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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 »
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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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
"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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »