OeNB Chief Kocher Sees Innovative Solutions Needed in Autumn Wage Negotiations

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

"If there were any, we would have already found them," said OeNB Chief Kocher on Friday on the sidelines of a press conference. In view of the still high inflation and the bleak economic situation, he...weiterlesen »

Criticism of Taliban Visit to the Ministry of the Interior

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"We criticize the meeting with representatives of a system where human rights are trampled upon and where women and girls are systematically discriminated against," said the SPÖ women following the Taliban...weiterlesen »

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

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Boy in Maria Alm Crushed and Died by Pasture Fences

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

The gates fell over. The weight of approximately 300 kilograms fell on the boy. He died on the spot, the police reported. He was alone in the barn at the time of the accident. The family was supported...weiterlesen »

Taliban officials came to the Ministry of Interior

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

Representatives of the Afghan Taliban regime have paid a visit to Austria's Ministry of the Interior. The ministry confirmed a corresponding "Standard" report to the APA on Thursday. Discussions and cooperation...weiterlesen »

Senior Representatives Demand Compensation for Inflation for Small Pensions

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

ESC and Israel: ORF Chief Has Foundation Council Behind Him

vor 24 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

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 »

Baukartell: Penalties Imposed on More Construction Companies

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The relatively low fines are based on the companies' secondary involvement as well as their respective company size and economic capacity, the BWB further stated. The authority's investigations are still...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 »

Social Assistance Reform: No Integration Phase for Austrians After All

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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