Stocks on the Rise: More and More Austrians Investing in Securities

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Although Austrians still tend towards traditional savings, interest in alternatives like stocks has recently increased. This is shown by the so-called Financial Monitor of Bank Austria, for which around...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

NIKI-Awards are presented in the Wiener Stadthalle

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In twelve categories, personalities will be awarded the NIKI-Awards, named after legend Nikolaus Lauda, for their sporting achievements at the Lotteries-Sporthilfe-Gala on Wednesday (live at 8:15 PM ORF...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 »

"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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Viet Nam: A Rising Star in Southeast Asia

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Diplomatic SOCIETY sat down with H.E. Le Thai Hoang VU, Ambassador of Viet Nam to Austria, and spoke about the numerous anniversaries the country is celebrating in 2025, the cooperation with Austria, and...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 »

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 »

Commemoration in Vienna: Remembering the Victims of October 7

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In front of the memorial for Austrian Jewish Holocaust victims, there was also a remembrance for the 48 Israelis who are still held hostage in the Gaza Strip. "Bring them home," demanded the rally attendees...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 »

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 »

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 »

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