ÖFB Team wants to take the next step towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Cyprus

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"It is clear that we absolutely want to win the game and, to some extent, have to if we want to finish the group in first place," said ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick. Cyprus ranks 128th in the FIFA world...weiterlesen »

Transfer of ÖFB Striker Kalajdzic to LASK Confirmed

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The 28-year-old Kalajdzic, who has played 19 times for the ÖFB team, made his comeback for Wolverhampton in the Premier League last weekend after an 18-month injury break. He hopes to gather new energy...weiterlesen »

Stocker wants to reduce the number of power grid operators

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Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) wants to significantly reduce the number of electricity grid operators in Austria. This is intended to bring savings. At the same time, grid expansion should be financed...weiterlesen »

This is the new "Sport Arena Vienna" in Leopoldstadt

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About four and a half years after its announcement, the "Sport Arena Vienna" was officially presented on Friday. The centerpiece is the 3,000-capacity hall, which already excites Peter Hacker. "We can...weiterlesen »

Only a Tenth of Registrants Absent in Summer School

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At the start of the summer school on August 18 in the east, 39,500 students registered. Late registrations increased the number to over 41,100. In fact, 37,400 students attended the classes, which corresponded...weiterlesen »

Hundreds of Jobs at Risk at OMV in Austria

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On Thursday, employees were informed about the plans by staff representatives. The Revo program is expected to be completed by 2027. During the company meeting, a reduction in the mid-three-digit range...weiterlesen »

All Class Teacher Positions in Vienna's Primary Schools Filled

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In Vienna, all open teaching positions were filled at the start of the school year - including in primary schools. This was announced by the office of City Councillor for Education Bettina Emmerling (NEOS)...weiterlesen »

So high does Raiffeisen Research estimate the average annual inflation

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Inflation in Austria is expected to rise to an average of 3.5 percent for the year, according to estimates from Raiffeisen Research. This would mean that the inflation rate in Austria would be significantly...weiterlesen »

Project for the Comeback of Danube Sturgeons Records "Milestone"

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Overfishing, construction, and numerous power plants have severely harmed the Danube sturgeons in the past, explained biologist Thomas Friedrich, head of the conservation project "LIFE-Boat 4 Sturgeon"....weiterlesen »

How Palmers Continues in Austria

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In Austria, the traditional brand Palmers will remain despite the acquisition by Change of Scandinavia. According to Janis Jung, the former Palmers CEO and current Chairman of the Supervisory Board, no...weiterlesen »

GDP Grew in the Second Quarter

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Austria's economy slightly increased in the 2nd quarter of 2025. The real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.3 percent compared to the 1st quarter, adjusted for seasonal and calendar effects. Compared...weiterlesen »

Union Against Zero Wage Rounds Ahead of Autumn Wage Negotiations

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"We will not negotiate about that, that is completely clear," said the chairman of the production union, Reinhold Binder, to the "Kleine Zeitung". However, he left a back door open. "The inflation adjustment...weiterlesen »

Demand for Sunday Opening Remains Limited

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60 percent of Austrians never feel the need to go shopping on Sundays. Only 15 percent of the total population would like to regularly spend their money in retail on Sundays, according to the results of...weiterlesen »

Football: Wurmbrand Debut in the ÖFB Team Remains Postponed for Now

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Austria's national football team will face the World Cup qualification matches on Saturday in Linz against Cyprus and on Tuesday (both at 20:45) in Zenica against Bosnia-Herzegovina without Lens defender...weiterlesen »

GDP Increased in the Second Quarter

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The domestic economic output increased by 0.3 percent in real terms in the 2nd quarter of 2025 compared to the 1st quarter. However, compared to the 2nd quarter of 2024, the real GDP was still 0.1 percent...weiterlesen »

Promised, Broken

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One might believe that even in the Vienna city government, the division of labor applies, whereby unpleasant tasks are left to women. City councilors Barbara Novak (Finance) and Ulli Sima (Planning) were...weiterlesen »

Refugee Crisis in Austria Marks Another Anniversary

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Ten years ago, tens of thousands of people came to Austria in a large wave of refugees. Due to the large influx, Austria and Germany coordinated to open the border barriers for refugees, who were mainly...weiterlesen »

Vienna ÖVP Nominates Trio as Figl Deputies

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The Vienna ÖVP has made further personnel decisions: In a committee meeting on Thursday, Elisabeth Olischar, Daniel Resch, and Johanna Zinkl were nominated as deputies of the designated state party chairman...weiterlesen »

