After Rampage in Graz: Are Vienna's Schools Now Becoming High-Security Zones?

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

Educational institutions in Austria, and especially in Vienna, are considered open places, yet access for non-school personnel is generally prohibited. Security expert Martin Wiesinger from the Association...weiterlesen »

Trump launches his own phone on the market

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

With its own smartphone and a new mobile offering, the business group of US President Donald Trump aims to attract conservative customers. "We are launching a whole product package where people receive...weiterlesen »

"Unimaginative Clear-Cutting": Budget Week Starts with Critical Tones

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

At the beginning of the budget week in the National Council, different assessments clashed in a general debate on Monday afternoon. While the Greens mainly criticized the cuts in the climate sector, but...weiterlesen »

Danube Island Festival Plan 2025: All Stages and Stations

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

According to the organizers, the Vienna Danube Island Festival is the largest open-air festival in Europe with free admission. For over 40 years, visitors have been offered a high-quality music, action,...weiterlesen »

Dozens of Austrians Wishing to Leave Reported in Israel

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

According to the instructions of the Israeli authorities, there is a "de facto restriction on freedom of movement in the country for security reasons, in addition to the airspace closure." The Foreign...weiterlesen »

Budget: Fiscal Council Expects Austria to Exceed Maastricht Limit in 2029

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

The fiscal council sees "a great additional need for consolidation" in the budget in a report presented on Monday. After a deficit of 4.7 percent of GDP in 2024, a minus of 4.3 percent is expected this...weiterlesen »

Graz Rampage: Perpetrator with Social Media Profiles

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

Six days after the shooting spree by a 21-year-old former student in Graz, which resulted in ten fatalities, the investigation team "Luctus" is now intensely engaged in verifying possible social media...weiterlesen »

"Unimaginative Clear-Cutting": Budget Week Starts with Critical Tones

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

At the beginning of the budget week in the National Council, different assessments clashed in a general debate on Monday afternoon. While the Greens mainly criticized the cuts in the climate sector, but...weiterlesen »

Juicy Fine: Long Hair Now Costs Vorarlberg Soldier 2,200 Euros

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

Austria's female soldiers are allowed to have long hair, but male soldiers are not. A long-haired officer from Vorarlberg received a disciplinary penalty, felt discriminated against, and went to the Administrative...weiterlesen »

Nighttime ATM Explosion in Vienna-Liesing

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

Criminals once again blew up an ATM in Vienna on the night of Monday, this time in the area of Laxenburger Straße in Vienna-Liesing. As reported by the state police department, the emergency services were...weiterlesen »

Record Holder Gruen Confirmed for Vienna Marathon 2026

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

In a symbiosis of classical music and the Austrian record holder Aaron Gruen as a prominent participant on two stages, the Vienna City Marathon (VCM) will kick off next year. Gruen, who resides in the...weiterlesen »

These Music Acts Create Atmosphere at the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The Vienna Danube Island Festival kicks off its 42nd edition on Friday, offering a total of 700 hours of programming over three days on 16 stages. This time, the lineup includes not only international...weiterlesen »

Nighttime ATM Explosion in Vienna-Liesing

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

Criminals once again blew up an ATM in Vienna on the night of Monday, this time in the area of Laxenburger Straße in Vienna-Liesing. As reported by the State Police Directorate, the emergency services...weiterlesen »

AK Success Against Magenta: Customers Can Claim Refunds

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16 provisions are affected, including excessive default interest, inadmissible return debit fees, and reminder fees, the chamber wrote in a release on Monday. It advises customers to check for refund claims....weiterlesen »

Public Transport, Shuttle, Bicycle: How to Successfully Arrive at the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Around the Danube Island Festival 2025 , the Wiener Linien will increase their intervals and bring visitors to the biggest island party of the year. The Danube Island Festival, Europe's largest open-air...weiterlesen »

Public Transport, Shuttle, Bicycle: How to Successfully Arrive at the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Around the Danube Island Festival 2025 , the Wiener Linien will increase their intervals and bring visitors to the biggest island party of the year. The Danube Island Festival, Europe's largest open-air...weiterlesen »

Tim Raue: Why the Star Chef Avoids His Own Kitchen and Prefers to Enjoy Currywurst!

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

"I absolutely won't do that. For no money in the world," the 51-year-old Berlin chef made clear. For him, cooking in a private setting is simply not an issue. It is his job, a part of his personality,...weiterlesen »

Study Shows: Working from Home Makes You Happier in the Long Run

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

More sleep, less stress, healthier living—working from home brings measurable advantages. A research team from the University of South Australia studied the effects of working from home on the lives of...weiterlesen »

The Ultimate Guide to the Donauinselfest: Music, Fun, and Stress-Free Arrival!

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

Sure, the Donauinselfest is huge and has countless stages for every musical taste. A highlight is traditionally the Radio NÖ stage, which once again features exciting acts this year. Look forward to a...weiterlesen »

Rampage in Graz: Investigation Team "Luctus" Continues in Action

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

Six days after the rampage of a 21-year-old former student in Graz, which resulted in ten deaths, the investigation team "Luctus" is still engaged in questioning witnesses and evaluating numerous tips...weiterlesen »

Trump's Controversial Military Parade Divides the Nation: Jets, Tanks, and Heated Protests in Washington D.C.

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

It was a show of power not seen in Washington D.C. for a long time. Heavy tanks like the M1 Abrams were transported on low-loaders through the streets before being presented on the National Mall. In the...weiterlesen »

Trumps controversial military parade divides the nation: Jets, tanks, and heated protests in Washington D.C.

