"Let's not rush": Rental package likely not...

"Let's not rush": Rental package likely not coming until 2026

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Currently, the rental and housing package of the federal government is under review. Ideally by the end of the year, but possibly not until January, it should be presented in the plenary session of the...weiterlesen »

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Austrian Participants of the Gaza Aid Flotilla Return

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The group was previously stopped by Israeli authorities and flown to Athens, confirmed the Foreign Ministry upon APA's request. According to a statement from the activists, there were instances of mistreatment...weiterlesen »

TALIS Study Shows: Mental Strain in the Teaching Profession is Increasing

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A large majority (93 percent) of Austria's teachers are satisfied with their work, according to the current OECD study TALIS 2024. This is three percentage points less than in the 2018 survey, but still...weiterlesen »

New Teachers Hardly Feel Prepared for Everyday School Life

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Poor grades for the current teacher training: Only 42 percent of new teachers at middle schools and lower secondary schools feel well prepared for teaching practice after graduation, according to the latest...weiterlesen »

AK supports plans for grid fees for electricity producers

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In the debate about grid fees for electricity suppliers, the Chamber of Labor (AK) supports the government's plans. It is only fair that those who use the grid also pay for it. Currently, producers bear...weiterlesen »

"How Are We Doing in Austria?": Launch of New Long-Term Study

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Once a year, the same individuals will be surveyed on topics such as work, income, housing, health, education, family, and personal attitudes. This will allow changes over time to be observed and serve...weiterlesen »

Meinl-Reisinger: No Place for Antisemitism in Austria

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"Since October 7 (2023, note), we have been experiencing an incredible ordeal due to daily anti-Semitic attacks," said the President of the Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG), Oskar Deutsch, during a working...weiterlesen »

Opening for Trial of Abused Teacher in Vienna

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The main defendants claimed in their interrogations that the sex with the teacher was consensual. "She was always only about sex, I was only about the money," the 15-year-old Iraqi stated. He admitted...weiterlesen »

Environmental Control Report Shows Major Challenges and Positive Trends

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Every three years, the Environmental Control Report is prepared by the Environment Agency Austria, assessing the state of the environment in Austria. The 14th edition covers the period from July 2022 to...weiterlesen »

20-Year-Old Sentenced After Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial

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The previously unblemished defendant had "announced a rampage at the Mauthausen concentration camp" on September 6 or 7, began the prosecutor in his presentation. The defendant, who was working there as...weiterlesen »

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Survey Shows: Boss is the Biggest Stress Factor at Work

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More than half of job seekers in Austria feel stressed in their professional lives. This is shown by a recent online survey by karriere.at on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on October 10. According...weiterlesen »

"New Eisenstädter": FPÖ Against Purchase of Housing Company in Burgenland

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FPÖ-Burgenland leader Grandits criticizes the planned purchase of the housing company "Neue Eisenstädter" and points out that the purchase price of 10 million euros is offset by liabilities of 417 million...weiterlesen »

EU Approval for Electricity Subsidy in Austria

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The regulation aims to support electricity reserve capacities that can be deployed by the grid operator at any time during transmission bottlenecks. The goal is to balance generation and demand. The grid...weiterlesen »

Focus Campaign Against Speeders in Vienna

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Several officers from various city police commands were involved in the focus operation. Additionally, they received support from officers of the Vienna State Traffic Department, who, among other things,...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Catch Young E-Scooter Robbers

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In Vienna-Penzing, on October 5, there was an alleged robbery among youths. According to the police, a 13-year-old student was threatened and robbed by two boys – a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old – around...weiterlesen »

Teenagers Arrested After Vehicle Theft

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The Vienna professional fire brigade, which also arrived, was able to extinguish the fire quickly. The officers were then able to find witnesses who reportedly saw several youths near the vehicle. They...weiterlesen »

