Former Politician Peter Pilz Convicted of Defamation - Not Legally Binding

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Ex-politician Peter Pilz was found guilty of defamation in Vienna on Thursday, although the verdict is not yet legally binding. In his book, he insinuated that several top officials attempted to influence...weiterlesen »

Process Start Around Vienna Gang War in January

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In the ethnically motivated clashes fought with weapons in Vienna in the summer of 2024 between native Chechens on one side and young Syrians and men of Arab descent on the other, the next trial starts...weiterlesen »

U-Committee - Outrage at FPÖ

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It "as expected delayed the delivery until the last minute and only then transmitted a large part of the raw data, totaling around 25,000 to 30,000 pages, provided by the ministries," it was stated according...weiterlesen »

Two Indictments After Drug Death of 14-Year-Old in Vienna-Donaustadt

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The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against two boys following the drug-related death of a 14-year-old girl this spring. The spokeswoman for the regional court, Christina Salzborn,...weiterlesen »

Another Criminal Deported to Afghanistan

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Austria has once more transferred an Afghan who had committed criminal offenses back to his home country. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the 26-year-old had been convicted eight times for drug-related...weiterlesen »

Armed Lad Triggered Major Police Operation in Vienna-Donaustadt

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Several witnesses alerted the police emergency number on December 17 around 3:00 PM after a boy allegedly threatened two teenagers at Dr.-Adolf-Schärf-Platz with a pistol. Due to the acute danger situation,...weiterlesen »

Accidental Discovery During Operation: Police Seize 7.5 Kilos of Drugs in Vienna-Liesing

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A reported apartment burglary in Vienna-Liesing led to several arrests and extensive investigations into drug trafficking and property crimes on Wednesday afternoon. According to the police, a 24-year-old...weiterlesen »

Austria Loses Potential ESC Entrant

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Change in the dozen candidates: After the announcement on Monday of the twelve acts who will compete on February 20th in the ORF show "Vienna Calling" for the domestic final ticket to the 70th Eurovision...weiterlesen »

Drug Deal in Vienna-Favoriten Busted: Over 1 Kilo of Coke Seized

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In a coordinated operation by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, a suspected drug dealer has been arrested. According to the police, it is a 21-year-old man suspected of dealing in larger quantities...weiterlesen »

Target Investigators Arrest Fugitive Smuggler in Vienna-Margareten

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Target investigators from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office located a 26-year-old Syrian national on December 17 during extensive search operations in an apartment on Margaretenstraße in Vienna and...weiterlesen »

Seemingly Without Reason: 28-Year-Old Tried to Stab 36-Year-Old at Vienna Snack Stand

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Around 1:15 AM, police officers noticed a man with a heavily bleeding injury as they were following a vehicle for a traffic violation on Neubaugürtel. When they addressed the 36-year-old about the injury,...weiterlesen »

Demolition Started: Pavilions Must Make Way for New Emergency Room at Clinic Favoriten

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With the demolition of pavilions E and F, the starting signal for the new construction of the central emergency department in the Favoriten Clinic has been given. The work is part of the largest ongoing...weiterlesen »

23 Fraud Cases: Fake Apartment Broker in Vienna Exposed

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The Vienna State Criminal Police Office has solved an extensive fraud case. According to the police, officers were able to prove 23 cases of fraudulent apartment brokerage. A 37-year-old Turkish national...weiterlesen »

FPÖ Lower Austria: "Are the Engine in This Coalition"

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Lower Austria's FPÖ club chairman Reinhard Teufel sees his party in the third year of the working agreement with the ÖVP at the state level as the "engine in this coalition". "We have not only arrived...weiterlesen »

New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming Releases from December 22 to 28

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from December 22 to 28 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SKY, and DISNEY+. Goodbye June (December 24) Feature film 114 min UK/USA 2025...weiterlesen »

Last Shopping Saturday: Here is Where Cars are Towed Most Often in Vienna

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On the last Advent weekend, many will be out Christmas shopping by car, for example, to transport heavy gifts. The important ÖAMTC tip: Only park your vehicle legally. The towing services are mercilessly...weiterlesen »

European Consumer Advocates Declare War on Influencers

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From chemically-laden cheap fashion to sugar bombs to risky financial products - influencers sell products online without clear advertising labeling, without risk warnings, and thus exploit their close...weiterlesen »

Door Was Not Completely Closed: This Was Discovered by the Police in Vienna-Liesing

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An operation surrounding an apparently stolen car led the police in Vienna-Liesing on Wednesday by chance to an apartment used for storing drugs. According to a spokesperson, a total of five people were...weiterlesen »

"This is outrageous": Spar CEO Hans Reisch rails against shrinkflation

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Spar CEO Hans Reisch criticizes the food and consumer goods companies for "shrinkflation". "The food trade is not to blame. The producers are doing this," Reisch said to journalists on Wednesday. "This...weiterlesen »

Structure Plan Lower Austria: Fewer Inpatient, More Outpatient Care

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The Regional Health Structure Plan Lower Austria (RSG NÖ) 2030 envisions a strong expansion of outpatient care places. In the private practice sector, additional positions are planned, and the number of...weiterlesen »

Head-on Collision of Two Cars in the Industrial District

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A driver without a license caused a traffic accident with two injuries on Wednesday in Wimpassing im Schwarzatale (Neunkirchen district). The 24-year-old veered into the oncoming lane and collided head-on...weiterlesen »

