Countdown for Vienna Children's Film Festival 2025 is on

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

"For us, children's film means telling stories from around the world at eye level – with respect for the dreams and concerns of young people. We are pleased to once again present a unique mix of touching,...weiterlesen »

Teenager Stopped by Warning Shots After Car Theft

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

When the teenagers realized that the police were following them, they caused an accident and tried to run away. The officers fired warning shots - whereupon the boys surrendered and allowed themselves...weiterlesen »

Different Regulations for Social Assistance in the Federal States

vor 9 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 »

Different Regulations for Social Assistance in the Federal States

vor 9 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

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

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?

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Package Shipping with DHL Express Becomes More Expensive

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

The adjustments are made annually and take into account factors such as inflation, currency movements, and administrative costs related to regulatory and security measures, according to the company. The...weiterlesen »

These services have become more expensive again

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Tragic Fall: Woman in Upper Austria Trapped Between Train and Platform and Seriously Injured

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

A 48-year-old woman fell into the gap between the platform and the train at the station in Neuhofen an der Krems (Linz-Land district) in the early hours of Friday as she attempted to open the door of the...weiterlesen »

Different Regulations for Social Assistance in the Federal States

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Federal and State Governments Discuss Social Welfare Reform

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Strong Increase in Food Prices in Austria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Burglary Series in Styrian Farm Shops: Six Teenagers Charged

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A total of 14 burglaries in farm shops and newspaper stands in the Styrian districts of Deutschlandsberg and Leibnitz have been solved. Police officers have identified and reported six teenagers aged between...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling: Police Separate Fighting Men

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On September 24, witnesses notified the police around 9:45 a.m. after hearing loud cries for help from an apartment in Vienna-Meidling, not far from the Meidling train station. The arriving officers from...weiterlesen »

Federal and States Discuss Social Assistance Reform

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Dispute Among Ex-Partners in Vienna-Favoriten Escalated

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, a dispute between former partners escalated in an apartment of a mutual acquaintance on Favoritenstraße in Vienna-Favoriten, during which a 28-year-old (citizenship:...weiterlesen »

26-Year-Old in Vienna-Brigittenau Threatened Friends with Murder

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the stairwell in Vienna-Brigittenau, officers from the Pappenheimgasse police station were able to detain and provisionally arrest a rampaging 26-year-old (Austrian citizen). The heavily intoxicated...weiterlesen »

Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling: Police Separate Fighting Men

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On September 24, witnesses notified the police around 9:45 AM after hearing loud cries for help from an apartment in Vienna-Meidling. The arriving officers from the city police command discovered through...weiterlesen »

Dispute Among Ex-Partners in Vienna-Favoriten Escalated

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, a dispute between former partners escalated in an apartment in Vienna-Favoriten, during which a 28-year-old man (citizenship: Algeria) suffered superficial cuts....weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

26-Year-Old in Vienna-Brigittenau Threatened Friends with Murder

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the stairwell in Vienna-Brigittenau, officers from the Pappenheimgasse police station were able to detain and provisionally arrest a rampaging 26-year-old (citizen of Austria). The heavily intoxicated...weiterlesen »

Majority Turns to Digital Administrative Channels

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

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?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Test Result: How Good is Infant Formula Really?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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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