Stocker praises social partners after metalworkers' collective agreement conclusion

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"The salary agreement of the metalworkers is a positive sign and helps to achieve the inflation target of 2 percent in the coming year," said Federal Chancellor Stocker in a written statement. "Only in...weiterlesen »

Motorcyclist Run Over and Killed After Fall on A2

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The driver of the presumably dark SUV committed a hit-and-run, reported the Lower Austria State Police Directorate. He was tracked down on Tuesday, and his interrogation was ongoing. Traces on the vehicle...weiterlesen »

Outpatient Costs Vienna 610 Million Euros Per Year

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There is a significant increase in costs due to guest patients for Vienna: In 2020, the amount was still 362 million euros. The funds from the financial equalization and the costs caused by Viennese residents...weiterlesen »

Prices for Houses and Apartments Have Risen Significantly Again

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New houses and apartments saw a particularly strong increase of 3.6 percent. Existing residential properties also became 2.6 percent more expensive on average, after these prices had declined in 2024....weiterlesen »

One Third of Kindergarten Expansion Funds Remained Unused

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However, according to the Ministry of Education, the states have recently left 38 percent of the funds for expansion and language support unused. The Greens are therefore calling for a mandatory expansion...weiterlesen »

Motorcyclist Run Over and Killed After Fall on A2

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He was run over by a following car. The emergency doctor who arrived shortly after could only confirm the death of the motorcyclist. The driver of the presumably dark SUV fled the scene. The police are...weiterlesen »

Curious Operation in Lower Austria: Van Towed Truck with Trailer Loaded with Cars

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The driver of the van, who had towed the motor vehicle convoy on Friday evening, did not have a valid driving license. The license plates were stolen. The towed truck and trailer were overloaded and had...weiterlesen »

Metalworkers' Collective Agreement Decided: Increase is Below Inflation

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From November 1, 2025, actual wages and salaries will increase by 1.41 percent, and minimum wages will be raised by 2 percent. From November 1, 2026, actual wages and salaries will increase by 1.9 percent...weiterlesen »

Curious Operation in Lower Austria: Van Towed Truck with Trailer Loaded with Cars

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The driver of the van, which had towed the motor vehicle convoy on Friday evening, did not have a valid driving license. The license plates were stolen. The towed truck and trailer were overloaded and...weiterlesen »

25 Layoffs at "Der Standard"

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According to a "Der Standard" report published online on Monday, the intention is to focus resources more on the digital sector. The journalistic work of over 150 editors will focus on the further development...weiterlesen »

25 Layoffs at "Der Standard"

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According to a "Der Standard" report published online on Monday, the intention is to focus resources more on the digital sector. The journalistic work of over 150 editors will focus on the further development...weiterlesen »

First Satellite for New Early Warning System for Solar Storms Launches

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The satellite "Space Weather Follow On - Lagrange 1" (SWFO-L1) is designed to detect solar storms early using a magnetometer. The sensor-related electronics were developed by the Graz Institute for Space...weiterlesen »

Speeder Fled Through Vienna City Center at 180 km/h

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Despite a clear order to stop, the driver continued his journey and fled from the Vienna officers. The chase led through several streets in downtown Vienna back to the Ring, where the man reached speeds...weiterlesen »

Speeder Fled Through Vienna City Center at 180 km/h

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Despite a clear order to stop, the driver continued his journey and fled from the Vienna officers. The chase led through several streets in downtown Vienna back to the Ring, where the man reached speeds...weiterlesen »

Meinl-Reisinger on ESC Boycott: "Exclusion Does Not Alleviate Any Crisis"

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Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Belgium have announced or are considering boycotting the 2026 ESC in Vienna if Israel participates. This step would "make it impossible for an important...weiterlesen »

Motorcycle of Viennese Seized in Lower Austria

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A motorcyclist was caught on Sunday in the district of Wiener Neustadt going 155 km/h instead of the permitted 70 km/h. The 19-year-old's bike was temporarily confiscated, and the Viennese also temporarily...weiterlesen »

"Unjustified Million Costs": "Angry Plumbers" Do Not Go Before the Constitutional Court After All

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Now, a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act is being made to find out how much money the BUAK has received from tinsmith companies so far. They themselves speak of millions. The...weiterlesen »

Federal Administrative Court Confirms Negative EIA Decision on Asamer Clearing

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In the Ehrenfeld II industrial area in Ohlsdorf, 18 hectares of forest were cleared in 2021 on the initiative of the now-deceased Hans Asamer, although there was no legal basis for this, as the Court of...weiterlesen »

Many People Remain in the Workforce After Cancer Diagnosis

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The impact of a cancer diagnosis on employment has been investigated by Statistics Austria in a recent report. Individuals with brain tumors show significant reductions in employment participation regardless...weiterlesen »

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