Discussions about Pensions and Civil Servants Continue

vor 5 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 »

Investigations into Large-Scale Operation in Vienna High School Continue

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

Following the large-scale police operation on Tuesday at a high school in Vienna due to a 16-year-old found with stab wounds, the police continue to investigate "in all directions," as stated on Wednesday...weiterlesen »

EU Climate Target 2040: Totschnig Defends Government's Approach

vor 9 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 9 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 »

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

vor 10 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 »

ORF Foundation Council Wants to Improve Customer Service

vor 11 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 »

Social Assistance Reform: No Integration Phase for Austrians After All

vor 12 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 »

House of the Sea instead of Schönbrunn: Turtle Quintet Relocated

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The House of the Sea in Vienna-Mariahilf reports further new arrivals: Five radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata) have moved into the Madagascar exhibit on the ninth floor. The tortoise species is considered...weiterlesen »

Moose "Emil" is said to have swum across the Danube again

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

Moose "Emil" is obviously on his way north. According to an entry on the Facebook fan page and a "NÖN" report from Wednesday, the antlered animal has once again swum across the Danube. His sighting was...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 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 »

First Free RSV Immunization for Babies Throughout the Entire Cold Season

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

The risk of a severe course is particularly high in the first six months of life, warned the physician Volker Strenger in a background discussion initiated by the pharmaceutical company Sanofi with the...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 16 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 16 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

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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 »

Teenager Out of Life-Threatening Danger After Stabbing Near School in Vienna-Brigittenau

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"She is, however, out of danger," said police spokeswoman Julia Schick to the APA. A subsequent search of the building was negative and ended shortly after 12:00 PM. The search for the suspect or suspects...weiterlesen »

Police Conducted House Search at Neo-Nazi Küssel's Residence

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP), house searches took place on Tuesday not only in Vienna but also in Lower and Upper Austria, Styria, and Salzburg. A total of 17 suspects were identified...weiterlesen »

Police Conducted House Search at Neo-Nazi Küssel's Residence

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP), house searches took place on Tuesday not only in Vienna but also in Lower and Upper Austria, Styria, and Salzburg. A total of 17 suspects were identified...weiterlesen »

Police Conducted House Search at Neo-Nazi Küssel's Residence

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP), house searches took place on Tuesday not only in Vienna but also in Lower and Upper Austria, Styria, and Salzburg. A total of 17 suspects were identified...weiterlesen »

Teenager Out of Life-Threatening Danger After Stabbing Near School in Vienna-Brigittenau

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"She is, however, out of danger," said police spokeswoman Julia Schick to the APA. A subsequent search of the building was negative and ended shortly after 12:00 PM. The search for the suspect or suspects...weiterlesen »

Wachau Fan? Moose "Emil" Moved to Melk

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The path of moose "Emil" through Lower Austria led to Melk on Tuesday. Corresponding photos and videos have been published on the Facebook page "Wir aus Melk". The guest from the north has been traveling...weiterlesen »

Teenager Out of Life-Threatening Danger After Stabbing Near School in Vienna-Brigittenau

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"She is, however, out of danger," police spokeswoman Julia Schick told the APA. A subsequent search of the building was negative and ended shortly after 12:00 p.m. However, the search for the suspect or...weiterlesen »

Teenager Out of Life-Threatening Danger After Stabbing Near School in Vienna-Brigittenau

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"She is, however, out of danger," said police spokeswoman Julia Schick to the APA. A subsequent search of the building was negative and ended shortly after 12:00 PM. The search for the suspect or suspects...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 »

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 »

Police Conducted House Search at Neo-Nazi Küssel's Residence

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to the activist group "Stop the Right," increased police presence was observed in front of Küssel's house. According to reports, which have not yet been officially confirmed, the search could...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 »

Wachau Fan? Moose "Emil" Moved to Melk

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The journey of moose "Emil" through Lower Austria led to Melk on Tuesday. Corresponding photos and videos have been published on the Facebook page "Wir aus Melk". The guest from the north has been traveling...weiterlesen »

Three New Enclosures: Bear Forest Arbesbach Now Almost Twice as Large

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It is now possible to "offer even more rescued bears a species-appropriate home" while also making the Bear Forest more attractive for visitors, said Eva Rosenberg, director of the operating organization...weiterlesen »

This is Vienna's Grayest Concrete Jungle 2025

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In Vienna, the entire Neu Marx area won, while in the far west, the Symphonikerplatz in Bregenz was crowned the unwanted "concrete treasure." "The gray winning places clearly show: Here, more trees, shrubs,...weiterlesen »

Police Conducted House Search at Neo-Nazi Küssel's Residence

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to the activist group "Stop the Right-Wing," increased police presence was observed in front of Küssel's house. According to reports, which have not yet been officially confirmed, the search...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 »

JA Münnichplatz in Vienna currently without classes

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the new Vienna correctional facility (JA) Münnichplatz for male inmates aged 14 to 18, no classes are currently taking place. The spatial conditions were created in time for the start of the new school...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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