Ex-National Council President Heinrich Neisser is dead

Ex-National Council President Heinrich Neisser is dead

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Heinrich Neisser passed away at the age of 89, according to the National Council Presidency and ÖVP representatives on Friday. Neisser was born in Vienna in 1936, served as a member of the National Council...weiterlesen »

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Rapid Vienna vs WAC in the Duel of the European Cup Fighters

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In the Bundesliga, Rapid Vienna and WAC are in the upper half of the table, with the Wolfsbergers just one point behind the still unbeaten Hütteldorfers as sixth and aiming for their third consecutive...weiterlesen »

Rapid Vienna: "Are Very Happy with the Squad"

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The sporting balance after the season start at Rapid is predominantly, but not yet entirely, positive. Financially, however, the summer has already paid off - the sales of Isak Jansson and Mamadou Sangaré...weiterlesen »

NEOS Politician Allegedly Abused 13-Year-Old: Resignation

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A Styrian NEOS politician is being investigated on suspicion of a sexual offense. The public prosecutor's office in Graz confirmed a report by the "Kronen Zeitung" on Friday, according to which the investigation...weiterlesen »

10 Projects at Once: Wiederkehr Has Big Plans for the New School Year

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With ten projects, Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) aims to start a "real catch-up race in education" in the new school year. The goal is for all children to enjoy going to school, and for...weiterlesen »

Fatality in Accident on Vienna Outer Ring Highway

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The 56-year-old from the district of Wiener Neustadt was driving a semi-trailer in the municipality of Altlengbach in the district of St. Pölten when he collided with a heavy vehicle that, according to...weiterlesen »

First Program Highlights of the 63rd Viennale

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From October 16 to 28, the cinemas in downtown Vienna will be hosting the 63rd Viennale this year. Director Eva Sangiorgi presented on Friday the work of various artists, including Kristen Stewart, Christian...weiterlesen »

Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht: 18,000 Euro Fine in Tyrol

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A glamorous birthday ended with a significant penalty in court for Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht. The actor Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht was sentenced by the Innsbruck Regional Court to a fine of 18,000 euros. The...weiterlesen »

Are We a Money Laundering Paradise? Report Criticizes Austria

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The forthcoming report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on anti-money laundering in Austria is expected to be critical. According to an interim report, eight out of eleven assessed categories...weiterlesen »

61-Year-Old Woman Killed in Leoben: Partner Confessed

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During questioning by investigators, the 64-year-old admitted to the killing but could not provide a motive. Therefore, the background is still in the dark. The suspect was taken to the Leoben prison in...weiterlesen »

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Roadblock After Rockfall in the Krems District

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After a rockfall on Thursday evening near Rossatzbach, a part of Rossatz-Arnsdorf (Krems district) in the Wachau, the Aggsteiner Straße (B33) was closed. No one was injured, police spokesman Stefan Loidl...weiterlesen »

Conference-League-Quali is on the line for Rapid Wien after 1:2 against ETO Györ

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Rapid's chance for a second consecutive participation in the Conference League league phase is alive, but the Green-Whites need a successful comeback after part one. In the play-off first leg at ETO Györ,...weiterlesen »

"A(u)stronaut" Franz Viehböck turns 65

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In a kind of holding pattern for a space mission is Carmen Possnig from Carinthia, who has been trained as a backup astronaut for the European Space Agency ESA since 2022. According to Viehböck, "a space...weiterlesen »

Construction Work for Supergrätzl in Vienna-Favoriten in Full Swing

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The first construction phase in the supergrätzl in Vienna-Favoriten is already complete, and work on the second part, specifically in the pedestrian zone around the Herzgasse middle school, is currently...weiterlesen »

"Peacock - Am I Real?": Austria's Entry for the Oscars 2026 is Set

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"As a filmmaker, you have big goals and dreams, but to be selected with your first feature film as Austria's entry for the Foreign Oscar and to be able to promote domestic film is an incredible honor,"...weiterlesen »

Climate Bonus, School Start Assistance & Co.: Ukrainian Refugees Should Repay Money

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In Lower Austria, Ukrainian refugees have received letters demanding the repayment of overpaid benefits. The amounts sometimes total several thousand euros, reported Green Member of Parliament Dominic...weiterlesen »

Ibiza Column: Scheuba Fails with Appeal

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The Higher Regional Court of Vienna (OLG) has essentially upheld the conviction following a column by satirist Florian Scheuba in the daily newspaper "Der Standard", in which he accused Federal Criminal...weiterlesen »

