30 years at the scene: A look back at moving stories!

30 years at the scene: A look back at moving stories!

In March 1995, the first edition of "Am Sladdle" flickered over the screens, with a description of a criminal real estate speculator who interviewed Peter Resetarits in his luxury sedan. But the man disappeared shortly before the broadcast and was later arrested. These gripping stories about injustices and everyday conflicts have made “at the scene” one of the most successful formats of ORF for 30 years. As Apa-OTS are reported more than half a million viewers a week Emotional stories touched that often let tears flow.

For the big anniversary radiation on March 6, 2025 at 9:05 p.m. on ORF 2, the editorial team shows the best reports from 30 years in a review. From 0:05 a.m., "at the scene - the long night" with ten special episodes follows, which have long been considered a classic. Among them are stories about people who are not recognized in Austria, or reports on the fight against construction projects in idyllic areas, as in Hallstatt, where the population fears the rush of Asian tourists, such as orf added.

insights into emotional reports

"at the scene" has set itself the task of capturing voices of people who often do not have their say in other media. This happens courageously and uncommented to show the real reality of life. The program not only gained numerous prizes, but also left an unmistakable impression in the Austrian media scene. In addition, the content is diverse and range from social issues to scandalous machinations to moving personal fates.