Pressure to Save in Vienna: Where Cuts Will Be Made in 2026 and Which Fees Will Increase

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The city of Vienna will present a savings budget for 2026, which aims to reduce the deficit to a projected 2.65 billion euros through a consolidation of 2 billion euros. About 1.35 billion euros of this...weiterlesen »

Green Party Continues to Push for Rapid Energy Transition

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In the National Council session on Wednesday, the party will also submit a corresponding motion, said Green leader Leonore Gewessler at a press conference on Tuesday. She called on the government to speed...weiterlesen »

First Day in Benko Trial Ends After Just Two Hours

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The trial against the fallen ex-real estate tycoon and Signa founder René Benko began on Tuesday at the Innsbruck Regional Court - and ended after just under two hours. Benko, visibly slimmer and marked...weiterlesen »

After Police Operation in Vorchdorf: No Extremists at Weapons Exercise

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People from Upper Austria, Salzburg, and Carinthia stated that they wanted to conduct target practice on a property in Vorchdorf. The police are investigating why the group fled into the house with weapons...weiterlesen »

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 »

Green Party Continues to Push for Rapid Energy Transition

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

In the National Council session on Wednesday, the party will also submit a corresponding motion, said Green leader Leonore Gewessler at a press conference on Tuesday. She called on the government to speed...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 »

Environmental Label for Restaurant "Kelsen" in Parliament

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The restaurant "Kelsen" in the Austrian Parliament has been re-certified with the Austrian Eco-label according to a press release. It had lost the license at the end of September after, according to research...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 »

EBU Cancels November Vote on ESC Exclusion of Israel

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"In light of the recent developments in the Middle East, the board agrees that there is a clear need for an open and personal discussion among the members regarding the question of participation in the...weiterlesen »

Unknown Person Damaged Cars in Lower Austria with Pumpkins

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Rear and windshields were partially destroyed by the pumpkins in the district of Bruck a. d. Leitha, and there was also damage to the bodies, reported the Lower Austria State Police Directorate on Monday....weiterlesen »

Twelve-Child Family in Vienna Sparks New Social Welfare Debate

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The discussion about the reform of social assistance gained new momentum on Monday after a "Krone" report about another individual case of a large family. Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) told...weiterlesen »

Municipal Council Election in St. Pölten on January 25

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A spokesperson explained upon request that the invitation to the city senate was sent to the factions on October 20. The election date for the municipal council election in St. Pölten is based on a proposal...weiterlesen »

Court Rejects Conditional Release of Josef F.

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Josef F., who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Amstetten incest case, will not be conditionally released for the time being. The Regional Court of Krems has rejected an application submitted by...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 »

Reform Partnership: NEOS for Municipal Mergers

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In light of financial constraints in the municipalities, more options for action should be created without introducing new taxes, emphasized NEOS representatives Gertraud Auinger-Oberzaucher and Birgit...weiterlesen »

Headwinds for New Rent Price and Housing Package

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The new rent price and housing package includes the value protection of rental contracts and a limitation on rent increases. The draft law proposes that fixed-term rental contracts should last at least...weiterlesen »

First Large Family with Twelve Children Receives Vienna Social Assistance

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Following a similar case in the spring – at that time, a Syrian family with eleven children received more than 9,000 euros in social assistance – this current case is also sparking political debates and...weiterlesen »

Schlager Queen Andrea Berg announces new arena tour

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Around two dozen concerts, where she wants to build on the "goosebump moments" of her last tour, according to the 59-year-old, are planned. "I want to bring this special energy back to the stage," she...weiterlesen »

Teacher Representatives Criticized Plans for Headscarf Ban

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The SPÖ teacher representatives criticize that the justification for the ban in the draft law, citing the welfare of the child, represents a "gross misjudgment" as long as other important issues are not...weiterlesen »

"Circulär Vienna": Strategy for Circular Economy Established

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At Vienna's City Hall, there is a determination to combat waste and promote resource conservation at all levels. The focus is on recycling. The areas where action is to be taken have now been outlined...weiterlesen »

Teachers at Middle Schools More Often Confronted with Difficult Classes

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In middle schools, there are significantly more students than in the AHS lower secondary level who have learning difficulties, exhibit behavioral issues, or grow up in families with little money and low...weiterlesen »

Conceded Goal in Injury Time: ÖFB Team Suffers Qualifying Setback in Romania

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Austria's national football team had to suffer its first setback in the World Cup qualification. The ÖFB team was defeated 0:1 (0:0) in Bucharest on Sunday after conceding a goal in the 95th minute. The...weiterlesen »

Positive Results for the Youth Crime Task Force

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From March 2024 to the end of September 2025, according to the ministry's information on Sunday, 10,574 reports were filed, of which 2,687 cases involved minors. In 1,315 cases, including 136 minors, arrests...weiterlesen »

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