Unemployment Rose Significantly in July

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

Unemployment Rose Significantly in July

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

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

Benko Indictment is Final

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The WKStA accuses Benko of concealing assets during the insolvency of his corporate network, which harmed creditors. He is alleged to have transferred assets to the control of his mother, Ingeborg Benko,...weiterlesen »

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 »

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

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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 »

Unemployment Rose Significantly in July

vor 19 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

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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 20 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

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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 »

Curtain Up for Red-White-Red Polar Research Station

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In East Greenland, the University of Graz has been operating a polar research station since 2024 - so far in trial operation. In recent weeks, it has been fully set up and equipped and now offers space...weiterlesen »

Greens Submit Statements of Facts After Identitarian Demonstration

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Several criminally relevant offenses - including violations of the Symbols Act and alleged incitement in the form of xenophobic slogans - have been documented in pictures and videos. This will be brought...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Mountain Biker Rescued from River After Fall

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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

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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 »

Heat: Regulation and Protection Plans from 2026 Receive Praise

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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 »

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

"Jobs Are in Danger": Unions with Strong Criticism of EU Customs Compromise

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

The unions PRO-GE and GPA are concerned about Austria's industry following the agreement in the tariff dispute between the USA and the EU. "Jobs are at risk," they stated in a release on Wednesday. They...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 »

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