One Fifth of Austrian Building Land Remains Unused

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Although rents and real estate prices have risen, a lot of building land in Austria still lies fallow. In total, one fifth of the designated areas are unused. The proportion is particularly high in Burgenland,...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 »

Lost in the Christmas Hustle: Vienna Police Reunite Father and Daughter with Travel Group

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In the dense pre-Christmas hustle in downtown Vienna on December 20, a distraught 50-year-old tourist from the Czech Republic approached officers from the Vienna Traffic Department. Together with his five-year-old...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 »

The opening hours of the shops in Vienna on December 24, 2025

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On December 24, there is traditionally a lot of activity in Vienna's retail sector, as many people are still buying gifts, groceries, or decorations at the last minute. Christmas Eve falls on a Wednesday...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 »

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 »

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 »

Bill Clinton, a Main Character in the Epstein Drop, Just Can’t Escape Scandal

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The Republican-led Justice Department’s release of photos of the former president with Jeffrey Epstein will introduce yet another generation to his flaws and controversies. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton...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 »

'Don’s Best Friend': How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women

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The president has tried to minimize their friendship, but documents and interviews reveal an intense and complicated relationship. Chasing women was a game of ego and dominance. Female bodies were currency....weiterlesen »

Sick at Christmas? Vienna Clinics Are Also on Duty Over the Holidays

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The Vienna Health Association and its staff are there for all Viennese around the clock, even on holidays. This ensures medical care in the city during the time when many private practices are closed....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 »

Christmas Not Spent Alone: Vienna Parishes Invite You

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As every year, the St. Stephen's Cathedral parish invites lonely and poverty-stricken people to a festive meal at the Curhaus (Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna) on December 24 at 5:00 PM. In the festively...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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