No incitement, but freedom of expression: Vienna Imam acquitted

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

EU Parliament for Ban on Veggie "Burger" Designation

vor 9 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 »

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 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

vor 10 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 »

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

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 11 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 »

DSN Officer on Duty Suspended

vor 11 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 »

Prices for District Heating from Wien Energie to Rise in 2026

vor 14 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 »

Allegations of Abuse at SOS Children's Village: Investigation Underway

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The head of the Guntramsdorf location, Nicole Cerny, appealed not to take out anger over the case on her colleagues and protégés. "The reporting of the past weeks has, of course, not left our employees...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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

Baby Found on Graz Carport Roof: Mother in Custody

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Following the discovery of a dead newborn in Graz last week, the mother (20) has now been taken into pre-trial detention. The Graz public prosecutor's office confirmed reports from Styrian media on Tuesday....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 »

Attempted Rape in Lower Austria: Who Knows This Man?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The incident is said to have occurred around 11 PM. After fierce resistance, the victim managed to run away. According to the Lower Austrian police, the young woman sustained minor injuries. The suspect...weiterlesen »

Attempted Rape in Lower Austria: Who Knows This Man?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The incident is said to have occurred around 11 PM. After fierce resistance, the victim managed to run away. According to the Lower Austrian police, the young woman sustained minor injuries. The suspect...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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