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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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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 »
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 »
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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 »
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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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 »
Officers from the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) observed several cases of suspected drug trafficking in Vienna-Ottakring last night. A 43-year-old man (citizen of North Macedonia) was identified,...weiterlesen »
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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 »
"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 municipalities are indeed willing to meet this requirement. However, more funds would need to be made available or the municipalities would need to be relieved of tasks. They themselves want to save...weiterlesen »
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 »
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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 »
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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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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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »