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200 scientists from 50 institutions have created an interdisciplinary overview of the impacts of the climate crisis in Austria over the years. The result is the approximately 800-page "Second Austrian...weiterlesen »
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The main reason for this "descent" – if one may call it that – is cited as security concerns, particularly the increased perception of the threat of terrorism in urban centers. While Vienna continues to...weiterlesen »
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Last weekend, the jet-set life of Robert and Carmen Geiss was abruptly interrupted. The reality TV stars experienced a brutal robbery in their own home. An absolute shock for the millionaire couple, who...weiterlesen »
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Only six hours after the end of the previous plenary day, the National Council continued its budget debate. It started on Tuesday morning with the chapter on women, science, and research. This was followed...weiterlesen »
Following the announcement in the government statement on Monday, State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) provided details on Tuesday. They want to use a national solution to oblige platforms to comply with...weiterlesen »
The committee met for the first time on June 13. Both structural and psychological measures were discussed, as Education City Councillor Kurt Hohensinner (ÖVP) announced on Tuesday. According to Education...weiterlesen »
A week after the rampage in Graz with ten fatalities, the Austrian Medical Association (ÖÄK) warns of a dramatic undersupply in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. "We have an enormous need for action,"...weiterlesen »
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At the same time, the currently planned import ban on gas from Russia is correct and is also supported and implemented by Austria, according to a statement from the State Secretariat for Energy in the...weiterlesen »
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The security situation in the Gulf region has dramatically worsened following military confrontations between Israel and Iran. On June 13, 2025, the Foreign Office released seven identical urgent messages...weiterlesen »
The police were quickly on the scene, but the perpetrators were already long gone. They are on the run, and the manhunt is in full swing. Such incidents are not only annoying because of the material damage...weiterlesen »
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The increase in company bankruptcies amounted to 6.1 percent in the first half of 2025, according to an estimate by the creditor protection association KSV1870 on Tuesday. However, significantly fewer...weiterlesen »
After the marathon session on Monday, the budget debate will resume in the National Council on Tuesday at 9 a.m. The deputies will start the second part of the budget discussions with the chapter on women...weiterlesen »
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For the first time in several years, Vienna is no longer at the top of the list of the world's most livable cities. The federal capital has been replaced by the Danish capital Copenhagen after three top...weiterlesen »
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People in Austria feel safe, but less so than five years ago. This is the result of a representative study presented on Monday by the Association of Security Companies in Austria (VSÖ). The association...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Whether at home, outside in the city park, or on a summer vacation at the beach – our four-legged friends accompany and enrich us in every situation, and this special effect does not stop at the office...weiterlesen »
She has spoken with US President Donald Trump about the issue and is ready to coordinate with like-minded partners to ensure market stability, said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen before a...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A politically motivated crime shakes the USA: In Minnesota, Democratic Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot in their home. On the night of June 14, 2025, a man posing as a police...weiterlesen »
What began as a burglary developed into a direct confrontation with the perpetrators. According to media reports, the intruders broke into the luxurious property and encountered the prominent couple. It...weiterlesen »
The federal government wants to standardize the health hotline 1450 across Austria. According to the plans of Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), it should be "expanded into a health navigator for Austria."...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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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 »