Austria Second Most Popular Travel Destination for Germans

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The travel enthusiasm of Germans remains unbroken even after years of high inflation. In 2024, 277 million private and business trips with at least one overnight stay were undertaken domestically or abroad,...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Executive Producer Krön promises "great show"

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

In a conversation with APA, Michael Krön explains how ORF intends to realize a "great show" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 despite budget cuts. He speaks of an "open race" regarding the choice of...weiterlesen »

Native Field and Meadow Birds: Population Stagnates

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Improvements in biodiversity-promoting measures in agriculture have slowed the decline, but an upward trend is yet to be seen, the bird protection organization Birdlife Austria announced on Thursday. This...weiterlesen »

Class Action Against Booking: Local Hotels Also Involved

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

According to the Austrian Hotel Association (ÖHV), about 400 Austrian businesses have joined the class action against Booking. The European industry association Hotrec has extended the deadline for hotels...weiterlesen »

Football Bundesliga: Opening Duel of the Cup Losers between GAK and Wiener Austria

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

As the third-placed team from last season, Wiener Austria travels as the favorite to GAK, who only secured their place in the league on the last matchday. "We naturally want to start the season well and...weiterlesen »

OGH Ruling on Value Adjustment Clause in Rental Agreements

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

A tenant demanded the refund of excessive rents, citing a provision in the Consumer Protection Act, which states that a price adjustment within two months of contract conclusion is only allowed if it was...weiterlesen »

Zero Salary Round for Politicians Also in These Federal States

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Styria and Vorarlberg are following with a pay freeze at the state level, Lower Austria at least for the state government. Negotiations are currently underway in Tyrol and Carinthia. Vienna has not yet...weiterlesen »

Zero Salary Round for Politicians Also in These Federal States

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Styria and Vorarlberg are following with a pay freeze at the state level, Lower Austria at least for the state government. Negotiations are currently underway in Tyrol and Carinthia. Vienna has not yet...weiterlesen »

Unemployment Rose Significantly in July

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Government for Zero Wage Round in the Federation

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Benko Indictment is Final

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Zero Salary Round for Politicians Also in These Federal States

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Styria and Vorarlberg are following with a pay freeze at the state level, Lower Austria at least for the state government. Negotiations are currently underway in Tyrol and Carinthia. Vienna has not yet...weiterlesen »

Unemployment Rose Significantly in July

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Unemployment Rose Significantly in July

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Austria Has Dullest July in Over 40 Years Behind It

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

"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?

vor 3 Tagen - 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 »

Rapid Vienna against Blau-Weiß Linz for a Good Season Start

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

Rapid hosts Blau-Weiß Linz on Sunday to kick off the new football Bundesliga season. Last season, the Linz team proved to be an unbeatable fortress for the Green-Whites, with three defeats and a 0:0 in...weiterlesen »

Government for Zero Wage Round in the Federation

vor 3 Tagen - 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 3 Tagen - 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 3 Tagen - 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 3 Tagen - 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 3 Tagen - 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 »

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