Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Reports of Pressure from Stocker on ORF and Vienna

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

The Federal Chancellery, however, did not want to confirm the corresponding statements to the "Kurier". Nevertheless, there definitely seem to be voices within the ruling party in favor of canceling the...weiterlesen »

Dornauer fights exclusion from SPÖ

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Dornauer has decided to contest the expulsion and wants a federal arbitration court to be involved, he confirmed to the APA on Thursday, following an online report by the "Tiroler Tageszeitung". "I am...weiterlesen »

"De La Salle" Closure in Vienna-Währing: Education Directorate Assists with School Placement Search

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

"It is very regrettable that the private school in Währing has to close. This is a major change for children, parents, and teachers," it was noted. Every family should have the assurance that their child...weiterlesen »

Social Committee Decided on New Rules for Freelance Workers

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With the law, which is set to come into effect at the beginning of 2026, minimum standards and notice periods for employee-like freelance work relationships will be introduced for the first time. At the...weiterlesen »

Bike Path in Linz Bus Terminal Causes Confusion

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

Red-marked multi-purpose lanes run between the bus and car lanes in the middle of the roadway before they end abruptly. The cycling lobby sees the solution as "well-intentioned, but not well implemented."...weiterlesen »

Education Leave Abolished: New Model of Further Education Allowance Adopted

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

Before the vote, individual amendments to the bill were made through a change request to address objections raised during the review process. However, the tightened access criteria for educational leave...weiterlesen »

Ministry of the Interior emphasizes: Random Gender Change Not Possible

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In the case first reported by the "Krone," a man changed his gender entry shortly before starting a three-month prison sentence. According to Walter P., who has since appeared as Waltraud P., the aim of...weiterlesen »

Renting or Buying? What Will Be More Worthwhile in Vienna in 2025

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According to ImmoScout24 , the average price per square meter for rental apartments in Vienna in the first quarter of 2025 was 20.42 euros – an increase of almost 9% compared to the previous year. As reported,...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

End of Adhesive Vignette: Only Digital Version Available from 2027

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The sticker for sticking will be completely obsolete from 2027. Only digital vignettes can then be purchased as before in tobacconists, gas stations, toll stations, at ARBÖ, ÖAMTC, and other partners....weiterlesen »

Prices for District Heating from Wien Energie to Rise in 2026

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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 »

Railway Collective Agreement Negotiations on the Home Stretch

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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