Apartment Rents Have Continued to Rise

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On average, the monthly rent with operating costs for an average apartment was 673.2 euros, although the actual amount varies depending on the size of the apartment, rental segment, rental duration, and...weiterlesen »

ÖFB-Striker Kalajdzic Before Transfer to LASK

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Sasa Kalajdzic is expected to join LASK on loan before the transfer deadline on Friday (5:00 PM), as reported by the "Oberösterreichische Nachrichten" (OÖN) online on Thursday. The 28-year-old Kalajdzic...weiterlesen »

Gregoritsch Sees ÖFB Team Well Positioned with Forwards

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If Marko Arnautovic ends his career, he himself could still play for a while, said Michael Gregoritsch on Thursday at the team camp in Windischgarsten. Additionally, the Styrian relies on the recovery...weiterlesen »

Network Operators Criticize Broadband Expansion in Austria

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Investments amounting to 2.4 billion euros have been made in broadband expansion, yet only about eight percent of broadband connections are based on fiber optic technology. At the same time, household...weiterlesen »

ORF and ServusTV to Broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 UEFA European Championship on Free TV

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As announced by ORF and ServusTV on Thursday, both the public broadcaster and the private Salzburg station will broadcast all matches of the 2026 Football World Cup and the 2028 Football European Championship...weiterlesen »

ESC Winner JJ Releases New Pop Single

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JJ is back. After the Austrian winner of the Eurovision Song Contest retreated to the long-awaited vacation in Rhodes following his triumph with "Wasted Love" and the media frenzy over his statement that...weiterlesen »

Court Sides with AMS on Algorithm: Project Remains Terminated

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However, this is of little use to the AMS - all data related to AMAS had to be deleted at that time, and the project is definitively dead. The dispute was about whether the digital tool, which was intended...weiterlesen »

Vienna's Patient Advocate Criticizes Health System

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Last year, Vienna's patient advocate was contacted around 9,000 times. About 1,000 general complaints and around 900 allegations of possible treatment errors were recorded. In total, approximately 3.25...weiterlesen »

Assisted Suicide: Experts Criticize One-Sidedness in Media Reports

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Regarding the current handling of the assisted suicide of Niki Glattauer, author and media expert Golli Marboe sees "several things to review or question." He noted, for example, a lack of alternative...weiterlesen »

Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon

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This was stated by the head of the city's civil protection, Margarida Castro Martins. Initially, there were reports of 15 dead and 18 injured. According to the current status, there are no Austrians among...weiterlesen »

Gun Law to Be Passed in September

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The gun law was introduced in the Interior Committee on Thursday, which decided on a two-week review period. After that, the National Council is to decide in September, followed by the Federal Council...weiterlesen »

Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon

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This was stated by the head of the city's civil protection, Margarida Castro Martins. Initially, there were reports of 15 dead and 18 injured. According to the current status, there are no Austrians among...weiterlesen »

Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon

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This was stated by the head of the city's civil protection, Margarida Castro Martins. Initially, there were reports of 15 dead and 18 injured. According to the current status, there are no Austrians among...weiterlesen »

Publicist, Teacher and Author: Niki Glattauer is Dead

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Niki Glattauer became known in recent decades with books such as "The Pisa Lie. How Our School Really Gets Better". "I would like to thank all those who have shared in the fate of my brother Niki and inform...weiterlesen »

Vienna Plans Cuts to Minimum Security: Children and Shared Apartments Affected

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Amounts earmarked for housing will in the future also be deducted from the rent allowance for children. Shared apartments, in turn, will be equated with families, which is also expected to bring a reduction...weiterlesen »

Unemployment in Austria Has Increased Significantly

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Accordingly, unemployment rose by 12.4 percent compared to the same quarter of the previous year, with a total of 261,100 people looking for work. "The Austrian labor market is in motion," said the Director...weiterlesen »

Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon

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Additionally, there were 18 injured, a spokesperson for the rescue teams in the Portuguese capital reported. There were likely also foreign tourists among the victims. However, there were initially no...weiterlesen »

Vienna Plans Cuts to Minimum Security: Children and Shared Apartments Affected

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Amounts earmarked for housing will in the future also be deducted from the rent allowance for children. Shared apartments, in turn, will be equated with families, which is also expected to reduce costs....weiterlesen »

First Cinema Festival of Austria: Movie Enjoyment at a Special Price at Cineplexx

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On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Cinema Festival will take place for the first time across Austria – organized by the Association of Cinema, Culture, and Entertainment Businesses of the Austrian Economic...weiterlesen »

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