RSV: These Age Groups Are Particularly at Risk

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The virus spreads through droplets when coughing, sneezing, or talking – and this happens everywhere where people are in close proximity: in the subway, at the workplace, or at events. Similar to the flu,...weiterlesen »

Series in Vienna and Surroundings Ended: Thieving Teen Trio Caught

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An 18-year-old from the district of St. Pölten is accused of stealing license plates from seven parked mopeds between July 4 and August 17 in Purkersdorf, Tulln, Tullnerbach-Pressbaum, and Wiener Neustadt,...weiterlesen »

Civil Servant Health Insurance Agreement: This Applies Until 2028

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Between January 2026 and the end of June 2026, there will be no salary increase. From July 2026 to July 2027, the salary will increase by 3.3 percent, according to Civil Servants State Secretary Alexander...weiterlesen »

Football and "GameCity": Here are the Traffic Jams in Vienna This Weekend

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The World Cup qualifier match against San Marino will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8:45 PM. Over 30,000 fans are expected at the stadium, which will affect evening traffic in the capital....weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »

Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Patients

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The Ministry of Social Affairs considers the care of patients with post-acute infection syndromes such as Long/Post Covid or ME/CFS to be "comprehensively secured". This emerges from a response to a parliamentary...weiterlesen »

Railway Collective Agreement Negotiations on the Home Stretch

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"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 »

Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Sufferers

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The Ministry of Social Affairs 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 to a...weiterlesen »

SPÖ Leader Babler Advocates for Reduction of Value-Added Tax on Food

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According to the SPÖ, SPÖ leader and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler and Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer agreed to "consider" the reduction of VAT on food - however, under the following conditions:...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 »

SPÖ Leader Babler Advocates for Reduction of Value-Added Tax on Food

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IHS head Holger Bonin stated that the measure is "not very targeted" from a social policy perspective. The priority is to promote competition in the food trade. Finance State Secretary Eibinger-Miedl (ÖVP)...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 »

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. However, the economists do not expect a major economic upswing. In June, Austria's economy was still...weiterlesen »

Free Influenza Vaccination Now Available

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The low influenza vaccination rate of just over ten percent in Austria is expected to be increased this season. Immunization against the "real flu" is recommended for everyone and, as in the previous year,...weiterlesen »

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 »

Marchegger Ostbahn nimmt Betrieb wieder auf

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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

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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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Marterbauer Rejects Reduction of Food Value-Added Tax

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"Combating inflation is one of the most important goals of this government. At the same time, we must continue the strict execution of the budget to rehabilitate the state budget," said the office of Finance...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 »

Retail Shrunk in August

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This is the first decline after four months of growth, as reported by Statistics Austria on Monday. In the case of food, nominal revenues were 2.0 percent higher, but 2.5 percent lower in real terms. "Especially...weiterlesen »

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