Commission to Provide Clarity After Peršmanhof Operation

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Section Chief Mathias Vogl, head of the Legal Section in the Ministry of the Interior, is to chair the commission on the Peršmanhof operation. Previously, he led the commission on Loibacher Feld. Members...weiterlesen »

IS Propaganda: Imprisonment for Vienna Military Serviceman

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He was sentenced to 18 months in prison for terrorist association and criminal organization, which were conditionally suspended with a three-year probation period. The jury unanimously acquitted the 19-year-old...weiterlesen »

Reforms Could Reduce Pension Gap

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Wifo economist and chairwoman of the Pension Commission Christine Mayrhuber suggested that child-rearing periods should be valued more highly to better recognize this work. Currently, in the first four...weiterlesen »

Blog Affair in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: FPÖ Demands Clarification

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The FPÖ sees the affair surrounding obscene blog posts by an Austrian ambassador as an "incredible scandal" and a "state affair." For Secretary General Michael Schnedlitz, many questions remain open, including...weiterlesen »

Marterbauer confident about solution to intervention in food prices

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Finance Minister Marterbauer ruled out reducing food prices by lowering VAT, as the current budget situation does not allow for it. On Monday, in an interview with the "Salzburger Nachrichten," he described...weiterlesen »

Repeated Break-In at Vienna Bakery: WEGA Apprehends Duo

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Witnesses reported an ongoing burglary at the bakery branch in Vienna-Döbling on August 4th at around 12:45 AM. The alerted police officers, together with the WEGA, went to the scene and entered the building....weiterlesen »

After Fleeing from Police in Vienna-Simmering: Arrest

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

When the police noticed a car traveling at a significantly excessive speed, they signaled it to stop. The driver steered towards the officers, who saved themselves by jumping to the side, and continued...weiterlesen »

Graz Rampage: Wrongly Accused Man Defends Himself

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The Styrian, who was mistakenly thought to be the Graz shooter on some social media due to a similar name and was branded as the alleged perpetrator in the days following - receiving thousands of messages,...weiterlesen »

Uninvolved Individuals Attacked in Vienna Subway After Demonstration by Far-Right Identitarians

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The 24-year-old and his bandmate, who is two years younger, were reportedly on their way home from a band rehearsal when several far-right extremists and neo-Nazis boarded the train, shouting hate slogans....weiterlesen »

Chickens Torn by Escaped Dogs

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The animals, terrified by a thunderstorm, escaped through a dug hole from their owner's property, reported the Burgenland State Police Directorate on Tuesday. Subsequently, they broke into a private chicken...weiterlesen »

Medical Association Warns: Long-Term Risk of Doctor Shortage

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Steinhart explained at a press conference in Vienna that many doctors from the baby boomer generation will retire in the coming years. "This contrasts with the problem that the population is growing" and...weiterlesen »

Italy Cracks Down: More and More Bans for Tourists

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Italian authorities are taking stronger action to curb the burdens of tourism. In cities, villages, and coastal regions, numerous behavioral rules currently apply – with sometimes high fines for violations....weiterlesen »

Two Women in Upper Austria Bitten by Dogs

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A 27-year-old woman was bitten by a dog on Monday evening in Gramastetten (district of Urfahr-Umgebung). The four-legged animal jumped over a garden fence and bit the woman from Schardenberg (district...weiterlesen »

Neglected Dog "Idefix" Found in Vienna-Simmering: Request for Information

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

A passerby reported a small dog that was wandering alone and neglected on the street. The condition of the animal was very poor. The dog is about nine years old, a Maltese mix, which the TierQuarTier has...weiterlesen »

Minister of Social Affairs Schumann Wants to Strengthen Women's Pensions

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

Social Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) has called for "courage for change" and patience in light of "Equal Pension Day" on Thursday and the still significant pension gap between men and women. The government...weiterlesen »

Property as Luxury: Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise

vor 24 Stunden - VOL.at

The Austrian real estate market recorded rising asking prices again in the first half of 2025. For condominiums, an average of 5,951 euros per square meter was demanded - an increase of 4 percent compared...weiterlesen »

Doskozil criticizes asylum policy: "System has not changed since 2015"

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On the day a refrigerated truck with 71 dead refugees was discovered in a breakdown bay near Parndorf, the then state police director Hans Peter Doskozil visited a refugee support center in Nickelsdorf....weiterlesen »

