Government Wants to Accelerate Renewable Expansion with Law

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

The law to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies (EABG) aims to shorten approval procedures. Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) announced that a bundling of procedures...weiterlesen »

After Shooting Rampage: How the First School Day at BORG Dreierschützengasse Went

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Some teachers naturally sought psychological support over the summer months. Before the start of school, there were also workshops and training sessions for the teaching staff. She also sensed a good mood...weiterlesen »

Pensions: Continued Headwinds for Government Plan

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The social democratic senior representatives maintain their categorical no to a pension adjustment below the rate of inflation. At the social conference of the Pensioners' Association, the chairwoman Birgit...weiterlesen »

Supermarkets Closing: Fewer Branches, Higher Prices

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

According to a press release from the market research institute RegioData, the closures are increasingly affecting not only small grocery stores but also large supermarket chains. Nevertheless, the food...weiterlesen »

OECD Study: Educational Path in Austria Strongly Depends on Parents - Opportunity Bonus for 400 Schools

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According to the latest edition of "Education at a Glance," young adults in Austria with at least one parent who is a university graduate currently have almost four times the chance of obtaining a university...weiterlesen »

Kickl in ORF Summer Talk: "Our Economy Is Now in Trouble"

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FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl wants to curb inflation as a "first aid measure" with state interventions. In the ORF "summer interview," he promoted a "electricity price brake" and the removal of VAT on basic...weiterlesen »

Aid Organizations Warn: Social Network in Danger

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

Political debates, such as those to stimulate the economy and the labor market, indicated a further deterioration of services. Therefore, a nationwide uniform social assistance is needed. "Social assistance...weiterlesen »

World Suicide Prevention Day: Help Must Be Available More Quickly

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Every day, about three people in Austria lose their lives to suicide. These approximately 1,300 deaths per year are more than three times as many as in road traffic. Suicide is preventable - if help is...weiterlesen »

Football World Cup Qualifiers: ÖFB Team Ahead of "Six-Point Game" Against Bosnia

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"We can take a huge step, we are aware of that," said ÖFB team coach Ralf Rangnick. Bosnia has won its first four games in Group H, while the ÖFB team has three wins from three games. The ÖFB team has...weiterlesen »

Senior Representatives Put Pressure on Pension Increases

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Negotiations on pension increases for the next year are currently taking place within the coalition. On Monday, parliamentarians met in the High House. An agreement between the three parties could be announced...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Wien nun doch mit San Marino

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"Wir haben heute der EBU unsere Teilnahme mitgeteilt, trotz der jüngsten Diskussionen, die in einem konstruktiven Geist geführt wurden und sich mit den Problemen des Wahlsystems und der benachteiligenden...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna now with San Marino after all

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"Today we informed the EBU of our participation, despite the recent discussions conducted in a constructive spirit addressing the issues of the voting system and the disadvantageous treatment of small...weiterlesen »

"Fridays For Future" Protests Announced in Front of ÖVP Headquarters

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The ÖVP is breaking its word, just as the SPÖ and NEOS would render their own election promises absurd if they remain silent on this plan, it was stated in a press release. The planned postponement from...weiterlesen »

NÖ: Manhunt for Suspected Robber

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The suspect allegedly asked the elderly man for change at a parking meter on the afternoon of August 22. During this interaction, he likely noticed that the later victim had a low four-digit amount of...weiterlesen »

"Vienna Calling": Austria Chooses ESC Act on February 20

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"The ESC 2026 in Vienna is the biggest event to be held in Austria next year. Our declared goal is to involve and excite the whole country," explained ORF Program Director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz the...weiterlesen »

Austrian Health Report: Trust in the Healthcare System "Severely Damaged"

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More than three-quarters of Austrians expect that there will be restrictions on health insurance benefits in the coming years. "The outlook is bleak," said Reinhard Raml from the IFES Institute on Wednesday...weiterlesen »

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