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.
Over 19,400 Bicycles Stolen in Austria in 2024
Bike thefts in Austria rose 5% in 2024 to 19,455 cases, with a clearance rate of just 8.9% and two-thirds occurring in state capitals.
Drunk Man Falls Asleep on Ramp After Stealing Child’s Bike
Drunk man steals child’s bike and passes out on Vienna’s Nordbrücke ramp; arrested with 2.74 ‰ BAC.
Six Men Attack Victim After Meeting on Dating App in Vienna
The Vienna police are searching for a very young-looking robber and his five accomplices.
Police Reports Show 1.2% Rise in Crime
Austria’s 2024 police statistics show a sharp rise in youth crime, with a particular increase among Syrian suspects.
UK Issues Terrorism Warning for Austria
The UK government has issued a terrorism warning for Austria, indicating a high risk of attacks.
Vienna Authorities Seize 78 Kg of Cocaine
In a major operation, Vienna authorities seized 78 kilograms of cocaine, making it one of the largest cocaine busts in recent years.
Over €38 Million Worth of Fake Goods Seized in Austria in 2024
Austria’s customs authorities seized 128,898 counterfeit products in 2024, valued at over €38 million.
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.