US Tariffs: Wifo Chief Warns of Growing Uncertainty

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The immediate effects of the tariffs on the economy here are predictable, "but the uncertainty (...) is harder to quantify," Felbermayr said on Thursday in the Ö1 midday journal of ORF. According to calculations...weiterlesen »

US Tariffs: Wifo Chief Warns of Growing Uncertainty

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The trade measures ordered by Donald Trump were scheduled to take effect at midnight (Washington local time; Thursday 6:00 AM CEST), as the US President confirmed a few minutes earlier on his platform...weiterlesen »

Part-Time Debate: Greens Presented Three-Point Plan

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They are calling for more childcare places, a legal entitlement to a kindergarten place, and the right to increase to full-time if overtime is regularly worked anyway. Many part-time workers would ask...weiterlesen »

Increase in Psychiatric Involuntary Commitments

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In 2024, over 25,000 placements under the Placement Act (UbG) were reported across Austria. On average, about 770 people are forcibly in psychiatric facilities daily – mostly due to acute self-harm or...weiterlesen »

Hotel Association Demands Government Action Against Fake Reviews

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"Even a few bad reviews can push businesses down on platforms, prevent business deals, and ruin price enforcement. Platforms usually react very slowly or not at all. Politics cannot continue to stand by...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: ORF Starts Search for National Preliminary Decision

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In a few days, it will be decided where the ORF will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 . The selection of the act that will represent Austria in the music competition is also taking shape. The casting...weiterlesen »

Burgenland Takes Zoning Law Steps Following Friedrichshof Debate

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According to information from Thursday, the creation of two new special zoning categories was established, requiring projects in the area of enforcement measures or psychiatric care to have their own land...weiterlesen »

ÖVP Calls on Freedom Party to Collaborate

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He also sees the Freedom Party as being challenged in the planned state reform, as they have an important role with the chairman of the state governors' conference, Mario Kunasek. Marchetti is not impressed...weiterlesen »

SPÖ-Hergovich: "My goal is to end Black-Blue in Lower Austria"

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"My goal is to end the black-blue coalition in Lower Austria to implement policies that focus on the interests of families," said the state councilor. At the federal level, Hergovich considers intervention...weiterlesen »

AI Study in Vienna: Origin Influences Place of Residence Down to the Block

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Migrants with the same nationality usually live in similar residential areas in Vienna, and the composition of residents can change surprisingly significantly within just a few blocks. This finding comes...weiterlesen »

Conference League Qualification: Austria Wien Will Push to Their Limits Against Banik Ostrava

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"These are games where everything is possible for us, but where we have to push ourselves to our limits," said Austria Wien coach Stephan Helm before the game in the 3rd qualifying round of the Conference...weiterlesen »

Conference League Qualification: Stöger Warns Rapid Wien About Dundee United

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"It will be a real battle in the two games," warned Rapid Vienna coach Peter Stöger before the first leg of the Conference League qualification against Dundee United, cautioning against assuming a guaranteed...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 »

Police Request Information Following Theft in Neunkirchen

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An as yet unknown male person is suspected of having stolen a wallet in the parking lot of a supermarket in Neunkirchen. According to police reports, the incident occurred on April 14, 2025. The wallet...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 »

Immigration Increases Unemployment in Vienna

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With an unemployment rate of 11.1 percent, Vienna currently records the highest rate of all Austrian states. According to AMS head Winfried Göschl, the population growth in the federal capital exceeds...weiterlesen »

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