna-Alsergrund Caught on A4 in Lower Austria

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During checks in a 100 km/h zone on the Eastern Motorway (A4) near Bruck an der Leitha, the police measured 50 vehicles exceeding the speed limit on Wednesday. Four speeders, traveling between 156 and...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 »

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 »

Nazi Slogans and Violence: Dispute in Vienna Park Escalated

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On October 29, around 9:30 PM, police officers became aware of a loud altercation between several adults and teenagers in a park on Herchenhahngasse in Vienna-Floridsdorf. Despite repeated requests, the...weiterlesen »

Duo Arrested After Attempted Burglary in Vienna-Neubau

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A 30-year-old (citizenship: Austria) and his 40-year-old girlfriend (citizenship: Bosnia and Herzegovina) are suspected of having smashed a window pane of an apartment in Vienna-Neubau on Wednesday afternoon...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 »

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 »

Weather: November Brings Cold Front to Austria

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A weather change is imminent for Austria: While the weekend will be partly very mild and sunny - especially away from the persistent fog zones, a significant cold front with rain will move through on Monday....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 »

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 »

German Minister Against ESC Exclusion of Israel

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"I not only consider it fundamentally wrong, but I also find it politically highly problematic," said the CDU politician to the German Press Agency during her visit to Israel. "Enlightenment requires staying...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 »

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

"Live Crime Dinner": Interactive TV Event with Bill Kaulitz on ORF

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The main characters will perform a crime dinner live on Saturday, November 22, at 8:15 PM on ORF 2, a combination of role-playing and crime story. The actors will fully improvise their dialogues. The television...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 »

Riot in Vienna-Ottakring: 39-Year-Old Threatened Mother and Smeared Swastikas on Walls

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A heavily intoxicated man is said to have rioted in an apartment in Vienna-Ottakring on October 28 and threatened his mother. The police provisionally arrested the 39-year-old shortly thereafter in the...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 »

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 »

Rethinking Taboo Topics: Vienna Invites to the "Day of Burial" for the First Time

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On October 30, 2025, the Vienna Association of Funeral Directors invites you for the first time to the "Day of Funeral Services" at the House of Vienna Business. The day will be ceremoniously opened by...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 »

Significant Damage from Attempted ATM Explosion in Krems: Perpetrators on the Run

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According to witnesses, the criminals fled on a moped or scooter, confirmed police spokesperson Johann Baumschlager in response to an ORF report. At least two perpetrators are believed to have been involved....weiterlesen »

Equal Pay Day on All Souls' Day: How Austria's Federal States Perform

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The Equal Pay Day this year falls on All Souls' Day. On November 2, men have on average already reached the annual salary of women - one day later than the previous year. The wage gap is 16.3 percent;...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 »

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