Partial Pension: Social Committee Gave Green Light

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Partial retirement received the green light in the Social Committee on Wednesday. Starting next year, this will allow older employees to work part-time while simultaneously receiving a portion of their...weiterlesen »

More and More Air-Conditioned Public Transport in Vienna

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According to Wiener Linien, there are currently more air conditioning units in public transport than ever before. However, it will still take some time to achieve one hundred percent air conditioning in...weiterlesen »

Salzburger Landtag elected Edtstadler as Governor

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Karoline Edtstadler (ÖVP) received 29 out of 36 votes today, Wednesday, in the Salzburg State Parliament. The election was conducted openly by a show of hands. Thus, for the second time, a woman moves...weiterlesen »

Barbara-Prammer-Park in Vienna-Margareten Opened

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After five months of construction, a more than 1,500 square meter open space with 14 new trees, grasses, flowers, seating options, and water features was created. Previously, the area was a heat hotspot...weiterlesen »

Increase in Long-Term Sick Leave

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The absenteeism report, commissioned by the umbrella organization of social insurance carriers together with the Chamber of Labor and the Economic Chamber, focuses particularly on long-term sick leave...weiterlesen »

Exit Interviews, Workshops, Emergency Assistance: More Psychological Help in Schools

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The additional measures for mental health in schools, announced by the federal government following the shooting spree at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz, were approved by the Council of Ministers on...weiterlesen »

Carinthia is a Heat Hotspot: Highest Alert Level Declared

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Geosphere Austria has declared the highest heat warning level for parts of Carinthia for Thursday. The red warning applies to Klagenfurt and Villach, as well as the districts of Klagenfurt-Land, Völkermarkt,...weiterlesen »

Salzburg State Parliament Elected Edtstadler as Governor

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Karoline Edtstadler (ÖVP) received 29 out of 36 votes in the Salzburg State Parliament today, Wednesday. The election was conducted openly by a show of hands. Thus, for the second time, a woman moves into...weiterlesen »

Mobile air conditioners are selling like hot cakes again

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The heatwave is sweeping across the country, causing many people to suffer. According to an online retailer, there is once again a boom in the sales of mobile air conditioning units following the onset...weiterlesen »

Nothing for the Faint-Hearted: Europe's Highest Swing Comes to Vienna

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A new height record for Vienna: On July 3, 2025, the highest swing in Europe – the High Swing Vienna – will open for one day at the IZD Tower. At a dizzying 140 meters high, the view over the 22nd district...weiterlesen »

Exit Interviews, Workshops, Emergency Assistance: More Psychological Help in Schools

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The additional measures for mental health in schools, announced by the federal government following the shooting spree at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz, are to be decided in the Council of Ministers...weiterlesen »

Map Shows Alarming Increase in Heat Days in Austria

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According to this, only three districts recorded a "very high" heat stress index in 2023, but by 2024 it was already 25. In 49 districts, there were at least 34 heat days, significantly more than in the...weiterlesen »

Majority of City Residents in Austria Want More Green Spaces

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According to the survey, 65 percent of city residents in Austria would be willing to pay up to 45 euros annually as a fee to the municipality if new urban greenery in their vicinity noticeably improved...weiterlesen »

Soil Temperatures Up to 54°C! Current Satellite Image Shows Extent of Heatwave in Europe

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Using the Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer (SLSTR), exceptionally high ground temperatures were measured, significantly exceeding the usual air temperatures. The cause of this extreme heat is...weiterlesen »

Summer Highlights in the Wiener Gleis//Garten

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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 »

Heatwave in Austria: What You Should Know

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

With hot days over 30 degrees, many hours of sunshine, and tropical nights, Austria is experiencing a heatwave. This can be particularly taxing on the human body. "No one should take the heat lightly and...weiterlesen »

More "Cool Zones" for Vienna

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The summer temperatures, especially in urban areas, do not always bring joy and are often a burden. For people who want to escape the heat, there will again be "Cool Zones" in Vienna this year. These are...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 »

Government Wants to Improve Protection Against Heat in the Workplace

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ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS state in the government program a "separate protection regulation for employees working outdoors, not heat-free." The regulation is not yet completed, so the spokeswoman did not comment...weiterlesen »

Finally! The World Cup Sensation That Shakes Europe's Football – What It Means for Austria

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

It was a football thriller that had spectators on the edge of their seats in Orlando, Florida. Manchester City, the star ensemble of coach Pep Guardiola and with top scorer Erling Haaland in their ranks,...weiterlesen »

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