Sea of Lights and Disney Magic: Christmas House in Bad Tatzmannsdorf Will Shine Again Soon

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At the Gollnhuber family's property on Höhenweg 11, nearly one million lights and more than 250 inflatable figures will shine again this year – many of them from the Disney world, some up to nine meters...weiterlesen »

Majority of Pedestrians Hardly Visible in the Dark

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With the onset of the dark season, the risk of accidents for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter riders increases significantly. According to a recent ÖAMTC survey, 71 percent of pedestrians are dressed...weiterlesen »

After Shooting Attack in Linz: 44-Year-Old Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

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A 44-year-old was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Friday at the Linz Regional Court for attempted murder. He is accused of a shooting attack in Linz. He allegedly shot the 38-year-old driver with a...weiterlesen »

Man Caught After Series of Burglaries in Weinviertel

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The Slovak is said to have broken into garden sheds and a school with an accomplice who is on the run, stealing bicycles, a motorcycle, and non-ferrous metal. The total damage amounts to around 10,000...weiterlesen »

Huge Knowledge Gaps: Call for Better Education on Assisted Suicide

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The Austrian Palliative Society (OPG) and Hospice Austria are calling for more education on the living will. Affected individuals often lack clearly defined contact points and contact persons. "Good hospice...weiterlesen »

Second Trial Against Benko Begins in December

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According to the indictment, Benko is accused of having concealed assets, thereby reducing the fulfillment of creditor claims during his insolvency as a sole proprietor. An accomplice is alleged to have...weiterlesen »

Driver's License Not There: 19-Year-Old Lost It in Vienna Office

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A 19-year-old man rioted on October 29 at the traffic office on Dietrichgasse in Vienna-Landstraße. Police officers were called to the scene around 10 a.m. due to property damage. According to a spokesperson,...weiterlesen »

Teenagers Caught After Robbery in Vienna's Westbahnhof Subway Station

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On October 30, at around 9:15 PM, the Vienna police arrested two Austrian citizens aged 14 and 16 following a search operation. The two teenagers are suspected of having snatched a 20-euro note from a...weiterlesen »

Accident in Burgenland: Six People Injured

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A traffic accident at the intersection of the L216 with the exit ramp of the Southeast Motorway (A3) in Hornstein (Eisenstadt-Umgebung district) resulted in six minor injuries on Friday morning. According...weiterlesen »

Oxygen Cylinder Exploded: Fire in Gutenbrunn Resulted in Several Injuries

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Two residents and five firefighters were slightly injured in a fire on Thursday evening in Gutenbrunn (Zwettl district). The two men living in the house unsuccessfully tried to fight the flames themselves....weiterlesen »

Accident in the District of Tulln: Teenager Ejected from Car

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A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were severely injured in a car accident in Judenau-Baumgarten (district of Tulln) late Thursday evening. The car veered off the L123 and ended up in a field. The occupants...weiterlesen »

Christmas Market Schönbrunn Palace 2025: Program and Highlights at a Glance

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Over 90 festively decorated stalls present the best of local handicrafts, design, and cuisine at the Christmas Market Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna from November 6: From artfully crafted wooden figures and...weiterlesen »

Police Intensify Controls Around Halloween and All Saints' Day

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The police will once again carry out intensified control and surveillance actions around Halloween and All Saints' Day, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior. The aim of the operations is to counteract...weiterlesen »

More E-Scooter Accidents in the First Half of 2025: Two Fatalities

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15 percent of the injured e-scooter riders were under the influence of alcohol, and only seven percent were wearing a helmet. Most accidents occurred in the group of ten to 14-year-olds, where the number...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 »

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 »

Giveaway for the Film Release of "THE LIFE OF WISHES"

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Felix (Matthias Schweighöfer) is stuck in a rut both in his family life and career. His wife Bianca (Luisa Heyer) wants a separation, his children are drifting away from him, and his hair is thinning....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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Here is how Chancellor Stocker is doing after the back surgery

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The back surgery was successful, as announced by the Chancellor's Office on Thursday. Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) will temporarily conduct his official duties from home, but is currently still in...weiterlesen »

81-Year-Old Motorcyclist Died in Accident in Scheibbs District

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The scene of the accident was the B28 in Kreuztanne, a locality in St. Anton an der Jeßnitz, where a total closure is currently in effect from the intersection with the B39. According to the police, a...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 »

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