ORF Contribution - Multiple Payments for Companies Could Be Abolished

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However, the Ministry of Finance stated that they are still examining the budgetary impacts of the measures, "as agreed in the discussions." Therefore, until the examinations are completed, "no final approval...weiterlesen »

Process on Violence Against Former Partner in Vienna

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"You will see, you will not believe the victim, but the defendant," said the 27-year-old's defense attorney in his opening statement. It was a "toxic relationship," with violence occurring on both sides:...weiterlesen »

Emergency in Wash Box: Diversion for Carinthian

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Because he relieved himself in at least 30 instances in the foam brush container of a car wash, a 40-year-old Carinthian had to answer to the Regional Court in Klagenfurt on Thursday. The criminal proceeding...weiterlesen »

Abolition of Multiple Payments of ORF Fees for Companies

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On Wednesday, the government reached an agreement on the final details, and the plan is to be presented to the Constitutional Committee on Monday. In the future, each company will only pay the ORF fee...weiterlesen »

Agreement on Truck Toll: This is What the FPÖ Says

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FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker criticizes yesterday's agreement by the federal government to increase the truck toll. This way, the "loser traffic light" deeply reaches into the wallets of...weiterlesen »

Photos Are Said to Show Aggressor - Just Before He Stabbed a Man Next to Vienna Playground

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The incident occurred around 2:15 PM on Mittelgasse or in Minna-Lachs-Park. According to the victim's statement, the man, whom he did not know, attacked him without reason on the day of the crime. He insulted...weiterlesen »

Arrest After Attack on Homeless Sleeping Area

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Behind this privacy screen, a 46-year-old man was sleeping, who woke up due to the smoke and extinguished the fire. This led to a verbal argument, during which the 63-year-old reportedly set his dog on...weiterlesen »

25-Year-Old Stabbed in Vienna Apartment: Critically Injured

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The incident occurred around 7 a.m. Neighbors had previously heard cries for help and alerted emergency services. With the support of the special unit WEGA, officers arrived at the apartment and found,...weiterlesen »

100 Million Visits: Schönbrunn Group Broke the Sound Barrier

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The Schönbrunn Group recorded its 100 millionth visit since its founding in 1992. This milestone was reached on Wednesday: The anniversary visitor - Leni from Vienna, who visited Schönbrunn Palace with...weiterlesen »

Owl Rescued from Chimney by Fire Department

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The homeowners raised the alarm because they heard a strange noise in the chimney. Through a small maintenance hatch, the emergency services could see that the bird was stuck in the narrow shaft. They...weiterlesen »

Animal Protection Austria Sounds the Alarm: Hype Around Moose "Emil" Endangers the Animal

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"When corporations use Emil as an advertising figure, it fuels the desire for photos and encounters. This not only endangers Emil but also people. Emil is a wild animal, not a mascot," warns Stephan Scheidl,...weiterlesen »

Expert Commission Presents Package of Measures to Combat Fraud

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Starting Thursday, coalition-level discussions will take place on proposals such as the abolition of the input tax deduction for luxury real estate and access rights to the account register for shell companies....weiterlesen »

Autumn is Danger Time: High Season for DIY Accidents is Approaching

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DIY is a part of everyday life for Austrians, but activities like hammering or drilling lead to serious accidents. The prevention institution KFV warned of a significant increase in the number of injuries....weiterlesen »

Discussions about Pensions and Civil Servants Continue

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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 »

Government Reaches Agreement on Truck Toll

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The Ministry of Transport informed the APA that the goal of the ÖVP/SPÖ/NEOS government to generate 42 million euros for the budget through the truck toll on highways and expressways has been achieved....weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Truck Convoy: Hauliers Protested in Vienna

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Some residents of Vorderen Zollamtsstraße in Vienna might have been reminded of the classic film "Convoy" on Wednesday morning: At 10:30, a truck convoy consisting of about 60 vehicles arrived in front...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

ORF Foundation Council Wants to Improve Customer Service

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"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 »

Terror Attack in Villach: Report on Intent Submitted to Higher Authority

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The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt submitted a project report to the higher authority in the investigation proceedings following the Islamist terrorist attack in Villach last February. Public...weiterlesen »

Seven Arrests After Robberies at Altaussee Fair: Police Seek More Victims

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The police in the Upper Styrian district of Liezen arrested seven people who committed two robberies in the vicinity of the Altaussee fair on the night of last Sunday. In one of the robberies, the victims...weiterlesen »

Conversations About Pensions and Civil Servants Continue

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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 »

Accident in Schwechat: Man Fell to His Death

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During a rappelling exercise in Schwechat (district of Bruck a.d. Leitha), a 57-year-old Lower Austrian fell to his death on Tuesday afternoon. The accident took place on a company premises, the state...weiterlesen »

74-Year-Old Pedestrian in Vienna-Landstraße Run Over by Truck: Dead

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The accident happened around 16:38 on Wiener Erdbergstraße. A 34-year-old man was likely driving his truck on Erdbergstraße towards Schlachthausgasse when he stopped behind a vehicle at a red light at...weiterlesen »

House of the Sea instead of Schönbrunn: Turtle Quintet Relocated

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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 »

Over a Kilo of Cocaine Hidden: Wild Chase in Vienna-Ottakring

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Yesterday, Tuesday, around 1 PM, police officers noticed a vehicle in the area of Hasnerstraße. After the passenger got out at Römergasse, the officers wanted to stop the driver. However, he evaded the...weiterlesen »

Next to Vienna Children's Playground: 58-Year-Old Drew Knife and Threatened Woman

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The incident occurred around 7:10 PM on Kürschnergasse. The verbal altercation escalated: the man insulted the woman and suddenly pulled out a knife, with which he threatened her. He then fled to a nearby...weiterlesen »

Pensioners Targeted: Duo Arrested After Attempted Theft in Vienna-Floridsdorf

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Officers from the task force for combating street crime targeted two individuals at Franz-Jonas-Platz on Tuesday morning, a 41-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man. The two Romanian citizens were specifically...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Salzburg Woman (85) Died After Truck Accident

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In the city of Salzburg, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a truck on Tuesday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle, a 46-year-old Romanian woman, had stopped at an intersection and overlooked the woman...weiterlesen »

Accident at Dachstein: Tourist Fell into Crevasse

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Two German climbers rescued a Latvian tourist from a crevasse on the Dachstein on Monday. The police reported this on Wednesday. Thanks to their quick intervention, the woman survived the accident hypothermic...weiterlesen »

Museum of Applied Arts Becomes Stage for Ballet at New Year's Concert

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In the Columned Hall, the Library, and the Collection of Art Prints as well as in the Historicism Art Nouveau Collection at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK), filming took place for a week for choreographies...weiterlesen »

Percentage of Teachers Without Traditional Teacher Training Increases

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While in the 2014/15 school year, 1.2 percent in primary schools and 3.1 percent in secondary education (mainly middle schools, AHS, BMHS) were student teachers or career changers, in the 2022/23 school...weiterlesen »

Baby with Shaken Baby Syndrome: Father Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Vienna

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The father was charged as the direct perpetrator, the mother as an accomplice. The 26-year-old was unanimously found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. His 23-year-old wife...weiterlesen »

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