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03/12/2025

A doctor at Vienna’s Hanusch Hospital was attacked on Wednesday after a patient allegedly poured butyric acid over him, prompting the temporary closure of several outpatient clinics due to strong fumes.

According to police, the woman reportedly lost control during a consultation and splashed the corrosive substance on the doctor, with four other people also coming into contact with the acid. Officers arrived quickly and arrested the suspect. Investigators have yet to determine the motive, and a hazardous-materials specialist was called in to confirm the substance used.

The hospital’s lung medicine, rheumatology and dermatology outpatient departments will remain closed until at least Thursday, the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) said. A specialised cleaning team has been deployed to remove the persistent stench caused by the acid.

“Thanks to the swift intervention of our security staff, further harm was prevented,” the ÖGK said in a statement, adding that the safety of staff and patients was the hospital’s top priority.

Police believe the suspect purchased the butyric acid online. She is being investigated on suspicion of intentional grievous bodily harm.

Butyric acid is known for its powerful, unpleasant odour and can cause severe irritation. Inhaling its fumes may lead to coughing, nausea, vomiting and potential lung damage, while skin or eye contact can result in serious chemical burns.

03/12/2025

Austria’s government on Wednesday presented its first major initiative aimed at reducing bureaucracy, arguing that excessive administrative burdens are costing the economy time, money and competitiveness.

According to the government, bureaucracy currently costs businesses around €15 billion a year – nearly 4% of GDP. Companies lose an estimated 13 working hours per week to administrative requirements, and approval procedures take an average of 222 days. Comparable processes in countries such as Denmark or Finland take just 65 to 70 days. Meanwhile, the number of legal provisions in Austria has grown from 8,400 in 1970 to more than 56,000 today.

State Secretary Sepp Schellhorn (NEOS) said the new package was developed “from the bottom up” after extensive consultation. “Bureaucracy is like a daily traffic jam – each minute may seem manageable, but together they cost Austria days, energy and money,” he said.

The “debureaucratisation package” aims to simplify daily interactions with authorities by reducing paperwork, streamlining applications and eliminating duplicate requirements. It also includes reforms to passport services, registration procedures and steps to make citizens’ initiatives easier to file.

For businesses, the government promises faster permitting procedures, reduced documentation obligations, simpler succession processes for family-owned companies and clearer environmental and construction rules. Public procurement is to become more innovation-friendly, and support measures will focus particularly on SMEs and the tourism sector.

In public administration, the government intends to clarify responsibilities, expand digital processes, cut redundant work and prepare for upcoming waves of retirements in state services. Schools, courts and federal statistical systems are set to receive new digital tools.
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01/12/2025

Austria’s government is preparing to introduce changes to the country’s mandatory vehicle inspection system as part of a wider push to cut bureaucracy. State Secretary Josef “Sepp” Schellhorn is set to present the long-awaited deregulation package on Wednesday, which reportedly includes more than 200 measures.

While officials have revealed little ahead of the announcement, coalition talks between ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS suggest that one of the reforms will affect the validity period of the Pickerl, Austria’s compulsory roadworthiness certificate.

According to information obtained, Austria is considering adjusting its inspection schedule to bring it closer to rules in other EU member states. Austria currently applies the strict “3-2-1 rule”: the first inspection is due three years after a new car’s registration, the second after two years, and annually thereafter.

Countries such as Ireland and France, however, require the first inspection only after four years, followed by checks every two years. Annual inspections generally apply only once a vehicle passes the ten-year mark.

Insider sources say biennial inspections could become standard in Austria as well, although the final wording of the reform is still being negotiated.

The Austrian automobile association ARBÖ has voiced reservations about the potential changes, calling the proposal “critical” for road safety. A spokesperson noted that an average driver of a new car could go roughly 60,000 kilometres before the first mandatory check, while frequent drivers could exceed 400,000 kilometres before an inspection—conditions that, ARBÖ warns, may allow significant safety-related defects to go unnoticed.

The government will formally present the full deregulation package on Wednesday.
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30/11/2025

Austrian discount retailer Hofer is adjusting its opening hours on selected days in December, aiming to offer customers a more relaxed shopping experience while giving staff additional time with their families during the holiday period.

The company announced that its stores will operate from 10:00 to 18:00 on 8 December, the public holiday marking the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which this year falls on a Monday.

Hofer stores will also open on Christmas Eve from 07:00 to 13:00, and on New Year’s Eve until 15:00. According to the retailer, the reduced hours are intended to strike a balance between meeting customer demand and ensuring employees can enjoy more time at home during key festive days.

All branches across Austria will remain closed on 25 December. On 26 December and 1 January, only stores in locations permitted to trade on public holidays — such as those in major tourist areas — will open.

Hofer said the temporary schedule was designed to maintain reliable service for shoppers while “taking the needs of employees into account as best as possible.” Customers hoping to avoid last-minute stress are advised to plan their holiday purchases accordingly, as trading hours are clearly defined throughout the festive period.
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29/11/2025

Austrian actress Verena Altenberger has spoken publicly about long-running rumours linking her to former chancellor Christian Kern. Appearing on the Ö3 radio programme “Frühstück bei mir”, she responded to questions about her private life after years of speculation.

