Rare Scimitar-Horned Oryxes: Double Offspring at Zoo Schmiding

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Unusually late in the year - the main birthing season is in spring and summer - the two young animals were born healthy and lively within a few days, the zoo reported on Friday. ABD0056_20251003 –...weiterlesen »

Air Traffic in Austria Emits Record Amount of Emissions

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This is 120,000 tons more than in the same period in 2024 and about 40,000 tons more than the previous half-year high in 2019, according to a release. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, 480,000...weiterlesen »

Empower the Woman!

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It may initially be unbelievable that ten boys were acquitted in the "Anna Case." That is, in the trial concerning alleged sexual offenses with a then twelve-year-old. However, this is mainly because it...weiterlesen »

Sick Leave Dispute Escalates: vida Attacks WKÖ Over Misleading Statement

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In the ongoing discussion for weeks about possible abuse of sick leaves by employees, the union vida is now deploying heavy artillery. It demands a retraction from the Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) of what...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 »

Mobile Operator Drei Cuts Jobs: 90 Employees Affected

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This was confirmed by a Drei spokesperson to the "Kurier" (online). This would result in a reduction of over 5 percent of the positions. According to its own information, the telecommunications company...weiterlesen »

Totes Baby auf Carport-Dach: Kind hat bei Geburt gelebt

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The newborn, which was found dead on a carport roof in the Wetzelsdorf district of Graz on Tuesday, was alive at the time of birth. The mother (20), who is in custody, must answer to the suspicion of murder:...weiterlesen »

A Waterworks is Being Built on the Vienna Danube Island

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The facility will be constructed by 2030 between the Nordbrücke and the Steinitzsteg. It is expected to deliver up to 1,000 liters of drinking water per second, as Environmental City Councillor Jürgen...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 »

Doskozil: Debate on Guest Patients Can Only Be Resolved with Financial Equalization

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"There are the 15a agreements, there are contracts, and there is the fundamental financing of public services," therefore this question will not be answered between the three states of Vienna, Lower Austria,...weiterlesen »

Domestic Film Industry Demands Streaming Levy

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The battle for the future of the domestic film industry has been raging for months - after all, the government announced a halt to the disbursement of the ÖFI+ film funding due to budgetary concerns. In...weiterlesen »

Psychotherapy Studies: 75 Percent Quota Planned for Austrians

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The new Master's program in Psychotherapy at universities, which is expected to bring more quality and lower costs in training from 2026/27, is close to being approved. In an initiative proposal by ÖVP,...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 »

Austria Misses Climate Targets Significantly

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In June, the "Second Austrian Assessment Report on Climate Change" (AAR2) was published. In this report, 200 scientists from 50 institutions concluded that Austria has warmed by 3.1 degrees Celsius compared...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

Moose "Emil" now traveling between Bavaria and the Czech Republic

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Moose "Emil" is exploring his habitat and returning to his habits and fellow species. 20 lynxes live in the Czech National Park Šumava. "Emil's" data is also being received in the Bavarian Forest, but...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

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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 »

Neglected Car Cemetery in Vienna-Favoriten Dissolved

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In a dilapidated state, several abandoned junk cars were parked on an ÖBB property in Vienna-Favoriten – right next to a residential area and a children's playground. After a tip-off, the Immediate Measures...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 »

Golden Late Summer: September Set a Heat Record

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More precipitation - plus four percent - and less sunshine - minus six percent, yet this year's September was one of the 20 warmest in the history of measurements, reported Geosphere Austria on Wednesday....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 »

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 »

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 »

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