Category: Austrian News

After weeks of grey skies, Vienna can finally look forward to several hours of sunshine on Tuesday, 27 January. Forecasts suggest that bright, clear conditions will dominate across the entire city, offering a welcome break from the persistent winter gloom. Meteorologists expect the sun to show its best side throughout the morning and early afternoon. However, the improvement won’t last: as the day progresses, dense high fog is forecast to move in gradually from the southeast, dimming the sunshine later on. Winds will remain weak to moderate, shifting from west…

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Vienna is turning to high‑tech tools in its ongoing effort to curb parking violations. Four newly developed “scan‑cars” will soon support the city’s parking enforcement teams, marking the start of a pilot phase that was officially announced on Monday. Full deployment is planned for December 2026. The vehicles—electric cars equipped with roof‑mounted sensors—use cameras to scan the license plates of parked cars. The system checks in real time whether a digital parking ticket or a valid residential permit is registered for each plate. If everything is in order, the onboard…

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Austria is preparing to tighten its road safety regulations, with a new helmet requirement for young riders of E‑Bikes and E‑Scooters potentially coming into force as early as 1 May 2026. Although the measure has not yet been passed by Parliament, lawmakers are under pressure to finalize the 36th amendment to the Road Traffic Act (StVO). Under the current draft, children would be required to wear a helmet when cycling until the age of twelve, when riding E‑Bikes until fourteen, and when using E‑Scooters until sixteen. The proposal expands existing…

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Austria’s grip of persistent frost is loosening. After days of bitter cold, temperatures across the country are expected to rise noticeably in the coming week. According to forecasts from Geosphere Austria, the nation will see milder conditions with highs reaching up to eight degrees Celsius. However, a developing low-pressure system over Italy is poised to bring new precipitation by midweek — and with it, a renewed risk of icy conditions in some regions. A Milder Start to the Week Monday begins under thick cloud cover across much of the country.…

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After the laying on of hands by Cardinal Schönborn and 28 other bishops, Josef Grünwidl officially assumed leadership of the Archdiocese of Vienna at 3:38 p.m. In his homily, Schönborn wished his successor “a listening, wise, and understanding heart.” Grünwidl emphasized that the Church must make “the melody of the Gospel resound.” “For you I am a bishop; with you I am a Christian” With these words—echoing St. Augustine—and with gratitude to many, Grünwidl addressed the faithful for the first time as Archbishop of Vienna at the conclusion of the…

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Starting this Sunday, Kunsthalle Wien will introduce a new monthly “Free Admission Sunday,” opening its doors at no cost on the last Sunday of each month. The initiative is made possible through a new partnership with the Dorotheum, Central Europe’s leading auction house, and applies to both Kunsthalle locations: Museumsquartier and Karlsplatz. The program aims to broaden access to contemporary art and invite new audiences into the museum’s spaces. Kunsthalle Wien is known for presenting internationally acclaimed artists alongside emerging talents, with exhibitions that engage directly with pressing social issues.…

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Austria is bracing for a turbulent winter weekend as a shift in weather patterns brings milder—but significantly wetter—conditions across the country. After days of biting cold driven by strong easterly winds, a southern airflow is now pushing moist air into the Alps. According to the Austrian Severe Weather Center (UWZ), several low‑pressure systems will trigger widespread snowfall, rain, and in some regions dangerous freezing rain. The highest risk of icy surfaces is expected from Friday night into early Sunday. Persistent Risk of Ice Meteorologists warn that freezing drizzle remains a…

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Linz, Austria – One of the country’s largest medical institutions, the Kepler University Hospital in Linz, has issued an urgent public warning about a new wave of fraud attempts involving fake donation collectors and impostors posing as medical staff. Police are urging residents to remain vigilant. Scammers Ringing Doorbells for Fake Donations According to the hospital, individuals have recently been going door to door, distributing leaflets and requesting donations under the pretense of supporting the Kepler University Hospital or specific departments such as the Children’s Heart Center. Hospital officials stress…

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Austria is heading into a turbulent stretch of winter weather, marked by persistent fog, thick cloud cover, and an increasing mix of rain and snow as the weekend approaches. Meteorologists warn that the coming days will bring not only bitterly cold nights but also a heightened risk of icy roads, especially on Saturday. Friday: Fog Dominates, Bitter Cold at Dawn On Friday, dense fog remains a defining feature along the Danube and across the northeastern and southeastern regions, with Lower Austria particularly affected. Elsewhere, passing clouds alternate with occasional sunny…

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