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59 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Vienna Police Arrest 30-Year-Old Romanian Suspect in 790,000 Euro Romance Scam · A 30-year-old Romanian woman was arrested in Vienna for defrauding a 62-year-old man of 790,000 euros via a fake romance.
- Vienna's U2 Subway Extension Tunnel Boring Completed · Tunnel boring for Vienna's U2 subway extension is completed, with full operation planned for 2030.
- Austrian Audit Office Recommends ERTMS Implementation for ÖBB · Austrian Audit Office recommends ERTMS implementation for ÖBB, highlighting challenges and future investments.
- Former Partner Sentenced to Life for 2018 Murder of Jennifer Scharinger · Ex-partner confessed to burying Jennifer Scharinger's body in 2018 and faces life in prison.
- Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of 16-Year-Old Girl in Vienna · A 21-year-old Syrian man faces pretrial detention for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl in Vienna.
- 64-Year-Old Bulgarian Arrested After Alleged 70 Burglaries in Vienna · A 64-year-old Bulgarian man was arrested after allegedly committing 70 burglaries in Vienna since February 2025.
- Vienna Completes Construction for Juvenile Offender Residential Facility · Vienna's new residential facility for juvenile repeat offenders is ready for imminent opening.
- Austrian FPÖ Demands Supply Chain Transparency After Asbestos-Contaminated Asphalt Found in Vienna · Vienna's FPÖ demands full supply chain disclosure after 20 cases of asbestos-contaminated asphalt are confirmed in the city.
- Suspect Arrested in Nizza After Killing 70-Year-Old Woman in Vienna · A 24-year-old man was arrested in Nizza for the murder of a 70-year-old woman in Vienna.
- Vienna's Atelier Augarten to Undergo Major Renovation Until 2027 · Vienna's Atelier Augarten will be comprehensively renovated until late 2027 to secure long-term public use.
- Vienna Taxi Guild Establishes Complaint Commission to Address Driver Violations · Vienna's Taxi Innung launches a dedicated commission to handle passenger complaints about drivers refusing card payments or short rides.
- Vienna Woman Sues City Over Discriminatory Public Toilet Fees · A woman in Vienna plans to sue the city after being charged for using a women's toilet while her male companion used the urinal for free.
- Vienna's O-Töne Literature Festival Launches Weekly Author Readings · Vienna's O-Töne festival hosts weekly readings of contemporary Austrian literature at MuseumsQuartier through August.
- Vienna Stalking Trial Postponed as Expert Diagnoses 'Love Madness' · A 60-year-old man accused of stalking a Vienna gallery owner had his trial postponed, with a forensic expert diagnosing him with 'love madness' and recommending psychiatric commitment.
- Study: Nordwestbahnhof Green Center Aims to Cool Urban Heat · A study shows the Nordwestbahnhof green development could reduce urban heat in Vienna by up to 2.5°C at night
- 93-Year-Old Man Detained After Deliberate Gas Explosion in Vienna · A 93-year-old man allegedly caused a gas explosion in Vienna due to a legal dispute with his stepson.
- Vienna Police Seek Help Finding Missing 9-Year-Old Girl · Vienna police are searching for a 9-year-old girl who went missing from a shopping center in Floridsdorf.
- Austrian Anesthesiologist Faces Negligence Trial Over Patient Death During Dental Surgery · An Austrian anesthesiologist is on trial for allegedly causing a patient's death during a dental procedure.
- Vienna's Immersium Expands Animal Planet Exhibition with Interactive Tech · Vienna's Immersium opens expanded 'Planet of Animals' exhibit with interactive stations and 360-degree projections.
- Austria's Plastic and Metal Packaging Collection Rises 7% in 2025 · Austria collected 7% more plastic and metal packaging in 2025, with Vienna leading at 14% growth.
- Vienna Residents Propose Greening Tabor Street Amid Heatwave Concerns · Vienna's Leopoldstadt district seeks public input on greening Tabor Street to combat rising temperatures.
- Vienna Geothermal Plant in Aspern Exceeds Power and Household Capacity Targets · OMV and Wien Energie geothermal tests in Aspern yield 104°C water and 25MW output.
- Vienna Rescue Services Warn of Underfunding Crisis Amid Rising Costs · Vienna rescue organizations warn of service quality risks due to ÖGK funding failing to cover inflation.
- Vienna Court Rejects Climate Activist's Appeal After Airport Protest Conviction · Vienna's High Regional Court dismisses appeal by a 26-year-old climate activist convicted of damaging airport property.
- Man Killed After Being Hit by Subway Train at Vienna's Längenfeldgasse Station · A man died after being struck by a U4 subway train at Vienna's Längenfeldgasse station early Monday morning.
- Vienna Launches New Website to Combat Impulsive Pet Purchases · Vienna introduces haustiercheck.at to help residents make informed decisions before acquiring pets.
- Vienna District Implements Fencing and Waste Watchers to Combat Pigeon and Rat Infestation · Floridsdorf district officials deploy physical barriers and enforcement volunteers to address pigeon and rat issues at Leopoldauer Platz.
- Vienna Fire Department Warns Against CO Poisoning Risks from Simultaneous Gas Heater and Air Conditioner Use · Vienna fire department warns that mobile air conditioners can cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning when used with gas heaters.
- Vienna Bankruptcies Drop 4.6% in H1 2026, But Restaurant Sector Rises 20% · Vienna saw fewer total bankruptcies in H1 2026, yet the restaurant industry saw a sharp 20% increase in insolvencies.
- Vienna's Children's University Launches 24th Free Science Program for Kids · Over 4,000 children in Vienna can attend 370 free university lectures this summer.