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The German tennis mom Tatjana Maria (37), who had recently shone with a sensational tournament victory at the London Queen's Club, suffered a bitter defeat at the start of Wimbledon 2025. On the packed...weiterlesen »
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Monika Hansen leaves a deep void in the German-speaking acting scene. Her daughter Meret Becker expressed her grief on Instagram with the poignant words: "The most beautiful woman in the world has gone,...weiterlesen »
AMS head Johannes Kopf expects a decline in unemployment only in 2026. The weak economic development has been causing unemployment figures to rise in Austria since 2023. At the end of June, 364,419 people...weiterlesen »
Vienna's first food market, the Gleis//Garten in Meidling, is now becoming a vibrant summer hotspot for all those who appreciate an inviting atmosphere. Whether with a refreshing glass of Vienna Kraft...weiterlesen »
In Austria, the mobility transition is to be supported with a total of around 480 million euros this year and in 2026. Among other things, the money is to be used to expand the charging infrastructure...weiterlesen »
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The preliminary data shows an increase from 138 to 162 deaths, which corresponds to an increase of 17 percent, as reported by the Road Safety Board. The current balance is also overshadowed by the deaths...weiterlesen »
On July 1, 2005, the police, gendarmerie, security guard, and criminal service were merged into one unit. The 20th anniversary of the "largest administrative reform of the Second Republic," as former Chancellor...weiterlesen »
At the meeting of the candidate cities for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Austria, it became clear that financing the major event is likely the biggest challenge. Vienna Tourism Director Norbert Kettner...weiterlesen »
Inflation increased again in June. According to a quick estimate by Statistics Austria, inflation rose to 3.3 percent compared to the same month last year. This is the highest value since May 2024, Statistics...weiterlesen »
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In the Waldviertel dog crate case - a mother had locked her then twelve-year-old son in such a container, for which she received a 20-year prison sentence and was additionally placed in a forensic-therapeutic...weiterlesen »
For our readers who engage daily with the challenges and developments of the working world in Vienna and Austria, looking at Sommer's life's work offers valuable insights and points of connection. His...weiterlesen »
After the threat, the man retreated to his apartment. Since he was already known to the police and the situation with the drawn weapon was classified as highly dangerous, the task force decided to leave...weiterlesen »
Since 2007, the short-term rental platform Airbnb has been offering affordable accommodations for travelers. "We generally see that the platform is growing, even in Austria - in Vienna, we have noticed...weiterlesen »
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During her song "16 Carriages," the vehicle, which was attached to cables, suddenly tilted dangerously. It hung uncontrollably in the air while Beyoncé was still inside. Videos of the incident spread rapidly...weiterlesen »
The Santana band almost overwhelmed the fans in the sold-out Vienna Stadthalle on Monday evening: Following the legendary "Woodstock Chant" on the screen, came the hits Soul Sacrifice, Jingo, Evil Ways,...weiterlesen »
Christian Steiner, the esteemed hotelier and manager of the Hotel Pichlmayrgut in Schladming, died on Sunday afternoon at the age of 50 in a tragic work accident. The accident occurred on the family's...weiterlesen »
On the night of June 14th to 15th, the Geissens experienced what should happen to no one. Several masked men broke into their "Villa Geissini" in southern France armed. They stole valuables worth an incredible...weiterlesen »
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On the night of Sunday, as the New York Pride Parade was coming to an end, a tragic incident occurred in Greenwich Village, a neighborhood known for its long LGBTQ+ history. In front of the legendary Stonewall...weiterlesen »
The weak economic development continues to increase unemployment figures. At the end of June, 364,419 people were registered as unemployed or in training with the Public Employment Service (AMS), of which...weiterlesen »
After her spectacular success, Ann-Kathrin calls on her followers on Instagram to tag their favorite companies. The plan? To find strong partners together who will support her gigantic Race Across America...weiterlesen »
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In June, inflation rose to 3.3 percent according to a quick estimate by Statistics Austria. This is the highest value since May 2024, writes the statistics office in a release on Tuesday. In May, the inflation...weiterlesen »
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In an open letter, FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker has now invited organizations - including the Independent Party Transparency Senate, Transparency International, and the Court of Auditors...weiterlesen »
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The Brigittenauer Bridge, as an important connection between the 20th and 21st districts of Vienna, is being fundamentally renovated. 40 years after its opening, the comprehensive refurbishment is intended...weiterlesen »
The Chamber of Labor fears a worsening of the problems with holiday care due to the budget deficit. The background is the financial constraints also in the municipalities. These are primarily responsible...weiterlesen »
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The insolvent lingerie retailer Palmers has been taken over by the Danish company Change of Scandinavia. With the investor's entry, Palmers can transfer the 5 percent quota due to creditors today, and...weiterlesen »
"To continually excite our day guests, we have developed creative themed events again this year. Our goal is to offer the right program for every age and taste. A summer program that invites you to linger,...weiterlesen »
The pension reform planned by the government before the summer is facing significant criticism from the social partners. The Chamber of Labor describes the proposed sustainability mechanism in its review...weiterlesen »
Last year, 1,236 companies were inspected by the financial police for wage and social dumping. The inspections revealed that eight percent of "all cross-border posted or assigned employees were affected...weiterlesen »
On Sunday evening, a child was resuscitated after a swimming accident in the Hirschstetten bathing pond in Vienna-Donaustadt. The child, of primary school age, was handed over to the rescue services under...weiterlesen »
Death by drowning is the result of the autopsy ordered by the Korneuburg public prosecutor's office for the 27-year-old who was recovered dead from the Danube near Klosterneuburg (Tulln district) on Wednesday....weiterlesen »
On Sunday evening, a 28-year-old woman died in the Weinviertel after a fall with her motorcycle. According to the State Police Directorate of Lower Austria, the young woman was traveling alone on the B49...weiterlesen »
On Sunday, the last performance of the musical "Rock Me Amadeus" took place, which had a total of 481 performances since its premiere in October 2023. The production by Vereinigte Bühnen Wien attracted...weiterlesen »
Following the shooting at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz, the government has announced additional measures for mental health in schools, some of which are to be decided in the Council of Ministers on...weiterlesen »
Spindelegger emphasized in a conversation with the APA that it is crucial "to take a mediating position and consider all opinions." This has worked well in the past and will be successful this time as...weiterlesen »
The professional fire brigade was called to an operation in Vienna-Landstraße on June 29. An inspection revealed an increased concentration of carbon monoxide in a bathroom. Upon arrival, the emergency...weiterlesen »
On Sunday evening, a child was revived after a swimming accident at the Hirschstetten bathing pond in Vienna-Donaustadt. The child, of primary school age, was handed over to the rescue services under resuscitation...weiterlesen »
An increase in applications for the medical school entrance exam was observed in Vienna and Linz - in Vienna, 7,729 people (2024: 7,384) registered for the entrance exam this year, in Linz, the capital...weiterlesen »
The significant increase in births by cesarean section over the past 30 years is partly due to women having children later in life, explained Thomas Burg, the chief statistical director of Statistics Austria,...weiterlesen »
If "bracket creep" were not retained as planned by only one-third, but in full, the state would have revenues of 7.6 billion euros. This could save the federal government some cuts, says Momentum, and...weiterlesen »
According to Wifo and IHS, Austria narrowly avoids a third year of recession. The economic researchers revised their growth forecasts upwards on Thursday. In the past, however, the outlook had continuously...weiterlesen »