Travel Enthusiasm of Austrians in Summer at Record Level

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The proportion of travelers in the population is higher than ever before, according to Statistics Austria. "This summer, the number of holiday travelers exceeded the 5-million mark for the first time,"...weiterlesen »

Rent Control Decided - Babler Sees "Good Day for Tenants"

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The National Council passed the government's rent price cap with the votes of the coalition and the Greens. It was a "good day for tenants," said Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), responsible for housing,...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Uncover Professional Cannabis Cultivation

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Officers from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office seized a cannabis cultivation facility with 2,190 plants in Floridsdorf. They also found more than 15.8 kilos of cannabis herb and 69.4 grams of cannabis...weiterlesen »

Burglary in Apartment in Vienna-Margareten: Arrest

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A resident of a multi-party house on Margaretengürtel in Vienna became aware of a stranger in the building due to loud noises in the hallway. When the officers arrived, they encountered a 30-year-old man...weiterlesen »

Duo Injured Three Fast-Food Employees & Three Police Officers at Vienna Westbahnhof

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The incident occurred around 1 AM. A witness rushed into a nearby police station and urgently requested help. He stated that two men had attacked several people in a fast-food restaurant. As the police...weiterlesen »

New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming Releases from December 15 to 21

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from December 15 to 21 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SKY, and CANAL+ Emily in Paris (December 18) Series (Season 5 / 10 episodes)...weiterlesen »

Year in Review 2025: Domestic Politics Between Three-Party Coalition, Deficit Debate, and Security Crisis

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The year 2025 was domestically characterized by the formation of the new federal government, which immediately had to tackle a surprisingly large budget deficit. There was good news for former Chancellor...weiterlesen »

Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says

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"It is a false report," it was stated. The Wildlife Service is not aware of a moose sighting in the largest district of the federal capital. (Red) This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here .weiterlesen »

Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says

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According to the announcement on Thursday, the Vienna Wildlife Service is not the originator of the message. They are not aware of a moose sighting in the largest district of the federal capital. (Red)...weiterlesen »

Countdown for "Christmas in Vienna" is on

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Every year again: "Christmas in Vienna", first brought to the world as a musical Christmas message in 1992 by Plácido Domingo, Diana Ross, José Carreras, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, is a staple...weiterlesen »

Who Can With Whom? Inside Vienna's Investor Bubble

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When researching the Austrian real estate sector for a bit longer, one thing quickly becomes apparent: it's complicated. Purchase contracts contain nondescript company names, often simply corresponding...weiterlesen »

These are the Animals, Plants, Fungi, and Minerals of the Year 2026

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The animal of the year is the weasel (Mustela nivalis). This marten, up to 25 centimeters long and weighing 200 grams, won against the red deer and the alpine marmot in a nationwide election organized...weiterlesen »

Study: Fewer and Fewer Austrians Trust Politics

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Only 35 percent of the population believe that the political system in Austria is functioning well. The declining values are mainly due to inflation and the experience that their own interests are not...weiterlesen »

Shopping Saturday & City Hall Events: ARBÖ Warns of Traffic Jam Weekend In and Around Vienna

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On shopping Saturday, there will again be traffic jams in Vienna on Altmannsdorfer Straße heading out of the city, on the Südautobahn (A2) between the Vienna city limits and Wiener Neudorf, on the Südosttangente...weiterlesen »

Vienna House of the Sea Took in More Animals

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Director Jeff Schreiner said: "We see ourselves as Noah's Ark in the former flak tower – a living memorial and beacon of hope at the same time. Every species we can preserve is a piece of diversity that...weiterlesen »

AK Vienna: Criticism of Working Conditions in the Parcel Industry Again

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The AK Vienna sees an opportunity for improvement for package deliverers through the implementation of the EU directive on platform work. According to the AK Vienna, the EU directive is to be implemented...weiterlesen »

Caritas Raises Alarm: Homelessness Could Increase Significantly

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The cuts in the social sector would worsen the situation for many people in Austria, explained Klaus Schwertner, Caritas director of the Archdiocese of Vienna, on Wednesday at a press conference in the...weiterlesen »

