Austria Sees Rise in Crimes Involving Date Rape Drugs in 2024
Austria sees a rise in crimes involving narcotics like date rape drugs in 2024, with 150 reported cases—most linked to sexual assault.
Fleeing ATM Bombers Caught in Bavaria After 260 km/h Chase
Three suspects in the Gmunden ATM blast were arrested after a high-speed chase into Bavaria. The fourth is still missing.
Gmunden: ATM Explosion, Suspects Steal Car
Four perpetrators blew up an ATM in Gmunden during the night leading into Friday. When their own getaway vehicle was damaged in the blast, they robbed a young man—who had been attending a nearby graduation party—of his car and fled with it. A large-scale manhunt has been launched. At around 2:45 a.m., the suspects detonated […]
Cobra and WEGA Units Respond to AKH Incident
A man previously banned from Vienna’s AKH hospital was taken into custody after making threats. A major police deployment was triggered, but no weapon was found.
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Luxury Lottery in Floridsdorf
Austrian authorities have shut down an illegal online lottery in Vienna, uncovering up to €800,000 in undeclared revenue and seizing luxury watches during a police raid.
15-Year-Old Commits Robbery Minutes After Police Release
Vienna teen sentenced after committing robbery 10 minutes post-police interview. Court convicts trio for assault, theft, and property damage.
Body Found in Vienna Church Basement Fire, Investigation Delayed
A man died of smoke inhalation in a Vienna church basement fire; heavy smoke has delayed police investigations. No signs of foul play confirmed yet.
Vienna Customs Confiscates €12M in Fakes and 295 kg Cannabis in 2024
Vienna Airport customs made 6,400 seizures in 2024, including 295 kg of cannabis, €3.3M in undeclared cash, and €12M worth of fake goods.
ATM Blown Up in Wels City Center
An ATM was detonated in central Wels at 3:30 a.m. Friday, heavily damaging the bank.
Austria Approves Law Making Unsolicited “Dick Pics” a Crime
New Austrian law makes sending unsolicited nude photos a punishable offense, Justice Minister Sporrer confirms at cabinet meeting.
