Break Sealed: Tyrolean SPÖ Expels Dornauer from State Parliament Club

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The break between the Tyrolean SPÖ and its former chairman and deputy governor Georg Dornauer is apparently final: The SPÖ state parliamentary club will exclude the 42-year-old, who currently serves "only"...weiterlesen »

Acquittals After Sex with Twelve-Year-Old: OLG President Appeals to Media

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"Parts of the media coverage and public reactions to the verdict significantly deviate from the actual course of proceedings and the legal basis," it was stated in a release. These "misinformation" even...weiterlesen »

Mattersburg Railway will be modernized by 2027

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In the upcoming construction phase, which lasts from early October to the end of November 2025, the work on the Mattersburg Railway will focus on driving the foundations for the overhead line masts. The...weiterlesen »

Sunday Brings Weather Change - Enjoy the Sun Beforehand

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The next significant weather disturbance is expected this Sunday, warned Geosphere Austria on Thursday. Accordingly, plans should be made to enjoy mostly sunshine and pleasant temperatures on Friday and...weiterlesen »

Siemens opens new apprentice center in Vienna

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Siemens Austria opened a new training center for its apprentices on Thursday in Vienna-Floridsdorf. CEO Patrizia Neumann and Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig praised the excellent and decades-long collaboration...weiterlesen »

Drunk Man with Blank-Firing Gun Fled from Vienna Police

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Officers from the Vienna-Brigittenau city police command were called because of an intoxicated man with a suspected firearm. When the patrol encountered the man, he did not respond to the officers' commands...weiterlesen »

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 »

Another Deportation: Next Syrian Had to Leave Austria

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According to the Ministry of the Interior, the Syrian had served a prison sentence for property and violent crimes. According to official information, Austria is the only country that carries out deportations...weiterlesen »

Drunk Man with Blank-Firing Gun Fled from Vienna Police

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Officers from the Vienna-Brigittenau city police command were called because of an intoxicated man with a suspected firearm. When the patrol encountered the man, he did not respond to the officers' requests...weiterlesen »

Budget deficit to remain at 4.5 percent despite worse forecast

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) specifically expects a deficit of over 23 billion. This would correspond to 4.54 percent of GDP, instead of the originally forecasted 4.51 percent. The fact that...weiterlesen »

Budget deficit to remain at 4.5 percent despite worse forecast

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) specifically expects a deficit of over 23 billion. This would correspond to 4.54 percent of GDP, instead of the originally forecasted 4.51 percent. Marterbauer...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 »

"Vienna in Rose Glory": 25th Festival of the Viennese Song Started

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"I am very proud that as a Persian I was able to inspire people for the Viennese song for 25 years," said Nuschin Vossoughi, festival director and principal of the Theater am Spittelberg, at the start...weiterlesen »

Strong Vintage 2025 for Viennese Winemakers

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"We are in the middle of it," says Thomas Podsednik, managing director of the traditional house Mayer am Pfarrplatz. It is already becoming apparent that the 2025 vintage will be exceptional, Podsednik...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Project Should Publish Lobau Report

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"Hanke bases his decision to build the Lobau Tunnel on analyses that he keeps secret. For the Greens and many others, the question arises as to what kind these so-called analyses are or whether it was...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 »

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 »

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 »

October as the Most Dangerous Month for Austria's Schoolchildren

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Since the start of the school year, many children are once again on foot in traffic. Younger children often complete the way to school alone or together with older students after a practice or acclimatization...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 »

Incident Commander Transferred After Persmanhof Operation

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As the Ministry of the Interior announced, the deputy head of the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism (LSE) Carinthia, who was responsible for the Persmanhof operation,...weiterlesen »

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