Austrian IT firm Kontron, listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange, is cutting 500 jobs and expects a €1.5 billion takeover offer from a Taiwanese buyer.

Wolfsberger AC secured a crucial 4-1 victory against Altach, allowing them to pass the "Red Lantern" (last place) in the Austrian football league to BW Linz.

The 'Crossing Europe Film Festival' is taking place in Linz from April 28 to May 3, showcasing European cinema, with a Hungarian production about an abducted woman opening the event.

Leoš Janáček's opera 'Katja Kabanowa' has been masterfully staged at the Landestheater in Linz by Peter Konwitschny and Markus Poschner, receiving critical acclaim.

Ulrike Arnold is staging Gerhart Hauptmann's "Die Ratten" as metatheater at the Linz State Theater, with seven actresses taking on all roles and comedy overshadowing tragedy.

The first major Max Pechstein retrospective at the Lentos Kunstmuseum in Linz explores the life of the German Expressionist through his Baltic Sea travels and his time in colonial contexts. The exhibition focuses on his search for the "original."

Luis Lunghitano, 33, has been reported missing since Sunday afternoon, with investigations indicating he traveled by train to Bellinzona.

An audit by the Court of Audit has uncovered serious errors in the new construction of the Linz Donaupark Stadium, recommending that nearly one million Euros be reclaimed from the general contractor due to overpayment.

This week's cultural recommendations include "Agathe Bauer" in Vienna and High Risk Impro in Linz, alongside the renovated VBKÖ archive and multilingual literature programs in Vienna.

An Austrian appeals court has overturned a diversion agreement for former Linz mayor Klaus Luger, who had paid a fine in connection with the Brucknerhaus affair. The case involves allegations of providing advance questions to a job applicant in 2017.

Restaurant owners from Linz, Golling, and Vienna explain how they calculate their menu prices, detailing the impact of goods, personnel, and energy costs on the final price.

Austria's largest church, the Linz Cathedral (Linzer Mariendom), has received an elegant new entrance designed by architect Peter Haimerl, which also features a coffee-drinking area.

A 17-year-old is on trial in Linz, Austria, for attacking his mother and sister. Due to a diagnosis of schizophrenia, a request for his commitment has been made, with no verdict yet reached.

A judge in Linz, Austria, has reversed an earlier ban, allowing live-ticking to resume in the Wöginger trial following a defense motion and protest from former politician Peter Pilz.

The play "Radio Sarajevo," based on Tijan Sila's novel, is being staged at the Linzer Kammerspiele and is described as an artistically convincing plea for peace amidst the turmoil of war in Europe.

The Ticino Cantonal Police have issued a missing person report for Daniela Guidolin Pischedda, a 64-year-old woman who has been missing from Bellinzona since Thursday.

Emporia, an Austrian manufacturer specializing in smartphones for seniors, is reportedly set to be acquired by the Norwegian company Xplora Technologies within the next few months. The purchase price for the acquisition remains undisclosed, with owner Eveline Pupeter planning to sell 100% of her shares.

Multiple people were attacked with a knife in the city center of Linz, Austria, on Saturday evening, resulting in one death and one injury, according to Austrian police.

A 34-year-old Croatian citizen living in Linz, Austria, fatally stabbed a 26-year-old Afghan man and wounded another 24-year-old Afghan man in the city center. The victims had reportedly tried to protect an elderly driver from the attacker.

Two people were stabbed in the Austrian city of Linz, one of them dead and the other hospitalized in serious condition. According to authorities, the alleged perpetrator was arrested almost immediately.

A new California startup, Reflect Orbital, is proposing a constellation of satellites equipped with mirrors to reflect sunlight towards Earth, aiming to sell solar light on demand.

Young designer Peter Fellner created a fashion installation titled 'Glumpert' for OK Linz to honor the LGBTQ+ community.

ÖVP parliamentary group leader August Wöginger and two tax officials are accused of inciting abuse of office, which they deny. A losing candidate testified in the trial in Linz.

Der ÖVP-Klubobmann beteuert vor dem Landesgericht Linz seine Unschuld. Er habe lediglich Unterlagen weitergeleitet, aber niemanden zum Amtsmissbrauch angestiftet. Die „Presse“ hat live berichtet.

ÖVP club chairman August Wöginger is scheduled to testify in court today at the Linz Regional Court, facing a lengthy interrogation.

»Nur weil ich etwas sage, heißt das noch lang nicht, dass wir es auch so machen«, sagt der neue künstlerische Direktor des Linzer Brucknerhauses, Norbert Trawöger, zu seinen Mitarbeitern immer…

A nine-year-old boy was bitten in the foot by a Rottweiler on a playground in Linz, Austria, while an eight-year-old girl was pushed but remained unharmed.

Three people were killed in a shooting incident in Linz, Austria, on Thursday, according to police reports.

A fatal accident occurred Sunday evening at Bellinzona train station in Switzerland, where a man was killed by electrocution; the victim has not yet been fully identified.

Switzerland's largest money laundering trial, involving Gulnara Karimova, daughter of the former Uzbek president, and bank Lombard Odier, has begun in Bellinzona. The trial was initially suspended due

A discussion in Linz highlighted the nationwide divide in Austria regarding the best approach to dealing with young offenders.

An article discusses how decorative mirrors combine utility and aesthetics to transform living spaces, highlighting their versatility as important decorative pieces.

Authorities in Linz, Austria, have called for a security summit in response to recent violent acts in the city. The meeting aims to address the escalating safety concerns.

The verdict in the abuse of office trial against ÖVP parliamentary group leader August Wöginger is expected to be delivered on May 4.

The Linzer Landestheater has unveiled its program for the 2026/27 season, which includes productions of "Lohengrin," a play featuring Alanis Morissette, a Jelinek premiere, and a Bernhard co-production, alongside other themed theatrical works.

The Crossing Europe film festival in Linz, scheduled from April 28 to May 3, will celebrate European cinema, with its 2026 edition specifically looking at themes of families and the 1980s.

One person was injured in an axe attack in the city center of Linz, Austria, and a suspected perpetrator has been apprehended.

An opinion piece from Die Presse discusses the decisions of the Linz Higher Regional Court in the cases of Klaus Luger and August Wöginger, interpreting them as a significant message for all politicians.

Four Austrian women are competing at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz tournament, a first since 2008, each vying for a spot in the main draw of the French Open in Paris.

Four international scientific societies have sent letters to US authorities expressing concern over Elon Musk's proposals to deploy reflective mirrors and up to 1 million additional satellites in low Earth orbit, warning of potentially major consequences.

Police reported that an Austrian man from Linz conducted weapons drills with his sons on his private property, endangering neighbors and passersby. A weapons ban has been imposed on the man.

The Johannes Kepler University (JKU) in Linz has revoked four academic honors from individuals due to their engagement during the National Socialist era.

This year's Salzkammergut Festival Weeks in Gmunden will highlight works by Bachmann and Bernhard, including a co-production of Bernhard's "Elisabeth II" with the Linz State Theatre, aiming for 50,000 attendees.

Die Linzer lagen nach 18 Minuten 0:2 hinten, aber drehten die Partie in Überzahl in der zweiten Halbzeit. Das Schlusslicht liegt vier Punkte hinter dem WAC

Von 20. bis 28. März zeigen Ausstellungen an zwölf Locations in Linz, Traun und Steyr heimisches und internationales Comicschaffen – und artverwandte Künste

Gegen jenen Verdächtigen, der einen Mann getötet und einen weiteren Mann mit einem Messer schwer verletzt haben soll, wurde Untersuchungshaft beantragt

Austria's 'Chancenbonus' initiative will provide additional staff to 244 primary schools and 156 middle schools in Vienna, Graz, and Linz starting next school year, targeting institutions with many children facing learning challenges.

Linz is staging two forgotten operas with great potential – and at least sparks the imagination of a 'what if'.

Die Frau des Verdächtigen warnte die Polizei: Ihr Mann habe mit einem Amoklauf gedroht. Noch während der Suche kommt es in der Linzer Innenstadt zu einer Bluttat. Ein 26-jähriger Afghane stirbt.

A knife attack in Linz, Upper Austria, on Saturday resulted in the death of one pedestrian and serious injuries to another, according to local police.

A Ryanair aircraft at Linz Airport was visited by an executor due to a 13-hour flight delay and outstanding payments owed by the budget airline.

An senior physician apparently opened the wrong file. Due to the incorrect date of birth, the error could be "quickly clarified". The woman is considering claiming damages.

An Austrian court in Linz ruled that a teacher's dismissal for providing sexual advice should be converted to a termination, stating that even elementary school children would google their teachers.

ÖVP-Klubchef August Wöginger wird Anstiftung zum Amtsmissbrauch vorgeworfen. Heute wird er im Landesgericht Linz dazu erstmals einvernommen. Die „Presse“ berichtet live.

