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Social Assistance: Schumann Strongly Warns Against "Sawing" at the Basic Network

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Regarding the government's planned reform to a "New Social Assistance," the constitutional conditions are currently being clarified. A "key point" is the child basic security she desires. The government...weiterlesen »

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Voting started: Greenpeace is once again searching for "Austria's 9 Concrete Treasures"

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Approximately 400 concrete and asphalt jungles were nominated by people across Austria as part of the Greenpeace initiative "Austria's 9 Concrete Treasures" - from the kindergarten forecourt in Stadtschlaining...weiterlesen »

Gewessler in ORF "Summer Talk": Criticism of the Government's Climate Policy

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In the future, she wants to expand her range of topics. She does not take responsibility for the budget situation. The Greens do not want to vote for the Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) - at least not...weiterlesen »

Vienna Red Cross Helps Homeless Against Heat

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Homeless people in Vienna are exposed to the heat daily without protection. Many struggle with dizziness, circulatory problems, or dehydration. For some of them, the high temperatures can even become life-threatening....weiterlesen »

Privacy NGO Criticizes Expansion of Video Surveillance

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"Following the controversial decision on the federal Trojan, the Ministry of the Interior apparently wants to immediately take the next step against the privacy of the population," said the privacy NGO...weiterlesen »

Millions Fraud with Social Benefits Uncovered: Vienna Remains a Hotspot

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Nearly 4,900 cases with over 5,000 suspects were reported, said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) on Monday at a press conference. This is about 10 percent more reports and suspects than in 2023....weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Austria without San Marino?

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"We are still considering how to proceed. A possible withdrawal is not ruled out given the behavior that the EBU - the organizer of the competition - has shown towards small states in recent years," said...weiterlesen »

Tips for Traveling to the Frequency Festival 2025

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Herbert Dechet from the ÖAMTC does not expect traffic chaos, as the arrival concept at the Frequency Festival has proven effective. Traveling by public transport or carpooling is recommended. From August...weiterlesen »

Murder Suspicion Against Winemaker: Lawyer Speaks of Assisted Dying

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Since mid-July, a well-known Styrian winemaker has been in pre-trial detention in St. Pölten on suspicion of murder because he allegedly administered an overdose of sodium pentobarbital to a wealthy widow...weiterlesen »

Deportations and Family Reunification: These Are Karner's Plans

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Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) wants to permanently maintain the family reunification of refugees at a low level. According to current regulations, there is only the possibility of reunification...weiterlesen »

Video Surveillance in Public Places is Being Significantly Expanded

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Video surveillance at locations potentially affected by crime will be made easier. This is outlined in a new decree from the Ministry of the Interior. As department head Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) emphasized...weiterlesen »

Knife-Wielding Man Wanted to Steal Substitol: Arrest After Threat in Vienna Pharmacy

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A 61-year-old Austrian citizen is suspected of having threatened an employee with a knife in a pharmacy on Kreuzgasse in Vienna-Währing on August 8. According to police reports, the aim of the threat was...weiterlesen »