Man Arrested After Decade-Long Abuse of Wife in Brigittenau
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The 50-year-old man had allegedly physically abused his wife for over a decade and threatened to kill her, according to the police.
Vienna Police Seize Nearly 1,000 Illegal Fireworks
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The fireworks were seized during two separate operations in the city’s 20th and 21st districts, according to the police.
Former Vienna Rail Station to Become Major Housing Development
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Initial discussions on transforming the site, near Augarten park in Vienna’s 20th district, into a residential area began in the early 2000s.