Michael Krön becomes Executive Producer for Eurovision Song Contest 2026

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

As Executive Producer, Michael Krön is the overall director of the Eurovision Song Contest project at ORF. "Of course, I am aware that this is one of the biggest and most challenging tasks in the media...weiterlesen »

Freedom of Information: Amendment of Vienna State Laws

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The Vienna State Parliament implemented the Freedom of Information Act, passed by the federal government, into Vienna state law today, Thursday. Numerous state laws were adjusted to the new regulations....weiterlesen »

New on Netflix, Sky, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Releases from June 30 to July 6

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from June 30 to July 6 on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, and RTL+. >> More streaming news at a glance...weiterlesen »

Plans for "Lamarr" Shell Construction on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße Finalized

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

The front part of the "Lamarr" shell on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße will be partially demolished to create retail spaces on the lower three floors and apartments from the 2nd to the 8th floor. The hotel...weiterlesen »

New Campaign by the City of Vienna on Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

The number of aesthetic procedures in Austria is estimated to be between 30,000 and 100,000 per year. The Vienna Women's Health Program and numerous experts miss the necessary seriousness with which aesthetic...weiterlesen »

AMS Innovations from July: What Unemployed People Need to Know Now

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

From July 2025, new AMS rules will apply to unemployed people in Austria – with direct impacts on benefit recipients. From July 1, 2025, unemployed individuals must report to the AMS after an interruption...weiterlesen »

Secret Celebration: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez on Exclusive Island

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

With a mix of luxury, exclusivity, and social commitment, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez celebrate their wedding in Venice. The three-day celebrations will take place from June 26 to 28, 2025. A ceremony...weiterlesen »

Trump's Outburst: Reactions to His F-Word

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

Trump's coarse language underscores the escalation in the Middle East conflict. US President Donald Trump recently spoke in unusually sharp terms about the ongoing violence between Israel and Iran. In...weiterlesen »

Snake Venom and Urine: Unconventional Paths to Longevity at the Biohacking Conference 2025

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

The Biohacking Conference 2025 in Austin, Texas, attracted over 4,000 participants interested in alternative approaches to life extension. Hosted by Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed "father of biohacking,"...weiterlesen »

Severe Weather Threat on Thursday: Thunderstorms Across Austria

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Iranian Nuclear Program: Negotiations in Vienna?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"Vienna would be suitable as a negotiation venue and seat of the Atomic Energy Organization," he said on Wednesday in the EU main committee of the National Council. Stocker welcomed the fact that the USA...weiterlesen »

Asylum: Halt on Family Reunification Approaches

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The temporary halt of 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 »

NÖ: Unsuccessful Election Challenge in Gablitz

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Lower Austrian state main election authority rejected a challenge to the repetition of the municipal council election in Gablitz (district of St. Pölten) on Wednesday. The list "Bürgerentscheide Gablitz"...weiterlesen »

Der Kämpfer für die Arbeitnehmer ging viel zu früh

vor einem Tag - OÖNachrichten

Rainer Wimmer war als Politiker und Spitzengewerkschafter eine positive Ausnahme. Er war nicht wie manche seiner Vorgänger in der Metallergewerkschaft der große Schweiger, sondern er erklärte mit Schmäh...weiterlesen »

With the Ballot to the Inn: Operator from Vienna-Floridsdorf Got Off with Diversion

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

At the Vienna Regional Court on Wednesday, a landlady from Floridsdorf had to answer for "bribery in an election." Before the Vienna election at the end of April, she posted on her public Facebook page:...weiterlesen »

Österreichs Gewerkschafts-Ikone Rainer Wimmer: Ein unermüdlicher Kämpfer für Arbeitnehmerrechte, der eine riesige Lücke hinterlässt

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Gleichzeitig stand Wimmer auch an der Spitze der Fraktion Sozialdemokratischer GewerkschafterInnen (FSG) im Österreichischen Gewerkschaftsbund (ÖGB). Diese Position machte ihn zu einer einflussreichen...weiterlesen »

City Council Supports Vienna's ESC Application

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Vienna City Council has also formally supported the city's efforts to host the 70th Song Contest next year on Wednesday. Specifically, a resolution proposal was submitted by the governing parties SPÖ...weiterlesen »

Austria's Union Icon Rainer Wimmer: A Tireless Fighter for Workers' Rights Who Leaves a Huge Gap

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

At the same time, Wimmer also led the faction of Social Democratic Trade Unionists (FSG) in the Austrian Trade Union Federation (ÖGB). This position made him an influential figure not only in his specialized...weiterlesen »

USA: Independence Day Party

vor einem Tag - society.at

On the Occasion of the 249th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., of the United States of America to International Organizations in Vienna,...weiterlesen »

When Pumice Stones Curl: These Are the Disciplines of the TRAM World Championship 2025 in Vienna

