Vienna Steps Up Efforts to Combat School Violence
The new measures include a programme targeting young repeat offenders under the age of 14 who have committed serious offences.
Police Abuse Investigations: Only Two Charges in 514 Cases
The ministry has dismissed all criticism of the fairness of the investigations, stating that most allegations are not substantiated.
Vienna Opens First Clinic for Victims of Violence
The clinic, following a similar centre in Graz, operates independently of police reports or health insurance.
Man Arrested After Decade-Long Abuse of Wife in Brigittenau
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 Sees Rise in Mental Health-Related Domestic Violence
In total, 650 cases were processed during the past year, with nearly 600 individuals considered to be at high risk receiving support.
Four Arrests After July Clashes in Vienna
Along with the arrests, 25 alleged perpetrators were identified after armed clashes between Syrian and Chechen youths in Vienna.
Study: 12% of Young Women in Austria Suffer Partner Violence
Around 12% of women in Austria aged 15-19 have faced physical or sexual violence from a male partner at least once in their lives.
Far-Right and Anti-Fascist Demonstrations Turn Violent in Vienna
Masked individuals threw stones and bottles, and officers were attacked with pepper spray, resulting in 43 temporary arrests, three injured police officers, and a damaged police car.
