Partial Pension: Criticism Remains

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For instance, the Senior Citizens' Council is pushing for a legal entitlement and the Federation of Austrian Industries sees a "statistical distortion" if partial pensioners are counted as employed. Additionally,...weiterlesen »

Partial Pension: Criticism Remains

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

For instance, the Senior Citizens' Council is pushing for a legal entitlement and the Federation of Austrian Industries sees a "statistical distortion" if partial pensioners are counted as employed. Additionally,...weiterlesen »

Many Parking Permits in Vienna Expire This Summer

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At the end of June, 23,361 parking permits will expire throughout Vienna, and by the end of July, an additional 14,185 will follow. In total, approximately 38,000 parking permits in Vienna are affected...weiterlesen »

Further Debate on Messenger Surveillance

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According to a statement on Friday, Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) sees "currently no reason" for change. First, the established threat monitoring must be carried out and the insights gained from...weiterlesen »

Teenager Robbed in Hugo Wolf Park in Vienna-Döbling

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A 17-year-old was allegedly confronted by several young men because of his relationship with a 16-year-old. One of the unknown perpetrators suddenly pushed the 17-year-old to the ground and punched him...weiterlesen »

Employment of Older People: Call for Bonus/Malus System

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In view of the demographic development and the increasing retirement age, the Chamber of Labor (AK) and the Austrian Trade Union Federation (ÖGB) are demanding a package of measures to ensure that people...weiterlesen »

After Car Theft: Vienna Police Find Counterfeit Money and Weapon

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The SUV was discovered with significant damage to the passenger side in the garage of a residential house in Simmering. During the operation, officers from the Sedlitzkygasse police station noticed another...weiterlesen »

Partial Pension: Criticism Remains

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For instance, the Senior Citizens' Council is pushing for a legal entitlement and the Federation of Austrian Industries sees a "statistical distortion" if partial pensioners are counted as employed. Additionally,...weiterlesen »

After Brawl in Gänserndorf: All Involved Reported

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Around 11:20 AM, a police patrol in Gänserndorf noticed the incident. Subsequently, a person approached an officer with a baseball bat. After repeated warnings, pepper spray was used. A total of six people...weiterlesen »

100. Primary Care Unit Opens

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In July, three new primary care units will open in Austria. This will increase their number nationwide to 100, as Health Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) highlighted on Friday in a press conference with...weiterlesen »

Backpack Caused Closure of Wiener Neustadt Station

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A suspicious piece of luggage discovered by a security employee led to a more than one-hour closure of the main train station in Wiener Neustadt on Friday morning. Train traffic was stopped, and buses...weiterlesen »

ESC 2026: Which Venue the Austrians Wish For

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Austria wants Vienna as the host city for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Or more precisely, 34 percent of the country. At least, this is the result of a current, representative survey by the market...weiterlesen »

Prison Sentences After Shooting at Vienna's Yppenplatz

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The younger defendant had shot with a pistol at Yppenplatz in Ottakring on July 14, 2024, seriously injuring two people: a 23-year-old stateless person and a 19-year-old Syrian. He received a seven-year...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 »

Drug Report 2024: Increase in Charges and Offenses

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In 2024, a total of 37,310 reports were registered with the police. "It's not an all-time high, but still very high," commented the director of the Federal Criminal Office, Andreas Holzer, on Thursday...weiterlesen »

Burglary in Vienna-Favoriten: Who Knows This Man?

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A man, who is currently unknown, is suspected of having gained access to an apartment by breaking open a door in a multi-party building in Vienna-Favoriten on 15.05.2025. The suspect left the apartment...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 »

Extreme Case of Animal Hoarding Discovered in Vienna-Simmering: 18 Dogs in Small Apartment

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In the meantime, they have been cared for by veterinarians at the animal shelter, groomed, and underwent behavior training. "A long process began for our team: With a lot of patience, structure, and expertise,...weiterlesen »

The heat hotline is back

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Hot summers are becoming an increasing burden: Vulnerable people are particularly affected. Now, the nationwide heat hotline of the Ministry of Health in Austria has resumed its operations. "With the heat...weiterlesen »

Sisi Sells: Schönbrunn Group in Vienna Reports Increase in Visitors

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Accordingly, the number of visitors rose to a total of 4,776,000 (2023: 4,348,000). The total revenue amounted to 92 million euros according to the announcement on Thursday - a significant increase compared...weiterlesen »

Klimaticket & Co: What Will Become More Expensive from Summer

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Numerous fee increases await: Where we must prepare for higher costs from summer 2025. From July 1, 2025, the fees for official documents will increase significantly. A new passport will cost 112 euros...weiterlesen »

Antiperspirants for Men in the Test: These Are the Results

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Only two out of 13 products were rated as "good." The reason for downgrades was mostly potentially environmentally harmful ingredients. Therefore, the testers did not award any "very good" ratings; in...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Spicy Food, Hot & Isotonic Drinks in Heat and Capsules Instead of Sunscreen - What's the Truth?

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"For everyday life and normal physical activity, the tried and tested classics of water, mineral water, and unsweetened tea are sufficient - even in sweat-inducing summer temperatures," said VKI nutritionist...weiterlesen »

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