Billion-Dollar Costs Due to Natural Disasters: Insurance Claims at Record Highs

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Natural disasters cause insurance damages in Austria amounting to an average of one billion euros annually. And this number is steadily increasing. However, only 38 percent of Austrians see themselves...weiterlesen »

New ÖBB Timetable: Changes Starting in December

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Despite immense budgetary pressure, disputes over some stops of the fastest RJX trains, and recently postponed other projects, ÖBB has positive news, which can be considered historic for southern Austria....weiterlesen »

Lower Austria with a Multi-Million Savings Target

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The state of Lower Austria has set a savings target of 300 million euros for the double budget of 2027 and 2028. The amount is to be obtained "in the structure" and "in the system," said Governor Johanna...weiterlesen »

WKÖ-General Danninger for "Fairness Package"

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After a commission of experts appointed by Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) presented an initial package of measures for fraud prevention last week, corresponding demands are now coming from the...weiterlesen »

Graz Election: FPÖ Sends Apfelknab as Top Candidate into the Race

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The FPÖ's top candidate for the municipal council election in Graz in September 2026 is named René Apfelknab. The city and state party spoke of a significant course setting for the election. Apfelknab...weiterlesen »

Ryanair Cuts Routes and Reduces Fleet in Vienna

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Following the withdrawal of Wizz Air, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is also withdrawing 3 of the 19 aircraft stationed in Vienna. Around 100 employees are affected. The airline justified the move...weiterlesen »

Price Increase for ÖBB Tickets "Absolutely Understandable"

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The chairman of the Pro Bahn association, Peter Haibach, finds the ÖBB's announced ticket price increase of 3.5 percent from the timetable change on December 14th absolutely understandable. "Passengers...weiterlesen »

Suspicion of Coercion Against Styrian FPÖ Leader Kunasek Not Confirmed

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In connection with the financial case of the FPÖ Graz, the public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has closed the investigation against the Styrian FPÖ leader - and governor - Mario Kunasek and FPÖ regional...weiterlesen »

"Big Move": Government Approves Rental Package

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The federal government has agreed on a comprehensive rental package in the Council of Ministers. Through a new "Rent Value Protection Act", prices of unregulated rents will be intervened for the first...weiterlesen »

Police Officers in Vienna-Floridsdorf Threatened with Murder

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A foot patrol had noticed a person matching the description of a missing person report. However, the 23-year-old behaved aggressively towards the officers and threatened to kill them. The Austrian woman...weiterlesen »

Job Cuts at Hofer: These Employees Are Affected

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The food discounter Hofer will close its distribution warehouse in Weißenbach (district of Villach Land) with around 200 employees by the end of 2026. Furthermore, restructuring and outsourcing in the...weiterlesen »

Law Against Possession Disturbance Rip-Off Goes Into Review

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Business models of property owners who respond to short-term turning or parking of cars with frequent threats of property disturbance lawsuits and payment demands are to be made more difficult. "We are...weiterlesen »

"Big Move": Government Approves Rental Package

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The federal government has agreed on a comprehensive rental package in the Council of Ministers. Through a new "Rent Value Protection Act", prices of unregulated rents will be intervened for the first...weiterlesen »

SOS Children's Villages Announces External Evaluation Following Allegations of Violence

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Following serious allegations against the SOS Children's Village in Moosburg near Klagenfurt, the institution announced on Wednesday an "external evaluation of the addressing processes." The Vienna weekly...weiterlesen »

WKÖ-General Danninger for "Fairness Package"

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

After a commission of experts appointed by Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) to combat fraud presented an initial package of measures last week, corresponding demands are now coming from the Chamber...weiterlesen »

"Long Night of Museums" Celebrates Its 25th Edition in 2025

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Hundreds of thousands of people visit one or more of hundreds of exhibitions across the country late at night: This sight will also be seen this year when ORF and its partners invite you to the 25th edition...weiterlesen »

Violence and Abuse Over Years: Serious Allegations Against Carinthian SOS Children's Village

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In an SOS Children's Village in Carinthia, children are said to have been beaten, tortured, and abused by educators until a few years ago, according to research by the Vienna weekly newspaper "Falter"....weiterlesen »

Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Cobra and Police Deployed

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A 20-year-old has been taken into custody after making threats against the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial in Upper Austria. The man was working as a civilian servant at the facility and is said...weiterlesen »

Top Tips for Autumn Hiking

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Each mountain region has its own charm. At the best alpine hiking hotels , a new, magical diversity of nature opens up right outside the hotel door. For almost 30 years, the hiking hotels have been leaving...weiterlesen »

Russian Drones in NATO Territory: Government Convenes National Security Council

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The Greens had already called for the convening of the National Security Council on the day of the incident. During a Russian airstrike on Ukraine last Wednesday night, a large number of drones also flew...weiterlesen »

Spain Threatens ESC Boycott Over Israel

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Spain is creating facts in the dispute over Israel's participation in the Vienna Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Following the escalating threats from politics, the board of the public broadcaster RTVE officially...weiterlesen »

Head of Spanish Riding School in Vienna Must Go

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The managing director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Alfred Hudler, has to leave. The supervisory board of the Riding School has informed the responsible Ministry of Agriculture and Environment...weiterlesen »

Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Cobra and Police in Action

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A 20-year-old has been taken into custody after making threats against the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial in Upper Austria. The man was working as a civilian servant at the facility and is said...weiterlesen »

Austria to Become "Center for Green Hydrogen"

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To advance the decarbonization of the industry, green hydrogen is needed, especially in sectors that cannot be electrified, affirmed Wolfgang Anzengruber, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Hydrogen...weiterlesen »

Drinking Water Contamination in Neunkirchen

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The cause is being investigated, initial measures - flushing the pipes - have already been carried out, it was stated by the city municipality on Tuesday. "During the last quarterly inspection, contamination...weiterlesen »

Vienna U-Bahn Expansion Could Become a Billion-Euro Grave According to FPÖ

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The current expansion of the subway in Vienna is marked by delays and will be much more expensive than expected. At least, that is the conviction of the Vienna FPÖ. The costs could amount to up to 10 billion...weiterlesen »

Property Deals in Leobersdorf: Allegations Against Mayor

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The mayor of Leobersdorf (Baden district), Andreas Ramharter (List Future Leobersdorf), is said to benefit from the business park and rezoning in his community. According to "WZ" and "Falter", Ramharter...weiterlesen »

Social Welfare Reform: NGOs Want a Seat at the Table

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"We are the experts from practice and know the problems and challenges of those affected very well," emphasized Volkshilfe Managing Director Erich Fenninger on Tuesday. Caritas also reaffirmed its willingness...weiterlesen »

Package for Affordable Housing Set for Approval

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In addition, Vice Chancellor and SPÖ leader Andreas Babler presented a campaign intended to highlight his party's influence on this issue. It will not stop there: the SPÖ plans to promote further topics...weiterlesen »

New ÖBB Timetable: This Changes from December

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Despite immense budgetary pressure, disputes over some stops of the fastest RJX trains, and recently postponed other projects, the ÖBB has positive news, which can be considered historic for southern Austria....weiterlesen »

New ÖBB Timetable: Changes Starting in December

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Despite immense budgetary pressures, disputes over some stops of the fastest RJX trains, and recently postponed other projects, ÖBB has positive news, which can be considered historic for southern Austria....weiterlesen »

More Exercise for Children: School Initiative to be Expanded

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The Ministry of Sports is expanding the "daily exercise unit" in kindergartens and schools. This was announced by Sports State Secretary Michaela Schmidt (SPÖ) on Tuesday at a press conference in Vienna....weiterlesen »

Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Cobra and Police in Action

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A 20-year-old has been arrested following threats against the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial in Upper Austria. The man was working as a civilian service worker at the facility and is said to have...weiterlesen »

Babler Nominated Again as SPÖ Leader

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The next step is a four-week phase starting today, during which opponents can qualify for a grassroots survey by submitting 1,500 declarations of support from party members. If no one achieves or wants...weiterlesen »

Social Assistance - "Now the Hard Work Begins"

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On Monday, the federal government gave the "starting signal" for the "Social Assistance NEW" announced in the government program. Social Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ), Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm...weiterlesen »

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