ATM Explosion in Vienna as Series of Attacks Continues
The incident follows a troubling series of ATM explosions across several districts in Vienna, with attacks also reported in Lower Austria.
Man Jailed for Harassing Women on Escalator
The 33-year-old had harassed at least 26 women – one of them twice – in the Margareten district since August 2023.
Authorities Consider Event Cancellations After Villach Attack
Austria is in the midst of Fasching, the country’s traditional late-winter festival, marked by masked balls and street parades.
Teenager Killed and Five Injured in Knife Attack in Villach
The attack comes just days after an incident in Munich, where an Afghan asylum seeker drove his car into a crowd.
Fake Doctor Arrested After Illegal Cosmetic Surgery in Vienna-Landstraße
A 58-year-old woman was seriously injured in an illegal cosmetic surgery in an apartment in Vienna-Landstraße.
Man Jailed for Three Years For Failed Bank Robbery with Fake Bomb
The device used in the attempted robbery was a fake – rigged together from a headphone cable and a laptop charger.
Gang Leader Escapes Wiener Neustadt Prison
The Dutch national is reportedly the head of the “Rammbock” gang, which has been linked to a series of jewel thefts and burglaries.
Driver Caught Speeding at 207 km/h on Tyrol Motorway
After driving at more than twice the speed limit, the driver had his licence confiscated on the spot, and his car was temporarily seized.
37-Year-Old Faces Charges for Hostage-Taking at AMS
His motive, according to the prosecutor, was that the previously law-abiding, unemployed, and heavily indebted man was “seeking a permanent home” in prison.
Teenager Charged €1,450 for False Bomb Threat to Police Station
The young man, who was quickly identified and arrested, admitted to making the threat but offered no explanation for his actions.