Traffic Chaos in Morning Rush Hour After Accidents in Vienna and Lower Austria

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In Vienna, up to 60 minutes of additional travel time had to be planned on the Southeast Tangent (A23) at the height of St. Marx in the direction of Kagran. Accidents in Lower Austria also caused disruptions...weiterlesen »

Procedure in Kellermayr Case in Germany Discontinued

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Kellermayr was presumably heavily threatened by the anti-vaccine scene. In the summer of 2022, she took her own life. An unknown perpetrator, who called himself "Claas," expressed sadistic fantasies, while...weiterlesen »

Trump Denies Climate Change: This is What Chancellor Stocker Says

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"I assume that we should adhere to science," said Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP). It is "quite clear that climate change exists" and "there is a human-made component to it." UN events like the "high-level...weiterlesen »

EGMR Decision: Deportation Stop for Syrians Lifted

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The ECHR suspended the deportation in August. Given the security situation in Syria and the individual circumstances of the case, it was not proven that the man would face a specific risk to his rights...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

Stricter Gun Laws Coming: Only FPÖ Rejects Amendment

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In the National Council session, representatives of all parties expressed their sympathy following the tragic rampage at a school in Graz. Representatives of the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS emphasized that the...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

New Rules: This Applies to Freelance Contractors Starting 2026

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The federal government has - as announced at the end of July - initiated new rules for freelance contractors. From 2026, they will also be able to enter into collective agreements, and new termination...weiterlesen »

Cabinet Approves Bill for Uniform Tip Allowance

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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 »

Comeback of US Late-Night Show by Jimmy Kimmel

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The show is not important, said US host Jimmy Kimmel at his comeback and added: "What is important is that we live in a country where it is allowed to have a show like this." He also said: "I am glad to...weiterlesen »

Outpatient Patients - Tailwind for Call for Joint Planning

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In the health structure plan, four supply zones are also depicted, including the eastern supply zone, which must be planned and financed together, as Huss explained in the Ö1 "Morning Journal". Meanwhile,...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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

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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 Faces "Severe Undersupply" of School Doctors

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According to the Medical Association, there is a "severe undersupply" of school doctors in Vienna, especially at compulsory schools (elementary, middle schools). Currently, there are only 141 school doctors...weiterlesen »

Chamber of Labor Demands Stricter Measures Against Social Fraud in Companies

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As part of the planned measures to combat fraud, the Chamber of Labor (AK) is now also increasing pressure on the federal government. After the Chamber of Commerce recently called for stricter controls...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Outpatient Patients - Momentum for Call for Joint Planning

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Even in the Health Structure Plan, four supply zones are depicted, including the eastern supply zone, "which in my view must be planned together and then also financed together," as Huss explained in the...weiterlesen »

Coalition Advocates for Stricter Gun Laws

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After the Council of Ministers and before the session in the National Council, where these are to be decided, the club chairmen of SPÖ and NEOS as well as Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) addressed...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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"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 »

Premieres, Triumphs, Boos: This is Israel's ESC History

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Israel is a true pioneer of the Eurovision Song Contest. In 1973, the country was the first non-European state to participate in the music competition - and has remained relatively loyal to it to this...weiterlesen »

Quotes for Older Workers? This is What Schellhorn Says

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NEOS Deregulation State Secretary Josef Schellhorn cannot support the proposal by SPÖ Social Minister Korinna Schumann to introduce quotas for older workers. "This is not effective. It was not coordinated...weiterlesen »

Viennese Social Assistance Model Faces Opposition from Carinthia

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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

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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

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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 »

Boy Dies After Falling From Window in Vienna

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A boy fell from the second floor of an apartment building into the courtyard over the weekend and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. The mother heard the impact and discovered her severely injured...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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"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 »

Few Mental Health Services in Austria's Schools

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According to a survey conducted at 91 schools in eight federal states, teachers are primarily stressed by grading, time pressure, and parents. Among students, issues such as mobile phone addiction, performance...weiterlesen »

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 »

Climate Goals: Greens Target SPÖ

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Before the discussion of the new weapons law in the National Council, the FPÖ once again warned against the measure, seeing it as an "attack on law-abiding citizens." The Greens announced their approval...weiterlesen »

Climate Goals: Greens Target SPÖ

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Meanwhile, the NEOS promoted the pink signature in government work ahead of tomorrow's plenary session. The postponement of the decision on the EU climate targets, among other things at Austria's request,...weiterlesen »

Severely Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Donaustadt

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According to initial investigations, the driver of a truck was driving on Martin-Gaunersdorfer-Gasse in Vienna-Donaustadt and wanted to turn left onto Wagramer Straße. At the same time, a 76-year-old woman was walking alongweiterlesen »

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 »

FPÖ wants to proceed quickly with the investigative committee

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This was announced by Secretary General Christian Hafenecker on Tuesday at a press conference before the first National Council meeting after the summer break. In the plenary session on Wednesday, the...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 »

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