New Season Quota Regulation Goes into Review

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On Wednesday, the federal government sent the seasonal quota regulation for review. This increases the annual quotas to 5,500 seasonal jobs, with an additional 2,500 places for workers from the EU accession...weiterlesen »

No incitement, but freedom of expression: Vienna Imam acquitted

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Because he posted statements on Facebook directed against Jews in Israel following the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, a former Viennese imam had to answer in court on Wednesday....weiterlesen »

Celebrities from Art and Culture Demand a Clear Stance in Dealing with Right-Wing Extremism

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In an open letter from the Mauthausen Committee Austria (MKÖ) and the Upper Austrian Network against Racism and Right-Wing Extremism, prominent figures, especially from the arts and culture, have urged...weiterlesen »

Civil Servant Health Insurance Agreement: Lower Austria and Salzburg Adopt Conclusion

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In the ÖVP-led federal states of Lower Austria and Salzburg, the civil servant collective agreement settlement is to be adopted at the state level, as was communicated upon request by the APA. In Carinthia...weiterlesen »

EU Parliament for Ban on Veggie "Burger" Designation

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The planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aim to address the challenges that European farmers increasingly face. They are intended to particularly reduce administrative burdens, which...weiterlesen »

Prices for District Heating from Wien Energie to Rise in 2026

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

An average Viennese household with 70 square meters of living space must expect additional monthly costs of 12 euros after the increase in district heating prices by Wien Energie. The calculation is based...weiterlesen »

Reduction of VAT on Food: Debate in Government Continues

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) maintained that a reduction in the value-added tax on food would only be feasible with appropriate counter-financing. State Secretary Barbara Eibinger-Miedl (ÖVP)...weiterlesen »

"Climate Fit": Floridsdorf Indoor Pool Shines in New Splendor After Comprehensive Renovation

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Throughout the entire facility of the indoor swimming pool, both the technical equipment and the water treatment have been fundamentally renewed. The operation of the indoor swimming pool is primarily...weiterlesen »

After Diversion for Wöginger: This is What the Coalition Says

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Both Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) and Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) refrained from criticizing Wöginger. Meinl-Reisinger did not comment on the court decision but emphasized...weiterlesen »

Reactions to the Three-Year Conclusion in Civil Servant Health Insurance

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) pointed out that the regulation is designed innovatively. Lower incomes would fare better through the fixed amounts. His thanks also went to the unions. Yesterday,...weiterlesen »

Celebrities from Art and Culture Demand a Clear Stance in Dealing with Right-Wing Extremism

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

In an open letter from the Mauthausen Committee Austria (MKÖ) and the Upper Austrian Network against Racism and Right-Wing Extremism, prominent figures, especially from the arts and culture, have urged...weiterlesen »

These Are the Winners of This Year's Vienna Apprenticeship Hackathon

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

Applications for first aid, support with insurance questions, and a sustainability tracker for everyday life - with these exciting and well-implemented ideas, the winners impressed at this year's Vienna...weiterlesen »

Prices for District Heating from Wien Energie to Rise in 2026

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

An average Viennese household with 70 square meters of living space can expect additional monthly costs of 12 euros after the increase in district heating prices by Wien Energie. The calculation is based...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Railway Collective Agreement Negotiations on the Home Stretch

vor 24 Stunden - VOL.at

"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 »

Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Sufferers

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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 »

Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Theater and Film Actress Lotte Ledl Dies at 95

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Two Years After Hamas Attack: Van der Bellen Remembers October 7, 2023

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In an online video, he recalled the suffering of the abducted hostages and their families, as well as the population in the Gaza Strip. "May October 7, 2023, finally come to an end!" he appealed. Van der...weiterlesen »

Tough Austerity Course Puts Austria on the Podium in EU Comparison

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Patients

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Cause of Baumgartner's Fatal Accident Was Human Error

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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