Discussions about Pensions and Civil Servants Continue

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

In the press foyer after the Council of Ministers, the government members of the three-party coalition referred to the planned talks with senior citizens' organizations and the civil servants' union. Chancellery...weiterlesen »

Social Assistance Reform: No Integration Phase for Austrians After All

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

On Wednesday, there were different signals from the ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS coalition regarding the planned reform of social assistance. The SPÖ-led Ministry of Social Affairs announced that the planned "integration...weiterlesen »

Taxonomy Regulation - Austria's Lawsuit Rejected

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

The EU court in Luxembourg dismissed Austria's lawsuit against the classification of nuclear energy and gas as sustainable on Wednesday. At the beginning of 2022, the EU taxonomy regulation was expanded...weiterlesen »

Ministry of Economic Affairs Wants to Take Action Against Shrinkflation

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

A draft for a law against shrinkflation is to be created this year, as the ministry announced on Wednesday. Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) also initiated an intensive inspection campaign in the...weiterlesen »

EU Climate Target 2040: Totschnig Defends Government's Approach

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) has called for a "broad discussion" around the European climate target 2040. After the announcement that Austria, together with other EU states, wants to postpone...weiterlesen »

Correctional Officer Charged with Coercion and Abuse of Authority

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

A correctional officer must answer to charges of abuse of authority and coercion at the Regional Court of Steyr on September 29. He is alleged to have had sex with a woman housed in a forensic-therapeutic...weiterlesen »

Taxonomy Regulation - Austria's Lawsuit Rejected

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The EU court in Luxembourg dismissed Austria's lawsuit against the classification of nuclear energy and gas as sustainable on Wednesday. At the beginning of 2022, the EU taxonomy regulation was expanded...weiterlesen »

Ticket Sales for the Football World Cup: The Most Important Questions at the Start

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

However, not all fans can access tickets directly at first - FIFA is relying on registration, a lottery system, and flexible pricing for ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup . The most important questions...weiterlesen »

Dispute Over Vienna District Budgets: Criticism of Planned Cuts by City Government

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

Following the round table on the local tax, districts are now also mobilizing: The head of the Inner City, Markus Figl (ÖVP), is calling for negotiations on the budget, as the city hall has announced plans...weiterlesen »

Football World Cup Qualifiers: ÖFB Sports Director Schöttel Convinced of End to World Cup Drought

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

ÖFB Sports Director Peter Schöttel is aware of the far-reaching significance of a ticket to the 2026 finals in North America, which goes beyond football. A day after the 2-1 victory in the qualifying match...weiterlesen »

Taxonomy Regulation - Austria's Lawsuit Rejected

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

The EU court in Luxembourg dismissed Austria's lawsuit against the classification of nuclear energy and gas as sustainable on Wednesday. At the beginning of 2022, the EU taxonomy regulation was expanded...weiterlesen »

ORF Foundation Council Wants to Improve Customer Service

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

"The frequency of errors needs to be dramatically reduced," said ORF Foundation Board Chairman Lederer on Wednesday at a press conference. Schütze called for a transformation of the ORF-Beitrags Service...weiterlesen »

Conversations About Pensions and Civil Servants Continue

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

At the press foyer after the Council of Ministers, the government members of the three-party coalition referred to the planned discussions with senior citizens' organizations and the civil servants' union....weiterlesen »

Social Assistance Reform: No Integration Phase for Austrians After All

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The reform of social assistance was not ready for discussion in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday. SPÖ club chairman Philip Kucher explained in the press foyer after the government meeting that it...weiterlesen »

Children Alone in Traffic: These Rights and Obligations Parents Must Consider

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

However: "As children get older, parents can, depending on their assessment of their children's safety and reliability behavior, handle this duty of supervision more loosely. It is important for guardians...weiterlesen »

Taxonomy Regulation - Austria's Lawsuit Rejected

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

The EU court in Luxembourg dismissed Austria's lawsuit against the classification of nuclear energy and gas as sustainable on Wednesday. At the beginning of 2022, the so-called EU taxonomy regulation was...weiterlesen »

Social Assistance Reform: Integration Phase for Everyone – Including Austrians

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

There is currently no concrete draft for the social assistance reform planned by the federal government, as the intra-coalition negotiations have yet to begin. However, according to the Ministry of Social...weiterlesen »

Victory in Bosnia: ÖFB Kickers Let Us Dream of the World Cup

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

Austria's national football team has taken a big step closer to the ticket for the 2026 World Cup. The ÖFB team won 2:1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica on Tuesday, securing their fourth win in...weiterlesen »

Victory in Bosnia: ÖFB Kickers Let Us Dream of the World Cup

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

Austria's national football team has taken a big step closer to the ticket for the 2026 World Cup. The ÖFB team won 2-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica on Tuesday, securing their fourth win in...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest, Rex Comeback, Olympics and Football World Cup: The ORF Highlights 2026

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The ORF faces financial challenges, which should not be reflected in the program, emphasized ORF General Director Roland Weißmann. Additionally, the costly hosting of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in...weiterlesen »

Rene Benko remains in custody

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) and Benko's defense did not comment on the decision of the regional court on Tuesday. This was another, so far unsuccessful, attempt by Rene Benko...weiterlesen »

Pensions: Continued Headwinds for Government Plan

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Officials: Government Seeks Dialogue

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The union has been invited to talks for the coming week, even though a value for 2026 was actually agreed upon last year. The GÖD will attend the meeting, although its chairman Eckehard Quin emphasizes...weiterlesen »

"Playfully through Vienna": Streets Become a Playground Again

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Due to the poor weather forecast, the conclusion of the Play Street Festival at Schottenring planned for September 10 has been postponed. The new date is Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The program and...weiterlesen »

Officials: Government Seeks Dialogue

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The union has been invited to talks for the coming week, even though a value for 2026 was actually agreed upon last year. The GÖD will attend the meeting, although its chairman Eckehard Quin emphasizes...weiterlesen »

Repayment Requests to Ukrainians in the Amstetten District: Debate Escalates

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The question arises whether it is a case of abuse of office by FPÖ regional councilor Martin Antauer, said the Green state parliament member Dominic Hörlezeder on Tuesday at a press conference. The Freedom...weiterlesen »

Employers Want Cautious Agreements in Metalworkers' Collective Bargaining Negotiations

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"We need to conclude in such a way for many years that we recover what we have lost in the last three to five years," said Knill. At a press event in Vienna, Knill refused to name a percentage for the...weiterlesen »

Supermarkets Closing: Fewer Branches, Higher Prices

vor einem Tag - 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 »

OGH: Health Insurances May Not Refuse Cost Coverage for Gender Reassignment

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The exclusion of risk by the "muki Mutual Insurance Association" deprives transgender and intersex individuals of the opportunity to "undergo a medically necessary gender reassignment with coverage by...weiterlesen »

Officials: Government Seeks Dialogue

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In a letter to the staff representation, which is available to the APA, State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) invites the chairmen of the civil servants' and municipal employees' unions, Eckehard Quin...weiterlesen »

Concert by Paul Kalkbrenner in Vienna as a "Field Study"

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Due to "unfeasible legal noise protection regulations," an organizer had canceled all concerts planned for this year in the courtyard in front of Schönbrunn Palace. Subsequently, the Schönbrunn Group commissioned...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 einem Tag - 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 »

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