Man Robbed and Beaten in Vienna-Alsergrund
A 25-year-old man was robbed and beaten by two unknown men on Bertha-Zuckerkandl-Weg in Vienna-Alsergrund on Tuesday evening.
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Austria Women's Hockey Team Avoids Relegation with OT Win
Captain Anna Meixner scored 70 seconds into overtime to give Austria a 2-1 win over Japan and secure their top-division status.
Austria's Sozialhilfe NEU Reform Draws Sharp Criticism
Austria's draft social assistance reform faces opposition from states, institutions, and advocacy groups over disability, refugee treatment, and tight timeline.
Austria Keeps Low-Risk Rating in 2027 Travel Map
Switzerland, Denmark and Iceland top the new Risk Map 2027, while Austria stays at low risk and Germany is downgraded.
EU Group Meets in Vienna Over Deportation Centers
Interior ministers from five nations are convening to finalize plans for migrant return facilities located in countries outside the EU.
New FinanzOnline Rules Mandate ID Austria Access
Starting January 2027, ID Austria becomes the standard login for FinanzOnline, with old access data set to expire by October 2029.
Zwettl Brewery Wins Bronze at European Beer Star
Zwettler FREI non-alcoholic lager earned a bronze medal at the 2026 European Beer Star awards following a blind sensory evaluation.
Austria to Launch Messenger Surveillance in 2027
State Secretary Jörg Leichtfried announced that Austria's new messenger surveillance system is expected to be operational by early 2027.
Italy to Set 100 km/h Minimum Motorway Speed Limit
Italy's Council of Ministers approves new motorway rules and proportional speeding fines, with enforcement beginning in January 2028.
Bosnia Investigates 'Zefaaf' Marriage Platform
Authorities probe a service charging foreign men to meet Bosnian women following public outcry and reports of unauthorized filming.
Austria Permanent Immigration Drops by 20 Percent
A new OECD report reveals a sharp decline in Austrian immigration as foreign-born workers continue to drive the nation's nursing sector.
GoodMills Recalls Fini's Feinstes Bio-Weizenkeime
GoodMills Österreich recalls specific batches of organic wheat germ due to potential mold contamination and offers full consumer refunds.
Vienna to Redesign 2er-Linie with More Greenery
Vienna plans to reduce car lanes and expand cycling paths and green spaces along a 1.5-kilometer stretch of the 2er-Linie thoroughfare.
Mpox Outbreak Confirmed at Josefstadt Prison
An inmate at Austria's largest prison tested positive for mpox, leading to isolation measures and mandatory masking amid overcrowding.
Low Reading and Math Proficiency Among 14-Year-Olds
Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr reports only 25% of 14-year-olds meet goals, proposing primary school extensions to fix the crisis.
Van der Bellen Urges Climate Action at COP31
At the Antalya summit, Austria's president used spring water to warn of global resource scarcity and demand rapid emission reductions.
Austrian Court Rules Against Binary Gender Forms
A Vienna court awarded damages to a non-binary person after a telecom company's online form failed to provide inclusive gender options.
Police Clear Activist Protest at Vienna University
Authorities forcibly removed activists from the University of Vienna entrance on Wednesday after an unannounced protest was dissolved.
Bratislava Airport Hits Record Passenger Growth
Bratislava Airport handled 389,568 passengers in October 2026, doubling its traffic as Wizz Air shifts operations from Vienna to Slovakia.
Identitarians Distribute Flyers at Vienna Schools
The Identitarian Movement is targeting Vienna schools with remigration flyers, sparking political concern and new prevention projects.