Union Ready for Renegotiations on Civil Servants

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The National Council has already decided that the increase for 2026 should be 0.3 percent above inflation, which corresponds to about 3.3 percent. However, for budgetary reasons, the government wants to...weiterlesen »

Lobau Tunnel Becomes Reality After Green Light from Hanke

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The completion of the road project "S1 Vienna Outer Ring Expressway" including the Lobau Tunnel is indeed happening. Transport Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) gave the green light for the construction of the...weiterlesen »

New on Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ & Co.: The Releases from September 29 to October 5

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from September 29 to October 5 on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Canal+ >> More streaming news at a glance Nightmares...weiterlesen »

SOS Children's Village: Klagenfurt Public Prosecutor Investigates Carinthian State Employees

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In addition, investigations by the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office are underway against those responsible for the SOS Children's Village in Moosburg, both for the mistreatment and neglect of minors...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 »

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 »

15 Arrests After Disruption by Pro-Palestine Demonstrators in Vienna-Simmering

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According to the police, a drone symposium took place on September 23 in Haidestraße, Vienna-Simmering, alongside a properly registered counter-demonstration by the KPÖ with around 100 participants. However,...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 »

Like Father: Little Hanna Was Born in the Ambulance

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Little Hanna from Halbturn (district of Neusiedl am See) was in a particular hurry at her birth on September 7. In Purbach, on the way to Eisenstadt hospital and even before the Red Cross ambulance came...weiterlesen »

Further Details Revealed After Death Drama on A2 in Lower Austria

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The hit-and-run driver (38) turned himself in at the Traiskirchen police station. He stated that at the scene of the collision, he neither noticed an injured biker nor a motorcycle. He believed he had...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 »

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 »

Cyberattack on European Airports: Suspect Arrested in London

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Following the cyberattack on an IT system with significant impacts also on Berlin Airport, British authorities have arrested a suspect. The man is suspected of violating the law against computer and cybercrime,...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 »

15 Arrests After Disruption by Pro-Palestine Demonstrators in Vienna-Simmering

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According to the police, an event took place on September 23 in Haidestraße, Vienna-Simmering, and simultaneously, a properly registered counter-demonstration occurred. However, several pro-Palestine supporters...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

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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 »

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 »

After Cyberattack: Continued Disruptions at Berlin Airport

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Travelers at Berlin Airport must continue to expect delays, cancellations, and long wait times in the coming days following the cyberattack on an IT system. "The company has informed us that it may take...weiterlesen »

"Will be extremely impressive": Anticipation for the equestrian tournament in Schönbrunn

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In the picturesque setting of Schönbrunn Palace, a highlight of the season awaits Katharina Rhomberg. Thousands of local fans will be cheering for her when the Global Champions Tour visits Vienna from...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

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

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 »

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