Carinthia: Police Uncover Twelve Illegal Sex Workers
Twelve women from Romania and Hungary were identified working illegally as prostitutes in Klagenfurt and Villach.
Failed Bomb Plot in Vienna Tied to Balkan Crime Clan
A failed murder plot in Vienna involving a Balkan clan, a bomb, and Colombian hitmen has led to a trial.
Fake Police Officer Sentenced to 21 Months
A 44-year-old man who posed as a police officer to steal €104,500 from two victims was sentenced to 21 months in prison, with 14 months suspended.
Large Police Operation at ORF Center Over Bomb Threat
Police respond to bomb threat at ORF Center in Vienna after truck blocks entrance; no explosives found, investigation ongoing.
Braunau am Inn: Husband Confesses to Stabbing Wife to Death
A 35-year-old man has confessed to stabbing his wife to death in Braunau, Austria, following an argument.
15 Arrested in Austria for “Hate Crime” Attacks on Homosexuals
At least 17 victims, all homosexual individuals, were targeted by the suspects who falsely accused them of pedophilia.
14 ATM Explosions in Austria in 2024
The previous peak of ATM crimes in Austria was recorded in 2018, with 59 attacks.
Cannabis Remains Most Popular, Cocaine Use Increases in Austria
A study on drug consumption in Austria shows cannabis remains the most popular illicit drug, but cocaine use is rising, especially in the west.
Knife Attack and Robbery at Vienna’s Keplerplatz
A confrontation at Keplerplatz U-Bahn Station in Vienna-Favoriten led to a knife wound and robbery.
300,000 Euros Lost to Fraud in School Construction Project
Hagenbrunn municipality lost nearly 300,000 euros in a school construction project internet scam.
