Austria Has Dullest July in Over 40 Years Behind It

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"In the nationwide evaluation, July 2025 brought 42 percent more precipitation than the long-term average. This made it the wettest July since 2012 and one of the five wettest since 1961," summarized Geosphere...weiterlesen »

Criticism Due to Waiting Times for Private Ambulance Services in Vienna

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

Every fifth patient in Vienna waited one to two hours for a private patient transport in the first half of 2025, 7.8 percent of patients waited two to four hours, and around one percent even longer than...weiterlesen »

Criticism Due to Waiting Times for Private Ambulance Services in Vienna

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

Every fifth patient in Vienna waited one to two hours for a private medical transport in the first half of 2025, 7.8 percent of patients waited two to four hours, and around one percent even longer than...weiterlesen »

EU Approves Scanners: Will the Rule for Liquids in Hand Luggage Now Be Dropped?

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

For Austria, this means that in Vienna-Schwechat, the new scanners are expected to be operational from 2026. At other national airports, there is a more cautious approach, as a survey by APA on Friday...weiterlesen »

Government for Zero Wage Round in the Federation

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

The government is imposing another zero wage round on itself and other top earners at the federal level. The salaries of the Federal President, government members, and parliamentarians will not be adjusted...weiterlesen »

Unemployment Rose Significantly in July

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

In July, 359,374 people were registered as unemployed or in an AMS training program. This is an increase of 17,605 job seekers compared to July of the previous year, a rise of 5.2 percent. The unemployment...weiterlesen »

Pensions: This Increase Could Bring 2026

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

Pensions could rise by around 2.7 percent in 2026. The anticipated statutory adjustment value for the increase in pensions is now set with the inflation figures from the preliminary estimate by Statistics...weiterlesen »

Unemployment Rose Significantly in July

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

In July, 359,374 people were registered as unemployed or in an AMS training program. This is an increase of 17,605 job seekers compared to July of the previous year, a rise of 5.2 percent. The unemployment...weiterlesen »

Inflation Climbed to Annual High in July

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

In June, the inflation rate was at 3.3 percent. The increase was mainly due to energy and industrial goods. Energy prices rose from 3.5 percent in June to 4.3 percent. In particular, gas and heating oil...weiterlesen »

Government for Zero Wage Round in the Federation

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

The government is imposing another zero wage round on itself and other top earners at the federal level. The salaries of the Federal President, government members, and parliamentarians will not be adjusted...weiterlesen »

Mountain Biker Rescued from River After Fall

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Around 10:30 a.m., the mountain biker was riding the Erlaufschlucht trail. When crossing a root, the front wheel apparently slipped to the side, causing him to fall down a steep embankment into the heavily...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Austria Scratched the 100-Billion Mark in Chat Messages

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Last year, 99 billion chat messages were sent in Austria via messaging services. This is an increase of five percent compared to 2023. At the same time, 4.1 billion emails were sent, an increase of seven...weiterlesen »

Tragic Farewell to Laura Dahlmeier: The Hidden Dangers of Mountaineering

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

This harrowing story sheds light on the merciless reality of high mountains and the profound questions that arise during extreme mountain tours. Why are rescues at such altitudes so difficult? What risks...weiterlesen »

Tragic Farewell to Laura Dahlmeier: The Hidden Dangers of Mountaineering

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

This harrowing story sheds light on the merciless reality of high mountains and the profound questions that arise during extreme mountain tours. Why are rescues at such altitudes so difficult? What risks...weiterlesen »

Record Profit at Microsoft: AI and Cloud Drive Business

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Microsoft breaks the 100 billion dollar profit mark for the first time – and aims for a new stock market high. Microsoft concluded the fiscal year 2024/25 with a historic record result: The US technology...weiterlesen »

Summer Brings Vienna a New Festival

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A new festival in Vienna focuses on the dialogue between music, architecture, and fashion at the end of August: Under the title "Manufactory of the Arts," five classical concerts will take place from August...weiterlesen »

Lower Austrian Sedated and Repeatedly Raped Partner: Trial

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Countless videos of his acts were uploaded by the German to publicly accessible porn sites, where they have been viewed millions of times since 2006. The victim only learned in 2024 what had happened to...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 »

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 »

Quetschies in the Test: Too Much Sugar and Waste

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

As a practical and convenient snack for on the go, squeeze pouches are popular with both parents and children. In a recent test, the AK Upper Austria takes a closer look at 20 fruit-milk mixtures in squeeze...weiterlesen »

After Round Table: Police Apologize After Peršmanhof Operation

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

"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 »

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

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Part-Time Debate in Austria: Hattmannsdorfer Wants to Abolish the Marginal Employment Threshold

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) wants to freeze the marginal employment threshold because of the high part-time rate in Austria. Those who stay below this threshold, currently 551.10 euros...weiterlesen »

E-Economy Demands Improvements to the Electricity Industry Act

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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