Electricity Household Prices in July on a Slight Decline

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While the prices for electricity and gas decreased in July compared to the previous month, there was a significant increase in heating oil and fuel prices. Overall, the energy price index (EPI) of the...weiterlesen »

ORF Chief Weißmann on Austerity Measures and Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna

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"We will have to continue to pursue a strict austerity course in the house," said ORF Director General Roland Weißmann. "The savings will affect the entire house. With such a package, there's no other...weiterlesen »

New on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Releases from September 8 to 14

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from September 8 to 14 on Netflix, Disney+ Sky, and Amazon Prime Video. >> More streaming news at a glance aka Charlie Sheen (September...weiterlesen »

Cause LNR: Vienna Real Estate Entrepreneur Neugebauer Charged

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The insolvent Viennese real estate entrepreneur Lukas Neugebauer must answer to the suspicion of fraudulent bankruptcy. The Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced on Friday that the charge...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 »

20 Years Imprisonment After Murder in Vienna Apartment

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"Every word the prosecutor says in his indictment is correct," said defense attorney Philipp Wolm at the beginning of the trial at the Vienna Regional Court. This does not make his client "more sympathetic,"...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 »

Viennese Savings Package Also Affects District Budgets

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"The Vienna districts are helping to save. They are showing that they are reliable partners in supporting the collective efforts of budget consolidation," said Finance Councillor Barbara Novak (SPÖ) in...weiterlesen »

20 Years Imprisonment After Murder in Vienna Apartment

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"Every word the prosecutor says in his indictment is correct," said defense attorney Philipp Wolm at the beginning of the trial at the Vienna Regional Court. This does not make his client "more sympathetic,"...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Who is Number One in the Government Trust Index

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) performs best among all government members in the new APA/OGM Trust Index. His balance of plus four is only surpassed by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen...weiterlesen »

Survey: Majority Would Eat Less Meat Due to Animal Suffering

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51 percent of respondents said they would try to eat less meat under these circumstances. Nine percent stated they would even completely give up meat, it was announced in a press release on Thursday. For...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 »

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 »

Prison Sentences for Serial Burglars in Vienna

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Two men aged 40 and 43 each received an unconditional sentence of three years, while a 32-year-old was sentenced to three and a half years. The ex-wife of the 43-year-old received a suspended sentence...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 »

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 »

Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn is delighted about four dwarf mongoose babies

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However, according to the zoo's information from Thursday, the curiosity of the mammals is growing day by day. They are watched over by the ever-vigilant adult animals, who do not leave the side of the...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 »

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 »

Kickl does not want to move to Carinthia

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In the oe24 "Summer Talk," he contradicted such rumors on Wednesday evening. He stated that he has made a promise to the Austrian population to bring about a systemic change at the federal level. He also...weiterlesen »

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