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

When the TRAM World Championship is held in Vienna for the first time on September 13, 2025, the Town Hall Square will transform into an arena for tram drivers. 25 teams from cities on five continents...weiterlesen »

Government Receives "Insufficient" from FPÖ

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On Wednesday, the FPÖ gave its assessment of the first months of the ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS government. The verdict from the two FPÖ general secretaries, Michael Schnedlitz and Christian Hafenecker, was not positive;...weiterlesen »

Asylum: Halt on Family Reunification Approaches

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Austria's Youth Are Online Too Much - Is a Ban the Solution?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A blanket ban on social media for children and younger teenagers, decided in Australia, has sparked a discussion in some countries. After the rampage in Graz, this was also the case in Austria. According...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Red Bull remains Austria's most valuable brand

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

With the exception of OMV, the ten most valuable brands in Austria recorded increases. OMV had its second consecutive loss. Study author Gerhard Hrebicek does not expect a further decline in OMV's brand...weiterlesen »

St. Vincent at the Globe Vienna: A Great Artist Without Fear of Contact

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Do you want a bit of theatrics? Do you want a good show? Then St. Vincent is exactly right for you: The American musician was finally back in Austria on Tuesday evening after many years of absence and...weiterlesen »

Ex-PRO-GE- und FSG-Chef Wimmer ist tot

vor einem Tag - ORF.at

Der ehemalige PRO-GE- und FSG-Chef Rainer Wimmer ist tot. Der langjährige SPÖ-Nationalratsabgeordnete verstarb gestern im Alter von 69 Jahren nach kurzer, schwerer Krankheit im Kreise seiner Familie, wie...weiterlesen »

Ehemaliger PRO-GE- und FSG-Chef Rainer Wimmer ist tot

vor einem Tag - Die Presse

Der 69-Jährige war langjähriges SPÖ-Nationalratsmitglied und war 14 Jahre lang Vorstand der Gewerkschaft PRO-GE. Der ehemalige PRO-GE- und FSG-Chef Rainer Wimmer ist tot. Der langjährige SPÖ-Nationalratsabgeordnete...weiterlesen »

Ehemaliger PRO-GE- und FSG-Chef Rainer Wimmer im Alter von 69 Jahren verstorben

vor einem Tag - Tiroler Tageszeitung

Wien (APA) – Der ehemalige PRO-GE- und FSG-Chef Rainer Wimmer ist tot. Der langjährige SPÖ-Nationalratsabgeordnete ist am Dienstag im Alter von 69 Jahren nach kurzer, schwerer Krankheit im Kreise seiner...weiterlesen »

Ehemaliger PRO-GE- und FSG-Chef Rainer Wimmer ist tot

vor einem Tag - OÖNachrichten

Dieser Artikel wurde um  07:46 Uhr aktualisiert. Das teilte Reinhold Binder, Bundesvorsitzender der Produktionsgewerkschaft (PRO-GE), am Mittwoch mit. "In tiefer Betroffenheit müssen wir von Rainer Wimmer...weiterlesen »

Ex-Chef von PRO-GE- und FSG Rainer Wimmer gestorben

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"In tiefer Betroffenheit müssen wir von Rainer Wimmer Abschied nehmen. Rainer war im Herzen immer Betriebsrat - mit großem Gespür für die Menschen und bedingungslosem Einsatz für die Arbeitnehmerinnen...weiterlesen »

Former Head of PRO-GE and FSG Rainer Wimmer Passed Away

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"With deep sadness, we must say goodbye to Rainer Wimmer. Rainer was always a works council member at heart - with great sensitivity for people and unconditional commitment to the employees," said PRO-GE...weiterlesen »

Ex-PRO-GE-Chef Rainer Wimmer ist tot

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"In tiefer Betroffenheit müssen wir von Rainer Wimmer Abschied nehmen. Rainer war im Herzen immer Betriebsrat - mit großem Gespür für die Menschen und bedingungslosem Einsatz für die Arbeitnehmerinnen...weiterlesen »

Ehemaliger Gewerkschaftschef Rainer Wimmer 69-jährig gestorben

vor einem Tag - derStandard

Der langjährige SPÖ-Nationalratsabgeordnete ist am Montag nach kurzer, schwerer Krankheit gestorben, heißt es in einer Aussendung Rainer Wimmer (SPÖ) im Rahmen einer Sitzung des Nationalrates im Jahr 2023....weiterlesen »

Große Trauer: Ehemaliger Gewerkschaftschef Rainer Wimmer ist tot

vor einem Tag - exxpress.at

Der ehemalige PRO-GE- und FSG-Chef Rainer Wimmer ist tot. Der langjährige SPÖ-Nationalratsabgeordnete ist am Dienstag im Alter von 69 Jahren nach kurzer, schwerer Krankheit im Kreise seiner Familie verstorben,...weiterlesen »

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