Host Claudia Stöckl asked Altenberger directly about suggestions that the two might be a couple — rumours that recently resurfaced after the actress left a heart emoji under one of Kern’s Instagram posts.

Altenberger dismissed the idea that the gesture meant anything. “If you look at the people I send hearts to on social media, then apparently I’d be in a relationship with a huge number of people,” she said with a laugh.

Stöckl pushed further, suggesting it might be easier simply to confirm a relationship if one existed. But Altenberger declined to reveal more, saying some aspects of her life were not for public consumption.

“What matters is what happens between two people,” she said. “If two people love each other, then they’re the ones who need to know. Whether others know doesn’t make that love any bigger or smaller.”

She added that she prefers to keep parts of her private life protected and sees no need for public declarations. Still, Altenberger offered one small update: “I’m very happy with my life as it is right now — and I’m looking forward to the future.”
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29/11/2025

A week after the disappearance of 32-year-old Graz influencer Stefanie P., police have confirmed that she has been found dead. Her body was recovered in a suitcase in a remote forested area in Slovenia.

Stefanie P. had been missing since 23 November. Colleagues and family members raised the alarm when the usually reliable young woman failed to appear at work and could not be reached by phone. Austrian authorities quickly launched a criminal investigation on suspicion of foul play.

Attention soon turned to her 31-year-old ex-boyfriend, who had reportedly driven to Slovenia several times in the days following her disappearance. He, too, became unreachable, fuelling concerns. On Monday evening, Slovenian police discovered his car ablaze in a parking area near a casino close to the border. The man was found nearby and arrested.

He was extradited to Austria on Friday, where investigators continued to interrogate him. According to police sources, the suspect eventually broke down during hours of questioning on Saturday and confessed, telling officers: “It was me.”

Based on information he provided, Slovenian officers searched a secluded woodland location, where they discovered a suitcase containing a woman’s body. A DNA examination is expected to confirm that the remains are those of Stefanie P. Investigators believe she was strangled.

The case has drawn widespread attention in Austria, with authorities conducting numerous searches in recent days, including at the suspect’s grandmother’s home and various border areas. Stefanie’s parents had also issued emotional public appeals for information.

Police investigations are continuing, and the suspect remains in custody. As required by law, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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28/11/2025

Austrian Vice Chancellor and Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) leader Andreas Babler has dismissed growing internal criticism, insisting the party remains united despite historically low polling figures.

In an interview with ORF, Babler was confronted with reports of party members circulating jokes at his expense. One widely shared quip claims SPÖ officials are “driving BMWs” — an acronym for “Babler muss weg” (“Babler must go”).

Recent polls have put the SPÖ below 20 percent, a record low for the former major party. Prominent Styrian SPÖ figure Max Lercher recently urged Babler to “pull the party forward” amid the declining support, while speculation about a potential political comeback by former chancellor Christian Kern has intensified.

Babler brushed aside the mockery and internal doubts. “Within the SPÖ, we have 99 percent approval — broad agreement on key political issues,” he said, without explaining how he arrived at that figure. He insisted the party’s situation was “very stable,” although he acknowledged that internal criticism is normal.

Despite his reassurances, SPÖ insiders in several federal states continue to question his leadership — though mostly behind closed doors.

Babler will face re-election at the party congress in March. So far, no official challenger has emerged, and Babler says a last-minute candidacy is unlikely due to the party’s new nomination rules. Still, rumours persist that a challenger could appear, with Kern’s name repeatedly mentioned by party members hoping for an alternative.

Babler, however, maintains he has no reason to expect competition: “No one has submitted the required signatures,” he said.

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28/11/2025

A routine disagreement in a supermarket in the Austrian state of Carinthia has escalated into a legal case with unexpected consequences. A cashier was summarily dismissed after a dispute with a customer over a missing discount label—yet prosecutors are now investigating the customer on suspicion of making false accusations.

The employee said tensions with customers have increased in recent years. “Customers are getting more aggressive. Management tells us it’s because of Covid, the war in Ukraine, or rising prices—and that we just have to learn to deal with it,” she said.

The incident dates back to July. A 25% discount sticker had come off a product, and the reduced price was not applied at the checkout. Only after leaving the shop did the customer notice the €1.25 discrepancy. According to the cashier, he returned “furious”.

She claims the man had already behaved rudely earlier while returning empties. When he came back, she said, he began shouting, threatened to call the police and insulted her. He then held his phone close to her face and appeared to record her. “I told him I’m not a doormat for aggressive customers,” she said.

The situation turned physical when she tried to push the phone away. The cashier insists she only grabbed the man’s arm, while the customer accused her of hitting him in the face. He filed a complaint for assault and later told authorities he had only pretended to film.

The cashier said the episode left her deeply stressed. “I was always loyal to the company. I even worked on my day off. This incident affected me so much I needed sick leave.”

Days later, despite an initial promise she could transfer to another store, she received notice of immediate dismissal. At that point, the assault investigation against her was still active. According to the Klagenfurt prosecutor’s office, the case against her was dropped on 1 August. The focus has now shifted to the customer, who is suspected of defamation.

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