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 »

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Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Patients

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The Ministry of Social Affairs currently considers the care of patients with post-acute infection syndromes such as Long/Post Covid or ME/CFS to be "comprehensively ensured." This is according to a response...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 »

Information and Insights at the Day of Vienna Schools on October 8

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The day offers the opportunity to get a taste of everyday school life and to engage in personal conversations with educators. Around 700 schools attract visitors with school tours, presentations, exhibitions,...weiterlesen »

Gaming, Cosplay & Consultation: What Vienna Game City 2025 Offers

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The average age at the Vienna City Hall is likely to drop significantly again soon - at least temporarily: From October 10 to 12, the 16th Game City will take place there. The computer game showcase organized...weiterlesen »

Cause of Baumgartner's Fatal Accident Was Human Error

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A technical report revealed that the accident of Felix Baumgartner was due to human error, reported Iannella. After taking off from a paraglider platform in Fermo, the 56-year-old went into a fall. The...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 »

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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 »

Celestial Spectacle Over Vienna: Supermoon Meets Dragon Meteor Shower

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In the early morning of October 7th, a special celestial spectacle is on the horizon: the first supermoon of the year, also known as the "Harvest Moon," reaches its peak at 5:47 AM (CEST). Simultaneously,...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 »

Violation of Conditions: Arrest of Teichtmeister

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

This was confirmed by his legal representative Rudolf Mayer and the spokesperson for the Vienna Regional Court, Christina Salzborn, to the APA. In connection with his final conviction, Teichtmeister was...weiterlesen »

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 »

Difficult Struggle for Civil Servant Health Insurance Before Next Round of Negotiations

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Last Tuesday, a meeting took place where the government presented a first concrete offer. However, this offer was rejected by the unions GÖD and younion. GÖD Chairman Eckehard Quin stated that the government...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 »

Alcohol and Drug Checks in Vienna: 24 Licenses Revoked, 333 Tests Conducted

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During targeted traffic controls in the districts of Landstraße, Favoriten, and Simmering, the Vienna police, with the support of a medical officer and a rapid judge, identified extensive violations over...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 »

Violation of Conditions: Arrest of Teichtmeister

vor 24 Stunden - VOL.at

This was confirmed by his legal representative Rudolf Mayer and the spokeswoman for the Vienna Regional Court, Christina Salzborn, to the APA. In connection with his final conviction, Teichtmeister was...weiterlesen »

Plakolm Tour Through Western Balkan States Started

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"Austria will advocate for the qualified majority in the accession process," said the spokesperson for European Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) on Monday to the APA. "For over 20 years, we have been stuck...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 »

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 »

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 »

Direct Access to School Gymnasiums for Clubs

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In future new constructions and renovations, it will be ensured that there is direct access to the sports facilities without having to go through the school buildings first. This should be implemented...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »