Vienna Plans to Make Significant Savings on Minimum Security

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Among other things, Vienna will save on people with subsidiary protection. They will no longer be entitled to minimum security benefits in the future. This group will also fall under the basic provision...weiterlesen »

Mikl-Leitner for Stricter Measures in Social Assistance

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Germany's push for citizen's income reform is putting pressure on Austria to redesign social assistance at the federal level, said Lower Austria's Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner. "If Germany tightens up,...weiterlesen »

ÖAMTC Alarmed by Significant Increase in Hit-and-Run Accidents – Most in Vienna

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With 787 cases, Vienna clearly leads the unfortunate federal state ranking, followed by Lower Austria (361) and Upper Austria (360). The fewest cases were registered in Burgenland (42). “The number of...weiterlesen »

University Strategy 2040: Government Decided on Approach

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Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) emphasized after the Council of Ministers on the development of the Higher Education Strategy 2040 that universities should combat anti-science sentiment and...weiterlesen »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

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"The worse a business performs during an inspection, the more frequently the Market Authority conducts inspections," said Market Authority Director Andreas Kutheil. The Ministry of Social Affairs stated...weiterlesen »

Goal for Budget Deficit Remains the Same for 2026

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In absolute numbers, next year's result will be one billion worse than planned. However, due to a higher gross domestic product, the budget deficit remains at the agreed 4.2 percent of GDP with the EU....weiterlesen »

Photovoltaics in the City: Is That Even Possible on Vienna's Roofs?

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Among old buildings, narrow courtyards, and partially shaded rooftops, the implementation of solar power with photovoltaics in Vienna seems challenging at first glance. But this impression is misleading:...weiterlesen »

Study on Greenhouse Gases: Austria Only Shifts, But Does Not Avoid

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To effectively combat climate change, there is much to be said for the direct avoidance of emissions. However, a study now reveals that in Austria, political measures in the areas of transport and housing...weiterlesen »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

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"The worse a business performs during an inspection, the more frequently the Market Office conducts inspections," said Market Office Director Andreas Kutheil. The Ministry of Social Affairs stated in a...weiterlesen »

National Council Starts October Plenary Week

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Linked to the ongoing Signa trial , the "Current Hour" in the National Council is at the request of the Greens right at the beginning. In the National Council, an increase in the investment premium and...weiterlesen »

New Construction Crisis Causes Prices in the Domestic Real Estate Market to Rise

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In the first half of 2025, approximately 37,000 real estate transactions were registered in Austria, representing a decrease of about 5 percent compared to the previous year. After a strong first quarter,...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Price Increases Also Felt in Skiing

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According to Hörl, himself the managing director of the Zillertal Arena, ski resorts must continue to calculate carefully. His ski resort refrains from "dynamic pricing" to protect families during peak...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 »

Hotel Mama: Many Singles Still Live with Their Parents

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62 percent of singles surveyed in a poll by the dating app Parship stated that they also live alone, yet nearly half of young singles under 30 years old still live with their parents. Among those aged...weiterlesen »

Election for "Animal of the Year 2026" Started

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The Nature Conservation Association invited the public to vote for the "Animal of the Year" on Monday. The options are the red deer, the least weasel, and the alpine marmot. All three are repeatedly threatened...weiterlesen »

The Own Four Walls - Just a Place to Sleep or a Status Symbol?

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For almost all Austrians, their own home is far more than just four walls: it is a personal retreat, a safe haven where one can recharge and rejuvenate. At the same time, for many, it becomes a stage for...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 »

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