Start of Summer Holidays in Vienna

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More than half a million children and teenagers in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland will start their nine-week summer holidays on Friday after receiving their report cards. For students in the other...weiterlesen »

Night Duty Prevented Major Fire at Gas Station in Wiener Neustadt

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The on-duty dispatcher alerted the night standby crew in the building, who shortly thereafter set out with a tank fire engine. Upon the arrival of the first vehicle, the vehicle commander found that a...weiterlesen »

Freedom of Information: Amendment of Vienna State Laws

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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 »

Process After Fatal Accident on the Southern Motorway on July 9

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The 52-year-old minibus driver is accused of negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm, and negligent endangerment of the public, confirmed the spokesman for the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office....weiterlesen »

Lower Austria with Forest Fire Regulations

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In the respective areas and their danger zones, any kindling of fire is prohibited - including grilling - as well as smoking. "Even a small spark can quickly lead to large forest fires, as we have unfortunately...weiterlesen »

New VwGH President: Van der Bellen Conducted the Swearing-In Ceremony

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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen inaugurated Albert Posch, the former head of the Constitutional Service, as the new President of the Administrative Court (VwGH) on Thursday. His deputy, VwGH...weiterlesen »

Weather: Start of July Threatens with Up to 36 Degrees

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Stable midsummer weather prevails over Austria during the weekend. After the expected thunderstorms on Thursday, there will still be some rain showers on Friday, at least in some areas, with a focus on...weiterlesen »

Another Report of Rape at Festival in Upper Austria

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A 16-year-old girl is said to have been abused in the district of Grieskirchen on the night of Sunday, confirmed the police press office a report by the "Kronen Zeitung". No further details were given,...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »

Trump's Outburst: Reactions to His F-Word

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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 »

Tractor-trailer hit Asfinag employee in Lower Austria

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An Asfinag employee was hit by a semi-trailer truck on the West Autobahn (A1) near Pöchlarn (Melk district) on Wednesday afternoon. The 60-year-old had been removing tire parts from the emergency lane...weiterlesen »

Iranian Nuclear Program: Negotiations in Vienna?

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"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

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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 »

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 »

Fler leaves Germany: From Berlin Rapper to Casino Connection in Cyprus

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One might think Fler is simply seeking the sun, but the reasons for his move are far more profound and dramatic. The native Berliner revealed on Instagram that the decision had been maturing for two years....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 »

Government Receives "Insufficient" from FPÖ

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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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

20,000 Elephants for Germany? Botswana's Unusual Offer to Chancellor Merz Causes a Stir

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Botswana, a country in the heart of Africa, has a very special problem: too many elephants. An astonishing 130,000 of these majestic animals inhabit the country, but only about 70,000 could sustainably...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 »

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