Colorful Program at the Pumpkin Farmers' Market Am Himmel in Vienna

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Since 1999, the Pumpkin Farmers' Market Am Himmel has been held and delights thousands of visitors every year. This year, the market will again be managed by the renowned Fürstenfeld pumpkin farmers as...weiterlesen »

Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Receives Two Years Imprisonment

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While he was acquitted in the case concerning an advance payment of rent and operating costs amounting to 360,000 euros, he was found guilty regarding a 300,000-euro gift to his mother. The verdict is...weiterlesen »

WienMobil E-Bikes in High Demand in the First 100 Days

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In the three months since the start of the pilot project, the e-bikes have been rented about 37,000 times. On average, an e-bike is currently used twice a day. For comparison: the 3,000 WienMobil bicycles...weiterlesen »

Austria and Uganda Strengthen Cooperation in Migration Management

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Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) is attending this year's summit meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, on Wednesday and Thursday. There, she intends to promote...weiterlesen »

Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

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However, the 48-year-old was acquitted of part of the charge concerning an advance payment of rent and operating costs amounting to around 360,000 euros for the rental of a house on the Innsbruck Hungerburg...weiterlesen »

Swiss National Sentenced to Prison After Bomb Threats in Austria

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"A suspended sentence of 24 months with a probation period of three months was imposed," said a spokesperson for the competent district court See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen to the APA. In addition,...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 »

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 »

LIVE Blog: Verdict Expected on Second Day of Benko Trial

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The detained Rene Benko stated on Tuesday that he is "not guilty." He also did not want to answer any further questions and referred to a statement submitted last week. However, Benko criticized the Economic...weiterlesen »

A2 in Lower Austria closed after car overturns

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A car driver lost control of his vehicle right in front of ASFINAG employees who were busy with mowing work, veered off the road, and overturned. The car came to rest on its roof in the central reservation...weiterlesen »

Cocaine Smuggling in Luxury Cars: Police Dismantled Drug Ring in Upper Austria

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Luxury cars with stolen license plates are believed to have been used for the transport. The money earned was laundered, among other things, through vehicle purchases, the Upper Austrian police announced...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 »

Boom in Electricity from Renewables Continues

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"Overall, one can say that the EAG is effective," said E-Control board member Wolfgang Urbantschitsch during the presentation of the monitoring report. Due to the structural changes in the funding landscape...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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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