Crime
Latest news on crime from Austria.
Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect found guilty in Austria
A 21-year-old Austrian who admitted plotting a foiled attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Austria court hands life sentence over deadly Villach knife attack
An Austrian court on Wednesday sentenced a 24-year-old Syrian man to life in prison over a jihadist knife attack in Villach.
Austrian ex-agent given jail term for spying for Russia
An Austrian former intelligence officer was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of spying for Russia.
Verdict due in trial of Austrian ex-agent accused of spying for Russia
An Austrian court is expected to rule Wednesday on a former intelligence official charged with spying for Russia.
Austria opens probe into Sarajevo ‘weekend snipers’
Austria said it is investigating two people suspected of paying to shoot civilians during the 1990s siege of Sarajevo
Austria terror trial hears details of Taylor Swift concert attack plot
The second day of the trial over alleged terrorist attack plans linked to Taylor Swift’s cancelled Vienna concerts focused on how the accused are said to have prepared and discussed possible attacks.
Austria arrests suspect in baby-food poisoning case
Austrian police on Saturday arrested a man suspected of lacing jars of baby food with rat poison in what authorities presumed was an extortion scheme.
Wildfire in Austria: Discarded cigarette believed to have caused fire in Carinthia
Austrian police say smoking residues may have sparked the Lesachtal blaze, with 3 forestry workers now under investigation
Man pleads guilty in Austria to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
A 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty in an Austrian court over a jihadist plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert.
Austrian ex-lawmaker acquitted over Wirecard executive’s flight
An Austrian court has acquitted a former far-right lawmaker accused of helping former Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek escape the country.
Do I need to wear a helmet when riding a bike or e-bike in Austria?
Austria’s relaxed helmet rules might surprise you, but legal consequences can still follow if you ride without one.
LISTED: The items you can't carry in your car in Austria
When it comes to driving in Austria, it’s not just traffic rules you need to watch out for. There’s a surprising list of items you’re not allowed to carry - or at least not allowed to carry freely - in your car. Here’s what you need to know.
Linz axe attack leaves man seriously injured as suspect is arrested in Austria
Police in Linz arrested a man after officers spotted blood on his hands near a station. The motive for the Austria attack is still unclear.
Over 12 tonnes of new KitKat chocolate range stolen in Europe
A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.
Austrian families recount long legal battles in child abuse cases
Families in Austria have described a harrowing struggle for justice in child sex abuse cases, according to an AFP investigation.
Austrian climber found guilty over girlfriend’s death on Grossglockner peak
After more than 13 hours of hearings and a short deliberation, a judge in Innsbruck has found a 37-year-old Salzburg man guilty of gross negligent homicide after his partner froze to death during a winter ascent of Austria's highest peak the Grossglockner.
Why the trial over the deadly Grossglockner ascent has gripped Austria
When a winter ascent of Austria's Großglockner peak ended with a 33-year-old woman freezing to death just below the summit it made headlines around the world. Now a trial in Innsbruck will examine whether the woman's partner Thomas P. made fatal and avoidable errors.
Is there a legal alcohol limit for skiers on Austria's slopes?
Skiing and après-ski go hand in hand in Austria, but what are the actual rules when it comes to alcohol on the slopes? Here’s what you need to know before heading out this winter.
Austrian ex-agent goes on trial in Russia spying case
A former Austrian intelligence official went on trial in Vienna on Thursday charged with selling secret information and handing over sensitive devices to Russia.
Austrian far-right ex-lawmaker charged over Wirecard executive’s flight
Austria has charged a former far-right lawmaker with allegedly helping a former Wirecard executive flee, officials said.
Police seize Nazi items and weapons at Lower Austria property linked to FPÖ councillor
A police search in the Waldviertel uncovered extremist material and items suitable for preparing explosives. The case is linked to ongoing investigations in Austria and Germany.
Former employee of Austria children’s charity charged with sexual abuse
A former worker at an Austrian children’s home has been charged with multiple offences linked to the alleged sexual abuse of minors.
Austria stabbing suspect admits terrorist intent, prosecutors say
A Syrian man arrested in February after a deadly knife attack in Austria has admitted committing terrorist offences, prosecutors said on Monday.