Alarming Shortage of Crisis Foster Parents in Vienna

vor einer Stunde - VOL.at

In Vienna, more and more babies who are particularly vulnerable due to family crises are being removed from their own families. The number of these babies has recently exceeded the capacities of the responsible...weiterlesen »

ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Must Answer to Linz Court

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

The charge is abuse of official authority. Wöginger is accused of intervening with the former Secretary General in the Ministry of Finance, Thomas Schmid, on behalf of a party friend and ensuring that...weiterlesen »

ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Must Answer to Linz Court

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

The charge is abuse of office. Wöginger is alleged to have intervened with the former Secretary General in the Ministry of Finance, Thomas Schmid, on behalf of a party friend and ensured that this person...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!

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

15-Year-Old Ex-IS Supporter Released Early from Custody Under Conditions

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

At the end of August, the 15-year-old ex-IS supporter was released early on probation from the unconditional part of the sentence of eight months, but with conditions. The regular end of the sentence would...weiterlesen »

15-Year-Old Ex-IS Supporter Released Early from Custody Under Conditions

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

At the end of August, the 15-year-old ex-IS supporter was released early on probation from the unconditional part of his sentence of eight months, but with conditions. The regular end of the sentence would...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 »

Arrest after Burglary in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

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A police patrol from the Pappenheimgasse station was in the immediate vicinity when a burglary at a venue was reported via the police emergency call. Shortly thereafter, the officers provisionally arrested...weiterlesen »

Two Arrests After Robbery Attempts in Vienna-Rudolfsheim

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The men are said to have threatened employees with a revolver in Vienna-Rudolfsheim and demanded the money. In both cases, the suspects fled without loot. Two other unknown perpetrators are still on the...weiterlesen »

Investigations for Fraud and Embezzlement Against Head of 123-Transporter in Lower Austria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Currently, no vehicles can be reserved through 123-Transporter: "Due to technical problems, booking in Austria is currently not possible," reads the website of 123 Shared Mobility GmbH. The company is...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 »

Federal Chancellor Stocker: Ukraine's Experiences are "Valuable for Us"

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Austria has set many impulses in combating illegal migration in Europe, he emphasized before the meeting. Heads of state and government from all over Europe are coming together today, and Ukrainian President...weiterlesen »

Investigations for Fraud and Embezzlement Against Head of 123-Transporter in Lower Austria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Currently, no vehicles can be reserved through 123-Transporter: "Due to technical problems, booking in Austria is currently not possible," reads the website of 123 Shared Mobility GmbH. Many consumers...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Prison Sentence After Attempted Murder of Police Officer in Front of Parliament

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According to the prosecutor, the accused suddenly tried to pull the service weapon from the holster of a 26-year-old police officer to kill him. The officer was able to prevent the act by quickly stepping...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 »

Salzburg IS Returnee Maria G. Sentenced to Conditional Imprisonment

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Not enough cannabis from the dealer: Man in Vienna-Favoriten calls police

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

On Monday evening around 6 PM, a confrontation occurred between two men during a drug deal at Arthaberplatz in the 10th district. A 39-year-old Austrian citizen called emergency services, claiming that...weiterlesen »

More Traffic Fatalities Again: VCÖ Advocates for Stricter Rules

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The number of traffic fatalities has increased significantly this year compared to the first three quarters of 2024, reported the mobility organization VCÖ on Wednesday. Since the beginning of the year,...weiterlesen »

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