Resistance to Heat Protection Regulation Remains Limited

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

In light of increasing heatwaves, there should be more protection for outdoor workers in Austria starting in early 2026. The review phase of the corresponding heat protection regulation by the Ministry...weiterlesen »

Sunday Opening in Vienna Retail a Topic Again

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The President of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Walter Ruck, advocates for Sunday opening in the capital city's retail sector. As reported by the "Kronen Zeitung" on Saturday, he refers to a survey indicating...weiterlesen »

Opportunity Made Thieves in the 20th District

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Opportunity made thieves: After other criminals had already broken into a small furniture store in Vienna-Brigittenau on the night of August 18, searched it, but disappeared without any loot, a trio noticed...weiterlesen »

Dead Woman in Leoben: Pre-Trial Detention for Partner

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Following the violent death of a 61-year-old woman in Leoben, Upper Styria, on Thursday, her 64-year-old partner, who is suspected of the crime, was placed in pre-trial detention on Friday evening. The...weiterlesen »

Huge Price Differences in School Supplies

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The Chamber of Labor (AK) Styria surveyed the prices of 22 typical back-to-school items in August and found some massive price differences. "Especially with more expensive items and branded products, promotions...weiterlesen »

Copernicus Maps Show: Heat Stress in Vienna Increases Drastically

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Hotter summers, more tropical nights: What many people in cities have long felt is now being substantiated with impressive data. The new platform "Thermal Trace" of the Copernicus Climate Change Service...weiterlesen »

Wienliebe Festival Returns to Rathausplatz: The 2025 Program

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After the successful premiere in May 2024, the Wienliebe Festival returns in September 2025 with an even larger offering and a new date. From September 18 to 21, the Vienna Rathausplatz will once again...weiterlesen »

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 »

Woman in Vienna-Simmering Injured by Ex-Partner

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Upon arrival, the officers noticed an open apartment door, and a crying woman approached them. Her ex-partner was also in the apartment. There was reportedly an argument during which the man allegedly...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 »

Vienna's Police Chief Pürstl: Weapon Prohibition Zones Effective During Controls

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"No one has been able to explain to me why they need to run around with a knife," said Vienna's Police Chief Gerhard Pürstl. In a press conference, it was reported on six knife attacks resolved in August,...weiterlesen »

Woman in Vienna-Simmering Injured by Ex-Partner

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Upon arrival, the officers noticed an open apartment door, and a crying woman approached them. Her ex-partner was also in the apartment. There was reportedly an argument during which the man allegedly...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 »

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 »

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 »

Tradition Break in the Vatican: Leo XIV Moves into Shared Apartment in the Palace

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A pope sharing his official residence with others has never happened before: Pope Leo XIV intends to live in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican and not live there alone. Four close companions are to move...weiterlesen »

Circus Tent Set Up for Strauss Music Spectacle "Cagliostro" at Vienna's Heumarkt

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The starting point for the musical spectacle is motifs from the now unknown Johann Strauss operetta "Cagliostro in Vienna," which was premiered by the Waltz King immediately after his worldwide success...weiterlesen »

Discount Allegations Against Supermarkets: WKÖ Rejects Criticism

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Rainer Trefelik, head of trade in the Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ), rejects the accusations from the Ministry of Social Affairs against food corporations, claiming they are misleading customers with discounts....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 »

Simply anti-Islamic

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The Freedom Party's constitutional spokesperson Michael Schilchegger speaks of a sad day for women's rights in Austria and warns that those forces that do not want to submit to Islam are being weakened....weiterlesen »

Ukraine Summit: Putin Could Receive Immunity in Vienna

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The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested neutral Austria as a possible location for a summit meeting with Russia's head of state Vladimir Putin. Given an arrest warrant from the International...weiterlesen »

Experience Police Dogs Up Close at the Holiday Game with the Vienna Police

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On Saturday, August 23, 2025, the Vienna State Police Directorate invites children and parents to the final event of this year's "WienXtra Holiday Game." From 1 PM to 6 PM, the police service dog unit (PDHE) will be the focus atweiterlesen »

"A(u)stronaut" Franz Viehböck turns 65

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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