In cases of Nazi involvement: Professional titles may be revoked

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As with honorary decorations, there should also be the possibility of revocation for professional titles in the future. A professional title should be automatically revoked in the event of a court conviction...weiterlesen »

"This is outrageous": Spar CEO Hans Reisch rails against shrinkflation

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Spar CEO Hans Reisch criticizes the food and consumer goods companies for "shrinkflation." "The food trade is not to blame. The producers are doing this," Reisch said to journalists on Wednesday. "This...weiterlesen »

Two Arrests After Home Invasion in Linz

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The police have caught two suspects who allegedly attacked and robbed a 79-year-old woman in her apartment in Linz on September 18. According to the police, a 19-year-old and his 17-year-old girlfriend...weiterlesen »

New Development Regarding Family Reunification

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The halt of family reunification is to be extended by another six months. This was decided by the Council of Ministers on Wednesday according to the protocol. However, it still requires the consent of...weiterlesen »

Illegally Parked Car Triggered Brawl in Vienna-Favoriten

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The incident occurred on December 16th around 11:30 AM. The trigger was a car parked in the courtyard of a residential building. A 58-year-old resident pointed out to the driver of the vehicle that parking...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Landstraße: Teenagers Vandalize in Underground Garage

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In a parking garage in the third district of Vienna, several suspected car break-ins occurred in the early morning hours of December 2nd. Three teenagers aged 15 and 16 are suspected of breaking into seven...weiterlesen »

Blue Light Drama in Vienna: Police Cars Collided During Emergency Drives, Officers Seriously Injured

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On December 17, a serious accident occurred in Vienna-Landstraße: Two police patrol cars collided at around 2:00 AM at the intersection of Vordere Zollamtsstraße/Marxergasse. Both vehicles were on their...weiterlesen »

Shoplifter Arrested in Vienna City Center

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According to the police, the incident occurred around 4 PM in the first district. After the suspect left the store without paying, a store detective pursued him. Near Kohlmarkt, he was able to apprehend...weiterlesen »

Knife Attack in Mödling: Police Request Information

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In Mödling, an 18-year-old was attacked with a knife by an unknown person during a scuffle in the station area on Tuesday evening. According to police information on Wednesday, the perpetrator fled on...weiterlesen »

Leader Question for the FPÖ Burgenland Remains Open Until January

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The FPÖ Burgenland has not yet found a successor after Norbert Hofer announced that he would at least give up the position of club chairman due to his move to the private sector. State party leader Alexander...weiterlesen »

So stand Austria's Chances at the 98th Academy Awards

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Austria is not in the running for the Foreign Oscar in 2026. The domestic submission "Peacock - Am I Real?" by Bernhard Wenger did not make it onto the shortlist of 15 nominations in the recently announced...weiterlesen »

Heumarkt Project: Appeal Against BVwG Decision

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Against the decision of the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG), which states that the controversial Heumarkt project requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in a simplified procedure, the lawyer...weiterlesen »

Diverse Security Threats: Expert Emphasizes the Importance of Personal Responsibility in Vienna

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"Because we are still doing very well and have been doing so well for many years, we can no longer imagine many things that were much more real 50 years ago," explained the native of Salzburg at the event...weiterlesen »

LOWER AUSTRIA: Manhunt After "Battering Ram" Burglary in Jewelry Store

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A jewelry store in Loosdorf (district of Melk) became the scene of a "ram-raid" style burglary on the night leading to Wednesday. The police suspect two perpetrators, confirmed Chief Inspector Johann Baumschlager...weiterlesen »

Groundbreaking for Residential Project Roomeo in Vienna-Donaustadt in January 2026

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For the residential project Roomeo in Vienna-Donaustadt (22nd district), the building permit has been granted. ZIMA is implementing the residential construction project, which encompasses a project volume...weiterlesen »

More and more Viennese establishments remain open on Christmas Eve

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The Christmas holidays are just around the corner, and most Viennese households are planning for the big celebration. Increasingly, inns and restaurants are being booked for family gatherings. "People...weiterlesen »

Guillermo del Toro "overwhelmed" by "Frankenstein" hype

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Two months ago, on October 17th, Guillermo del Toro's version of the Gothic classic "Frankenstein" premiered in the USA. The film, starring Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Oscar Isaac in the lead roles, immediately...weiterlesen »

Guillermo del Toro "überwältigt" von "Frankenstein"-Hype

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Vor zwei Monaten, am 17.10., feierte Guillermo del Toros Version des Gothic-Klassikers "Frankenstein" Premiere in den USA. Der Film mit Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth und Oscar Isaac in den Hauptrollen stürmte sofort auf Platz eins derweiterlesen »

Apartment Exchange as a Secret Tip for a New Home: Here's How It Works

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While many apartment seekers use classic online portals and often find a new place only after several viewings, there is also a less used alternative: the apartment exchange. This is not a "secret tip"...weiterlesen »

Pistachio Cream in Test: These Brands Convince

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In a blind tasting, 64 laypeople tested ten different pistachio creams – without knowing which brand they had on their spoon. They evaluated appearance, smell, mouthfeel, general taste, and specifically...weiterlesen »

Traffic Forecast for the Weekend: Here the Roads are Full

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Those who are doing their Christmas shopping on the fourth Advent Saturday should expect traffic jams and delays in and around shopping streets and shopping centers from morning to afternoon and again...weiterlesen »

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