The festival celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Ars Electronica Center this year at more than 30 locations.

The trial involving Austrian politician Johann Wöginger and allegations of cronyism continues at the Linz Regional Court, with the co-accused trade unionist B. expected to be questioned.

A 52-year-old woman stabbed her 44-year-old ex-boyfriend in Linz, Austria. The injured man was taken to the hospital, and the woman was arrested.

A man in Linz, Austria, was forced to escape his burning apartment onto the roof of a multi-party building, with authorities reporting that ammunition and hand grenades were believed to be inside the residence.

Films from the Baltic region, including 'Renovacija' by Gabriele Urbonaite and 'Svecias' by Vytautas Katkus, received top awards at the Crossing Europe Linz festival.

A review from Linz discusses Peter Konwitschny's staging of "Katja Kabanowa," which ends with the protagonist's death, contrasting it with the more optimistic operetta "Heute Nacht, Fräulein."

A corruption trial involving Karimova has commenced in a Swiss court located in Bellinzona, drawing international attention.

At the ÖVP provincial party conference in Linz, Thomas Stelzer is set to run again as party leader. August Wöginger will not be re-candidating as ÖVP club chairman, with Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer stepping in.

A 21-year-old convicted individual, who had cut off his ankle monitor in Linz in September 2025 and gone into hiding, has been apprehended in Hamburg.

The Linz public prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into Thomas Schmid for allegedly making false statements in a patronage trial, following a complaint from former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, and has now handed the case to the WKStA.

A historic property featuring a stone tower, four apartments, a wellness area, and a garden is up for sale near Bellinzona, Switzerland, with a negotiable price.

The Linz public prosecutor's office is investigating whether key witness Thomas Schmid gave false testimony in the trial against ÖVP club leader August Wöginger, with implications for Sebastian Kurz.

A man attacked a passerby with an axe in Linz, Austria, injuring the victim. The perpetrator has been apprehended, and the motives remain unclear.

Researchers in Linz, Austria, have equipped cyclists with sensors and used AI to analyze stress levels, identifying dangerous areas where urban planning interventions are needed to improve cycling safety and experience.

Nineteen weapons were confiscated from a pollster in Linz, Austria, following a police raid. The individual denies the accusations and suggests the incident stems from an escalated neighbor dispute.

A 37-year-old middle school teacher has been arrested in the Bellinzona area of Switzerland, facing accusations of engaging in sexual acts with children.

An unexploded World War II aerial bomb was discovered during construction work in Linz, leading to traffic disruptions as the wartime relic awaits defusal.

A Chinese startup, Ahead Form, is creating robots with incredibly lifelike faces, with its CEO predicting they will be indistinguishable from humans within a decade.

Österreichische Erstaufführung für Tijan Silas „Radio Sarajevo“ über den Bosnienkrieg, in den Kammerspielen des Landestheaters Linz.

And at the Rabenhof Theater in Vienna, a "Puss in Boots" shows how to make something of yourself.

Der 34-Jährige, der auf offener Straße einen 24-Jährigen schwer verletzt und einen 26-Jährigen getötet haben soll, hat laut Staatsanwaltschaft ein Drogenproblem.

Starting in autumn, 400 disadvantaged schools, primarily elementary and middle schools, will receive increased support through the 'Chancenbonus' initiative, with schools in Vienna, Graz, and Linz expected to benefit the most.

At Kepler University Hospital in Linz, there were two incidents of mix-ups and misdiagnoses within a short period, causing great unease among patients.

A man attacked two people with a knife in Linz, Austria, resulting in one death and one serious injury. The attacker has been arrested.

One person has died following a stabbing incident in Linz, Austria.

Medien hatten am Wochenende von dem Fall berichtet. Die Linzer Uniklinik bestätigte zwar die Namensverwechslung. Nur: Eine falsche Diagnose habe es nie gegeben

Wine 54-Jährige erhielt in einer Ambulanz die Diagnose Brustkrebs. Später klärte sich auf: Bei dem Röntgenbild handelte es sich um das einer anderen Patientin.

Director David Bösch stages Büchner's drama fragment as a morbid war society with broken men – supplemented by a text by Gerhild Steinbuch.

Linzi Stone was meant to start chemotherapy on Friday but has no idea if she will get back in time.

The 2026 Actor Awards brought a touch of old Hollywood to the red carpet.

The trial of Austrian politician Johann Wöginger continues in Linz, with the questioning of the accused planned. Wöginger's lawyer intends to challenge an expert opinion suggesting discrimination in a tax office job application.