Austria Revises Security Strategy - and Citizens Can Have Their Say

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Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS), Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP), and State Secretary for the Interior Jörg Leichtfried (SPÖ) initiated the start of three citizen forums, which will...weiterlesen »

Weather Satellite with Vienna Components Successfully Launched into Space

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More accurate weather forecasts - this is what the new European weather satellite Metop-SGA1 aims to enable. The satellite lifted off at night (Tuesday evening local time) aboard an Ariane-6 rocket from...weiterlesen »

How the Security of Food Supply is Set to Increase

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The security of food supply is to be increased through an amendment to the so-called Food Management Act (LMBG), which has been sent for review. According to the ministry, this will make it possible to...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 »

Federal Youth Representation Demands Clear Commitment from Government to Climate Neutrality by 2040

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"It's about nothing less than the future of all of us," said Lejla Visnjic, a member of the chair team of the Federal Youth Representation. The climate law should not only work well in theory. "We expect...weiterlesen »

OGH: Several Terms and Conditions Clauses in Amazon Prime Invalid

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According to consumer advocates, the main issues were membership fees, payment methods, and the right of withdrawal. The Supreme Court (OGH) has now ruled six out of eight contested clauses as illegal,...weiterlesen »

Perseids Shower Reach Their Peak Today

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Every year in midsummer, the sky over Austria transforms into a fascinating spectacle: The Perseids, one of the most impressive meteor showers of the year, will reach their peak this year on the night...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 »

Christoph Maria Herbst films tragicomedy in Hamburg

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The actor Christoph Maria Herbst is currently attracting attention with an unusual outfit: Filming for the tragicomedy "Summer on Asphalt" is currently taking place in Hamburg and Lüneburg. In the 90-minute...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 »

Part-Time Debate Divides ÖVP

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The background is the proposal by SPÖ Labor Minister Korinna Schumann, according to which part-time employees should have the right to increase their working hours if they regularly work overtime. ÖVP...weiterlesen »

SPÖ Vice Allegedly Used Association Funds for Private Purposes

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According to a "NÖN" report, the amount in question is up to 25,000 euros, of which the man has already repaid 15,000 euros. The local politician is said to have acted due to a personal emergency and has...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 »

Manhunt After Robbery at Vienna Supermarket

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An as yet unknown man threatened two employees of a supermarket branch in Vienna-Floridsdorf with a handgun on August 9 around 6:00 PM, while they were counting the day's takings in the office of the branch....weiterlesen »

Customs Report 2024: Over 136,000 Dangerous Products Removed from Circulation

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741 suspicious shipments were reported, compared to 366 in 2023, it was announced on Monday. Batteries, electronic devices, toys, and medical products were particularly leading among the high-risk products....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 »

Customs Report 2024: Over 136,000 Dangerous Products Removed from Circulation

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

741 suspicious shipments were reported, compared to 366 in 2023, it was announced on Monday. Batteries, electronic devices, toys, and medical products were particularly leading among the high-risk products....weiterlesen »

Perseid Meteor Shower over Austria: Night of August 12 to 13

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The Perseids are among the most well-known meteor showers of the year and are visible every summer. In 2025, the shower will reach its peak on the night of August 12 to 13. In clear nights, up to 100 meteors...weiterlesen »

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