Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High

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The economic researchers from Wifo and IHS are raising their economic forecast for the current year. In June, Austria's economy was expected to have zero growth (Wifo) or a "mini" plus (IHS) of 0.1 percent,...weiterlesen »

Österreich überwindet Rezession, aber Inflation bleibt hoch

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The economic researchers from Wifo and IHS are raising their economic forecast for the current year. In June, Austria's economy was expected to have zero growth (Wifo) or a "mini" plus (IHS) of 0.1 percent,...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 »

Tough Austerity Course Puts Austria on the Podium in EU Comparison

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With its consolidation course, Austria is currently among the most frugal countries in the EU. The so-called Fiscal Stance - a measure of a state's fiscal policy orientation - is at 1.3 percent of GDP,...weiterlesen »

After Insolvency of 123-Transporter: Restructuring Proceedings Opened

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Leeb & Weinwurm Rechtsanwälte GmbH has been appointed as the insolvency administrator. Claims can be registered until December 31, 2025. The first hearing will take place on January 15, 2026, and the restructuring...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 Group Therapy in Vienna: Help for Adolescents After Experiencing Violence

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Based on a model already tested in adults, a new therapy offer has been established in cooperation with Stanford University. As part of the so-called BEAR group psychotherapy, elements of trauma therapy...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 »

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 »

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 »

123-Transporter filed for insolvency

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Creditors are being offered a quota of 20 percent within two years, the company announced. Thousands of complaints regarding debits have been received by the Chamber of Labor (AK), and the judiciary is...weiterlesen »

123-Transporter filed for insolvency

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Creditors are being offered a quota of 20 percent within two years, the company announced. Thousands of complaints regarding debits have been received by the Chamber of Labor (AK), and the judiciary is...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 »

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 »

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