Crash with Seven Injured in Upper Austria

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In a head-on collision in Neuhofen im Innkreis (Ried district) on Sunday, seven passengers from two involved vehicles were injured, including three children aged five, six, and seven years. As reported...weiterlesen »

"A historic building tells a lot of history"

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Not far from Vienna's Schwarzenbergplatz, we are welcomed by the head of the residential property/ownership department at ÖRAG Immobilien Vermittlung GmbH – in a building that stood even before the 20th...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Sustainable Gifting: Second-Hand Booms at Christmas

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What was once considered unusual is now more popular than ever: Used items are under many Christmas trees this year. Whether it's vintage jewelry, design classics, or nostalgic toys – Vienna's antique...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 »

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