Illegal Joyride with Grandpa's Car: Vienna Teen Crashes into Several Cars

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A 16-year-old boy (citizen of Austria) took his grandfather's car keys on the night of October 5th in Vienna-Simmering and used his unregistered car for a joyride. The vehicle had neither license plates...weiterlesen »

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 »

Fall into Vorarlberg's Kopssee: Search for 72-Year-Old Continues

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Over the weekend, extensive measures were continued, including the use of a special diving robot, a towing sonar, and several deep-sea divers. So far, the efforts have been unsuccessful, and the search...weiterlesen »

Manizha Bakthari: The Last Ambassador

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When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, Manizha Bakhtari had only been Ambassador to Austria for seven months. As a diplomat without a government, she is now defying the Taliban...weiterlesen »

Committed to global peace and stability

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In an interview with Diplomatic SOCIETY, H.E. Mr. Zheenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, speaks about the candidacy of his country for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security...weiterlesen »

Viet Nam’s (Hidden) Gems: 8 breathtaking places to discover

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The Southeast Asian country impresses with its stunningly diverse landscapes, bustling cities and rich cultural history. Diplomatic SOCIETY handpicked eight places absolutely worth discovering. 1 Mu Cang...weiterlesen »

Three Injured in Traffic Accident Involving Three Cars in Tyrol

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A 47-year-old Hungarian was traveling in the second lane of the Mieminger Straße to overtake other vehicles. At the end of a straight section, he veered into the oncoming lane for unknown reasons. He collided...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 »

Rapid Vienna falls to RB Salzburg

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With the loss against RB Salzburg, Rapid Vienna also slipped behind WAC to third place. Salzburg caught up with the Hütteldorf team in points, is now fourth, and maintained a streak: The "Bulls" have been...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 »

Arrest After Dispute in Vienna-Meidling

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Upon the arrival of the police in September 2025, officers found a 24-year-old woman with a bleeding neck wound and her 27-year-old husband. Initially, investigators were looking into the possibility of...weiterlesen »

Excluded Dornauer Criticizes SPÖ Leader Babler

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Andreas Babler has "unfortunately cemented himself well," said Georg Dornauer in an interview with the "Kronen Zeitung" (Sunday edition). "Those who are currently leading the regime on Löwelstraße are...weiterlesen »

Arrest after Dispute in Vienna-Meidling

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Upon the arrival of the police in September 2025, officers found a 24-year-old woman with a bleeding neck wound and her 27-year-old husband. The injury was presumably caused by a knife, which was secured....weiterlesen »

Conflict in Vienna Apartment Triggers Police Operation

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The former colleague allegedly attacked the man with a knife during the dispute. Subsequently, the man's 54-year-old wife intervened and was injured in the process. When the police arrived, only the couple...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 »

Setback for Wiener Austria against BW Linz

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In the Austria camp, the post-match discussion was about "small details." Unlike the previous week against Rapid, chances to take the lead were missed this time. Reinhold Ranftl emphasized that one could...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 »

35-Year-Old Arrested After Dangerous Threat

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The 40-year-old and his colleague, who is two years younger, are employees of a clearance company. They were tasked with removing stored furniture and various waste from the basement of a multi-party building....weiterlesen »

Focus Actions Against Illegal Prostitution: Vienna Police Took Stock

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During the targeted operations against illegal prostitution, inspections were carried out in 200 apartments and 570 reports were filed for violations of the Vienna Prostitution Act. Police lawyers imposed...weiterlesen »

Robbery of Gas Station Customers in Vienna-Donaustadt

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The suspect was wearing white pants, a white hoodie, black and white shoes, yellow gloves, and black sunglasses. Upon entering the gas station, he initially threatened a 17-year-old and robbed him of cash....weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Engage in High-Speed Chase with Speeder

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The driver repeatedly ignored speed limits, barely kept distance from vehicles ahead, and forced other road users to brake abruptly. On Obere Donaustraße, the officers signaled the driver to stop with...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 »