Man Jailed for Harassing Women on Escalator
The 33-year-old had harassed at least 26 women – one of them twice – in the Margareten district since August 2023.
Authorities Consider Event Cancellations After Villach Attack
Austria is in the midst of Fasching, the country’s traditional late-winter festival, marked by masked balls and street parades.
Gang Leader Escapes Wiener Neustadt Prison
The Dutch national is reportedly the head of the “Rammbock” gang, which has been linked to a series of jewel thefts and burglaries.
Austrian Mother Convicted for Imprisoning Son in Dog Cage
The 33-year-old woman’s appeal was denied, upholding her 20-year sentence for confining and tormenting her twelve-year-old son in a dog cage.
Driver Jailed for Reckless 170 km/h Chase Through Vienna
The 23-year-old man has been sentenced to two years for fleeing a checkpoint, running red lights and driving at pedestrians and a police car.
Ex-Intelligence Officer Charged with Abuse of Office
Egisto Ott stands accused of abuse of office and faces up to three years in prison for allegedly trading sensitive information.
Two Prisoners Still Missing After Escape from Vienna Jail
The Vienna police have released photographs of the two fugitives, aged 31 and 43, who escaped from Austria’s largest prison on Thursday.