Family Dispute in Vienna-Margareten Led to Police Intervention

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On December 4th, police officers had to respond to an apartment in a multi-party house in Vienna-Margareten around 8:45 PM, after a loud argument reportedly took place between a 40-year-old and his 59-year-old...weiterlesen »

Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?

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The decision made on Thursday evening at an EBU General Assembly to allow Israel to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2026 in Vienna poses a challenge for the gigantic music competition....weiterlesen »

What Experts Say Could Help Against High Electricity Prices

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Investment incentives, a withdrawal of politics, and the disentanglement of mutual corporate participations - these are some of the measures that could contribute to reducing high electricity prices in...weiterlesen »

Habsburg Jewels: "Florentine Commission" Convened

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Minister of Culture and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) has established a commission under the chairmanship of the President of the Financial Procuratorate, Wolfgang Peschorn, to examine legal questions...weiterlesen »

Femicide Study from Vienna: What Makes Relationships Dangerous

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Violence against women or attempted and completed femicides usually occur after clear warning signs. Particularly possessiveness in relationships with the aim of exerting control over the partner is a...weiterlesen »

What does the Vienna SPÖ still want?

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The biggest enemy of the federal SPÖ under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler? One might think it's the comrades around Mayor Michael Ludwig in Vienna: While Babler and company, hoping to...weiterlesen »

U2/U5 Construction Site Causes Significant Building Damage on Linke Wienzeile

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During the construction of the Vienna subway project U2xU5, a serious incident occurred at the beginning of November: The tunnel floor broke, causing the ground level in the surrounding area to sink. The...weiterlesen »

Does the Summer Night Concert fall victim to Vienna's austerity measures?

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Every year, the Summer Night Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the Schönbrunn Palace Park – with free admission. Now, the organizers are confronted with a drastic...weiterlesen »

The Post Deadlines for Packages and Letters for Christmas 2025

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If you want to send a Christmas package to your loved ones within Austria, you should do so by December 19. If you opt for an express package, the deadline with the Austrian Post is extended to December...weiterlesen »

ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel May Participate

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Israel is allowed to participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026. As a result, the anniversary competition in May 2026 will have to proceed without long-standing ESC core countries like...weiterlesen »

ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel is allowed to participate

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

Israel is allowed to participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026. As a result, the anniversary competition in May 2026 will have to proceed without long-standing ESC core countries such...weiterlesen »

ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel is allowed to participate

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Israel is allowed to participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026. This clarification of the long-contested issue was brought by the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union...weiterlesen »

Dog Crate Case in the Waldviertel: New Report Implicates Social Worker

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In the case of a now 15-year-old who was allegedly locked in a dog crate and tortured by his mother in the Waldviertel, a medical report is available. The expertise obtained in the civil lawsuit for pain...weiterlesen »

With Bomb Threat: Teenager in Vienna Convicted

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A young Syrian woman was held accountable at the regional court on Thursday because she had threatened the Vienna police with a bomb attack on November 29, 2024. The then 15-year-old was caught shoplifting...weiterlesen »

Violence Hotspot Reumannplatz: Another Stabbing in Weapon Prohibition Zone

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On December 3rd, a group of youths attacked a 26-year-old man at Vienna's Reumannplatz around 7:30 PM. According to initial witness statements, he was attacked with several punches to the head. The motive...weiterlesen »

Paid for Child Abuse: State Official from Lower Austria Arrested

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A high-ranking state official from Lower Austria has been arrested because he allegedly paid for livestreaming of child abuse. Pre-trial detention was imposed on Sunday due to the risk of committing the...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest: Switzerland Stayed a Quarter Under Budget

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SRG as a model for ORF? The Swiss host broadcaster of this year's Eurovision Song Contest from Basel significantly stayed under the budgeted costs: Of the 20 million Swiss Francs (21.4 million Euros) allocated...weiterlesen »

This will soon open in front of the Vienna MuseumsQuartier

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"Women Against War" is the name of a new installation that, starting December 9, will address the female resistance against the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine at the forecourt of the Vienna Museumsquartier....weiterlesen »

Paid for Child Abuse: State Official from Lower Austria Arrested

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A high-ranking state official from Lower Austria has been arrested because he allegedly paid for livestreaming of child abuse. Pre-trial detention was imposed on Sunday due to the risk of committing the...weiterlesen »

Rhino at Zoo Schmiding Gave Birth to Baby

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At Zoo Schmiding (District Wels-Land), a white rhinoceros has been born. Early Tuesday morning, a zookeeper discovered the newborn. With the help of video recordings, the exact birth time was determined...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 »

ESC: Waiting for Decision on Israel Comes to an End

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The decision on whether Israel will participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna is pending. On Thursday and Friday, a general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will take...weiterlesen »

"Elk Emil" Chosen as Word of the Year 2025

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"Elk Emil" not only caused a media stir with its journey through Lower and Upper Austria, but it also managed to become the Austrian Word of the Year 2025. As the Society for Austrian German (GSÖD) further...weiterlesen »

Badelt for Yes to Mercosur Agreement

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According to Badelt, who presented the Productivity Report 2025 on Wednesday, the industry in Austria is suffering from US tariffs and urgently needs new sales markets. Therefore, Badelt advises the government...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 »

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