New Archbishop of Vienna: Clarity Expected on Thursday

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The new Archbishop of Vienna is expected to be decided by Thursday. According to APA information from government circles, the Council of Ministers will approve the new archbishop in a circular resolution...weiterlesen »

"Bonus Points" Through Public Service: New System for Medical Study Places

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

The regional health ministers decided on Wednesday at a joint conference in Graz to evaluate the dedicated medical study places and, together with the Ministry of Health, want to consider a "nationwide...weiterlesen »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

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The Chamber of Commerce and the Trade Association criticized too much regulation. Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) called for an objective discussion of the heated debate. "The...weiterlesen »

Schloss Augarten opens its doors again for the Christmas market

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After the successful premiere last year, Schloss Augarten in the second district of Vienna will once again become the venue for a pre-Christmas weekend in November, combining arts and crafts, culture,...weiterlesen »

New Master's Program for Psychotherapy Approved by the National Council

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The National Council established a new Master's program in Psychotherapy on Wednesday. Starting from the winter semester 2026/2027, 500 study places will be available. Only the Greens voted against it,...weiterlesen »

New Tool from BiWi Aims to Ease Career Choice for Young People

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"Where should my career journey go? What educational paths are open to me? What can I do and what do I want?" The Career Information Center of the Vienna Economy (BiWi) has been supporting young people...weiterlesen »

Caritas: "The Risk of Poverty for Women is Greatly Underestimated"

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Every third woman in Austria living in a shared household with others is at risk of poverty. This is shown by a study commissioned by Caritas, which for the first time examined the individual poverty risk...weiterlesen »

Murder Trial After Discovery of Corpse in Baden in November

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DNA evidence implicates the 28-year-old, who has so far denied the allegations. The jury trial, scheduled for two days, will continue on November 25, explained Birgit Borns, spokesperson for the regional...weiterlesen »

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 »

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

In the specific case, a journalist from "Profil" wanted information from the Minister of Finance about a company that might have circumvented EU sanctions against Russia. The Ministry of Finance maintains...weiterlesen »

End of Point Sharing in Football Bundesliga

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

According to the football Bundesliga, all twelve clubs unanimously voted to suspend the point division from the 2026/27 season. However, the division into a championship and a qualification group, each...weiterlesen »

Thoughtful Start to the 63rd Viennale with Petzold's "Miroirs No. 3"

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The Viennale starts its 63rd edition on Thursday evening with few words. For the opening of the film series, director Eva Sangiorgi has chosen Christian Petzold's "Miroirs No. 3", a contemplative work...weiterlesen »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

"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

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

"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

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

PIN Entries at Vienna City Ikea Were Illegally Filmed

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Ikea has been fined 1.5 million euros for illegal video surveillance, several media reported on Tuesday. At the branch at Vienna's Westbahnhof, cameras allegedly filmed passersby in front of the store...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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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