Intervention in Food Prices: This is What Economists Say

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Economists largely met the proposal to intervene in food prices with skepticism. The price increase in July to 3.5 percent was less due to the costs of food, but rather to the prices for household energy,...weiterlesen »

Rain in July Positive for Local Groundwater

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The proportion of measuring stations with low to very low groundwater levels decreased from about 70 percent in June to around 35 percent in July, according to the monthly report "Water Balance Austria"...weiterlesen »

Manhunt After Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling

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The exact circumstances of the attack in Dunklergasse in Vienna-Meidling are not yet clear. The perpetrator fled in an unknown direction after the act. The injured victim received immediate emergency medical...weiterlesen »

Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn is delighted about the birth of a sea lion pup

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A sea lion was born at Schönbrunn Zoo on July 23. The little one is still housed with its mother in the separated mother-young area of the seal facility. The zoo wants to deliberately give them time and...weiterlesen »

Fuel Prices Continued to Rise in July

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According to ÖAMTC, the average price for diesel in July was 1.548 euros per liter – about four cents more than the previous month. Super gasoline averaged 1.523 euros, which corresponds to an increase...weiterlesen »

Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn Celebrates Sea Lion Offspring

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A sea lion was born at Schönbrunn Zoo on July 23. The little one is still housed with its mother in the separated mother-young area of the seal facility. The zoo wants to deliberately give them time and...weiterlesen »

All concerts sold out: Backstreet Boys cause record rush in Schladming

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After two shows by the Backstreet Boys at the ski opening in Schladming in early December sold out within days, there are now practically no tickets left for the third concert on December 5th. Approximately...weiterlesen »

"E-FLUSH" in Action: This Electric Truck Cleans Vienna's Sewers

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The latest cleaning truck from Wien Kanal impresses with several advantages. It not only saves water but also reduces noise and increases efficiency at work. According to the announcement, the vehicle...weiterlesen »

Traffic Calming on the Vienna Belt: Necessary or Overkill?

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The history of the Vienna Gürtel dates back to the 19th century when it was planned as a grand boulevard. Today, however, it is a controversial space that pits residents, cyclists, and car drivers against...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Man Brutally Stabbed in Vienna Water Park: Major Manhunt Underway

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After a stabbing of a 33-year-old in Vienna-Floridsdorf, the police searched the area around the water park at the Upper Old Danube with a large contingent of forces on Tuesday morning. The man was found...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

Man Brutally Stabbed in Vienna Water Park: Major Manhunt Underway

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After a stabbing of a 33-year-old in Vienna-Floridsdorf, the police conducted a large-scale search of the area around the water park at the Upper Old Danube on Tuesday morning. The man was found by passersby...weiterlesen »

Man Brutally Stabbed in Vienna Water Park: Major Manhunt Underway

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After the discovery of a man seriously injured by multiple stab wounds in Vienna-Floridsdorf on Tuesday morning, the authorities have launched a large-scale manhunt. A spokesperson for the state police...weiterlesen »

Is Hosting the ESC Worth It for Austria?

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Whether Vienna or Innsbruck will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is not yet decided – nor are the actual costs and economic benefits. However, it is certain: The figures from past host cities show...weiterlesen »

55 Austrians Compete for Medals at World Games in Chengdu

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Over the weekend, the first members of the Austrian team, sent by Sport Austria, arrived. The World Games in the 20-million city of Chengdu is under the motto "Growth Beyond Excellence". About 5,000 athletes...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 »

Property as Luxury: Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise

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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 »

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 »

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