Landslide Risk on A2 near Pinkafeld: Section Remains Closed Until Christmas

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On approximately 1.5 kilometers, only one lane per direction will be available, reports Asfinag on Thursday. This traffic arrangement will be set up on the night of December 5th. For this, the A2 must...weiterlesen »

Suspects Admitted to Hanusch Hospital in Vienna After Acid Attack

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Following the butyric acid attack on Wednesday at the Hanusch Hospital in Vienna-Penzing, the attacker was admitted to a psychiatric ward. The official procedure was continued under the Hospitalization...weiterlesen »

Landslide Risk on A2 near Pinkafeld: Partial Closure

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The excavator had started to slide at the affected construction site. The Pinkafeld fire department secured it with a winch and set it back on its wheels. According to the emergency services, no one was...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Vienna Tourism Seeks Partners for Supporting Program

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Under the title "Vienna OffStage," an event and cultural program will be offered for about 2,500 delegates and accredited media representatives coming to Vienna in May. A jury will select a representative...weiterlesen »

Vienna Also Cuts Cultural Budget

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In the preliminary budget for 2026, the figures increase by 1.4 percent compared to 2025, from 348.8 to 353.7 million euros, as the adult education centers (VHS) are added. Without VHS, the cultural budget...weiterlesen »

Butyric Acid Attack on Doctor in Vienna's Hanusch Hospital: Clinics Closed

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A 32-year-old woman allegedly attacked a doctor and four other hospital staff at the Hanusch Hospital in Vienna-Penzing with butyric acid on Wednesday afternoon. Police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger confirmed...weiterlesen »

Decision on Residence Ban Against Windl Still Open

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No decision was made on Wednesday. The court decided in the early afternoon that the verdict would be delivered in writing. The hearing, scheduled for three hours, began in the morning with the questioning...weiterlesen »

Butyric Acid Attack on Doctor in Vienna's Hanusch Hospital: Clinics Closed

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A woman allegedly attacked a doctor at the Hanusch Hospital in Vienna-Penzing with butyric acid around noon on Wednesday. Police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger confirmed a corresponding online report by "heute.at"....weiterlesen »

Prison Sentence After Stone Throw from Brigittenau Bridge in Vienna

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"I can't remember doing anything," said the defendant at the start of the trial in early November. An interpreter now testified that the man had admitted during his first police interrogation that he had...weiterlesen »

Rental Dispute in Vienna-Alsergrund Escalated: 35-Year-Old Arrested

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In Vienna-Alsergrund, a 35-year-old man was arrested and taken to a correctional facility after several incidents surrounding an escalated rental dispute. The man is said to have first threatened a roommate,...weiterlesen »

Firearm Drawn in Vienna Restaurant: 69-Year-Old Reported

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On December 2, several police patrols were dispatched to downtown Vienna after a threat with a firearm was reported at around 10:10 AM. According to the police, a 69-year-old Austrian, who legally owned...weiterlesen »

Fatal Accident in Vienna-Hietzing: 95-Year-Old Car Driver Runs Over Pedestrian

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On December 3rd, a pedestrian lost his life in a traffic accident in Gloriettegasse in Vienna-Hietzing. According to police reports, a 95-year-old car driver reversed out of a property entrance at around...weiterlesen »

Barrier-Free Flying: New Impulses from Aviation

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The airline provides new digital information offerings , including inclusive maps, sensory cues, and the integration of the "Be My Eyes" app to facilitate travel planning for people with various disabilities....weiterlesen »

Sticker, Passport, PV Systems: Here There Will Be Less Bureaucracy in the Future

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The federal government has agreed on an initial package of measures for deregulation. Among the many individual measures decided in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday are the extension of inspection...weiterlesen »

No longer up-to-date: Call for Amendment of the Medical Act

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The Medical Services Act (SanG) introduced in 2002 was necessary at the time due to the enormous technological progress. Since then - more than 23 years - it has not been revised. The Austrian Red Cross...weiterlesen »

Sticker, Passport, PV Systems: Here There Will Be Less Bureaucracy in the Future

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The federal government has agreed on an initial package of measures for deregulation. Among the many individual measures decided in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday are the extension of inspection...weiterlesen »

Welcome to Austria

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We are continuing our series on diplomat’s spouses with an interview with Martina Koja, who shares her experiences travelling the world with her husband, a former Austrian government official. As the wife...weiterlesen »

Rafael Mariano Grossi: For a Safer World

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Since being elected Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2019, the Argentinian Rafael Mariano Grossi has been one of the world’s most important and influential diplomats, ensuring...weiterlesen »

Measures for Accessibility: Vienna Museum Receives Award

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A step-free access, tactile overview plans, and floor information ensure good accessibility, enable easy orientation, and facilitate movement within the building, according to a statement from the city...weiterlesen »

73-Year-Old Hit by Taxi in Mödling: Seriously Injured

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As a pedestrian, a 73-year-old woman from the Upper Austrian district of Vöcklabruck was hit and knocked down by a taxi at the train station square in Mödling. She was taken to the Baden State Hospital...weiterlesen »

"Kultursommer Wien": Submissions possible until January 15

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In July and August 2026, the "Cultural Summer Vienna" will take place for the seventh time, featuring music, cabaret, theater, dance, performance, literature, and contemporary circus on pop-up stages in...weiterlesen »

Prosecutor's Office Vienna Against Vienna Association Due to Hamas Ties

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The association Dar al Janub (Arabic: House of the Sun, ed.) announced on Sunday that house searches were conducted at five locations, including the homes of former and current board members as well as...weiterlesen »

Pre-trial Detention for 56-Year-Old After Killing of Man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

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The 56-year-old victim suffered multiple stab wounds to the back. He himself called the emergency services, but help came too late for the injured man. The pre-trial detention was imposed due to the risk...weiterlesen »

Appeal after Indictment Against "Torture General" in Vienna

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The decision of the Vienna Higher Regional Court could take several weeks. The accused are charged with, among other things, serious bodily harm, sexual coercion, and torture. The events date back several...weiterlesen »

Process After Anti-Semitic Attack at Vienna Central Cemetery Canceled

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The delivery of the summons to the accused was not possible. Currently, he is untraceable for the judiciary. It remains unclear what investigative measures are being taken to determine the current whereabouts...weiterlesen »

35-Year-Old Injured with Knife & Threatened to Be Killed in Vienna-Simmering - Man Managed to Escape

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The incident happened around 11:30 PM. The men are said to have been drinking alcohol beforehand when the argument broke out for reasons still unknown. When the 35-year-old guest finally wanted to leave...weiterlesen »

Manhunt After Robbery of Taxi Driver in Vienna-Favoriten

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The 33-year-old taxi driver had briefly left his car around 3:30 PM on Raaber-Bahn-Gasse in Vienna-Favoriten when he was approached by two unknown men who demanded money. Threatened with a pocket knife,...weiterlesen »

E-Scooter Rider Drove Through Vienna and Hit Objects & Cars with Iron Chain: WEGA Operation

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Between 12:10 AM and 12:50 AM, a man wreaked havoc with a metal chain in the Vienna districts of Mariahilf, Favoriten, and Meidling. He struck numerous objects and vehicles with the metal chain, causing...weiterlesen »

Man died from possibly set fire in Vienna-Hernals

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Around 7:30 p.m., emergency services were called to Bergsteiggasse No. 11. Upon arrival, thick smoke was already pouring out of the windows, and the area behind the entrance door was fully ablaze. "It...weiterlesen »

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