Shots Fired at Mosque in Lower Austria: Police Investigate

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Unknown individuals fired at the entrance area of the mosque of the Association of Albanian Muslims in Hollabrunn on the night of Sunday. At the time of the incident, no one was in the premises, and no...weiterlesen »

Fire in Family Hotel: 200 Guests Evacuated

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The Aigen im Mühlkreis fire department was alerted around 10:30 PM. When the breathing apparatus team located the source of the fire, the fire had presumably already extinguished due to a lack of oxygen...weiterlesen »

Arrests after Killing of Austrian Woman in Costa Rica

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In the case of an Austrian woman and her German partner killed in Costa Rica, arrests were made on Friday, as reported by several media outlets. They refer to a report from the investigative authority...weiterlesen »

Family Reunification Almost Stopped: Only One Entry in November

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The recently extended halt on family reunification is showing a clear impact. According to the Ministry of the Interior, there was only one actual entry under this title in November. In November of the...weiterlesen »

Reform for 1450: Central Services in All Federal States in the Future

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The federal government, states, and social insurance have agreed on a basic offering for the health hotline 1450. In the future, central services will be offered nationwide, whereas previously they varied...weiterlesen »

Police Uncover Donation Fraud at Vienna Christmas Market

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During the pre-Christmas season, the Vienna police are increasingly on duty - not only in uniform but also in plain clothes. This was the case on December 20, when officers from the police station Am Platz...weiterlesen »

Shots in Vienna-Favoriten: 19-Year-Old Fired from Apartment in the Middle of the Night

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A major police operation was triggered on December 20 in Vienna-Favoriten. Several calls from alarmed residents were received by the police – a man had apparently fired multiple shots out of the window....weiterlesen »

Traffic Dispute Escalated: Pistol Brandished at Favoriten Roundabout

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A 25-year-old driver called the police emergency number on December 20th around 12:30 PM after a traffic dispute in the area of the Favoriten roundabout got out of hand. He told the officers at the Ada-Christen-Gasse...weiterlesen »

New Budget, Old Worries: Is the Next Austerity Package Coming Soon?

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) sees the federal budget on track. He is also encouraged by the "slow economic recovery," which "naturally" supports the efforts, as he explained on Saturday in...weiterlesen »

Cash Registers Ring: Shopping Rush on the Fourth Shopping Saturday

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A revenue-strong fourth Advent shopping Saturday for retailers has once again boosted the Christmas business. Shopping streets and shopping centers were heavily frequented across Austria. After several...weiterlesen »

Admission Stop in Overcapacity: Vienna Crisis Centers Reach Their Limits

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The situation in the Vienna children's crisis centers seems to be worsening. According to a service order from the responsible child and youth welfare service (MA 11), the facilities are no longer allowed...weiterlesen »

Asylum Procedures in Austria Should Become an Absolute Exception

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Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) plans a significant expansion of deportations to countries like Syria and Afghanistan. The clear goal is to make individual cases the norm, explained the minister...weiterlesen »

Did Ex-Boyfriend of Murdered Jennifer S. Have Accomplices? Lawyer Requests Crime Reconstruction

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In the case of Jennifer S., who was killed in 2018, the lawyer for Jennifer's mother, Andreas Schweitzer, speculates that the murder suspect ex-boyfriend might have had an accomplice in transporting the...weiterlesen »

Peace Light 2025: Here is where you can pick it up in Vienna

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Between 9 AM and 12 PM, the Peace Light 2025 can be collected at all main fire stations of the Vienna professional fire brigade. At the central fire station in Vienna's first district (Am Hof 7), the fire...weiterlesen »

Record High in Care Allowance Recipients in Austria

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The number of care allowance recipients rose slightly again in November. With a total of 505,388 eligible individuals, the number was 2.08 percent higher than that of the same period last year (495,090)....weiterlesen »

Duo Manipulated Deposit Machines: Store Detective Uncovered Receipt Fraud in Vienna-Favoriten

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A quite lucrative fraud involving deposit vouchers has been exposed in Vienna. A 28-year-old woman and her 35-year-old companion are said to have manipulated the machine so that it illegitimately printed...weiterlesen »

After Brutal Beer Glass Attack in Vienna Venue: 39-Year-Old Turned Himself In

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The 39-year-old came to the Brandstätte police station on December 19 in the presence of his lawyer. He did not confess. After consultation with the Vienna public prosecutor's office, he was reported at...weiterlesen »

200 Expensive Sunglasses Stolen in Burglary at Vienna Luxury Store

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In a lightning raid early Friday morning, 200 high-priced sunglasses were stolen in Vienna's city center. Two as yet unknown perpetrators entered the optician's shop through the glass door at around 5:30...weiterlesen »

Manhunt for Brutal Beer Glass Attack on Woman in Vienna Venue

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The incident occurred on the night of October 4, 2025, in a venue in downtown Vienna. According to the police, the 36-year-old woman reportedly reprimanded a man several times because he repeatedly bumped...weiterlesen »

Four Per Mille Intoxicated: Armed Viennese Man Causes WEGA Operation

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The 41-year-old had previously stolen four bottles of vodka from a neighbor's apartment. When the 18-year-old confronted him about it, he lost his temper and initially threatened the young woman with a...weiterlesen »

Amok Run in Graz, Moose "Emil" and FMD: The Chronicle Headlines in the Year 2025

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The Chronicle Year 2025 is overshadowed by a shooting spree at a Graz high school by a former student, resulting in a total of eleven deaths. A tightening of gun laws is the consequence. Violence and abuse...weiterlesen »

Pyrotechnic Injuries: Two Thirds Are Under 24 Years Old

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Around 200 to 400 people need to be treated in hospitals annually. About two-thirds of the injured are children, teenagers, and young adults up to 24 years old, reported the Austrian Road Safety Board...weiterlesen »

These Are the Holiday Highlights in the Vienna Wurstelprater

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For those who want to shorten the wait for the Christ Child for the little ones, they can do so this year in the Wurstelprater in Vienna. On the 24th, 25th, and 26th, numerous attractions and dining establishments...weiterlesen »

Christmas Gifts as a Flop? That Could Be Good to Know

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Even when buying gifts, you can be mistaken about people. In the worst case, the recipient simply does not enjoy their present. The problem: "You cannot simply withdraw from a purchase contract validly...weiterlesen »

Peace Light 2025: Here is where you can pick it up in Vienna

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At the central fire station in Vienna's first district, Am Hof 7, the fire brigade museum is also open from 9 AM to 12 PM, where the Peace Light can also be collected. Small and large visitors can spend...weiterlesen »

Acquittals of Robbery in Vienna

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The prosecution had accused them of following an 18-year-old from the Matzleinsdorferplatz S-Bahn station on August 2, 2025, pressing a knife against his throat, and robbing him. They turned themselves...weiterlesen »

Comet 3I/Atlas is currently closest to Earth

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The icy object, which releases dust and gas, poses no threat to Earth. It is suspected that the comet is significantly older than our own solar system, explained Alexander Pikhard from the Vienna Working...weiterlesen »

Teenager injured brother in apartment in Vienna-Favoriten with folding knife

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The injuries to the head were not life-threatening, reported police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger. The victim was treated by the professional rescue service and taken to a hospital. In the apartment, where...weiterlesen »

Peace Light 2025: Here is where you can pick it up in Vienna

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

At the central fire station in Vienna's first district, Am Hof 7, the Fire Brigade Museum is also open from 9 AM to 12 PM, where the Peace Light can also be collected. Small and large visitors can spend...weiterlesen »

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