With More Diversity in Austria's Classrooms, Better Opportunities for All

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The social mix at a school has a strong influence on educational success. The more socially disadvantaged young people are taught at the same location, the lower the chance of graduating with a diploma...weiterlesen »

ÖBB Bistros by catering company DoN's offer discount for card payments

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"With the switch to the summer menu since June 19, we have introduced a new discount for customers of 5 percent for card payments," says ÖBB spokesperson Bernhard Rieder about the discount for card payments...weiterlesen »

ÖBB Long-Distance Soon with Double-Deck Railjets

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On Wednesday, one of the 14 double-decker Railjets, manufactured by the Swiss company Stadler and offering almost 500 seats each, could be seen in Vienna for the first time. These trains, which can reach...weiterlesen »

Asylum: Halt on Family Reunification Approaches

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The temporary halt to family reunification for refugees is now becoming serious. The Council of Ministers approved the corresponding regulation on Wednesday. In a few days, the regulation will be enacted...weiterlesen »

"Catastrophic Conditions" in Vienna's MA 35: Administrative Court Complains About Flood of Complaints

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According to the Administrative Court, the number of legal cases received last year totaled around 17,700 proceedings. Compared to the previous year, this meant an increase of about 1,400. The development...weiterlesen »

Summer Schedule 2025: Bus Line 77A Travels to Vienna Stadium Pool

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Since the beginning of June, construction work has been underway in the second district for the extension of line 18, which is planned to run from the U2 station Stadion to the U6 station Burggasse-Stadthalle...weiterlesen »

Insane Amount: Switzerland Stops 2.4 Billion Tax Refund to German

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In 2024, a German applicant requested the refund of 2.4 billion Swiss francs in withholding tax from Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) stopped the payment after formal errors and...weiterlesen »

Apartment Fire in Vienna-Meidling: 14 People Rescued via Turntable Ladder

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Upon the fire department's arrival, "there was a massive fire coming from two windows on the street side," said fire department spokesperson Gerald Schimpf. Many people were standing at the windows of...weiterlesen »

Forest Fires in Lower Austria Demanded Firefighters

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The areas affected by the forest fires were in difficult-to-access terrain near Gutenstein in the Wiener Neustadt district and near Hirschwang in the Reichenau an der Rax municipality in the Neunkirchen...weiterlesen »

Austrian Lotteries: Government Savings Program Leads to Termination of 45 Employees

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As confirmed by a spokesperson for the Casinos upon request from the APA, 45 employees have been registered for termination under the AMS early warning system. A social plan is now to be developed for...weiterlesen »

Deficit Procedure Against Austria Draws Closer

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The reason for the deficit procedure is that Austria had a budget deficit of 4.7 percent of GDP last year and the planned 4.5 percent for this year, which is significantly above the permissible limit of...weiterlesen »

Austrian Lotteries: Government's Savings Program Leads to Termination of 45 Employees

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As confirmed by a spokesperson for the Casinos upon request by the APA, 45 employees have been registered for termination under the AMS early warning system. A social plan is now to be developed for those...weiterlesen »

Drama in the Air: 19 People Survive Spectacular Rescue from Stuck Cable Car During Storm in Dornbirn!

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It happened during a sudden and severe thunderstorm over Vorarlberg. The Karren cable car, a popular attraction that takes guests to the Dornbirn local mountain, came to a halt. 19 passengers were stuck...weiterlesen »

EU Lawmakers Want Free Hand Luggage for Air Travelers

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A majority of EU lawmakers in the Transport Committee supported the idea that air travelers should be able to carry two small pieces of luggage without additional fees in the future. According to the wishes...weiterlesen »

Cause Signa: First Indictment Could Be Imminent

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The Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has sent a project report to the Ministry of Justice, as the authority announced in a press release on Tuesday. The WKStA did not disclose what the...weiterlesen »

Signa - Collaboration of Insolvency Administrations - Proceedings to Begin in October

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This includes individuals against whom specific claims by the insolvency administrations exist in the bankruptcies of Signa Holding, Signa Prime Selection, and Signa Development. The procedure is set to...weiterlesen »

"Unruly Passengers": Cases at AUA Almost Doubled

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The Ministry of Infrastructure and the domestic aviation industry established clear rules for safe flying on Tuesday in Vienna. Specifically, it concerns the handling of unruly passengers. In the presence...weiterlesen »

Austria's "AI Factory" Ready to Launch - Co-Working Space Arises in Vienna

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"Currently, we are in start-up mode. The kick-off will take place in September, and from October we will offer initial services," said Andreas Kugi, scientific director of the Austrian Institute of Technology...weiterlesen »

ORF Plans Drastic Reforms at Ö3 in the Course of Digitalization

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In a dynamic development of public broadcasting, the ORF's move against Ö3 is a remarkable highlight of the transformation in the media landscape. The Austrian Broadcasting Corporation ORF has decided...weiterlesen »

Lamborghini on Disabled Parking Spot: Driver Surprises Everyone

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A storm of indignation rages online as a Lamborghini driver shamelessly parks in a disabled parking space – but his response overshadows everything. A seemingly everyday image recently sparked heated discussions...weiterlesen »

Teachers, students, and parents continue to be only moderately satisfied with the education system

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In total, 2,677 people were surveyed from March to May 2025 - including students between the ages of twelve and 19 from all types of schools, parents of children between three and 19 years old, as well...weiterlesen »

Graz Decides on Bid for Eurovision Song Contest 2026

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After a round table on Monday evening at Graz City Hall, it is now clear that the costs the city would have to bear for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 are likely to be "closer to 30 than 20 million euros."...weiterlesen »

Numerous Damages Due to Storms in Austria

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In Styria, a man was trapped and seriously injured by a fallen tree. The 77-year-old was taken to LKH Graz, reported the police. Helpers were also deployed in Lower Austria, Burgenland, and Upper Austria....weiterlesen »

Drama in the Air: 19 People Survive Spectacular Rescue from Stuck Cable Car During Storm in Dornbirn!

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It happened during a sudden and severe thunderstorm over Vorarlberg. The Karren cable car, a popular attraction that takes guests to the Dornbirn local mountain, came to a halt. 19 passengers were stuck...weiterlesen »

ORF Foundation Board: Complaint from Universities

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The Universities Conference (uniko) has filed a complaint with KommAustria against the composition of the ORF Foundation Board. The reason given is the incorrect composition of the Audience Council when...weiterlesen »

Conference of Universities Against the End of Admission Restrictions

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The government program includes an evaluation of the regulation, and the SPÖ has repeatedly spoken out against admission barriers. The teacher training programs, in turn, should be fully transferred to...weiterlesen »

Nine Festival Tips Away from the Big Stages

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The summer holidays are just around the corner - and with them, the time for summer festivals of all genres and fields. Even beyond the big players in Salzburg, Bregenz, or Mörbisch, an almost unmanageable...weiterlesen »

Austria Plans First Deportation to Syria in Many Years

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For the first deportation to Syria in many years, the approval of the Syrian authorities is needed once again. Because the relevant certificate for the man is reportedly expired today. The Ministry of...weiterlesen »

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