Taxler allegedly raped teenagers: DNA convicted him

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The Styrian police have arrested a 41-year-old taxi driver who is suspected of raping two teenage customers. A police spokesperson confirmed a report by the "Kronen Zeitung" on Sunday in response to an...weiterlesen »

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 »

Also in Vienna: Here Are the Chances for a White Christmas 2025 Looking Very Good

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Except for the west, dense clouds will cover the sky everywhere, and it will also tend to get colder. Snow could also fall on the second and third day of Christmas, as meteorologists from Geosphere Austria...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

That changed this year on the Vienna A23

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On the domestic highways and expressways, car traffic has increased overall this year, but at 86 of 211 counting stations, fewer cars were on the road in the first eleven months than in the previous year....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 »

Feast on December 24th: These Dishes are Loved by Austrians

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Christmas is approaching, and with it come many family traditions. One of these is the Christmas meal in many Austrian households, as a recent study by iglo among 1,000 respondents shows. 43 percent of...weiterlesen »

Forest as an Investment: Demand Increases Before Christmas

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Especially during the Christmas season , the forest is present for many – whether as a supplier of the Christmas tree or as a retreat. But it is also becoming more interesting economically. According to...weiterlesen »

Jump Start in Winter: How Drivers Can Avoid Costly Mistakes

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In winter, the car battery is particularly challenged: lights, heating, windshield wipers – all of these consume energy, while low temperatures further reduce the battery's performance. "If the battery...weiterlesen »

willhaben Christmas Survey: How Austria Celebrates Sustainably in 2025

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These days, everything revolves around valuable time with family and special traditions. willhaben surveyed nearly 3,000 users about preferences, habits, and innovations in Christmas celebrations and gifts....weiterlesen »

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