Wifo-Chief: Crisis Mechanism Against High Energy Prices Possible

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"An emergency mechanism would be a good idea. However, it must be limited to emergencies," said Wifo Chief Gabriel Felbermayr on Thursday during the presentation of the summer forecast in Vienna. Looking...weiterlesen »

Survey: This is How Much Austrians Spend Per Capita on Vacations

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"The vacation category clearly leads in the consumer spending of Austrians," said Gerald Resch, Secretary General of the Banking Association. By generation, Millennials (1981-1995) spend the most with...weiterlesen »

TUI Focus in Winter on Long-Distance Travel

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Despite geopolitical uncertainties, the desire to travel remains unbroken, explained Benjamin Jacobi, the head of TUI Germany. Interest in destinations in Asia is particularly strong. Thailand is currently...weiterlesen »

Mahrer Confirmed as WKÖ President

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Harald Mahrer will thus remain President of the Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) for five years, according to a statement from the ÖVP Economic Association, of which Mahrer is also President. The Economic Association...weiterlesen »

Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

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A better economic development at the end of 2024 and the beginning of the year makes the economic researchers from Wifo and IHS somewhat more optimistic for the entire year than they were in March. The...weiterlesen »

Where the Euro is Worth the Most: Affordable Vacations in Eastern Europe

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If you want to save your travel budget, you can also do so by carefully choosing your vacation destination. According to figures from Statistics Austria on Thursday, the most affordable vacations in Europe...weiterlesen »

Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

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A better economic development at the end of 2024 and the beginning of the year makes the economic researchers from Wifo and IHS somewhat more optimistic for the entire year than they were in March. The...weiterlesen »

Brutal Bullying Case in Vöcklabruck School

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The "Krone" refers to an anonymous source. Police and the education directorate are withholding details but confirm that an incident occurred. A spokeswoman for the Upper Austrian education directorate...weiterlesen »

Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

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The economic researchers from Wifo and IHS have raised their economic forecast for 2025 and no longer expect a third year of recession. The Austrian economy is expected to stagnate (Wifo) or grow by 0.1...weiterlesen »

ARBÖ Tips for Cheaper Refueling at the Start of the Holidays

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Compared to June 1st, the price for Eurosuper has risen by seven cents, while Diesel has seen an increase of about twelve cents at the pumps. "The effects of the war against Iran are already being felt...weiterlesen »

Severe Weather Threat on Thursday: Thunderstorms Across Austria

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Hail, heavy rain, and stormy gusts: On Thursday, the risk of severe weather increases significantly across Austria. Initially, the weather remains widely sunny. However, by the course of the morning, the...weiterlesen »

Aliens Landed? A Portion of Austrians Say Yes

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39 percent of Austrians believe that only Earth is inhabited and no life exists outside our planet. A quarter of those surveyed in a recent IMAS study think that simple life forms and organisms like bacteria...weiterlesen »

Bomb threat could be investigated in Lower Austria

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A 53-year-old was reported, announced Chief Inspector Johann Baumschlager from the Lower Austria State Police Directorate. The threat was received early Wednesday morning at the municipal office in Lichtenegg...weiterlesen »

Trial Against P. Diddy: Serious Allegations Dropped

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The prosecution has unexpectedly withdrawn several serious charges in the ongoing case against US rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs. Just before the closing arguments, the prosecution informed the court, according...weiterlesen »

Influencer Sets a Powerful Example: How to Free Yourself from the Summer Body Pressure!

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Carina Møller-Mikkelsen, a 29-year-old influencer who has experienced the downsides of self-optimization firsthand, is making a powerful statement. She shared a post on Instagram that has inspired thousands...weiterlesen »

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 »

Burgenland: July Brings Mandatory Community Service for Asylum Seekers

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The mandatory community service for asylum seekers, decided in Burgenland last December, will be implemented on July 1st. They are to take on tasks in the municipalities, in the state, or in the state...weiterlesen »

Tick Alert: 25 People Hospitalized with TBE This Year

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Since the beginning of the year until last Friday, over 2,650 ticks have already been sent to AGES by the public. However, a comparison with previous years regarding the occurrence of the animals is difficult,...weiterlesen »

Babler announces crisis mechanism against high energy prices

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"We need a crisis mechanism that protects Austria from high energy prices," said Vice Chancellor and SPÖ leader Andreas Babler on Tuesday. Details are currently being negotiated, according to a spokesperson...weiterlesen »

"Europe's Futures Initiative": Schallenberg Becomes President of New Think Tank in Vienna

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The ERSTE Foundation announced in a press release on Tuesday that the "Europe's Futures Initiative" (EFI) will start working on concepts for a strong and free Europe in Vienna next year. Schallenberg will...weiterlesen »

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