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 »

Climate Demonstration Will Paralyze Vienna Again on Friday

vor 6 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, as stated in a press release from FFF on Wednesday. The protest...weiterlesen »

Green Party Criticizes Government After Signa Case

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The Green finance spokesperson Nina Tomaselli called for an effective anti-fraud law to prevent similar cases in the future. "Those who do nothing are complicit," she directed at the government. Signa...weiterlesen »

Ministry of the Interior emphasizes: Random Gender Change Not Possible

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Inflation Eats Income and Increases Financial Worries

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According to the latest survey "How are we today?" by Statistics Austria, 23 percent of Austrians reported having suffered income losses in the past twelve months. Those particularly affected are people...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 »

Cabinet Approves Truck Toll: Discounts Secured Until 2030

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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 einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 einem Tag - 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 »

Registrations of E-Vans Plummet

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"The abolition of the standard consumption tax for diesel small trucks has led to a collapse in electric transporters. This decline is bad for air quality and bad for Austria's climate balance," criticizes...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »

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

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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 »

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