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

It was a display of power not seen in Washington D.C. for a long time. Heavy tanks like the M1 Abrams were transported on flatbed trucks through the streets before being showcased on the National Mall....weiterlesen »

Trump's Controversial Military Parade Divides the Nation: Jets, Tanks, and Heated Protests in Washington D.C.

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

It was a display of power not seen in Washington D.C. for a long time. Heavy tanks like the M1 Abrams were transported on flatbed trucks through the streets before being showcased on the National Mall....weiterlesen »

Formula 1 Thrill: Who Challenges Max Verstappen?

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

Max Verstappen continues to reign at the top of the drivers' standings. With a solid lead, the Red Bull driver is diligently collecting points and showing consistency. But the competition is not sleeping....weiterlesen »

Hot Weekend in Vienna: 32 Degrees and Swimming Weather Alert! How to Prepare for the Heatwave

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

The temperature hammer hits especially on Sunday. The whole weekend will be summery warm, perfect for first outdoor adventures or just being outside. But Sunday is the day when the 30-degree mark will...weiterlesen »

Hot Weekend in Vienna: 32 Degrees and Swimming Weather Alert! How to Prepare for the Heatwave

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

The temperature hammer hits especially on Sunday. The whole weekend will be summery warm, perfect for first outdoor adventures or just being outside. But Sunday is the day when the 30-degree mark will...weiterlesen »

Japanese Walking: The New Fitness Trend Beats 10,000 Steps a Day

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

More health with less effort? This method makes it possible. The recommendation to walk 10,000 steps a day is widespread – but never scientifically proven. It originally came from a Japanese marketing...weiterlesen »

Commemoration in the National Council after Graz Rampage

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

On Monday, the National Council will commemorate the victims of the rampage in a Graz high school. First, a minute of silence will be held, followed by statements from the coalition party leaders, Christian...weiterlesen »

After Rain and Cooling: Heat Comeback by Midweek

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

The 30-degree mark is also expected to be reached again during the week, just in time for the Corpus Christi holiday. Initially, the start of the week will be gloomy. Thunderstorms are also expected in...weiterlesen »

Mobile Phone Ban in Schools: No Issues with Implementation So Far

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

Since May 1, mobile phone use is generally prohibited up to the eighth grade. In practice, according to student, teacher, and parent representatives, there seem to be no problems with the new regulation...weiterlesen »

Teacher Training: Little Specialization in Inclusion

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In practice, however, only a small portion opts for this, as shown by graduate numbers. Critics have long been calling for a standalone teacher training program in special education due to the personnel...weiterlesen »

Graz commemorates the victims of the rampage: Memorial service at the main square

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For about an hour on early Sunday evening, people paused at Graz's main square to remember the victims of Tuesday's rampage, when nine students and a teacher were killed and eleven injured at BORG Dreierschützengasse....weiterlesen »

Fire in Vienna-Ottakring: Man Set Fire Again in His Own Apartment

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Around 5:15 a.m., officers from the Koppstraße police station were alerted that a house on Lerchenfeldergürtel was on fire, as the police reported on Sunday. The Vienna professional fire brigade had already...weiterlesen »

Kogler wants a reversal of principles in gun ownership

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"We need freedom from guns, not freedom for guns," Kogler said on the ORF "Press Hour." The Greens are the only ones who have been pushing for this for some time. According to the Greens, private gun ownership...weiterlesen »

Day Three at Nova Rock Brought ESC Candidate and Hardcore Legends

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A touch of Song Contest swept over the Pannonia Fields on Friday: After all, with Baby Lasagna, the runner-up of last year's ESC was a guest at Nova Rock and fired up the audience with powerful songs between...weiterlesen »

Shooting Rampage in Graz: Flexible Graduation Regulation for Affected School

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

All graduates at BORG Dreierschützengasse who are unable to take the oral final exam in the near future have several options to obtain their diploma, the ministry informed APA. A corresponding legal regulation...weiterlesen »

Graz commemorates the victims of the rampage: Memorial service at the main square

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Students and teachers, the city of Graz, Styria, and the Republic will commemorate the victims of the rampage at BORG Dreierschützengasse on Tuesday at the main square in Graz on Sunday at 6:00 PM. Under...weiterlesen »

Nova Rock 2025: Electric Callboy Crowned Festival Finale

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A few years ago, they were still heating up the audience in the afternoon, but now Electric Callboy has become a festival headliner: The German trancecore band concluded this year's Nova Rock in Nickelsdorf...weiterlesen »

Vienna Summer Night Concert with Minute of Silence for Victims of Graz

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Usually, the Summer Night Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic is a light-hearted affair. Weather-wise, everything was ready for it on Friday, thanks to mild temperatures and a cloudless sky. However, this...weiterlesen »

Fraud SMS with Family Trick on the Rise Again

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Messages with the so-called "family trick," i.e., alleged emergency calls from children or grandchildren, are particularly common. The perpetrators use messages that seem familiar, like "Hello Mom, my...weiterlesen »

Public Transport, Shuttle, Bicycle: How to Successfully Arrive at the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Around the Danube Island Festival 2025 , the Wiener Linien will increase their intervals and bring visitors to the biggest island party of the year. To reach the Danube Island Festival quickly and easily,...weiterlesen »

Vacation Abroad: This Can Be Expensive for Drivers

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to an ARBÖ survey, around 45 percent of respondents plan to go on vacation by car this year, preferably to Germany, Italy, or Croatia. "What is allowed here can be penalized with high fines elsewhere,"...weiterlesen »

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