Continue Waiting for Schönborn's Successor

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

It was stated from government circles that they want to wait for church communication before commenting. According to the concordat, the Council of Ministers must be involved. If there are no political...weiterlesen »

Tip Regulation Revised: Flat Rates Approved by National Council

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

On Thursday, the National Council re-regulated the tip allowances against the strong opposition of the Freedom Party. Essentially, it is about the fact that these are now uniformly regulated, after there...weiterlesen »

ECJ: Lightning Strike in AUA Plane "Extraordinary Circumstance" - No Compensation

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

A lawsuit filed by the air traveler against the company has a disputed value of 400 euros. In the first instance, the District Court of Schwechat dismissed the lawsuit against AUA. The Regional Court,...weiterlesen »

Erste Bank Open in Vienna Without Ofner

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

In his comeback season, Sebastian Ofner repeatedly had problems with his right wrist and pain in his operated heels. These complaints have recently increased. Therefore, he has to forgo the Erste Bank...weiterlesen »

City of Vienna Warns of Fake Tickets for "Lantern Festival" in the City Park

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The city of Vienna is currently warning against purchasing tickets for a supposed "Lantern Festival" in the Vienna city park, which is advertised on the website "lanternfestosterreich.com" for four dates...weiterlesen »

3 out of 4 young adults worry about their housing situation

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

Only twelve percent of young people find their housing costs "very affordable", while another third at least rate them as "affordable". For many, housing becomes a financial burden – and this, despite...weiterlesen »

New Rules for Freelance Contractors Adopted

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The parties were divided on the usefulness of this employment model in general. Dagmar Belakowitsch (FPÖ) expressed doubts about the necessity of freelance contractors in Austria and described this path...weiterlesen »

Too High Operating Costs: AMISOLA Tenants Receive Up to 2,500 Euros Back

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The special feature: The repayment is made without an individual lawsuit because AMISOLA acknowledged the illegality. The case was set in motion after a tenant had his contract reviewed by the Chamber...weiterlesen »

This is the world's first 3D-printed stamp - and it comes from Austria

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

As early as 2005, the domestic company had the edelweiss embroidered as a motif for the first Austrian fabric stamp. Now the plant, iconic for Austria, returns as "Edelweiß reloaded" on a stamp from the...weiterlesen »

Secret Report Passed On? Charges Brought Against Peterlik

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

He is accused of having requested a report classified as "secret," including information on the nerve agent Novichok, without necessity as Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and of having...weiterlesen »

Comfortable, Connected - Monitored? A Check on Smart Home Technologies

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

According to a recent survey by ImmoScout24 , around 35 percent of Austrians already use smart applications in their apartments or houses – and the trend is rising. Smart Home technologies encompass a...weiterlesen »

Ex-Chancellor Nehammer Wants to "Stay True to Himself" in New Book

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Ex-Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) looks back on his term in his new book "Staying True to Oneself." He rejects the accusation of being responsible for the budget crisis and opposes "scapegoat fetishism."...weiterlesen »

National Council: Electricity Price Compensation, Family Benefits and Peršmanhof

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Energy-intensive businesses will also be granted electricity cost compensation this year and next year. The National Council made a corresponding decision on Wednesday afternoon. This is intended to assure...weiterlesen »

Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the case concerning an advance payment of rent and operating costs of 360,000 euros, he was acquitted, but found guilty regarding a 300,000-euro gift to his mother. The verdict was initially not legally...weiterlesen »

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 »

Ex-Chancellor Nehammer Wants to "Stay True to Himself" in New Book

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Ex-Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) looks back on his time in office in his new book "Staying True to Oneself." He rejects the accusation of being responsible for the budget crisis and opposes "scapegoat...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

New Community Building in Vienna's Stumpergasse Named After Rudolf Hundstorfer

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Mayor Michael Ludwig, Deputy Mayor Kathrin Gaál, and Federal Minister Korinna Schumann, together with Deputy District Chairwoman Julia Lessacher, conducted the ceremonial naming of the new municipal housing...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"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 »

Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Vienna Plans to Make Significant Savings on Minimum Security

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Austrian Quantum Computer as First in Space

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

At the University of Vienna, based on the work of Anton Zeilinger, capabilities with quantum systems have been developed that enable applications such as quantum cryptography and quantum computers. "We...weiterlesen »

Green Party Continues to Push for Rapid Energy Transition

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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