Reports of Abuse Allegations Against Train Driver in Vienna

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

"Due to the sensitive nature of the topic and victim protection, we cannot disclose more details," said the Vienna State Police Directorate upon request. Thomas Vecsey, spokesperson for the Vienna Public...weiterlesen »

Porr/Strabag do not take over Vamed Austria division after all

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The construction groups Porr and Strabag have decided not to jointly acquire the core business of the Austrian healthcare provider Vamed. The purchase agreement concluded by an investment company was "canceled...weiterlesen »

Porr/Strabag do not take over Vamed Austria division after all

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

The purchase agreement concluded by an investment company was "revoked today, as the implementation could not take place as intended," Strabag announced. Porr will take over Vamed's Austrian project development...weiterlesen »

Dispute Over Monastery: Nuns Initiate Legal Action

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

The nuns accuse the order's leadership of having them sent to a retirement home against their will and deceived, the ORF Salzburg quoted a letter from the lawyer on Friday. The head of the order allegedly...weiterlesen »

Demand for Social Security for People with Disabilities

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

"People with disabilities are denied a self-determined life," criticized Martin Schenk from the Poverty Conference. According to the NGO Poverty Conference, 27 percent of the approximately 760,000 people...weiterlesen »

NEOS Member of Parliament Krisper Leaves National Council

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

Decisive for Krisper's decision was that her sphere of influence was "so greatly reduced" by the participation of the Pink Party in the government, "that I no longer see any sense in my parliamentary activity,"...weiterlesen »

Porr/Strabag do not take over Vamed Austria division after all

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The purchase agreement concluded by an investment company was "revoked today, as the implementation could not proceed as intended," Strabag announced. Porr will take over Vamed's Austrian project development...weiterlesen »

Government Presents Plans for Broadband Expansion

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The applicants of the third "OpenNet" call for proposals will be informed of the decisions immediately, a spokesperson for Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) told the APA. According to a ministry release,...weiterlesen »

Podcast Survey: This Many People Listen Until the End

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

IMAS surveyed 1,023 people aged 16 and over in June. According to Paul Eiselsberg, podcasts are permanently established but are often listened to in the background. 41 percent listen to podcasts for information,...weiterlesen »

Chamber of Physicians for New Rules for In-House Pharmacies

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The ability to operate in-house pharmacies promotes the occupation of health insurance doctor positions in rural areas. According to Silvester Hutgrabner, head of the in-house pharmacies department of...weiterlesen »

Supermarket Shock: Prices for Groceries Are Getting Even More Expensive

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

The economists at Wifo expect a price increase for food (including alcohol and tobacco) of 3.2 percent on average for the coming year. For this year, an increase of 3.8 percent is forecast, according to...weiterlesen »

More and more Viennese are giving up their own car

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

In Vienna, more and more people are choosing not to purchase their own car. Last year, their number decreased in 13 districts, as the Austrian Traffic Club (VCÖ) announced on Friday. The district of Margareten...weiterlesen »

Man Stabbed and Robbed at Vienna's Keplerplatz

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

On October 9, a witness discovered an injured person at around 5:10 PM on a playground near Keplerplatz in Vienna-Favoriten and alerted the police. The man told the officers that he was approached by an...weiterlesen »

NEOS Member of Parliament Krisper Leaves National Council

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

The decisive factor for Krisper's decision was that her sphere of influence was "so greatly reduced" by the participation of the Pink Party in the government, "that I no longer see any sense in my parliamentary...weiterlesen »

Man Stabbed and Robbed at Vienna's Keplerplatz

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

On October 9, a witness discovered an injured person at around 5:10 PM on a playground near Keplerplatz in Vienna-Favoriten and alerted the police. The man told the officers that he was approached by an...weiterlesen »

Cause SOS Children's Village: Several Contact Points Established for Those Affected

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

"We listen and take every concern seriously - regardless of how long ago it happened," said Managing Director Anne Schlack on Friday in a statement. They are addressing all issues "because we want to create...weiterlesen »

Premiere at the Vienna City Hall: 554,000 Euros Collected at Charity Gala for Children with Cancer

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

The event was organized by the "Ambassador Circle" of the research institution, consisting of entrepreneur and former tennis professional Dominic Thiem, Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth, JP Immobilien owner Daniel...weiterlesen »

Work Doesn't Stop: Many Still Reachable After Hours

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

Many Austrians perceive constant accessibility via mobile phones as a burden. The boundaries between work and private life often blur, as shown by a study from the consulting firm Deloitte, which was presented...weiterlesen »

Severe Mental Stress Affects Almost Every Second Woman in Austria

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

As a result, slightly more than half of the respondents suffer from inner restlessness, nervousness, and tension. The problems are mainly attributed to lack of sleep and exhaustion (45 percent), family...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Motorcyclist in Vienna-Floridsdorf Sped Away from the Police

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

During a focus operation by rapid judges, the Vienna officers noticed a motorcyclist whose exhaust was obviously defective. Furthermore, the driver was speeding and had no license plate attached to the...weiterlesen »

Over 9,000 Euros in Fines During "Sharp Action" Against Cyclists and E-Scooter Riders in Vienna

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In addition to the state traffic department, officers from the uniformed bicycle service (uFD) of the city police commands were also deployed. The results are clear: A total of 175 on-the-spot fines and...weiterlesen »

Motorcyclist in Vienna-Floridsdorf Sped Away from the Police

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

During a focus operation by summary judges, the Vienna officers noticed a motorcyclist whose exhaust was obviously defective. Furthermore, the driver was speeding and had no license plate on the motorcycle....weiterlesen »

Teenagers Caught Breaking into Vienna Hotel

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Several units from the Meidling City Police Command, the Rapid Response Unit, and the Police Dog Unit then searched the hotel. Seven youths – three girls and four boys aged between 13 and 16 – were encountered....weiterlesen »

Ministry of the Interior emphasizes: Random Gender Change Not Possible

vor einem Tag - 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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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