Multiple-Year Prison Sentences for ATM Bombers in Vienna

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Four cases were the subject of the proceedings. The defendants are Dutch with North African roots (ages 24, 33, and 36). They each pleaded guilty. The court sentenced the trio, not yet legally binding,...weiterlesen »

80-Year-Old Brutally Attacked and Seriously Injured in Lower Austria

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A friend of the victim is considered the suspect, confirmed police spokeswoman Manuela Weinkirn upon request, according to an online report by the "Kronen Zeitung". The 53-year-old was arrested and taken...weiterlesen »

Plans for Attack on Vienna Westbahnhof: Detention for Teen Extended

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On November 25, he was arrested again because he was under surveillance by the intelligence service and observed in possible terrorist activities. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has been investigating...weiterlesen »

18-Year-Old Dead After Accident in Styria

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An 18-year-old car driver died on Thursday in a head-on collision with another car in southern West Styria on the Radlpass Road (B76). The driver of the other car, a 47-year-old from the Deutschlandsberg...weiterlesen »

Accusation of Nazi Re-Engagement: Viennese Antiquarian Acquitted

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The decision of the eight jurors was unanimous. The prosecutor's request for the confiscation of the 30 incriminated books, classified by the prosecution as Nazi propaganda material, was rejected. The...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 »

Lotto Quadruple Jackpot Brings 4.7 Million Euros on Friday

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The "gap" within the "six correct numbers" 2, 8, 36, 40, 41, and 45, which arose due to the lack of tens and twenties numbers, was obviously too large. So once again, there was no six, and thus in the...weiterlesen »

Rolling Danger for Others: Overloaded Truck with Broken Brake Stopped in Lower Austria

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Around 3:35 PM, the truck with Austrian registration was stopped in the municipal area of Wiener Neudorf, in the district of Mödling. It underwent a technical inspection as well as a check of the digital...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Benko sentenced to 15 months of conditional imprisonment

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However, in part of the indictment, the 48-year-old was acquitted. His wife Nathalie was acquitted of all charges of complicity due to lack of evidence. The couple allegedly hid cash, watches, and jewelry...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 »

Second Trial Against Benko: Cash, Jewelry, and Watches Allegedly Hidden

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In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having set aside 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole trader. Cash,...weiterlesen »

Child in Surgery: Both Doctors in Graz Acquitted

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In January 2024, the woman took her daughter to a skull surgery, where the then twelve-year-old allegedly drilled a hole for a probe into a patient's skull according to the indictment. Due to lack of evidence,...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 »

Second Trial Against Benko: Cash, Jewelry, and Watches Allegedly Hidden

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In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having concealed 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole proprietor....weiterlesen »

Second Trial Against Benko: Cash, Jewelry, and Watches Allegedly Hidden

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In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having set aside 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole proprietor....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 »

Truck Driver Overlooked Cyclist: 75-Year-Old Killed in Lower Austria

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The driver of the heavy vehicle likely overlooked the 75-year-old, reported the Lower Austria State Police Directorate. The victim died at the scene of the accident at the intersection of two state roads....weiterlesen »

Illegal Weapon at Home: Viennese Man Threatened to Shoot Visitors in the Neighborhood

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The incident occurred around 9:30 PM on Wiener Rennbahnweg. According to Vienna police, the men were apparently too loud from the 44-year-old's perspective. When the police arrived, the 44-year-old Austrian...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 »

After Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Underground Holes are Being Filled

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In September, road users discovered a large hole on the roadway of the Linke Wienzeile, into which a tour bus also slipped, prompting immediate inspections. It was revealed that there are cavities under...weiterlesen »

Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Tour Bus Slipped into Hole

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According to the spokesperson for the Vienna Fire Department, on September 21, a hole suddenly appeared under the road surface beneath a tour bus on the Linke Wienzeile. This resulted in a lengthy operation...weiterlesen »

81-Year-Old Dies in Car Overturn in Burgenland

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An 81-year-old man died on Monday evening following a car accident near Großhöflein (Eisenstadt-Umgebung district). The man was traveling on the B16 towards Wulkaprodersdorf on the holiday at around 9:00...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 »

Rod Stewart delivered a great retro show at Wiener Stadthalle

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If anyone can ask the question "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" in public, completely unembarrassed, just before turning 81 - it's Rod Stewart, as he proved on Tuesday evening in the well-filled Vienna Stadthalle....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 »

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