Observant Witness Leads to Arrest of Three Burglars
The trio – Romanian nationals aged 29, 31 and 41 – targeted detached houses and caused a total of €200,000 in damages.
Few Women in Full-Time Ambulance Roles, Says Red Cross
There are just 17 women compared to 92 men in the organisation’s rescue service, with a similar situation in Vienna’s city-run rescue service.
Rival Groups Declare Peace After Vienna Clashes
The peace declaration stresses that the violence was not driven by ethnic factors but rather by personal disputes among young people.
Young Men Face Trial For Playing Hitler’s Speech In ÖBB Train
After continuing to prank the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) by fraudulently obtaining hotel stays and taking control of an ÖBB train engine to impersonate train conductors, the pair had to answer for their actions in court.
95 Billion Chat Messages in Austria in 2023
This means each person sent about 29 chat messages every day.
One in Five Viennese Prefer Home Holidays
Among those who remain in Vienna, nearly two-thirds prioritize meeting up with friends and family, and more than half indulge in “food and culinary delights.”
One in Five Vienna Pupils Require Summer Tuition
The findings show that 14% of children attend paid tutoring sessions, with parents spending an average of €290.
Vienna’s Parcel Boxes Double in Number
There are currently 1,069 parcel boxes in the city (compared to 688 a year ago), featuring a total of 77,272 compartments.
Applications to Join Police Rise in 2024, Ministry Reports
While not everyone who applies is accepted, the acceptance rate has improved significantly due to relaxed criteria, including allowing visible tattoos.
Vienna Police Register 550,000 Emergencies Since January
Police hotlines cater to emergencies such as robberies, thefts, noise disturbances, traffic accidents and medical emergencies.