StVO Amendment - Traffic Calming in Vienna's City Center on the Way?

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

The Ministry of Transport is establishing a legal framework for camera-based systems for traffic calming in municipalities with the StVO amendment, as Vienna has long demanded. In the future, entry and...weiterlesen »

Second Indictment Against Rene Benko Legally Binding

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

A spokeswoman for the Innsbruck Higher Regional Court (OLG) informed the APA upon request that both Rene Benko and a co-defendant have since withdrawn their objections to the indictment. The filing of...weiterlesen »

StVO Amendment - Traffic Calming in Vienna's City Center on the Way?

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

Traffic Councillor Ulli Sima (SPÖ) noted in a response that they had waited almost five years for a draft that would enable traffic calming in the Inner City through camera-based access control. Now they...weiterlesen »

Report Against Federal Army Officer After Weapons Exercises in Vorchdorf

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

The federal army officer, who is stationed in Salzburg, is said to have given a racist speech as a private individual at an event of the Upper Austrian Comradeship Association in the Braunau district in...weiterlesen »

Second Indictment Against Rene Benko Legally Binding

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

A spokeswoman for the Innsbruck Higher Regional Court (OLG) informed the APA upon request that both Rene Benko and a co-defendant have now withdrawn their objections to the indictment. Benko's lawyer Norbert...weiterlesen »

Continue Waiting for Schönborn's Successor

vor 23 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 »

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

vor 24 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 »

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

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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 »

"Clearing" Upon Request: Amendments in Adult Protection Adopted

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People who are no longer fully capable of acting and have a court-appointed adult representation (formerly "guardianship") should in the future have the right to apply, and their care environment should...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

State Security Council Met After Major Police Operation in Vorchdorf

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Following the large police operation on Saturday at a property in Vorchdorf (Gmunden district), where 19 people apparently wanted to conduct weapons exercises, the State Security Council in Upper Austria...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 »

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 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 »

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 »

Economic Indicator of Bank Austria Climbed Downward

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The economic outlook in Austria has noticeably deteriorated in the fall. The economic indicator of Bank Austria fell to minus 2.2 points in September. Thus, the sentiment is practically back to the level...weiterlesen »

Police Warns of Break-Ins with Acid in Vienna

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The acid is applied to the cylinder locks of the entrance doors during the burglaries to open the doors and break into the apartments. The Vienna Criminal Investigation Department is conducting intensive...weiterlesen »

Vienna Plans to Make Significant Savings on Minimum Security

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Distorted Facts: Austrian Companies Risk Greenwashing

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Potential for improvement in the quality of sustainability reports among Austrian companies is identified by the consultant Deloitte. According to an analysis, Austrian firms risk accusations of greenwashing...weiterlesen »

LIVE Blog: Verdict Expected on Second Day of Benko Trial

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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