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 »

Farmers Do Not Consider Themselves as Price Drivers

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The farmers are not price drivers, emphasized Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP), Farmers' Union President Georg Strasser, and Chamber of Agriculture President Josef Moosbrugger on Thursday....weiterlesen »

Food & Rent: Wifo Chief Felbermayr Advocates for VAT Reduction

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Wifo Chief Gabriel Felbermayr proposes a fundamental reform that does not create new budget holes, instead of a temporary reduction. To offset the loss of revenue from a reduction in value-added tax, exceptions...weiterlesen »

Renewed Call for Origin Labeling in Gastronomy

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Domestic tourism advertises with Austrian cuisine and regional foods, but cheap foreign products often end up on the plates. This was criticized by the initiative "Land Creates Life" on Thursday during...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 »

Survey: Majority of Families Plan Trip

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Significantly more trips are taken by working professionals, young families, and high-income families. According to Dertour, the desire to travel is also reflected in the currently good booking situation....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 »

These are Austria's Competitors at the Athletics World Championships 2025

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Austria's largest team at World Athletics Championships since Athens 1997 (13), consisting of ten athletes, aims to compete at the world championships in Tokyo starting Sunday. The mega event with 2,203...weiterlesen »

Stolen E-Scooter Located at Vienna Main Station

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The owner located the e-scooter at Vienna Central Station and contacted the authorities. They apprehended the suspect and secured the vehicle. The man did not confess during an interrogation. According...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 »

How Vienna Lives Compared to the Rest of Austria

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While just over half (56 percent) live in an apartment nationwide, in Vienna it is a full 87 percent. Houses remain the exception here. Vienna also lags behind in terms of ownership. Nationwide, 57 percent...weiterlesen »

Austria's Real Estate World in Transition: Who is Buying the Boomers' Houses?

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The Austrian real estate market is in transition - as shown by various studies and surveys. Particularly noticeable are the differences between generations and their respective housing orientations. While...weiterlesen »

"Dramatic Development": Rising Suicide Rate in Domestic Prisons

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The Ombudsman is concerned about the suicide rate in domestic prisons. The Ombudswoman responsible for the penal system, Gabriela Schwarz (ÖVP), speaks of a "dramatic development." Since the beginning...weiterlesen »

Ministry of Economic Affairs Wants to Take Action Against Shrinkflation

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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 »

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 »

Wizz Air Says Goodbye: No More Flights from Vienna in the Future

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The Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is giving up its location in Vienna. After a "strategic review," the base will be closed in two phases, the company announced on Wednesday. Accordingly, on October...weiterlesen »

Wizz Air Says Goodbye: No More Flights from Vienna in the Future

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The Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is giving up its location in Vienna. After a "strategic review," the base will be closed in two phases, the company announced on Wednesday. Accordingly, on October...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »

Psychosocial Health: "Yellow September" Has Begun

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With World Suicide Prevention Day, "Yellow September" as a month of action for psychosocial health was launched for the first time in Austria on Wednesday. It is "important that we talk about mental health,...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 »

Wizz Air Says Goodbye: No More Flights from Vienna in the Future

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The Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is giving up its location in Vienna. After a "strategic review," the base will be closed in two phases, the company announced on Wednesday. Accordingly, on October...weiterlesen »

German Emigrants Flock to Austria

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Switzerland remains the most popular European emigration destination for Germans ahead of Austria and the increasingly popular Spain. Nearly 323,600 people with German citizenship had their residence in...weiterlesen »

German Emigrants Flock to Austria

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Switzerland remains the most popular European emigration destination for Germans ahead of Austria and the increasingly popular Spain. Nearly 323,600 people with German citizenship had their residence in...weiterlesen »

Vienna Court Confirms Plagiarism: Furniture Chain Kare Loses Against Chinese Artist

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The figure "Welcome Guests" distributed by the furniture company "Kare" - a sculpture that greets with a friendly expression and in a bowed posture - is a plagiarism. The Vienna Commercial Court reaffirmed...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

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 »

Big Plus: Car Registrations on the Rise

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Domestic car buyers stepped on the gas in August. New registrations increased by a quarter year-on-year, after already rising by a third in July. Overall, 10.7 percent more new cars were registered 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 »

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