Viennese Economy Booms at the Turn of the Year

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The days between Christmas and the New Year bring strong impulses to the Viennese economy: Hotels and gastronomy businesses report good occupancy, and business in Viennese trade continues to boom as many...weiterlesen »

Fire in Seegrotte Hinterbrühl: Cause is Being Investigated

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"A battery ignited," police spokesman Stefan Loidl stated in response to an APA inquiry. The fire department extinguished the scorched tool batteries and brought them outside in water buckets. An employee...weiterlesen »

Household Energy: These Were the Biggest Price Drivers in November

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The prices for household energy rose significantly in November: Compared to the same period last year, they increased by 10.9 percent. Compared to October, the price for household energy rose by 1.5 percent...weiterlesen »

New Year's Eve: Here are the Traffic Restrictions

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The turn of the year from Wednesday, 31.12.2025, to Thursday, 01.01.2026, traditionally brings closures due to New Year's Eve runs and New Year's Eve events, according to ARBÖ. This year, longer delays...weiterlesen »

When the First Council of Ministers 2026 Takes Place

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The government has now officially set its start of the year. Directly after the school holidays, the first Council of Ministers will be held on January 7th, with tourism as the central topic. The following...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Seize Over 1300 Illegal Pyrotechnic Items

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As part of targeted operations, the Vienna police seized a total of 1340 pyrotechnic items between December 27 and December 28, 2025. The measures were primarily aimed at the import of illegal fireworks...weiterlesen »

"Major Safety Task": Vienna New Year's Eve Trail is Just Around the Corner

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The upcoming New Year's Eve will once again be celebrated in Vienna. At the center of the festivities is the New Year's Eve Trail. The 34th edition offers an open-air program at a total of eight locations...weiterlesen »

What Car Owners Can Do About New Year's Eve Damages

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On New Year's Eve , many firecrackers and rockets are launched, and cars are often hit and unfortunately damaged. Who is liable for the damage? ARBÖ Lower Austria explains the legal situation and gives...weiterlesen »

New Year's Eve: Millions in Damages from Firecrackers and Rockets

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By far the highest amount of damage occurs in Vienna, where costs amount to around 1.6 million euros annually. The insurance company highlighted damages caused by pyrotechnics such as firecrackers, rockets...weiterlesen »

Eventful Year Approaching for the Catholic Church

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The Catholic Church is facing an eventful year in 2026. The highlight will be the episcopal consecration of the new Archbishop of Vienna, Josef Grünwidl, which will take place on January 24th in St. Stephen's...weiterlesen »

Fire in Multi-Party House in Wiener Neudorf: This Was the Trigger

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An open flame in the area of the stovetop was identified by the Lower Austria State Criminal Office as the most likely cause, said police spokesman Stefan Loidl on Monday in response to an APA inquiry....weiterlesen »

Fire in Seegrotte Hinterbrühl: Cause is Being Investigated

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The fire department discovered scorched tool batteries. The batteries were extinguished and brought outside in water buckets. Subsequently, the smoke was removed from the tunnels using special equipment....weiterlesen »

Austrians are satisfied with the new waste collection system

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Since January 1, 2025, plastic and metal packaging have been collected together nationwide in the Yellow Bin or Yellow Bag in Austria. The majority of people (66 percent) in Austria find this circumstance...weiterlesen »

Austria Extends Fuel Price Regulation Until 2028

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Price increases for fuels will also be possible only once daily, namely at 12 noon, over the next three years. Reductions, on the other hand, remain possible at any time. The corresponding fuel price regulation,...weiterlesen »

APA-Election Trend: FPÖ Outclasses Competition

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Looking at the polls, the balance sheet of the three-party coalition at the end of the year appears rather disastrous. The former major parties ÖVP and SPÖ achieve only 18.9 and 18 percent respectively...weiterlesen »

Retail Hopes for New Year's Eve Sales Boost: Viennese Spend an Average of 80 Euros

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In addition to spending on New Year's Eve celebrations, retailers expect additional sales from the redemption of vouchers and cash gifts, as well as from the exchange of gifts. "Around 10 to 15 percent...weiterlesen »

New Year's Survey for 2026: Less Confidence, Fewer Resolutions

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The outlook of Austrians for the coming year remains rather bleak. Persistent inflation, rising prices, the Ukraine war, and the Middle East conflict weigh on the mood, according to the 54th New Year's...weiterlesen »

Coffee Machine Damaged in Völlerndorf: Police Request Information

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The total amount of damage is in the low five-figure euro range. Information, which can also be treated confidentially upon request, is requested to be directed to the Lower Austria Traffic Department...weiterlesen »

Firefighting Operation in Seegrotte Hinterbrühl

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Several breathing protection teams searched for the source of the fire. Eventually, scorched batteries from tools were removed from the show mine, according to the district command upon request. An employee...weiterlesen »

Major Operation in Residential House Fire in Wiener Neudorf: Four Injured

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Nine fire departments from the Mödling district with 164 members were deployed. Numerous people were rescued from the building. Four residents were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, reported the...weiterlesen »

Conflict Between Ex-Boyfriend and Current Boyfriend in Vienna-Währing Escalated

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The 21-year-old Romanian had secured the help of two friends after an initial fight, the police reported on Saturday. The young man had visited the apartment around 7:00 a.m., initially gaining the upper...weiterlesen »

Large Fire in Vienna-Alterlaa: One Dead, 53 People Assisted

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The fire brigade and emergency services were in large-scale operation in Vienna-Alterlaa, an elderly woman could only be recovered dead, another woman had to be taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation,...weiterlesen »

Cheaper Electricity, Expensive Gas: What Will Change in 2026

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The new year brings lower electricity costs and higher gas network fees. For electricity, network tariffs will increase by an average of 1.3 percent on January 1, 2026. The reason electricity will still...weiterlesen »

Financial Check Before the Turn of the Year: Enter the New Year with a Good Feeling

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The days around Christmas and New Year's Eve bring more free time for many Austrians, and with it the opportunity to take care of their own finances. Experts recommend checking income, expenses, reserves,...weiterlesen »

Trump Is Getting Weaker, and the Resistance Is Getting Stronger

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As 2025 limps toward its end, there are reasons to be hopeful. By Michelle Goldberg A person holds a placard depicting US President Donald Trump during a 'No Kings' protests in Downtown Chicago. It has...weiterlesen »

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