First Day in Benko Trial Ends After Only Two Hours

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The fallen former real estate tycoon and Signa founder René Benko pleaded not guilty on Tuesday at the Innsbruck Regional Court in the trial for fraudulent bankruptcy. Furthermore, he did not want to answer...weiterlesen »

Start of the 16th Vienna "urbanize!" Festival

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With a tour by city historian Peter Payer of public clocks in downtown Vienna starting at 5 PM and an opening program at 7 PM in the "time capsule" of the Otto Wagner Postal Savings Bank, the 16th Vienna...weiterlesen »

Boom in Electricity from Renewables Continues

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The monitoring analyzes the goals of the Renewable Expansion Act, including 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and 27 TWh additional generation from renewable sources. Also, 5 TWh of renewable gas...weiterlesen »

Medical Studies: European Law Expert Warns of Consequences of "Solidarity Contribution"

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Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) suggests that medical graduates should contribute to the community in return for their free education. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler specified that applicants...weiterlesen »

"Mici" Moves into the Bear Forest Arbesbach in the Waldviertel

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The Slovenian restaurant bear "Mici" is now coming to Austria after her rescue. Four Paws announced on Tuesday that the animal will be brought to the Bear Forest Arbesbach in the Waldviertel district of...weiterlesen »

Live Blog: Kick-off for Trial Against Benko in Innsbruck

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Benko is accused of having withdrawn assets amounting to around 660,000 euros from the reach of his creditors by moving them into companies and private foundations, as well as transferring them to his...weiterlesen »

Austria is heading back to winter time

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On the night of October 26, clocks in Austria and other EU member states will be set back by one hour. At 3:00 AM, daylight saving time ends and is replaced by standard time, which is also commonly referred...weiterlesen »

Senior Council with Demand for Fair Pensions

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According to Presidents Birgit Gerstorfer (SPÖ) and Ingrid Korosec (ÖVP), the older generation is ready to contribute to budget consolidation. However, this must be done fairly, they emphasized at the...weiterlesen »

Major Fire in Lower Austria: Fire Departments in Action for Hours

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Up to 170 firefighters were deployed on Sunday afternoon to combat a residential house fire in Schönau a. d. Triesting in the Baden district. According to the district command, the firefighting operation...weiterlesen »

Every Fish is Contaminated: Greenpeace Warns of Forever Chemicals

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Greenpeace Germany had 17 samples of fish, mussels, and crabs from the North and Baltic Seas tested for per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) by an independent laboratory. PFAS were detected...weiterlesen »

U5 Construction: Where in Vienna Is It Worth Investing in Property Now?

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Those looking to invest in real estate that is expected to experience significant long-term price increases should consider the areas around the new U5 line. Due to the resulting good public transport...weiterlesen »

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