Masked Teen Tries to Strangle Taxi Driver in Vienna

A masked teenager tried to strangle a taxi driver in Vienna-Penzing. Police are searching for the suspect.
Two Arrested in Villach After Major Drug Bust

Police in Villach seize drugs, weapons, and cash in major raid—two men arrested for selling narcotics worth over €100,000.
23-Year-Old Sentenced to 12 Years for Killing His Father

23-year-old sentenced to 12 years for stabbing father. Court denies self-defense, orders psychiatric commitment. Verdict not final.
Austrian Businessman Scammed in €4M Bitcoin Rip-Deal

Vienna police track €4M bitcoin fraud suspect. Foreigners in Austria urged to stay alert as crypto scams rise.
Actor Jimi Blue Freed on Bail After Fraud Charge in Austria

German actor Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht, who was arrested in Hamburg in June during a fraud investigation, is now a free man again. On Thursday, the Innsbruck Regional Court imposed pre-trial detention on the 33-year-old due to serious fraud allegations and risk of flight. However, he was released after posting bail of €15,000. Meanwhile, formal charges […]
Baden: Man Kills One, Then Himself

A man on prison leave killed one and injured another in Traiskirchen before dying by suicide. Police are investigating the motive.
Vienna-Floridsdorf: Man Arrested for Nazi Salute and Public Indecency

Vienna police cited a man for a Nazi salute and public indecency, allegedly filmed as part of a supposed “art project.”
Vienna: Mother Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Newborn Daughter

Vienna court jails mother for 20 years for killing her week-old baby; jury unanimous, motive linked to family pressure.
Man Arrested After Chasing Sex Worker With Knife

Drunken man chases sex worker and partner with knife through gas station in Vienna; stopped by customer, now in custody.
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Killing Girlfriend During Drug Binge

Vienna court sentences 21-year-old to 15 years for killing his girlfriend during a drug-fueled attack in Airbnb apartment.