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The question of whether Israel should participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna next year despite the Gaza war threatens to divide the European Broadcasting Union and its members. The debate...weiterlesen »
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The case concerning alleged abuse at several locations of SOS Children's Villages is expanding. As was announced on Thursday, the public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt is investigating employees of...weiterlesen »
Representatives from the federal and state governments met on Thursday at the Ministry of Social Affairs for a "kick-off meeting" on the planned reform of social welfare. The topic was constitutional issues...weiterlesen »
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The audit mandate for the body, also known as the "small investigative committee," was asserted by the FPÖ faction. The Freedom Party has been attacking non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in unison...weiterlesen »
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With the "Octoberfest Weekend," the Hard Rock Cafe Vienna brings together Bavarian tradition and Viennese lifestyle. The Hard Rock Cafe Vienna transforms its terrace into a true Oktoberfest experience....weiterlesen »
The completion of the S1 is "without alternative," emphasized the Transport Minister, and necessary "to secure the economic location of the entire eastern region and to improve the quality of life for...weiterlesen »
The need is great: According to the current Ö3 Youth Study 2025, 61 percent of respondents are convinced that school teaches you things that are irrelevant to real life. This is exactly where freifach.at...weiterlesen »
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It's Wieder again: The stage design for the Eurovision Song Contest next May in Vienna will once again be the responsibility of Florian Wieder. The German designer and producer already designed the stage...weiterlesen »
This was announced by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) in a press release on Thursday. Austria ranks ninth among all states participating in the program, with a share of 3.2 percent of the...weiterlesen »
In spring 2026, a new municipal kindergarten with seven groups will open on the site of the former Sophienspital. It is part of the urban development project "sophie7", considered the largest inner-city...weiterlesen »
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Due to the partially missed implementation of an EU directive for the creation of a so-called European Single Access Point (ESAP; central European access portal), the EU Commission has initiated infringement...weiterlesen »
The changes under the name "Social Assistance NEW" were already roughly outlined in the government program, but the plans have not been significantly developed further. The session on Thursday will also...weiterlesen »
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As of October 1st, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will change its travel information system: Like in many other countries, there will be a "traffic light system" with four levels instead of the previous...weiterlesen »
In addition, investigations by the public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt are underway against those responsible for the SOS Children's Village in Moosburg, both for the mistreatment and neglect of minors...weiterlesen »
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 »
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"The crisis of the metal industry is not the crisis of the entire country," said vida chief Roman Hebenstreit on Thursday at a press conference in Vienna. A collective agreement conclusion below inflation...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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 »
"The lifting of the ECHR blockade confirms Austria in deportations to Syria," General Secretary Nico Marchetti is quoted in a statement, emphasizing that Austria will continue the "strict asylum policy."...weiterlesen »
"The lifting of the ECHR blockade confirms Austria in deportations to Syria," Marchetti is quoted in a statement, emphasizing that Austria will continue the "strict asylum policy." The ECHR had temporarily...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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Many of them were in poor health, severely injured, or abandoned. From early June to mid-September 2025, the TierQuarTier took in a total of 950 animals: "The numbers clearly show that many animals often...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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"Emil" was tranquilized near a highway junction in Upper Austria on Monday after weeks of wandering in Austria and transported to the Bohemian Forest. During the anesthesia on Monday, Emil received an...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
The reporting office christenschutz.at denounces a series of vandalism and desecrations in Vienna, which within 10 days affected a place of prayer, a memorial for Christian Nazi victims, and last night,...weiterlesen »
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 »
Composer Dieter Kaufmann questioned musical and societal dogmas and encouraged students at the Vienna University of Music to experiment. The 84-year-old was a trailblazer of electro sound in various music...weiterlesen »
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 »
Prior to this, there was reportedly a dispute over the payment for drugs. The man is said to have hit the victim and left the apartment with the game console. According to a statement from the Vienna police...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
A herpes virus has been detected in the rock parakeets at Schönbrunn Zoo. The entire population shows no symptoms. To avoid endangering the health of other animals in the zoo and to eliminate any risk...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
"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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The ORF show "9 Places – 9 Treasures" will air its twelfth edition on Saturday, October 25. In primetime at 8:15 PM, Armin Assinger and Barbara Karlich will present special places from all nine federal...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »