Senior Citizens' Association Not Part of the ÖVP – Fine Lifted

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

According to a recent decision by the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG), the association "Austrian Seniors' Association" is not part of the People's Party. This overturned a previously imposed fine of...weiterlesen »

Viennese Ticket Inspectors Receive Bonus for Catching Fare Dodgers

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The bonus for Vienna's ticket inspectors doubles from the 317th case and increases to 150 percent from the 417th case. If the fine from fare dodgers is not paid within six weeks, the bonus is forfeited....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 »

Everywhere Microplastics - But What Does It Do to Our Health?

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Whether it's air, water, or food: microplastic is now seemingly everywhere and could harm both humans and the environment. The small particles are already detectable in human tissue, organs, and the brain....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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »

Study: Ukrainian Refugees Follow Job Opportunities, Not Social Welfare

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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