Marterbauer Rejects Reduction of Food Value-Added Tax

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"Combating inflation is one of the most important goals of this government. At the same time, we must continue the strict execution of the budget to rehabilitate the state budget," said the office of Finance...weiterlesen »

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Retail Shrunk in August

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This is the first decline after four months of growth, as reported by Statistics Austria on Monday. In the case of food, nominal revenues were 2.0 percent higher, but 2.5 percent lower in real terms. "Especially...weiterlesen »

Penalties for Truancy to Increase Significantly

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Specifically, the penalty threat is set to increase from 110 to 440 euros to 150 to 1,000 euros starting September 1, 2026. The legal provision is included in those regulations that also stipulate mandatory...weiterlesen »

Free Pads and Tampons at 252 More Schools

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A total of 5.6 million pieces of period products are being provided as part of a cooperation with a drugstore chain. The initiative also aims to destigmatize menstruation. Especially in times of inflation,...weiterlesen »

Wifo-Chief Felbermayr Welcomes Collective Agreement Conclusion for Metalworkers

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The director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (Wifo), Gabriel Felbermayr, sees the signaling effect of the collective agreement in the metal industry on other collective bargaining agreements...weiterlesen »

Woman Missing in Vienna-Brigittenau: Police Seek Witnesses

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After a breakup and a previous argument with her ex-partner, the woman is said to have disappeared under worrying circumstances from the shared apartment in Vienna Brigittenau. The Vienna State Criminal...weiterlesen »

Excitement Over Alleged "Fake Bombs" at Demonstration in Vienna

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Before the "March for Life," there was a church service in the Vienna Karlskirche, led by the emeritus Bishop Klaus Küng. After the service, the church had to be evacuated because a ticking noise and a...weiterlesen »

Raids Due to Tax Fraud with Luxury Cars in Vienna and Upper Austria

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In the course of multi-year investigations, house searches were conducted at seven locations in Vienna and Upper Austria. Additionally, 34 bank accounts at five banks were opened, numerous witnesses and...weiterlesen »

Podcasts Increasingly Popular Among Young People

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43 percent of the study's respondents listen to podcasts at least occasionally, while among 15- to 29-year-olds, it is already 67 percent, which represents an increase of ten percentage points compared...weiterlesen »

When is the military allowed to shoot down drones?

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Repeated drone sightings in Europe have caused unrest among political decision-makers and the military in recent weeks, leading to partial airspace closures. The question of which legal framework applies...weiterlesen »

More Green for Vienna: Redesign of Simmeringer Hauptstraße Starts in Spring

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For five years, the entire city has been working under the motto "Out of the Asphalt" to unseal and green areas. In Simmering, things are moving quickly. Recently, Enkplatz was extensively greened and...weiterlesen »