Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Linz and Wels Also Out of the Running

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After an extensive analysis by internal and external experts, it was concluded not to submit Upper Austria's bid for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 . In particular, the new exhibition hall and the close...weiterlesen »

Significantly More Traffic Fatalities on Austria's Roads in the First Half of the Year

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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 »

Lessons from the Flood Disaster: Lower Austria Launches Billion-Dollar Program

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More than nine months after the flood in Lower Austria, a review of the lessons learned from the powerful natural event was conducted on Tuesday in St. Pölten. Based on an expert report, an investment...weiterlesen »

He fought for us! The Legacy of Michael Sommer, which is now also influencing Vienna

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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 »

Grid Fees for PV Feed-In? Producers to Pay in the Future

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The Electricity Economy Act (ElWG) announced by the government could bring additional grid fees for owners of photovoltaic systems. This was reported by the newspaper "Der Standard" online on Tuesday....weiterlesen »

Significantly More Traffic Fatalities on Austria's Roads in the First Half of the Year

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Tragedy in Schladming: Beloved Star Hotelier Christian Steiner Dies in Tractor Accident

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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 »

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The occasion was a complaint that argued it was discriminatory that households not using ORF content also have to pay the fee of 15.30 euros per month. However, the VfGH does not see the principle of equality...weiterlesen »

Fees for E-Card, Passport, and Driver's License Are Increasing

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The government's austerity measures will bring numerous fee increases starting July 1. For example, the issuance of passports and driver's licenses will become more expensive, and there will also be a...weiterlesen »

Renovation of Brigittenauer Bridge in Vienna: What Cyclists and Drivers Need to Know

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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 »

Medical School Entrance Exam: Number of Registrations Increased

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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 »

Edtstadler becomes Salzburg's second female governor

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The fact that the leadership of the state government traditionally always lay in male hands was reflected in the term "Landeshauptmann" (governor). It was not until 1996 that the question first arose of...weiterlesen »

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