Day of the Tomato: Austrians Pay Attention to the Origin of Tomatoes

vor 2 Stunden - VOL.at

In the height of summer, tomatoes are particularly in demand and top the popularity scale among Austrians. In 2024, 33,440 tons of tomatoes were sold in the food trade, representing an increase of 1.8...weiterlesen »

IS Propaganda: Imprisonment for Vienna Military Serviceman

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

NASA wants to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

According to internal documents obtained by the US news site "Politico," the space agency is expected to solicit concrete proposals from the industry for a 100-kilowatt reactor within 60 days, which is...weiterlesen »

Reforms Could Reduce Pension Gap

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Graz Rampage: Wrongly Accused Man Defends Himself

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Medical Association Warns: Long-Term Risk of Doctor Shortage

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 22 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 23 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 »

AMS Chief: Austria in "Tricky Situation" Regarding Unemployment

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

And the state can hardly counteract due to a lack of funds. He emphasized that he did not want to give any tips on wage negotiations. Costs in Austria have also risen significantly more than in other countries....weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Study: Ukrainian Refugees Follow Job Opportunities, Not Social Welfare

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Vienna Schleifgasse: Renewed Renovation Necessary Due to Poor Construction Execution

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Schleifgasse is located between the Floridsdorf train station and the Schlingermarkt and was redesigned in 2023 as part of a "climate-friendly" renovation. However, after completion, defects were found...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 »

Tightened Rules: Lower Austria Takes Action Against Asylum Fraudsters

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Crime Scene Favoriten: Armed Robbers on the Run - Manhunt

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On August 3rd, two men aged 18 and 19 became victims of an armed robbery on Troststraße in Vienna-Favoriten. According to the police, two as yet unknown perpetrators allegedly forced the young men to hand...weiterlesen »

Strangled with Belt and Robbed: Vienna Police Search for Youth

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The Vienna police are investigating a robbery that occurred on April 14, 2024, around 3:00 a.m. in the Favoriten district. A 39-year-old man stated that he had made contact with the alleged perpetrator...weiterlesen »

When Escalation Clauses Are Invalid: What Tenants Need to Know

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"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 »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Wiener Stadthalle vs. Olympiahalle Innsbruck

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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 »

Domestic Pea Cultivation Greatly Reduced by Pests

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In field peas, nanoviruses are spread by aphids and lead to significant crop losses. According to the Chamber of Agriculture (LKÖ), this has led to a significant reduction in the cultivation area for field...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 »

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