Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

vor 2 Stunden - VOL.at

It had already become known in advance that the two also accused tax officials had submitted a "statement of responsibility" to the court. During the trial, Wöginger's lawyer, Michael Rohregger, announced...weiterlesen »

"Trend Reversal" in the Real Estate Market, Rental Market Still Under Pressure

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

Since mid-2022, affordability has increased by 27 percent according to Raiffeisen Research, making residential properties as affordable as they were in early 2018. "The ice age in the Austrian real estate...weiterlesen »

MINT: Three Quarters of Parents See Boys as More Suitable

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

One reason for this may lie in the role of parents: Three-quarters consider boys more suitable for STEM than girls, according to a study presented on Tuesday. Additionally, parents have reservations about...weiterlesen »

Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

It had already become known in advance that the two also accused tax officials had submitted a "taking responsibility" statement to the court. During the trial, Wöginger's lawyer, Michael Rohregger, announced...weiterlesen »

End of Free Kindergarten in Vienna Feared

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

The Vienna Greens fear that the free kindergarten could soon be a thing of the past. On Tuesday, they once again warned of an end during a media campaign. In Vienna, attending municipal kindergartens is...weiterlesen »

Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

It was already known in advance that the two also accused tax officials had submitted a "statement of responsibility" to the court. During the trial, Wöginger's lawyer, Michael Rohregger, announced that...weiterlesen »

Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

The economic researchers from Wifo and IHS are raising their economic forecast for the current year. However, the economists do not expect a major economic upswing. In June, Austria's economy was still...weiterlesen »

Young and Homeless: Caritas Calls for Nationwide Strategy

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Many adolescents and young adults are affected by homelessness, yet there is little information about this group. In Vienna, about one-third of all homeless people are under 30 years old, approximately...weiterlesen »

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

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

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

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Cause of Baumgartner's Fatal Accident Was Human Error

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - society.at

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 »

Free Pads and Tampons at 252 More Schools

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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