Prison Sentence for 30-Year-Old Mother After Murder of Baby

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

The accused confessed during her interrogation to leaving the hospital on November 21, 2024, with her little daughter after wrapping the newborn in a blanket, a paper bag, and a garbage bag. Outside the...weiterlesen »

FPÖ and Greens Criticize Messenger Surveillance

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Green leader Gewessler criticizes the messenger surveillance as an "ÖVP surveillance fantasy". For FPÖ constitutional spokesperson Schilchegger, it brings "no added value in public safety, but less", seeing...weiterlesen »

Edtstadler sworn in as Governor of Salzburg

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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen highlighted the previous good cooperation with Karoline Edtstadler (ÖVP) during the swearing-in at the Vienna Hofburg. He first emphasized that Salzburg is the...weiterlesen »

U-Committee: Coalition Will "Dispute" FPÖ's Request

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The FPÖ wants to ask the Constitutional Court (VfGH) for clarification. The ÖVP relies on legal opinions from Christoph Bezemek and Mathis Fister, who doubt the legal correctness of the Freedom Party's...weiterlesen »

Commercial Building in Vienna-Mariahilf Completely Burned Out

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The Vienna professional fire brigade was dispatched to Vienna-Mariahilf around 10:00 PM, prevented the flames from spreading to the surrounding residential buildings, and brought 30 residents to safety,...weiterlesen »

Chamber of Commerce and Union Agree on New Tip Regulation

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

In principle, tips in Austria are subject to social security contributions. While these amounts were previously difficult to verify, they now appear in the cash register due to the increased trend towards...weiterlesen »

U-Committee: Coalition Will "Dispute" FPÖ's Request

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The FPÖ can now either amend their request or ask the Constitutional Court for clarification. The ÖVP relies on legal opinions from Christoph Bezemek and Mathis Fister, who doubt the legal correctness...weiterlesen »

NGOs Warn of Security Risks Due to Planned Monitoring of Threats

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The law is to be passed during the National Council's final session from Wednesday to Friday. The over 40 signatories - including data protection organizations like epicenter.works, as well as Greenpeace...weiterlesen »

FPÖ Submits Inquiries Regarding "Roadrunner" Scene in Vienna

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

They usually have tuned vehicles, like to meet at night, and consider speed limits more as recommendations: So-called Roadrunners repeatedly cause trouble on the streets. The FPÖ is now submitting inquiries...weiterlesen »

Vienna Cannot Escape the Heat - Cooling Measures Are Not Enough

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

The rising temperatures in the summer months pose increasing challenges for cities like Vienna. A research team from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) analyzed the effectiveness...weiterlesen »

Study Shows: Cancer Costs Us Millions Annually

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Cancer not only burdens the healthcare system but also significantly impacts the domestic economy. According to a recent study by the Economic Research Institute Economica and the Social Insurance for...weiterlesen »

Will the FPÖ Inquiry Committee Get the Green Light This Week?

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The Rules of Procedure Committee is expected to discuss the approval of the request on Wednesday. Whether the coalition will veto the two topics, which have few points of contact, and let the Constitutional...weiterlesen »

Off the Beaten Path: Experience Vienna's Fascinating Hidden Gems

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Amidst the urban hustle and bustle, green paradises are hidden, inviting you to take a breath and offering a welcome change from city life. Beyond the well-known parks like Schönbrunn or the Prater, there...weiterlesen »

This is what the government thinks of its work in recent months

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Quite favorably, the government leaders took stock of their activities for the first half of the year on Monday - although technically they are in the middle of the year, they have only been in office...weiterlesen »

Major Construction Sites on the Gürtel and Spittelauer Lände Cause Significant Traffic Jams in Vienna

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The traffic situation in the north of Vienna is tense: As reported by ÖAMTC, two adjacent construction sites in the 9th and 19th districts are currently causing significant traffic jams and time losses....weiterlesen »

Vienna Opera Summer 2025: Open-Air with Karl Markovics

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One of the world's most famous operas meets Vienna's magnificent summer backdrop. After the successful debut last year, the Vienna Opera Summer 2025 will move to the newly constructed opera arena at Heumarkt....weiterlesen »

Beyond the Classics: Experience Vienna's Fascinating Insider Tips

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Amidst the urban hustle and bustle, green paradises are hidden, inviting you to take a breath and offering a welcome change from city life. Apart from the well-known parks like Schönbrunn or the Prater,...weiterlesen »

The Incredible Incidents at Jeff Bezos' Wedding

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Lauren Sánchez, known for her impeccable style, had no less than 27 extravagant outfits packed for the multi-day celebrations. Each one a statement, each a potential talking point. But then the shock:...weiterlesen »

The Incredible Incidents at Jeff Bezos' Wedding

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Lauren Sánchez, known for her impeccable style, had no less than 27 extravagant outfits packed for the multi-day celebrations. Each one a statement, each a potential topic of conversation. But then the...weiterlesen »

This singer is coming to the Vienna City Hall Square on Thursday

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Singer Sovie (pronounced: So-vee) claims to make "Slay-Pop" and is currently writing songs for her debut album. However, one will have to wait a bit for that, because "I am an independent artist, which...weiterlesen »

Media Addiction Among Adolescents: "What Many Are Missing Is the Adventure"

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More young people fear they are addicted to media. The best prevention is "to keep life as colorful and diverse as possible," said Dominik Batthyány, head of the Institute for Behavioral Addictions and...weiterlesen »

Long Distance to the Nearest ATM as a Problem in 342 Municipalities

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To improve cash supply in rural areas in Austria, the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) has started to set up its own ATMs. The first was opened on Tuesday in Obritzberg-Rust in Lower Austria, and a total...weiterlesen »

High Summer Takes a Break: Cooler Week with Showers Ahead

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Those suffering from the heat will be granted a short breather in the new week. On Monday, according to Geosphere Austria, a cold front passing from Salzburg eastwards will bring widespread rain in the...weiterlesen »

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