1,800 Athletes: Vienna Experiences the Largest Special Olympics...

1,800 Athletes: Vienna Experiences the Largest Special Olympics of All Time

vor einer Stunde - Volarberg Online

Vienna is on the brink of an extraordinary sporting event. From June 25 to 30, the 9th National Special Olympics Summer Games will take place in the federal capital. With around 1,800 athletes, these will...weiterlesen »

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Ten New Schools Start with Vienna Anti-Violence Project

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The Vienna anti-violence program “Respect: Stronger Together” will be expanded in the coming school year. According to the city of Vienna, ten more schools will be included in the project starting in the...weiterlesen »

20 Years of Twin City Liner: From Pilot Project to Public Favorite

vor 5 Stunden - Volarberg Online

This year, the Twin City Liner celebrates a milestone anniversary. For 20 years, the high-speed catamaran has been connecting Vienna and Bratislava via the waterway. What started in 2006 as an innovative...weiterlesen »

Man Attacked Robbery Victim with Cooking Pot in Vienna

vor 5 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A couple reported that a man had broken down their room door, attacked the 31-year-old with fists and a cooking pot, and stolen valuables. When the officers arrived, the man fled through the first-floor...weiterlesen »

Summer Hotspot in Vienna: Urban Heuriger Attracts with Wine and Culinary Delights

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Anyone in Vienna looking for a relaxed summer evening with wine, regional specialties, and a special atmosphere will currently find it at the Markterei. Until July 31, the courtyard of the Markterei market...weiterlesen »

Escape Through the Window Ends with Arrest in Vienna

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The police were alerted to a robbery in an apartment in the 12th district of Vienna on June 17 around 8 PM. In the front yard of a multi-party house, officers from the Am Schöpfwerk police station encountered...weiterlesen »

From July, many food items at dm will cost less

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

As of July 1, 2026, the VAT on selected staple foods in Austria will decrease from ten to 4.9 percent. dm drogerie markt announced that it will fully pass on the relief to customers and further round down...weiterlesen »

End for the Mozart Sellers: Vienna Pulls the Emergency Brake Now

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Anyone who strolls through Vienna’s inner city knows them: Men in Mozart costumes who aggressively try to sell concert tickets to tourists. But this image will soon be a thing of the past: Starting July...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Rudolfsheim: Three Teenagers Arrested After E-Scooter Thefts

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Thanks to the courageous intervention of two residents, three suspected e-scooter thieves were arrested in Vienna-Fünfhaus. The men had become aware of suspicious noises in front of their residential building...weiterlesen »

Thunderstorm Front Rolling Towards Austria

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Austria is on the brink of a significant heatwave. According to forecasts from the weather service UBIMET, temperatures in the coming days will rise above 35 degrees for the first time this year. This...weiterlesen »

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Almost Everyone Makes This Mistake Before Going to Sleep

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

For many, it is part of the evening routine: locking the door and leaving the key in the lock from the inside. But this very habit is viewed critically by security experts. Many people believe that a key...weiterlesen »

E-Scooters in Vienna Now Automatically Slow Down

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Traveling too fast or parked in the middle of the sidewalk: E-scooters repeatedly cause discussions. In Ottakring, the district administration is now responding with a technical solution. In several heavily...weiterlesen »

Coati Babies Now Trot Through the Outdoor Enclosure at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Therefore, they have been hardly visible to visitors so far, the director was quoted in a release on Thursday. Meanwhile, the two females and the two males are becoming more curious, exploring their surroundings...weiterlesen »

Nova Rock: Festival Thief Caught with 40 Phones

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

At this year’s Nova Rock Festival in Nickelsdorf, the police arrested a suspected phone thief. The 21-year-old Romanian is said to have stolen a total of 40 mobile phones during the festival. After the...weiterlesen »

Teenager Seriously Injured in Robbery in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Who Knows This Urgent Suspect?

