Category: Austria

VIENNA, AUSTRIA — A violent altercation involving multiple individuals erupted late Friday night at the U6 Spittelau subway station in Vienna’s Alsergrund district, once again bringing attention to the rising trend of violent incidents in Austria’s capital. The altercation, which occurred around 9:30 p.m., quickly escalated beyond control as several men clashed in what eyewitnesses […]

In the early hours of Friday morning, a bank ATM was exploded in Salzburg, marking the 19th incident of its kind in Austria this year, reported by Austrian news media. The explosion occurred at a bank branch in the Riedenburg district, and authorities are still searching for the suspects responsible. According to the Salzburg State […]

Austria’s Supreme Court (OGH) has ruled that the electricity price increase by Verbund on March 1, 2023, was unlawful, marking a significant victory for consumers. The decision stems from a test case led by Peter Kolba, founder and honorary member of the Consumer Protection Association (VSV), represented by attorney Dr. Maderbacher, reported by “Heute”. The […]

Formal coalition negotiations between Vienna’s Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the liberal NEOS began Tuesday at City Hall, marking the first step toward a renewed Red-Pink alliance following April’s municipal elections. The talks opened with a meeting of the core leadership team in Mayor Michael Ludwig’s office, followed by broader discussions involving both parties’ negotiating […]

Austria is facing a wave of public anger and political backlash after news emerged that the government may freeze adjustments for several key social benefits, sparking what many are calling a social policy scandal, as reported by Puls 24. The Ministry of Finance recently submitted a proposal to Parliament suggesting that the child tax credit […]

Vienna will continue to be governed by the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the liberal NEOS party. On May 5, Mayor Michael Ludwig announced that the current coalition will remain in place after holding talks with several parties, including the ÖVP (Austrian People’s Party) and the Greens, reported by 5 Minuten. Ludwig described the conversations […]

In Austria, 336,000 people are living in absolute poverty, meaning they cannot afford basic daily needs like heating, a yearly vacation, or unexpected expenses, reported by “Heute”. This was revealed in the latest report by Statistik Austria, the country’s official statistics agency. This figure makes up 3.7% of the population living in private households. But […]

Maria Alm, Austria – A 34-year-old German woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning on a busy street in the quiet town of Maria Alm in Austria’s Salzburg region. The tragic incident happened around 12:40 a.m. in a central parking lot, where she had gone to meet her former partner, reported by Austria 24 […]

In a surprising turn of events, two boys aged just 13 and 14 were arrested after breaking into a shop in Vienna, Austria, late Wednesday night. The young suspects reportedly smashed a store window in the Alsergrund district and stole a cash register before trying to escape. The incident was discovered by a sharp-eyed passerby […]

Vienna, Austria – On May 1st, Mayor Michael Ludwig led the city’s May Day celebration at Rathausplatz, sharing his vision for a safer, fairer, and more united Vienna. In front of thousands of supporters and party members, Ludwig highlighted the Social Democratic Party’s (SPÖ) recent success in local elections, where it secured the top spot […]