Renovation Brings Closures on A5 and S1 Over the Weekend

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Drivers should prepare for traffic restrictions on the A5 and S1 towards Korneuburg on the last weekend of September. The reason for this is renovation work on concrete fields, which will be carried out...weiterlesen »

Thousands of BMWs Recalled in Austria Due to Fire Risk

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In Austria, 18,951 vehicles are affected, the Bavarian car manufacturer announced to the APA on Friday. In Germany, about 136,500 vehicles are affected. In the USA, another approximately 195,000 cars are...weiterlesen »

Different Regulations for Social Assistance in the Federal States

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The current nationwide guidelines are enshrined in the Social Welfare Basic Law (SH-GG) created in 2019. Instead of minimum standards, the Basic Law provides for maximum rates (maximum amounts). For individuals...weiterlesen »

Different Regulations for Social Assistance in the Federal States

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

The current nationwide guidelines are enshrined in the Social Welfare Basic Law (SH-GG) created in 2019. Instead of minimum standards, the Basic Law provides for maximum rates (maximum amounts). For individuals...weiterlesen »

Record Summer for Domestic Tourism: Overnight Stays at 50-Year High

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Austrians are taking vacations even in times of crisis – and international guests even more so. According to Statistics Austria, a total of 116.02 million overnight stays were recorded from January to...weiterlesen »

500 Jobs at Lenzing in Danger - First Job Cuts This Year?

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At the publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing, 500 jobs could be at risk - 200 positions are expected to be cut this year according to the "Oberösterreichische Nachrichten" (OÖN) and "Krone". The two...weiterlesen »

These services have become more expensive again

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In the first quarter of 2025, the annual increase was still 2.6 percent, and in the fourth quarter of 2024 even 3.7 percent, as Statistics Austria announced on Friday. The increase in the second quarter...weiterlesen »

Different Regulations for Social Assistance in the Federal States

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The government is also focusing on a new regulation of the staggered social welfare rates for children, which were annulled by the Constitutional Court in 2019. The federal states, responsible for implementing...weiterlesen »

Austrian Woman Shot in Costa Rica

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In the case of a couple killed in Costa Rica, there are new findings: The woman was identified as a 57-year-old Austrian. Previously, it was said she was German. The male body found on the property is...weiterlesen »

Heating Cost Subsidy: Who Can Still Receive Up to 1,000 Euros

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The amount of funding varies by federal state, ranging from a few hundred to 1,000 euros, but is subject to certain income limits and deadlines, as reported by finanz.at. In Tyrol and Salzburg, eligible...weiterlesen »

These New Rules for Bank Transfers Will Soon Come Into Effect

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On October 9, the rules for transfers will change. Real-time transfers will become the standard and must be offered by banks within the Eurozone. Additionally, there are new security measures: In the future,...weiterlesen »

Astonishingly Down-to-Earth: This is What Austrians Would Do with a Lottery Win

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56 percent of respondents would use the money to buy a home or an apartment – preferably for personal use. In the age group up to 50 years, the affinity for real estate is particularly strong. Here, 62...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Federal and State Governments Discuss Social Welfare Reform

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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 »

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

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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 »

27-Year-Old Confessed to Arson Series in Fischamend

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According to the state police directorate, the man stated that his motive for the acts was being bullied and ostracized. He was taken to the Korneuburg correctional facility. In Fischamend, on August 23,...weiterlesen »

EU Funding: Domestic Researchers Secured Over 1.5 Billion Euros

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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 »

Strong Increase in Food Prices in Austria

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According to an analysis by the European Central Bank (ECB), food prices in Austria are 33 percent higher than at the end of 2019, before the outbreak of the Corona pandemic. In the countries of the Eurozone,...weiterlesen »

International Day Against Food Waste: More and More Food Ends Up in the Trash in Austria

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According to the survey, particularly 18 to 29-year-olds frequently throw away food. 90 percent of this age group disposed of food in the last three months. Among 40 to 49-year-olds, it is 80 percent....weiterlesen »

Federal and States Discuss Social Assistance Reform

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Stability Pact - Municipalities: Ministry's Plan Includes Zero New Debt

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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 »

Majority Turns to Digital Administrative Channels

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Around 70 percent of Austrians use digital administrative processes. This is shown by this year's "eGovernment Monitor". This places Austria in first place compared to Germany and Switzerland - however,...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

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