Man in Carinthia Caught with Guns, Drugs, and Nazi Symbols
Austrian police seize weapons, drugs, and Nazi material from a 36-year-old in Carinthia after a court-approved home search.
Vienna-Floridsdorf: 19-Year-Old Arrested After Knife Attack
19-year-old Bulgarian arrested after stabbing a man in Vienna Floridsdorf water park; victim critically injured, investigation ongoing.
Fifth Vienna Gas Station Robbed in Two Weeks
Another Vienna gas station was robbed at gunpoint. Police suspect a string of similar robberies. Tips welcome at 01-31310-33800 ext. 33800.
€1.77M Occult Scam: Charges Filed for “Shaman” Fraud Ring
Austria indicts two women in occult scam involving fake rituals, curses, and $1.77M in stolen cash, jewelry, and valuables.
Vienna Tax Official Sentenced to 15 Months for Drug Dealing
A Vienna tax auditor was sentenced to 15 months in prison for selling cocaine and cannabis. He lost his job and accepted the court’s ruling.
20 Football Hooligans Attack Three Young Men at Rest Stop
Three young men were injured after a group of 20 football hooligans attacked them at a motorway rest stop in Upper Austria.
Taylor Swift Plot: Teen Gets 2 Years for IS Ties
An Austrian teen received two years in prison for ties to the Islamic State. The court found no link to an alleged plot against a Taylor Swift concert.
Two Posing as Police Jailed for Elderly Scam
Two men who posed as police officers to defraud the elderly of over €300,000 were sentenced in Vienna on Wednesday.
Hate Crimes in Austria Up 20% in 2024
Austria recorded 6,786 hate crimes in 2024—up 20%. Most cases were ideology-driven and occurred online.
15-Year-Old Sentenced 2 Years for Vienna Attack Plot
Vienna court sentences 15-year-old to partial jail time for plotting an IS-inspired terror attack at Westbahnhof.