Social Assistance: Who Is Eligible and What Are the Costs?

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

The reform of social assistance is a central topic in the government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS. The ÖVP focuses on stricter access, especially for immigrants, while the SPÖ prioritizes the care of...weiterlesen »

Vienna Night Run: Closures and Restrictions in Public Transport

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Vienna Night Run will take place in Vienna. For this major sporting event, the city center must be extensively closed to car traffic. According to the ÖAMTC, the Ring...weiterlesen »

Test Result: How Good is Infant Formula Really?

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

More than 80 percent of babies in Austria receive infant formula in their first year of life, according to a study conducted in 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Parents must be able to trust that...weiterlesen »

After Tyrol and Carinthia: Suspicion of Abuse in Salzburg SOS Children's Village

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

A former employee of the SOS Children's Village Seekirchen in the Salzburg Flachgau is alleged to have abused two underage girls in the children's village Seekirchen. The Salzburg public prosecutor's office...weiterlesen »

After Tyrol and Carinthia: Suspicion of Abuse in Salzburg SOS Children's Village

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

A former employee of the SOS Children's Village Seekirchen in the Salzburg Flachgau is alleged to have abused two underage girls in the children's village Seekirchen. The Salzburg public prosecutor's office...weiterlesen »

Cabinet Approves Bill for Uniform Tip Allowance

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

The corresponding legislative proposal for a uniform tip allowance was passed today, Wednesday, in the Council of Ministers. The government is establishing a uniform legal framework for all of Austria,...weiterlesen »

Youth Crime in Focus: Special Operation in Vienna-Favoriten

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

From last night to today, a targeted operation by the State Criminal Police Office to combat youth crime took place. The focus was on several locations in the Innerfavoriten area, including Steinbauerpark...weiterlesen »

32-Year-Old Threatened Wife and Children in Vienna-Fünfhaus

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

Officers from the Fünfhaus City Police Command provisionally arrested the 32-year-old man, who is suspected of threatening to kill his wife and their three children. During the search, a small amount of...weiterlesen »

After Tyrol and Carinthia: Suspicion of Abuse in Salzburg SOS Children's Village

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

A former employee of the SOS Children's Village Seekirchen in the Salzburg Flachgau is alleged to have abused two underage girls in the children's village Seekirchen. The Salzburg public prosecutor's office...weiterlesen »

Kick-off for "Vienna Electric Days" is imminent

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

In the federal capital, the "Vienna Electric Days" will take place from Thursday to Sunday under the motto "The Future Takes Off". At the Rathausplatz, there will be over 50 models from 22 manufacturers...weiterlesen »

Vienna Extends Integration Project Youth College by One Year

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

The City of Vienna is continuing the Youth College developed in collaboration with the Public Employment Service (AMS). The educational program is aimed at young refugees and serves as a structured preparation...weiterlesen »

This Job Peter Hochegger Wants to Do with an Ankle Monitor

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

Peter Hochegger will then live in a friend's hotel and work there. "I'm already doing that now," he told the "Kurier" (Wednesday edition). Additionally, Hochegger has three or four offers to work with...weiterlesen »

Ministry of Finance Warns About This Fraudulent Website

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

Users are prompted on the fraudulent website to enter personal information and make an initial investment in a so-called project named "Quantum AI." They are lured with a supposedly guaranteed income of...weiterlesen »

Suspicion of Fraud Regarding Donation Appeal After Graz Rampage: Police Investigate

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

Surrounding a fundraising appeal for the survivors of the rampage in Graz, suspicion of fraud has arisen according to research by the news magazine "Profil." It concerns more than 37,000 euros that were...weiterlesen »

"Make Improvements Yourself": Vienna Activists Paint Their Own Zebra Crossing in Hernals

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, the self-proclaimed "Resistance Collective Vienna" decided to take pedestrian safety in the 17th district of Vienna into their own hands. According to the collective...weiterlesen »

After Tyrol and Carinthia: Suspicion of Abuse in Salzburg SOS Children's Village

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A former employee of the SOS Children's Village Seekirchen in the Salzburg Flachgau is alleged to have abused two underage girls in the children's village Seekirchen. The Salzburg public prosecutor's office...weiterlesen »

Griss will examine SOS Children's Village structures after allegations

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"One must work thoroughly," said Irmgard Griss on Tuesday in the "Ö1-Mittagsjournal". She wants to focus on the entire period of the allegations. The investigation will therefore "take some time". She...weiterlesen »

Viennese Social Assistance Model Faces Opposition from Carinthia

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The new Carinthian SPÖ chairman Daniel Fellner criticizes the fact that the same amount of social assistance is distributed for all children in a family, as is currently the case in his federal state and...weiterlesen »

Concerts and Electro Days in Vienna: Here are the Traffic Jams This Weekend

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The event kicks off on Thursday, September 25, with German rap and pop musician Montez, who will perform with his "Arena Tour 2025" in Hall D of the Wiener Stadthalle. On Friday, the show "One Vision of...weiterlesen »

Waves Vienna celebrates 15th anniversary with grand opening show

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For its semi-round anniversary, the showcase festival, founded in 2011, is hosting a large-scale opening show at the Volkstheater, featuring big names from the local mainstream pop scene like Christina...weiterlesen »

"Civil Servant of the Year" Awarded

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"My civil service at Lebenshilfe showed me how enriching working with people is. Especially the shared experiences made me realize how much joy can be shared," said Jakob Neff. He learned to be "more open,...weiterlesen »

OLG Wien reduces penalty against Hochegger in Telekom affair

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Vienna Higher Regional Court has reduced the first-instance verdict against the 76-year-old Peter Hochegger to 800,000 euros and the substitute prison sentence to eight months. The verdict is now final,...weiterlesen »

"Kickl to Attack": FPÖ Leader Goes on Autumn Tour

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Freedom Party is once again using the autumn to demonstrate closeness to the people. Following the party congress and the re-election of Herbert Kickl as leader, the Blues' "Autumn Offensive" is starting,...weiterlesen »

Griss will examine SOS Children's Village structures after allegations

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"One must work thoroughly," said Irmgard Griss on Tuesday in the "Ö1-Mittagsjournal". She wants to focus on the entire period of the allegations. The investigation will therefore "take some time". She...weiterlesen »

Stocker praises social partners after metalworkers' collective agreement conclusion

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"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 »

Outpatient Costs Vienna 610 Million Euros Per Year

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Thomas Brezina Shuts Down Production Company KidsTV After ORF Separation

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"For me personally, this is a particularly difficult moment," wrote Thomas Brezina to his employees, according to "Standard." "I was allowed to work for ORF for 40 years - and founded KidsTV 20 years ago...weiterlesen »

Prices for Houses and Apartments Have Risen Significantly Again

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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