Pensions: Only Up to 2,500 Euros Will Inflation Be Fully Compensated

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For amounts above this, there is a fixed amount of 67.50 euros. On average, the adjustment will be 2.25 percent. The senior representatives have already rejected this coalition compromise in advance. They...weiterlesen »

Pensions: Only Up to 2,500 Euros Will Inflation Be Fully Compensated

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For amounts above this, there is a fixed amount of 67.50 euros. On average, the adjustment will be 2.25 percent. The senior representatives have already rejected this coalition compromise in advance. They...weiterlesen »

This ÖBB Railjet connection will be discontinued

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"We have the responsibility to invest in public transport that truly works for people," says Mobility Councillor Daniel Alfreider (SVP) regarding the discontinuation of the ÖBB Railjet connection between...weiterlesen »

Pensions: Only Up to 2,500 Euros Will Inflation Be Fully Compensated

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For amounts above this, there is a fixed amount of 67.50 euros. On average, the adjustment will be 2.25 percent. The senior representatives have already rejected this coalition compromise in advance. They...weiterlesen »

Kickl doesn't cook with water

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He also just cooks with water, one could say after the ORF summer interview about FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl. What he delivered over long stretches was too cheap: Austria is in a bad state, but neither company...weiterlesen »

Kids Weekend at the Vienna Wurstelprater: The Program

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"Next weekend, the Wurstelprater will become a large children's zone: The Prater Aktiv association is bringing the popular OKIDOKI tour to us on Saturday, and on Sunday, a children's flea market for a...weiterlesen »

Attempted Murder Trial Against Speedster in Upper Austria Begins

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A 20-year-old driver, who engaged in a wild car chase with the police on the night of January 31, which ended with several injuries, has been on trial for attempted murder in Wels since Thursday. "He went...weiterlesen »

Senior Representatives Demand Compensation for Inflation for Small Pensions

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The coalition has agreed on the pension adjustment for 2026. The specific result is to be presented on Friday morning at a press conference by the main negotiators, led by Social Minister Korinna Schumann...weiterlesen »

Man Killed in Salzburg: Burglar Receives Life Sentence

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At the Salzburg Regional Court on Thursday, a 36-year-old man from Tennengau was sentenced to life imprisonment by a jury for murder and aggravated robbery. The man is said to have killed a 52-year-old...weiterlesen »

ESC and Israel: ORF Chief Has Foundation Council Behind Him

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The ORF Foundation Board supports Roland Weißmann - at least regarding his stance that Israel should participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna. A majority of the board members issued...weiterlesen »

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 »

Next Indictment Against René Benko

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In the Signa complex, the second indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has now been filed. Company founder René Benko, who has been in pre-trial detention since January...weiterlesen »

Next Indictment Against René Benko

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In the Signa complex, the second indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has now been filed. Company founder René Benko, who has been in pre-trial detention since January...weiterlesen »

Next Indictment Against René Benko

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In the Signa complex, the second indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has now been filed. Company founder René Benko and a co-defendant are being summoned to court for...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 »

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 »

"Career Without Barriers": ÖBB Announces Theme Day

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ÖBB urgently needs new employees and is also focusing on people with disabilities, to whom they want to offer career opportunities. On September 18, a theme day will be held at the ÖBB Job Shop in Vienna...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 »

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 »

Senior Representatives Demand Compensation for Inflation for Small Pensions

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The chairwoman of the Pensioners' Association, Birgit Gerstorfer, expressed her confidence that it is possible to "prevent the worst." For her, this means reaching an agreement that is not below inflation....weiterlesen »

Demand for Expansion of Single-Use Deposit

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The deposit system for single-use plastic bottles and cans, which has been in effect since January 1, promotes returns instead of disposal in nature. A report from Global 2000 states that the system could...weiterlesen »

So many stations are accessible without barriers

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Austria has a "very high standard in the accessibility of transport stations in international comparison, which is nevertheless continuously being advanced," emphasizes Transport Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ)....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 »

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 »

Social Assistance Reform: No Integration Phase for Austrians After All

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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 »

Agreement Reached on Headscarf Ban for Under-14s

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The three-party coalition is, as announced, initiating a headscarf ban for underage girls in schools. A corresponding draft law will be reviewed on Wednesday, as Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP)...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 »

Agreement Reached on Headscarf Ban for Under-14s Achieved

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The three-party coalition is, as announced, initiating a headscarf ban for underage girls in schools. A corresponding draft law will be reviewed on Wednesday, as Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP)...weiterlesen »

EU Climate Target 2040: Totschnig Defends Government's Approach

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna without Spain?

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The Spanish government is once again pushing for the exclusion of Israel from the next Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna due to the Gaza war. Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun stated that Spain might have...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 »

Agreement Reached on Headscarf Ban for Under-14s Achieved

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The three-party coalition is, as announced, initiating a headscarf ban for underage girls in schools. A corresponding draft law will be reviewed on Wednesday, as Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP)...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 »

Conversations About Pensions and Civil Servants Continue

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Agreement Reached on Headscarf Ban for Under-14s Achieved

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The three-party coalition is, as announced, initiating a headscarf ban for underage girls in schools. A corresponding draft law will be reviewed on Wednesday, as Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP)...weiterlesen »

Social Assistance Reform: No Integration Phase for Austrians After All

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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