War, Climate, Financial Worries: What Weighs on Our Psyche

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

News about wars and conflicts, climate change, and financial worries burden many people in Austria. Overall, the situation appears positive according to an Integral survey conducted on the occasion of...weiterlesen »

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Railway Collective Agreement Negotiations on the Home Stretch

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"We made significant progress today. The negotiation climate is positive, and we are approaching a conclusion that is feasible for both sides, also considering the economically challenging conditions of...weiterlesen »

Railway Collective Agreement Negotiations on the Home Stretch

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

"We have made significant progress today. The negotiation climate is positive, and we are approaching a conclusion that is feasible for both sides, also taking into account the economically challenging...weiterlesen »

Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High

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The economic researchers from Wifo and IHS raised their economic forecast for the current year on Tuesday. In June, they still expected zero growth (Wifo) or a "mini" plus (IHS) of 0.1 percent for the...weiterlesen »

SAP Austria Chief Calls for More Digital Education in Schools

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The SAP Austria head demanded clearer cross-country regulations and more hours allocated for the age group of 11 to 14-year-olds at a press conference on Tuesday with State Secretary for Digitalization...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

1990 Switched as Babies in Graz Hospital: Women Have Now Met

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A DNA test provided final certainty a few weeks ago. The two women had not grown up with their biological parents. In the meantime, they have met and, along with both sets of parents, have come together,...weiterlesen »

End of Free Kindergarten in Vienna Feared

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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 »

Theater and Film Actress Lotte Ledl Dies at 95

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Her career took her from the Volkstheater to the Munich Residenztheater and the Burgtheater, and she performed on stage at various venues until old age. However, she owed her popularity primarily to her...weiterlesen »

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Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High

vor 20 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 »

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

vor 21 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 »

Marchegger Ostbahn nimmt Betrieb wieder auf

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

The ÖBB announced on Tuesday that the route between Vienna and Bratislava is now faster, more comfortable, and significantly more environmentally friendly. With the resumption of train operations over...weiterlesen »

Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High

vor 22 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

vor 22 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 »

Österreich überwindet Rezession, aber Inflation bleibt hoch

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

Tough Austerity Course Puts Austria on the Podium in EU Comparison

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 23 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 »

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

vor 24 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

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - society.at

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 »

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 »