4.4 Billion for Brussels: Austria's EU Contribution Continues to Rise

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The Austrian gross contribution to the European Union amounted to 3.328 billion euros in 2024. According to figures from the Parliament's Budget Service, it is expected to rise to an estimated 3.5 billion...weiterlesen »

Lawsuit for Compensation After Reports of Abused Teacher in Vienna Dismissed

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On Monday, the trial of a teacher whose fate was the subject of media coverage last spring begins at the Vienna Regional Court. Seven boys aged between 14 and 17 have to answer for a multitude of crimes...weiterlesen »

After S1 Decision: Expansion of Vienna's Seestadt Moves Closer

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In Vienna's City Hall, there is joy over the federal decision to realize the Northeast Bypass (S1) after all. This also allows for further expansion of the "Seestadt" district in the 22nd district. This...weiterlesen »

Rescue Operation Leads to Huge Weapons Cache in Vienna-Josefstadt

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A planned rescue operation in Josefstadt led to a significant police discovery on October 2nd. Officers from the Josefstadt City Police Command, together with the rescue service, were called to the apartment...weiterlesen »

All four Austrian activists of the Gaza aid flotilla safely brought ashore

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The four Austrian activists who were involved in the recent Gaza aid flotilla are safe in Israel. "According to our information, all four detained Austrian nationals were brought ashore in Israel unharmed,"...weiterlesen »

Illegal Beauty Clinic Discovered in Vienna Nail Salon: Sixth Case in Vienna Already

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For the sixth time in a few months, the Immediate Action Group of the City of Vienna has dismantled an illegal beauty clinic. This time, a nail salon in the Alsergrund district was inspected, where botulinum...weiterlesen »

Municipal Debt in Austria Strongly Dependent on the Federal State

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For example, the debt in Vorarlberg is 2,913 euros per inhabitant, more than three times higher than in Salzburg with 862 euros per municipal citizen. This is shown by data from Statistics Austria for...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

"Gans to Go" available again in Vienna: VIENNA.at raffles Goose Package

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According to the announcement, the "Gans to Go" package includes "a crispy roasted goose and, as classic side dishes from grandma's cookbook, a fruity apple red cabbage with glazed chestnuts and grapefruit...weiterlesen »

FPÖ Expects Approval for Inquiry Committee

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For example, there is still no fixed date for the necessary Rules of Procedure Committee, so that the request can be dealt with in the National Council meeting on October 15. However, such a meeting is...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 »

ORF Launches Initiative to Strengthen Media Literacy in Schools

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The ability to distinguish between fake news and propaganda on one hand and serious journalistic offerings on the other is essential for public discourse and social cohesion. Therefore, ORF is declaring...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 »

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 »

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