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

vor 6 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 »

EU Parliament for Ban on Veggie "Burger" Designation

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Cabinet Approves Truck Toll: Discounts Secured Until 2030

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

For the transport industry, this means an additional burden due to external costs – such as air pollution, noise, and CO₂ emissions – amounting to 42 million euros from 2026. The regular adjustment of...weiterlesen »

Climate Demonstration Will Paralyze Vienna Again on Friday

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

At 3:00 PM on Friday, demonstrations will start in Vienna and Linz, while Graz will join with a rally next Tuesday due to regional guidelines, according to a statement from FFF on Wednesday. The protest...weiterlesen »

Reduction of VAT on Food: Debate in Government Continues

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Catholic Private School "De La Salle" Must Close Location in Vienna-Währing

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

Classes and afternoon care are to continue without restriction until then, the school association announced in a statement on its homepage . The main reason given was rising costs. "At the Währing location,...weiterlesen »

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

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

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 10 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 »

DSN Officer on Duty Suspended

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

A "temporarily assigned employee" is suspected of having connections "to a group under observation." These indications are currently being reviewed, the Ministry of the Interior first informed. The Vienna...weiterlesen »

RSV: These Age Groups Are Particularly at Risk

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Vienna Highlights 2025: Artistically Shaping Democracy

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The "Vienna Highlights 2025" festival opens on October 10 at the Breitenfelder Church in 1080 Vienna and runs until November 18, 2025. The 90-minute Light&Shadow tours in eight districts invite you to...weiterlesen »

Few Minutes Make the Difference: "Movement Snacks" Have Measurable Effect

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

Specifically, the team defines the exercise snacks as intervals without breaks, warm-up, or cool-down, performed at least twice a day - and this for three to seven days a week over a period of four to...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 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 »

Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Free Influenza Vaccination Now Available

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - 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 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 »

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 »

New Teachers Hardly Feel Prepared for Everyday School Life

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Austrian Participants of the Gaza Aid Flotilla Return

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 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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