Viennese Speaks for Austria's Youth at the UN

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The 22-year-old Markus Wainde Wane represents Austria's youth at the UN General Assembly. This was announced by the Federal Youth Representation (BJV) on Thursday, which has been sending volunteer youth...weiterlesen »

Long Waiting Times, Doctor Shortage: Austrians Detect Deterioration in the Healthcare System

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Currently, half of the people in Austria are generally satisfied with the public healthcare system, with eleven percent even being very satisfied. However, according to a Gallup survey, 45 percent also...weiterlesen »

“I attach special importance to amplifying the voice of Africa within the Board”

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Diplomatic SOCIETY spoke with H.E. Azzeddine Farhane, Morocco’s Ambassador to Austria and newly appointed Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the IAEA, about his career, his goals as Vice-Chair and...weiterlesen »

So Vienna's Kitchens Want to Waste Less Food

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Around 100 establishments, including hospitals, nursing homes, company restaurants, and schools, are currently participating in the food waste monitoring of the initiative United Against Waste (UAW). The...weiterlesen »

The basic food supplies are running out at the Vienna social markets

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In September, 26,000 Viennese already had shopping authorization for the five social markets of the Samaritan Association - and the trend is rising. Customers can purchase food and everyday products here...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 »

Over 375,000 Unemployed: Unemployment Rises Again

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The weak economic development continues to burden the domestic labor market. According to figures released on Wednesday, around 375,120 people were registered as unemployed or in training with the Public...weiterlesen »

Government Begins Work on Africa Strategy with Focus on Economy and Migration

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The federal government officially launched a new "Africa Strategy" on Wednesday. The project, which is to be implemented by 2027, is currently still in the planning phase but aims to strategically, economically,...weiterlesen »

Survey Shows: Every Second Person Has Already Littered

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Cigarette butts, plastic bags, and drink cups are among the waste most frequently carelessly discarded. Around 15,000 tons of waste accumulate annually on streets, squares, and in nature, according to...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: Unions Demand Increase Above Inflation Rate

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The collective bargaining negotiations for around 130,000 employees in the health and social sector officially begin. At the start of negotiations on Wednesday, the unions GPA and vida presented their...weiterlesen »

Over 375,000 Unemployed: Unemployment Rises Again

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The weak economic development continues to burden the domestic labor market. According to figures released on Wednesday, around 375,120 people were registered as unemployed or in training with the Public...weiterlesen »

Sick Pony Abandoned in Gmünd: New Home for "Helene"

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Many dogs, cats, and small animals, but also pigs or sheep, have one thing in common: they were found abandoned or left behind by their owners and ended up at the animal shelter Pfotenhilfe (Upper Austria)....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 »

Youth Health Conferences Starting Soon Across Austria

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After Vienna and Styria, the format is now also being rolled out in Upper Austria, Tyrol, and Carinthia. Other federal states will follow, according to the Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG), which coordinates...weiterlesen »

Quail Hunting with Illegal Decoys: BirdLife Raises Alarm

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In Burgenland, the only federal state in Austria where hunting the quail, which is endangered across Europe, is still allowed, there are apparently massive legal violations. An investigation by the bird...weiterlesen »

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