Aroma Ban for Tobacco Sticks Decided: New Rules from 2026

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

On Thursday, the National Council decided to ban flavored tobacco sticks. The amendment to the Tobacco and Non-Smoker Protection Act concerns so-called heated tobacco products – tobacco sticks that are...weiterlesen »

National Council Approves Partial Pension: Flexible Transition into Retirement

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The National Council passed a small pension reform on Thursday. With the new partial pension, older employees will be able to receive part of their pension while continuing to work reduced hours starting...weiterlesen »

Dispute Over Flat Rates in Tip Regulation Delays Decision

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

There is still a tug-of-war over a new regulation on tip taxes following a social partner agreement. The ball is in the court of the three-party coalition, where the NEOS are slowing things down. Industry...weiterlesen »

Too Often or Too Rarely? What Bowel Movements Reveal About Your Health

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

How often we need to go to the toilet might reveal more about our health condition than previously thought. Researchers from the University of Washington and the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) analyzed...weiterlesen »

How Contrails Harm the Climate

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

In recent years, studies have been conducted to explore how air masses that lead to the formation of particularly persistent contrails can be avoided. Since there is currently a lack of alternatives to...weiterlesen »

No Green Light for FPÖ Inquiry Committee

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

The coalition factions rejected the request for an inquiry committee submitted by the FPÖ in the National Council on Wednesday in the Rules of Procedure Committee. The ÖVP relies on legal opinions from...weiterlesen »

"Dick-Pic Ban" and Partial Pension on the National Council Agenda

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

The core of the small pension reform, which the National Council will pass on Thursday, is the introduction of a new partial pension that allows a portion of pension benefits to be received alongside employment...weiterlesen »

From the end of July: Only tobacconists are allowed to sell smokable hemp

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

The sale of legal, smokable hemp is set to start in tobacconists at the end of July. The first necessary approvals have been granted to tobacco wholesalers, according to the Ministry of Finance. The background...weiterlesen »

National Council: Social Media Regulation and Preparations for the End of Official Secrecy

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The National Council passed a controversial amendment concerning the social media work of politicians on Wednesday evening. Through this, employees of ministerial offices can, under certain circumstances,...weiterlesen »

National Council: Social Media Regulation and Preparations for the End of Official Secrecy

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The National Council passed a controversial amendment concerning the social media work of politicians on Wednesday evening. This allows staff from ministerial offices to contribute content to politicians'...weiterlesen »

Protection of Employees and WHO as Topics in the National Council

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The SPÖ and FPÖ each set a topic in the National Council on Wednesday. In a "Current Hour," Josef Muchitsch (SPÖ) praised the measures for securing employees and emphasized the role of the Social Democrats...weiterlesen »

Despite Headwinds: National Council Enables Messenger Surveillance

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

There was resistance not only from the FPÖ and the Greens, but also within the coalition. NEOS representative Nikolaus Scherak and club colleague Stephanie Krisper voted against the proposal. This will...weiterlesen »

New Hand Luggage Rule: These Airports Relax 100ml Limit

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For the first time since 2006, passengers at British airports are allowed to transport larger quantities of liquids in their hand luggage again. After 19 years, the well-known 100ml limit for liquids in...weiterlesen »

Working Outdoors: Heat Protection Regulation to Come in 2026

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Those who work outdoors are to be better protected from heat starting in 2026. This is made possible by the heat protection regulation, which will be reviewed on Wednesday. In the National Council, SPÖ...weiterlesen »

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