Protest Against Closure of Emergency Doctor Stations in Lower Austria

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The reduction to 21 emergency doctor bases in Lower Austria, presented on Wednesday, is meeting with resistance. Representatives from Klosterneuburg (Tulln district), where one of the eleven affected locations...weiterlesen »

Green "No" to the Planned E-Economy Law

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The Green Party's parliamentary leader, Leonore Gewessler, demands a "quick" new draft of the Electricity Industry Act (ElWG). The current version hinders the energy transition and "punishes" climate protectors,...weiterlesen »

"Pfau - Am I Real?": Austria's Entry for Oscars 2026 is Set

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"As a filmmaker, you have big goals and dreams, but to be selected with your first feature film as Austria's entry for the Foreign Oscar and to be able to promote the domestic film is an incredible honor,"...weiterlesen »

Ex-girlfriend Portrayed as Sex Worker on the Internet: Man Sentenced to Prison

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At the Vienna Regional Court, a man was sentenced to nine months in prison, three of which are unconditional. He was found guilty of persistent harassment via telecommunications, persistent stalking, coercion,...weiterlesen »

Conflict Over German Courses in Vienna Ignites

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Vienna's City Councillor for Social Affairs, Peter Hacker (SPÖ), accuses Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) of not offering enough German courses. Since the Ministry of Integration has a monopoly on the courses,...weiterlesen »

Summer School Mandatory for Teachers if Necessary

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To provide sufficient staff, Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) plans to mandate teachers to participate in summer school in case of emergency. He expressed optimism in the APA summer interview that...weiterlesen »

New on Netflix, Sky & Co.: The Releases from August 25 to 31

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from August 25 to 31 on Netflix, Sky, and Amazon Prime Video. >> More streaming news at a glance Hurricane Katrina - Life After the...weiterlesen »

Suspicion of Murder in Styria: 61-Year-Old Found Dead

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Colleagues raised the alarm on Thursday because the 61-year-old did not show up for work. It apparently came to a violent act against the woman in a single-family house. As the State Police Directorate...weiterlesen »

Green Party Wants to Radically Redesign Vienna's Ring: These Are the Plans

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Red-Pink has announced plans to redesign the Vienna Ringstraße, with a focus on separating pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The Greens have now presented their own concept for this. It includes, among other...weiterlesen »

Conflict Over German Courses in Vienna Ignites

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Vienna's City Councillor for Social Affairs, Peter Hacker (SPÖ), accuses Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) of not offering enough German courses. Since the Ministry of Integration has a monopoly on the courses,...weiterlesen »

Justice Refers to "Ordre Public" Clause After Vienna Sharia Ruling

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In the debate about the private law application of "Sharia rules" in Austria and the demand to put a stop to this practice, the justice ministry, led by the Social Democrats, warns against "political quick...weiterlesen »

Teacher Tyrannized and Raped: Youth Gang Charged

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According to this, seven boys are accused by the Vienna public prosecutor's office of multiple rape, extortion, and arson. Corresponding media reports in "Heute" and "Krone" were confirmed by Nina Bussek...weiterlesen »

How Austria Benefits from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

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The study, which uses previous surveys and experiences from the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna as well as data from other host cities as a basis, was created before yesterday's decision for Vienna...weiterlesen »

Attempted Manslaughter: Deported Austrian Wanted to Return to Germany by Taxi

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The 23-year-old Austrian had already been deported at the end of 2023 after his conviction, the German Federal Police reported. There was an arrest warrant and an entry ban to Germany against him. The...weiterlesen »

Prison Sentence and Commitment for "Fire Devil" in Vienna

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On the night of June 14, 2025, the man set fires in several places in his apartment on Lerchenfelder Gürtel. He then left the building. While the Vienna professional fire brigade fought the flames that...weiterlesen »

"Good and Satisfactory" Apple Harvest Expected

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After several years of frost, "the Styrian fruit farmers are looking forward to a good apple harvest this year. Fortunately, the dangerous late frosts have stayed away and hail was locally limited," according...weiterlesen »

Summer School Mandatory for Teachers if Necessary

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

To provide sufficient staff, Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) plans to mandate teachers to participate in the summer school in case of emergency. He expressed optimism in the APA summer interview that...weiterlesen »

Conference League Qualification: Rapid Wien vs. ETO Györ for Group Stage

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Rapid Vienna remains unbeaten this season under coach Peter Stöger and aims to continue this streak in the Conference League qualification against ETO Györ. "It will be a manageable task," said Peter Stöger...weiterlesen »

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