Family with Five Children Flees from Room Fire in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

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In a multi-story residential building on Stuwerstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a fire broke out in the hallway of an apartment on the second floor for unknown reasons. The affected family was in the apartment...weiterlesen »

Reactivation Procedure Against FPÖ Politician After SS Song Scandal Dropped

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On September 27, 2024, a funeral for a member of the fraternity "Olympia" took place at the Hernalser Cemetery. The song "Wenn alle untreu werden" was played. A video of this was sent to the "Standard",...weiterlesen »

From Language Support to Family Reunification: How the Refugee Movement Has Shaped Austria's Schools

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The refugee movement from Syria brought thousands of additional students into the country in a short period starting in 2015. In response, German language support was expanded, and mobile intercultural...weiterlesen »

E-Economy Demands Improvements to the Electricity Industry Act

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Barbara Schmidt, Secretary General of the industry association Oesterreichs Energie, praised the draft law. She highlighted the new tariff structure, which includes a stronger performance component. This...weiterlesen »

Traffic Fatalities in the First Quarter Predominantly Male

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63 people lost their lives in road traffic in the first quarter of the year. The differences according to the gender of the traffic fatalities are striking, as Statistics Austria announced in a release...weiterlesen »

Investigations Nearing Conclusion After Villach Attack

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On February 15, a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker randomly attacked people with a knife near the main square in Villach. A fellow Syrian stopped him by hitting him with a car. The attacker was sane and...weiterlesen »

Trial for Attempted Double Murder Begins in Upper Austria

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A 46-year-old man must answer in court in Linz on Tuesday and Thursday of next week for attempted double murder. On December 11, 2024, he allegedly stabbed his ex-wife in the chest with a knife in a parking...weiterlesen »

Austrian Ambassador Recalled After Allegations

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"The ambassador requested his withdrawal on Monday for personal reasons. This was accepted by Federal Minister Meinl-Reisinger," said the Foreign Ministry regarding the withdrawal of the Austrian ambassador....weiterlesen »

Record in Hotel Overnight Stays in Austria in June

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In June, the number of overnight stays in domestic hotels increased by 13.9 percent year-on-year to 13.38 million overnight stays. However, this is not only due to increased interest from guests, but also...weiterlesen »

Slight Increase in GDP in the Second Quarter

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The domestic economy continues to weaken. GDP rose by only 0.1 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year and the previous quarter, according to WIFO's quick estimate....weiterlesen »

Police Investigated Young Bomb Threatener

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A house search was conducted on the teenager on Monday and data carriers were secured. The boy confessed to the emails during the initial interrogations. He claims to have been incited by another teenager,...weiterlesen »

These People Suffer Especially from the Heat

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In a survey, over 8,000 people were asked about their perception of heat stress. The proportion of those who feel very strongly affected by heat has risen from about 13 to 18 percent since 2019. 51 percent...weiterlesen »

After Ruling on Waste Contribution: Tickets at Nova Rock 2026 Include Waste Disposal

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As the Nova Rock organizer announced in a press release on Tuesday, the change also applies to tickets already purchased. Previously, a court ruled that the collection of a waste deposit in the past was...weiterlesen »

Process After Foiled Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna: 18-Year-Old Appeals Verdict

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According to his statement, the 18-year-old's defense attorney filed an appeal for nullity and a criminal appeal upon request from the APA. On the other hand, the public prosecutor's office does not expect...weiterlesen »

39-year-old Priest in Drug Trial in Court in August

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In June and July 2024, the priest, together with an accomplice, is said to have ordered drug precursors online. The delivery was made to a parcel station in the Czech Republic, from where the substances...weiterlesen »

Medical Association Vienna Takes Action Against ÖGK Tender

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Johannes Steinhart, President of the Medical Association Vienna, emphasized at a press conference that the technology itself is not being criticized. Telemedicine can improve healthcare and is already...weiterlesen »

Decrease in Construction of Subsidized Rental Apartments

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While significantly fewer subsidized rental apartments were built in the second quarter, privately financed rental apartments increased by 24 percent compared to the first quarter. In the ownership sector,...weiterlesen »

Custody Dispute in Vienna-Floridsdorf Escalates: Mother Injured by Father

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The Vienna police were alerted around 11 a.m. When the officers arrived, the woman was already being treated by emergency services. The ex-boyfriend was no longer present. The 27-year-old was taken to...weiterlesen »

Industry and Construction Recorded Revenue Decline in June

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The hours worked also decreased - in the industry, the index fell by 7.4 percent, and in the construction sector, the hours worked reduced by 7.5 percent. Final data was available for April. In the reporting...weiterlesen »

Pröll on Antisemitism: "Concerns Us All"

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State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) warns of increasing anti-Semitism in connection with the Gaza conflict. He sees that the "tensions in the Middle East" are unsettling. However, we must not allow "this...weiterlesen »

The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?

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The crux of the matter lies in the main ingredients that make Nutella what it is. But when it comes to the origin of these raw materials, ZDF encounters some uncomfortable truths that could shake the "green...weiterlesen »

The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?

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The crux of the matter lies in the main ingredients that make Nutella what it is. But when it comes to the origin of these raw materials, ZDF encounters some uncomfortable truths that could shake the "green...weiterlesen »

Petroleum Products Caused Energy Price Increase in June

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Heating oil and fuels were the price drivers, while prices for electricity and natural gas slightly decreased compared to the previous month. The escalation of the military conflict in the Middle East...weiterlesen »

The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?

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The crux of the matter lies in the main ingredients that make Nutella what it is. But when it comes to the origin of these raw materials, ZDF encounters some uncomfortable truths that could shake the "green...weiterlesen »

Bridge Collapse in Linz: Three Reports to Clarify Causes

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One from the construction industry on the bridge's structural integrity, one from a vehicle expert on the accident's circumstances, and a forensic medical report on the driver's blood analysis regarding...weiterlesen »

Digital Assistance for the Start of School: 150-Euro Vouchers for Children at Risk of Poverty

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"The 'School Start Ready!' project supports families at risk of poverty with school children in preparing for the start of the school year. This crucial support is a personal concern of mine. It targets...weiterlesen »

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