New Light Sculpture Connects Towers of the Votive Church in Vienna

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With "Infinity of Light," artist Billi Thanner is realizing a new monumental light sculpture on the towers of the Votive Church in Vienna. "Light is life for me," emphasizes the Viennese artist. "And at...weiterlesen »

„Young Shaman“ Convicted of Occult Fraud: Four Years in Prison

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The 30-year-old, who also acted as a "shaman" under the name "Anna," received an unconditional four-year sentence. The two men each received three years in prison, with two years suspended. The verdicts...weiterlesen »

„Young Shaman“ Convicted of Occult Fraud: Four Years in Prison

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The 30-year-old, who also acted as a "shaman" under the name "Anna," received an unconditional four-year sentence. The two men each received three years in prison, with two years suspended in each case....weiterlesen »

Vienna House of the Sea Took in More Animals

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Director Jeff Schreiner said: "We see ourselves as Noah's Ark in the former flak tower – a living memorial and beacon of hope at the same time. Every species we can preserve is a piece of diversity that...weiterlesen »

Repair Bonus Becomes "Device Saver Premium": New Rules from 2026

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The repair bonus, which expired in May 2025, will be replaced by the streamlined "Device Saver Premium" starting January 12, 2026. Half of the repair costs will be covered, up to a maximum of 130 euros...weiterlesen »

Detention for Ex-Boyfriend in the Jennifer S. Case Imposed

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The Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters imposed pre-trial detention on Wednesday noon in the case of Jennifer S. against the ex-boyfriend suspected of murder of the missing Jennifer S. from 2018....weiterlesen »

Work Climate Index: Time Pressure and Complaints Dampen Satisfaction

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The Work Climate Index was presented on Wednesday in Vienna. High pressures from time constraints, health problems, and psychological complaints reduce overall satisfaction with working life and make many...weiterlesen »

Police Officer Received a Punch to the Face in Vienna

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The woman had previously contacted the authorities herself and claimed to have been strangled in a hospital. There, the officers encountered the 47-year-old, who was behaving aggressively and shouting....weiterlesen »

Over 30 Kilos of Drugs Seized in Raids in Vienna

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As part of extensive investigations in Vienna's drug scene, the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office arrested a total of seven suspected drug dealers....weiterlesen »

Burglary Series in Basement Compartments in Vienna-Brigittenau Solved

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In Vienna-Brigittenau, a 26-year-old citizen of the Russian Federation was arrested on December 9. He is suspected of breaking into two basement compartments in a multi-party building on Handelskai and...weiterlesen »

Debate About Israel's Participation: How Political Can the Song Contest Be?

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The decision made last week that Israel may participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026 led to a heated debate on Tuesday evening during the "ZIB Talk" on ORF 2. The European Broadcasting...weiterlesen »

The Role of Viennese Property Management: Between Service and Conflict

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Property management companies in Vienna are responsible for ensuring that buildings remain in good technical condition, operating costs are correctly billed, and that living together in rental or ownership...weiterlesen »

Record Number of Pregnancies Through Artificial Insemination

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In 72.1 percent of the applications, an intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was performed, and in 17.0 percent, an in vitro fertilization (IVF) was conducted. 10.8 percent of the applications were...weiterlesen »

Patient Management: Unified System Commissioned

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One of the tasks: A nationwide uniform system for patient management starting in 2027. "There should be shorter waiting times, faster diagnoses, and quicker surgery appointments," announced Federal Chancellor...weiterlesen »

New Duty Time Management for Police: Trial Operation in the 20th or 22nd District of Vienna?

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The police aim to implement a new duty time management system. The system is intended to allow officers a maximum of 13 hours of duty at a stretch, becoming more flexible and family-friendly than before....weiterlesen »

This Strike is at Vienna's Door

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On Thursday, the collective agreement negotiations in the social economy (SWÖ) enter the fourth round, and on the same day, there will be another strike by employees in this sector: The leisure educators...weiterlesen »

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