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The robbery took place on February 8, 2026, around 8:40 PM at Edmund-Hawranek-Platz. The person visible in the wanted photo is strongly suspected of having, together with at least two other still unknown...weiterlesen »

More Transparency and New Rights for Air Travelers

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

After about a year of negotiations, the European Parliament reached an agreement on June 15 to reform EU passenger rights. The new regulations are expected to come into effect in the fall of 2027. Until...weiterlesen »

24-Year-Old Threatened Vienna Construction Workers Armed with Axe & Iron Bar to Kill Them

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The incident occurred around 4:40 PM. The man accused the construction workers of allegedly stealing his belongings stored in the basement. When the construction workers refused to pay the man 250 euros...weiterlesen »

Nighttime Major Operation by the Fire Department

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The Vienna professional fire brigade was alerted to a roof fire in Denisgasse in the 20th district of Vienna at around 2 a.m. The affected building is currently undergoing general renovation. Due to the...weiterlesen »

District Heating Maintenance in Vienna: Affected Individuals Can Shower at SK Rapid or Go to the Pool

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The mobile shower containers are located at the Flötzersteig waste incineration plant, Matznerpark, Gustav-Klimt-Park, and in the Zwinzgasse area. Furthermore, the showers at the sports clubs SK Rapid,...weiterlesen »

These Routes Are Particularly Heavily Used

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Since mid-December, the Westbahn has also been stopping in Wiener Neustadt. According to the company, the location has established itself as an important stop on the southern route in the first three months....weiterlesen »

Between Memory and New Beginnings: Clown Ensemble Performs at Vienna's Otto Wagner Area

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The historic Otto Wagner Area in Vienna-Penzing will be the venue for a special theater production in July. Under the title “Step by Step – Clowns Wander Between Memory and New Beginnings… Join Us!” the...weiterlesen »

Five Children's Sunscreens Do Not Meet UV Promises

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In five cases, the laboratory examination revealed a lower UV factor than claimed by the manufacturer. However, at least 13 products received the rating “good” and are considered “recommended” in terms...weiterlesen »

These Innovations Are Coming to the Danube Island Festival This Year

vor 12 Stunden - Volarberg Online

This year, the Donauinselfest is placing a special emphasis on inclusion and accessibility. From July 3rd to 5th, Europe’s largest open-air festival will offer free admission to provide as many people...weiterlesen »

These Mistakes Can Be Dangerous in the Heat

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Austria is facing the next heatwave. With rising temperatures, the Samaritan Association warns of the health risks of extreme heat and calls for special caution when swimming. Especially older people,...weiterlesen »

Hotel Operation Despite Missing Floors: Vienna Building Closed

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A building in the Vienna district of Favoriten has been officially closed after a dangerous incident. The trigger was facade parts that had fallen onto a parked vehicle. As further parts of the building...weiterlesen »

Which Austrian Universities Are Gaining in the World Ranking

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The best-ranked domestic university by far remains the University of Vienna at rank 140 (previous year: 152), ahead of the Technical University (TU) Vienna at rank 191 (previous year: 197). This time,...weiterlesen »

30°C this weekend, 33°C next week - UK braces for intense heatwave and thunderstorms

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The UK is bracing for a heatwave this weekend, with temperatures expected to climb to 30°C in parts of southern England. Some areas are forecast to be hotter than Barbados as a spell of warm, humid weather...weiterlesen »

Viennese Apprentice (16) Wins Sales Champion Title

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The young sales talents of Vienna have once again proven their skills. At this year’s apprentice competition “Junior Sales Champion,” Tobias Dolezal impressed with expertise, advisory skills, and sales...weiterlesen »

ECHA convenes first Collaborative Platform on Alternatives to Animal Testing meeting

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has hosted the first meeting of its Collaborative Platform on Alternatives to Animal Testing (CP-AAT). The event brought together Member States, the European Commission,...weiterlesen »

Drone shot down at South Korea World Cup camp - coach unfazed ahead of Mexico clash

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Mexican military forces intercepted an unregistered drone near South Korea's training camp in Guadalajara ahead of Thursday's crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Mexico. South Korea's coach Hong...weiterlesen »

How Trump's Iran deal unlocked stronger G7 sanctions against Russia's war economy

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G7 leaders have pledged unwavering support for Ukraine and strengthened sanctions against Russia, signaling unexpectedly optimistic relations with President Trump after the first day of their summit in...weiterlesen »