Multiple-Year Prison Sentences for ATM Bombers in Vienna

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Four cases were the subject of the proceedings. The defendants are Dutch with North African roots (ages 24, 33, and 36). They each pleaded guilty. The court sentenced the trio, not yet legally binding,...weiterlesen »

Plans for Attack on Vienna Westbahnhof: Detention for Teen Extended

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On November 25, he was arrested again because he was under surveillance by the intelligence service and observed in possible terrorist activities. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has been investigating...weiterlesen »

Karl-Heinz Grasser to Receive Ankle Bracelet in Early 2026

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The ex-Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser (FPÖ/then ÖVP-affiliated), who has been incarcerated in the Innsbruck prison since early June following his conviction in the Buwog trial, will have to remain...weiterlesen »

Accusation of Nazi Re-Engagement: Viennese Antiquarian Acquitted

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The decision of the eight jurors was unanimous. The prosecutor's request for the confiscation of the 30 incriminated books, classified by the prosecution as Nazi propaganda material, was rejected. The...weiterlesen »

Travel Enthusiasm of Austrians in Summer at Record Level

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The proportion of travelers in the population is higher than ever before, according to Statistics Austria. "This summer, the number of holiday travelers exceeded the 5-million mark for the first time,"...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Uncover Professional Cannabis Cultivation

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Officers from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office seized a cannabis cultivation facility with 2,190 plants in Floridsdorf. They also found more than 15.8 kilos of cannabis herb and 69.4 grams of cannabis...weiterlesen »

Burglary in Apartment in Vienna-Margareten: Arrest

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A resident of a multi-party house on Margaretengürtel in Vienna became aware of a stranger in the building due to loud noises in the hallway. When the officers arrived, they encountered a 30-year-old man...weiterlesen »

Mild Winter Weather Remains: Fog in Valleys, Sun in the Mountains

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The maximum temperatures will reach up to eleven degrees Celsius in the coming days, while the early temperatures will drop to as low as minus six degrees. Friday will be characterized by persistent fog...weiterlesen »

Year in Review 2025: Domestic Politics Between Three-Party Coalition, Deficit Debate, and Security Crisis

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The year 2025 was domestically characterized by the formation of the new federal government, which immediately had to tackle a surprisingly large budget deficit. There was good news for former Chancellor...weiterlesen »

Countdown for "Christmas in Vienna" is on

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Every year again: "Christmas in Vienna", first brought to the world as a musical Christmas message in 1992 by Plácido Domingo, Diana Ross, José Carreras, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, is a staple...weiterlesen »

Who Can With Whom? Inside Vienna's Investor Bubble

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When researching the Austrian real estate sector for a bit longer, one thing quickly becomes apparent: it's complicated. Purchase contracts contain nondescript company names, often simply corresponding...weiterlesen »

These are the Animals, Plants, Fungi, and Minerals of the Year 2026

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The animal of the year is the weasel (Mustela nivalis). This marten, up to 25 centimeters long and weighing 200 grams, won against the red deer and the alpine marmot in a nationwide election organized...weiterlesen »

Study: Fewer and Fewer Austrians Trust Politics

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Only 35 percent of the population believe that the political system in Austria is functioning well. The declining values are mainly due to inflation and the experience that their own interests are not...weiterlesen »

Clinical Psychological Therapy Now Covered by Insurance

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Clinical-psychological treatment will be available as a fully funded health insurance benefit from spring 2026. The Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), together with SVS and BVAEB, has concluded a general contract...weiterlesen »

Work Climate Index: Time Pressure and Complaints Dampen Satisfaction

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The Work Climate Index was presented on Wednesday in Vienna. High pressures from time constraints, health problems, and psychological complaints reduce overall satisfaction with working life and make many...weiterlesen »

Over 30 Kilos of Drugs Seized in Raids in Vienna

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As part of extensive investigations in Vienna's drug scene, the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office arrested a total of seven suspected drug dealers....weiterlesen »

After Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Underground Holes are Being Filled

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In September, road users discovered a large hole on the roadway of the Linke Wienzeile, into which a tour bus also slipped, prompting immediate inspections. It was revealed that there are cavities under...weiterlesen »

Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Tour Bus Slipped into Hole

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According to the spokesperson for the Vienna Fire Department, on September 21, a hole suddenly appeared under the road surface beneath a tour bus on the Linke Wienzeile. This resulted in a lengthy operation...weiterlesen »

Rod Stewart delivered a great retro show at Wiener Stadthalle

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If anyone can ask the question "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" in public, completely unembarrassed, just before turning 81 - it's Rod Stewart, as he proved on Tuesday evening in the well-filled Vienna Stadthalle....weiterlesen »

2025 Reaches for Top Three of Hottest Years

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The year 2025 is still on track to become one of the three hottest years ever recorded. Currently, it is tied with 2023 for second place behind 2024, according to the EU climate change service Copernicus...weiterlesen »

Record Number of Pregnancies Through Artificial Insemination

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In 72.1 percent of the applications, an intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was performed, and in 17.0 percent, an in vitro fertilization (IVF) was conducted. 10.8 percent of the applications were...weiterlesen »

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