No need to worry for drivers: According to Hanke, no increase in vignette prices planned

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

Although discussions with coalition partner ÖVP are still ongoing, the car vignette is currently not an issue. The focus is on the increase in truck tolls as outlined in the government program, with the...weiterlesen »

"ÖGK Refund" of 2,500 Euros: Beware of Fake Emails

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

Currently, thousands of people in Austria are receiving emails promising an alleged refund from the Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) of 2,499.95 euros monthly. The fraudsters also use the name of the social...weiterlesen »

1.77 Million Euro Damage: Indictment of "Shaman" in Vienna

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Dona D., as the 29-year-old is known by her real name, is accused of commercial serious fraud and criminal association. According to the indictment, which is available to the APA, the damage is estimated...weiterlesen »

Several Arrests After Series of ATM Explosions

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

The suspects are mostly Dutch with Maghreb backgrounds. A total of 33 people have been identified. "This clarifies the majority of the crimes," said Andreas Holzer, Director of the Federal Criminal Police...weiterlesen »

1.77 Million Euro Damage: Indictment of "Shaman" in Vienna

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

Dona D., as the 29-year-old is known by her real name, is accused of commercial serious fraud and criminal association. According to the indictment, which is available to the APA, the damage is estimated...weiterlesen »

Heat: Regulation and Protection Plans from 2026 Receive Praise

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

Like construction unionist Josef Muchitsch and Porr CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss, she praised the regulations and particularly emphasized the protection plans, which will require employers to implement clear...weiterlesen »

Heat Hits the Poor Hardest in Vienna: Experts Call for Greening

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In those areas, there should be more greening and unsealing to improve the local microclimate and reduce the number of tropical nights (over 20 degrees Celsius) and hot days (over 30 degrees Celsius)....weiterlesen »

Chinese Online Giant Takes Over MediaMarkt: What This Means for Retail

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The news came like a bolt from the blue, but it had been in the making: JD.com, China's largest private company by revenue and a giant in e-commerce, is making a voluntary public takeover offer to Ceconomy's...weiterlesen »

Several Arrests After Series of ATM Explosions

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The suspects are mostly Dutch with a North African background. A total of 33 people have been identified, said Andreas Holzer, Director of the Federal Criminal Police Office. "The last arrest took place...weiterlesen »

New GTA 6 Leak: Is Another Delay Imminent?

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The hype around GTA 6 was immense from the start. Originally, the release was planned for this fall, which skyrocketed fans' anticipation. But then came the bad news: Rockstar Games postponed the title....weiterlesen »

New GTA 6 Leak: Is Another Delay Imminent?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The hype around GTA 6 was immense from the start. Originally, the release was planned for this fall, which heightened fans' anticipation immeasurably. But then came the bad news: Rockstar Games postponed...weiterlesen »

Rainy Summer Ideal for Mushroom Growth

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This year's rainy summer may not have been ideal for outdoor sports enthusiasts, but mushroom gatherers have reason to rejoice. The alternating wet and hot days have caused chanterelles, porcini mushrooms,...weiterlesen »

Current Stocker Against Higher Statutory Retirement Age

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Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) is currently against the increase in the statutory retirement age desired in economic circles. The priority is to increase economic performance, and for that,...weiterlesen »

"Clear Alarm Signal" - Vienna Chamber of Commerce for Stricter Rules in Online Trade

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The growing influence of Asian discount platforms like Temu, Shein, or AliExpress is increasingly worrying the local trade. A recent study by the Institute for Austria's Economy commissioned by the Vienna...weiterlesen »

Fact Check: Rainy July in Austria Does Not Disprove Global Warming

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July 2025 will be recorded in Austria as unusually wet and rather cool. Even for the first days of August, temperatures below the long-term average are forecasted. For some people, this is proof enough:...weiterlesen »

After Round Table: Police Apologize After Peršmanhof Operation

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"I apologized because the family is personally affected," said the Deputy State Police Director, Markus Plazer, after the round table on the Peršmanhof operation to journalists: This is not an admission...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 »

Football: Stöger Makes Home Debut as Rapid Coach Against Tuzi

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In his competitive debut in front of a home crowd as Rapid coach, Peter Stöger hopes for a European Cup evening without major moments of tension. The Hütteldorf team is defending a 2-0 lead from the first...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 »

Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures from August

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Effective from August 1, 2025, at 00:00, two new regulations by the Vienna State Police Directorate will apply in the area of Yppenplatz in the 16th district of Vienna: a weapons prohibition zone according...weiterlesen »

Investigations Nearing Conclusion After Villach Attack

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Football: Wiener Austria Must Face Spaeri After Cup Exit

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

After the Cup exit in Voitsberg (2:3), Wiener Austria's focus is on the Football Conference League. On Thursday (18:00), Coach Stephan Helm's team faces the second leg against FC Spaeri in Tbilisi, with...weiterlesen »

Tyrolean Family Evacuated from Beach After Earthquake in Japan

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Johannes Schwamberger from Tyrol, who has been vacationing there with his wife and children for four days, received a tsunami warning on his mobile phone. 20 minutes later, the beach was evacuated, he...weiterlesen »

Man in Vienna-Wieden Threatens Receptionist and Attacks Homeless Person with Broom

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

A 29-year-old is said to have threatened a hotel receptionist in Vienna-Wieden with a knife on the night of Tuesday. The woman had refused to open the glass entrance door for the man and instead called...weiterlesen »

Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures Starting August

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Effective from August 1, 2025, at 00:00, two new regulations by the Vienna State Police Directorate will apply in the area of Yppenplatz in the 16th district of Vienna: a weapons prohibition zone according...weiterlesen »

Trial for Attempted Double Murder Begins in Upper Austria

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures Starting in August

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Effective from August 1, 2025, at 00:00, two new regulations by the Vienna State Police Directorate will apply in the area of Yppenplatz in the 16th district of Vienna: a weapons prohibition zone according...weiterlesen »

Austrian Ambassador Recalled After Allegations

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

"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 »

Hospital Doctors: This is What the Vienna Medical Association Wants

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

"If retired doctors can remain employed for a few hours a week, it would also be an important sign of appreciation," said President Johannes Steinhart in a statement on Wednesday. It only requires political...weiterlesen »

Syrians have filed over 125,000 asylum applications in Austria since 2015

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

No refugee group has shaped Austria in the past ten years as much as Syrians. Tens of thousands of people left the civil war-torn country and found a new home here. Since 2015, there have been more than...weiterlesen »

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