Improvements in AT-Alert in Styria

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For about a year now, Austria has had the AT-Alert warning system for Android and Apple mobile phones, which is used in addition to civil protection sirens to warn of natural events or emergencies. On...weiterlesen »

Worldwide Mourning for Primate Researcher Goodall

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In a statement from the United Nations, it was emphasized that the scientist, environmentalist, and UN Messenger of Peace "worked tirelessly for our planet and all its inhabitants," leaving a remarkable...weiterlesen »

Buch Wien Bigger Than Ever: Over 100 Additional Program Points

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The Buch Wien is growing: This year's edition of the book fair, from November 12 to 16, features 5,000 additional square meters in Hall C of the Messe Wien, with three new stages and over 100 additional...weiterlesen »

Vienna Museum Dedicates Its Own Exhibition to Meat

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It is food, a status symbol, and a cause for sometimes heated discussions - now the Vienna Museum is also focusing on the controversial product: The exhibition "Meat" traces the history of eating cattle,...weiterlesen »

High Inflation Could Overturn Trade Collective Agreement

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Last year, the social partners agreed that the trade KV agreement for 2026 would become void and need to be renegotiated if the inflation rate reaches 3 percent or more during the period from October 2024...weiterlesen »

Buch Wien as Big as Never Before: Over 100 Additional Program Points

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

The Buch Wien is growing: This year's edition of the book fair will feature 5,000 additional square meters in Hall C of the Messe Wien from November 12 to 16, with three new stages and over 100 additional...weiterlesen »

Salzburg IS Returnee Maria G. Sentenced to Conditional Imprisonment

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The Salzburg IS returnee fully confessed during the trial. "I have thought a lot about my past radicalization and departure and can no longer explain how it could have happened," said Maria G. The verdict...weiterlesen »

After Russian OMV Espionage: Austrian Diplomat Expelled from Russia

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A spokesperson for the ministry stated that Austria was informed on Tuesday about the expulsion of an embassy staff member from Russia and emphasized: "We regret this unjustified decision by Russia, which...weiterlesen »

Plakolm for Educational Institutions for Delinquent Youth

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Before the Council of Ministers, Family Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) spoke in favor of "reform schools" for delinquent youths. "Whether 'Yes means Yes' is the solution, I dare to doubt," she said in...weiterlesen »

Plakolm for Educational Institutions for Delinquent Youth

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Before the Council of Ministers, Family Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) spoke in favor of "reform schools" for delinquent youths. "Whether 'Yes means Yes' is the solution, I dare to doubt," she said. "Because...weiterlesen »

Inflation remains high at 4 percent in September

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Inflation in Austria remained at a high level of 4.0 percent in September. According to a quick estimate by Statistics Austria, the inflation rate decreased only slightly, from 4.1 percent in August. The...weiterlesen »

New School Year Brings Suspension Support: These Are the Penalties for Non-Compliance

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In recent years, there has been a tripling of suspensions in Austria's schools, Wiederkehr reported. This occurs when the children or adolescents pose a danger to themselves or others. Many affected individuals...weiterlesen »

"The Most Beautiful Books of Austria 2024": These Are the Winners

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The winners were honored on Tuesday evening by Culture Minister Andreas Babler (SPÖ) and Benedikt Föger, President of the Austrian Publishers and Booksellers Association, at the Vienna Praterateliers....weiterlesen »

OMV Espionage Case: Russian Diplomat Left Austria

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"He has already left the federal territory," a spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry informed on Tuesday afternoon in response to an APA inquiry. In return, Russia intends to expel an Austrian diplomat,...weiterlesen »

OMV Espionage Case: Russian Diplomat Left Austria

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"He has already left the country," a spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry informed on Tuesday afternoon in response to an APA inquiry. The Russian embassy had previously refused to lift the diplomatic...weiterlesen »

Dropping Out of School Only After Mandatory Perspective Discussion

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This is outlined in a cabinet presentation by Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS), which is to be decided on Wednesday. For minors, the legal guardians must also participate in the discussion,...weiterlesen »

After Church Criticism: Kickl Wants a Conversation with Archbishop Lackner

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Herbert Kickl wants to exchange views with Salzburg's Archbishop Franz Lackner. The latter had accused the Freedom Party of politically co-opting and instrumentalizing religion after their party congress....weiterlesen »

AK raises alarm over prices in the food retail sector

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While the grocery trade tries to fend off the image of a price driver, the Chamber of Labor (AK) has a different perspective. The AK went shopping and is convinced that there have been significant price...weiterlesen »

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