New Season Quota Regulation Goes into Review

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 8 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 »

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

vor 9 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 »

Jannik Sinner serves at Erste Bank Open in Vienna at the "Six Kings Slam"

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

Just for participating, each of the six "Six Kings Slam" participants receives a fee of 1.5 million dollars. It is therefore not surprising that the top 5 of the ATP rankings are in Riyadh, even if they...weiterlesen »

Jannik Sinner schlägt vor Erste Bank Open in Wien beim "Six Kings Slam" auf

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

Nur für die Teilnahme bekommt jeder der sechs "Six Kings Slam"-Teilnehmer ein Honorar von 1,5 Millionen Dollar. Es ist daher nicht überraschend, dass die Top 5 der ATP-Rangliste in Riad dabei sind, selbst...weiterlesen »

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

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

80 Years of "Du holde Kunst": Anniversary Episode for Austria's Oldest Radio Show

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

It is Austria's oldest still-existing radio show: On October 14, 1945, the poetry format "Du holde Kunst" was broadcast for the first time. For the anniversary, on Sunday (October 12) from 8:15 a.m., poems...weiterlesen »

Reduction of VAT on Food: Debate in Government Continues

vor 12 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 »

AI Images, GPS Tracking, and Arson: Two Years Imprisonment for Stalker in Lower Austria

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

A 43-year-old was sentenced on Wednesday at the St. Pölten Regional Court for stalking and arson to 24 months, with 16 months suspended, although the verdict is not yet legally binding. The defendant confessed...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 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 »

After Diversion for Wöginger: This is What the Coalition Says

vor 13 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 13 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 13 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 »

RSV: These Age Groups Are Particularly at Risk

vor 14 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 »

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

vor 15 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 »

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

vor 16 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 »

Program for 63rd Viennale Unveiled

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

The spectrum of the 63rd Viennale ranges from Kristen Stewart's directorial debut "Chronology of Water" to the dusty production "Alpha" by Cannes award-winner Julia Ducournau, to Mascha Schilinski's Oscar...weiterlesen »

Civil Servant Health Insurance Agreement: This Applies Until 2028

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 20 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 »

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 »

City of Vienna Warns of New Scam

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The city of Vienna has received reports of emails in which a collection agency named COEO-Inkasso demands alleged "parking fines" on behalf of the city. Among other things, recipients are offered a "settlement...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 »

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 »

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 »

Nine Years in Prison for 55-Year-Old After Bloody Crime at Vienna Central Station

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The defendant struck the victim eleven times in the face with his fist in a waiting area at the main train station on April 7, 2025, which led to the man's death. Several eyewitnesses sitting nearby, who...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

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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

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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

"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 »

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 »

TALIS Study Shows: Mental Strain in the Teaching Profession is Increasing

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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 »

NIKI-Awards are presented in the Wiener Stadthalle

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In twelve categories, personalities will be awarded the NIKI-Awards, named after legend Nikolaus Lauda, for their sporting achievements at the Lotteries-Sporthilfe-Gala on Wednesday (live at 8:15 PM ORF...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »

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