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

vor 14 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 »

The Starting Signal for New Entry-Exit System at Vienna Airport is Imminent

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

From Sunday, member states will begin its gradual introduction. With the automated IT system, travelers from third countries intending a short stay (up to 90 days) in the Schengen area will be recorded...weiterlesen »

E-Mobility Promotion for Two-Wheelers Starts: Up to 1,800 Euros for Private Individuals

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

Private individuals can receive support for switching to e-mopeds, e-motorcycles, and charging infrastructure. Companies, municipalities, and associations, on the other hand, are supported in the use of...weiterlesen »

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

vor 18 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

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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 20 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 20 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

vor 21 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 »

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

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

NIKI-Awards 2025: These Are the Winners

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

Also receiving a NIKI as Newcomer of the Year on Wednesday was Lilli Tagger, and the Special Award went to Gerhard Berger, Helmut Marko, and Toto Wolff. After the ÖSV went empty-handed in the main categories...weiterlesen »

Body Recovered from Kops Reservoir: Search After Car Accident Concluded

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

Divers from EKO Cobra recovered the vehicle in collaboration with the fire department in the afternoon from a depth of 52 meters. The missing person was still in the vehicle, as the police reported. The...weiterlesen »

Uni Vienna Achieves Historic Rank in "Times" University Ranking

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

In the new edition of the "Times Higher Education World University Ranking" published on Thursday, the University of Vienna has become the first Austrian institution to reach a spot in the top 100. The...weiterlesen »

Austria's Police to Rely on "Super Recognizers" in the Future

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The executive will henceforth rely on Super Recognizers. These are people with an exceptionally high talent for recognizing faces. As part of a pilot project, 30 such officers have been deployed in Lower...weiterlesen »

New Season Quota Regulation Goes into Review

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Farewell to "Mister Wonderful": Last Honors for Harald Serafin at Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

It was a solemn farewell to Harald Serafin, which friends and companions prepared for the "Mr. Wunderbar," who passed away on September 15, on Wednesday in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. The who's who...weiterlesen »

EU Parliament for Ban on Veggie "Burger" Designation

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Pro-Palestine Protest in Front of Vienna's Main University: Police Deployed in Large Numbers

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Around 60 to 65 people had gathered for an unregistered spontaneous demonstration, the police informed the APA. For about two hours, the authorities have been working to dissolve the assembly due to safety...weiterlesen »

Reduction of VAT on Food: Debate in Government Continues

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Vienna Highlights 2025: Artistically Shaping Democracy

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Designations for Veggie Products Occupy EU Parliament

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the report up for vote in the EU Parliament, several specific terms have been introduced through an amendment. These include "steak", "schnitzel", "hamburger", and "sausage". These would then only be...weiterlesen »

Program for 63rd Viennale Unveiled

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Football and "GameCity": Here are the Traffic Jams in Vienna This Weekend

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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