Refugee Drama on the A4 Still Shakes 10 Years Later

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At the height of the refugee movement, Burgenland became the scene of a tragedy in 2015: On August 27, an employee of Asfinag discovered a roughly 7.5-ton refrigerated truck parked in a breakdown bay on...weiterlesen »

Study: Ukrainian Refugees Follow Job Opportunities, Not Social Welfare

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In a study published in the journal "PNAS," a research team has now investigated what would most likely motivate this group of refugees to relocate again. According to the study, job prospects and earning...weiterlesen »

Football Legend Herbert Prohaska Turns 70

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"I have a great family, many very good friends, and have been connected to football my whole life. I've always landed on the buttered side," said Herbert Prohaska to the APA. Prohaska won seven championship...weiterlesen »

Bomb Threat Against Tyrolean School: 14-Year-Old Convicted in Vienna

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The student, who lives in the Tyrolean capital, had "ordered" the bomb threat from a 17-year-old Viennese. The boy carried it out on April 24, 2025, with a call to the police emergency number, triggering...weiterlesen »

Senior Council Demands Pension Adjustment for 2026

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"Out of respect for the older generation, we demand a pension adjustment for 2026 according to legal requirements," were the words of presidents Birgit Gerstorfer (SPÖ-affiliated Pensioners' Association)...weiterlesen »

55-Year-Old Sentenced After Accident Due to Microsleep

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The accused veered onto the opposite lane on a country road in daylight and collided head-on with a Mercedes Sprinter. The 55-year-old woman, represented by defense attorney Peter Philipp, accepted the...weiterlesen »

Tightened Rules: Lower Austria Takes Action Against Asylum Fraudsters

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This must be done in person at the responsible district administrative authority, announced State Councilor Martin Antauer (FPÖ) on Monday. If the proof is not provided, "all benefits will be suspended...weiterlesen »

More than 200,000 electricity and gas customers have switched providers this year

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According to E-Control, the increase in provider switching is partly due to the savings opportunities. Up to 465 euros can be saved on electricity and up to 610 euros on gas. "It is definitely worth taking...weiterlesen »

Win Goodies for the Film Launch of "THE CANOE OF MANITU"

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Abahachi, the chief of the Apaches (Michael Bully Herbig), and his white blood brother Ranger (Christian Tramitz) tirelessly fight for peace and justice – but a new, rising gang is making their lives particularly...weiterlesen »

When Escalation Clauses Are Invalid: What Tenants Need to Know

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Following the recent Supreme Court ruling on value adjustment clauses in rental contracts, consumer protection advocates from the Chamber of Labor (AK) and the VSV have spoken out, emphasizing that the...weiterlesen »

COP30: Van der Bellen Does Not Travel to Climate Conference Due to High Costs

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"The main reason for this is budget consolidation, which requires cuts and budget discipline from all public bodies," said a statement from the Presidential Chancellery regarding Federal President Van...weiterlesen »

Quality Standards for Summer Camps Demanded

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According to a survey by the Chamber of Labor, children and adolescents in Austria spend an average of one week per year in holiday camps. The regulations for this are the responsibility of the federal...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Wiener Stadthalle vs. Olympiahalle Innsbruck

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The Wiener Stadthalle, designed by Roland Rainer, was opened in 1958 and is one of the oldest multi-purpose halls in Europe. Since its opening, over 75 million people have attended more than 13,000 events,...weiterlesen »

Equal Pension Day: Women Still Receive Much Less Pension Than Men

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

On Equal Pension Day, men have received as much pension on average as women will only receive at the end of the year - 147 days later. Last year, the difference was slightly larger at 40.1 percent, and...weiterlesen »

Ministry of the Interior: Fewer Drunk Drivers, but More Drug Drivers

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The Ministry of the Interior reported this balance on Sunday, noting an overall positive trend and attributing it to the numerous police focus checks. Due to alcohol at the wheel, there were 13,662 reports...weiterlesen »

Summer Care: Greens Criticize Gaps

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

On average, nurseries and kindergartens are closed for nine days in the summer. Daycare centers are particularly long with 15 days, with Vorarlberg standing out among the states with 44 days. In light...weiterlesen »

Woman Injured in Apartment in Vienna-Ottakring: Two Men Reported

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

The officers from the Ottakring City Police Command, who arrived shortly thereafter at the scene, were told by the 31-year-old woman that she had been attacked in the nearby apartment of an acquaintance...weiterlesen »

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