Serious Accident with Illegal Firecracker in Innviertel

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

The younger of the two ignited a firework that the older one was still holding in his hand. According to the police, it was a category F4 firecracker, which should only be used by individuals with the...weiterlesen »

These Are the Best Parties and Events for New Year's Eve 2025 in Vienna

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

Whether it's an elegant gala event, live music in a club, a lively dance night, or a cozy evening with a view of the fireworks – the offerings for New Year's Eve range from traditional to trendy. The capital...weiterlesen »

Two Yorkshire Terriers Mauled to Death by Saint Bernards

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The owners of the two leashed Yorkshire Terriers were also slightly injured in the attacks by the large dogs, as the police reported on Tuesday. There were conflicting reports on whether the Saint Bernards...weiterlesen »

Vienna Emergency Services Prepared for New Year's Eve

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On Wednesday, in addition to the regular police forces, 100 officers were deployed in Vienna, half of them on the New Year's Eve trail, according to Deputy Police President Dieter Csefan. Support came...weiterlesen »

Trial Against Villach Attacker Set to Start in Spring 2026

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

Following the terrorist attack in Villach in February, where a 14-year-old was killed and five people were seriously injured, the indictment against the attacker, a 23-year-old Syrian, is now final. He...weiterlesen »

Debt Level Increased Further This Year

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On September 30, the public debt level amounted to a total of 423.9 billion euros according to Statistics Austria, representing an increase of 11.6 billion euros compared to the end of the second quarter....weiterlesen »

Smoker Tried to Hit Waste Watcher in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The incident occurred around 8:45 AM on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße. When the "Waste Watchers" tried to stop the 26-year-old and asked for identification, the Austrian attempted to hit the "Waste Watchers"...weiterlesen »

Attempted Robbery at Vienna U6 Station: Two Arrests

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

On Monday evening, there was a suspected robbery attempt in Vienna-Mariahilf. A 40-year-old woman was attacked by two individuals around 9:40 PM near a subway station. The police arrested a woman and a...weiterlesen »

Burglar Caught Red-Handed in Vienna City

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The 22-year-old man left his apartment on Monday and noticed upon his return that the window in the hallway next to his apartment door had been smashed. In the stairwell, he saw an unknown man who was...weiterlesen »

"Only Yes Means Yes": Sporrer Defends Sexual Criminal Law Plans

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) has been in office as Justice Minister for nine months. Since then, two major issues have been addressed with the agreement on a federal prosecutor's office and messenger surveillance....weiterlesen »

Violence Increases: More and More Students Suspended from School

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

The number of suspensions in schools has continued to increase, although less sharply than before. In the 2024/25 school year, according to current figures, children and adolescents were temporarily excluded...weiterlesen »

Slight Decline in Births in Austria

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

The number of births in Austria has continued to decline. This is shown by the study "Families in Numbers" published by the Federal Chancellery on Monday. According to this, there were only 77,238 births...weiterlesen »

New Year's Eve Fireworks: Pure Stress for Domestic and Wild Animals

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

For many, the New Year's Eve fireworks are simply part of the year's end. Animal rights activists , however, see it differently and have been demanding a comprehensive ban for some time. Not only pets...weiterlesen »

Vöcklabruck: Arson Attack and Swastika Graffiti in Workshop

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An arsonist set fire to a workshop in Regau (Vöcklabruck district) in the night leading up to Monday and apparently sprayed a swastika next to the entrance gate to the hall in a business park. The police...weiterlesen »

Lost Viennese Found Safe After Ski Tour in Upper Styria

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This was announced by the Styrian State Police Directorate on Monday. Mountain rescue, alpine police, and a helicopter began the search after being alerted by the man's wife. He was found uninjured and...weiterlesen »

From 2026, Free Entry Every Thursday to the House of Austrian History in Vienna

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A historic year begins with an invitation to all: Admission to the hdgö is free every Thursday from 6 PM starting January 1, 2026. There is even more history in in-depth tours that offer different thematic...weiterlesen »

Are These the Food Trends That Will Dominate 2026?

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Which food trends will really take hold - and which will remain just social media hypes? The online supermarket and farm shop Gurkerl has analyzed internal sales data and identified five key food and drink...weiterlesen »

This is what the Vienna New Year's Concert 2026 brings

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Sometimes relationships need time to grow. Although the Vienna Philharmonic and their upcoming New Year's Concert conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin have known each other since 2010, it wasn't love at first...weiterlesen »

Burglary in Vienna-Donaustadt: Who Knows These Men?

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Unknown perpetrators are said to have gained access to the interior of the apartment in Vienna-Donaustadt through the balcony door. A wallet containing identification and bank cards was stolen. The stolen...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 »

Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Wanted 18-Year-Old Hides Under Bed from Police

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During the execution of an arrest warrant by the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, several provisional arrests were made on the night of Saturday. The target of the police operation was an 18-year-old...weiterlesen »

Woman Bit Officer in the Leg at Vienna Praterstern – Alcohol Test Showed 1.7 Promille

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On Sunday evening, there was a physical attack on security staff and police officers in the area of the Vienna Praterstern station. A 36-year-old Hungarian national was temporarily arrested. The police...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 »

"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 »

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 »

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