SPÖ makes it more expensive

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

Rising prices are the biggest problem that voters currently see, and therefore the SPÖ is also trying to respond. Andreas Babler, Vice Chancellor and Federal Party Chairman, would, for example, like the...weiterlesen »

From Report to Indictment: How Criminal Law Works in Austria

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

When the police suddenly appear at the door, a summons arrives, or an investigation is initiated, the uncertainty is often great. What does it mean to be considered a suspect? When does it lead to an indictment...weiterlesen »

Alarmierende Zahlen: Jeder fünfte Wiener lebt in Armut

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

On October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed worldwide. In Vienna, around 400,000 people are threatened by poverty, resulting in a high density of at-risk households,...weiterlesen »

Large Demonstration "For Peace and Neutrality" Causes Closure on Vienna Ring

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

On Saturday afternoon, October 18, according to ÖAMTC experts, traffic participants should expect a closure of the Ringstraße from Operngasse or Schwarzenbergplatz due to the demo "For Peace and Neutrality"....weiterlesen »

Little Knowledge About Menopause: Women Mistakenly Consider Contraception Unnecessary During Menopause

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

The study, conducted on the occasion of World Menopause Day on Saturday, highlights further widening knowledge gaps and the great desire for more openness. Almost every second woman (48 percent) in Austria...weiterlesen »

Committee on Rules of Procedure Set Pilnacek Inquiry Committee on Track

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

The next National Council session will take place on November 19. The Pilnacek inquiry committee is to investigate possible political influence on investigations in the Pilnacek case. The FPÖ suspects...weiterlesen »

Educational Leave Replaced by Further Education Allowance

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

The governing parties criticize the misuse of educational leave as a break or extension of parental leave. Bettina Zopf (ÖVP) emphasized that this is not the purpose of educational leave. Johannes Gasser...weiterlesen »

Renovation of the Vienna Southeast Tangent on the Weekend

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

As part of the comprehensive renewal of the Prater High Road, renovation work will be carried out this weekend on the Vienna Southeast Tangent (A23) between Prater and Kaisermühlen. In both directions,...weiterlesen »

Sunday Opening: Survey Causes Backlash

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

Besides rising prices, the question of Sunday opening is a recurring topic in retail. Employee representatives and the church are strictly against it, while company representatives are mostly in favor....weiterlesen »

Tip Regulation Revised: Flat Rates Approved by National Council

vor 23 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 »

ORF Survey: These Are the Biggest Concerns of Austrians

vor 24 Stunden - VOL.at

Approximately 80,000 individuals responded to the call for the second edition of "ORF asks" and participated in an online survey on various topics. This shows 73 percent general satisfaction with their...weiterlesen »

Secret Report Passed On? Charges Brought Against Peterlik

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

"Clearing" Upon Request: Amendments in Adult Protection Adopted

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

Austria and Uganda Strengthen Cooperation in Migration Management

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Agreement on Railway Collective Agreement: Salaries Increase by Up to Three Percent

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The collective agreement and actual salaries will increase by an average of 2.7 percent with the agreement on a railway collective agreement. This agreement is socially tiered: lower and middle incomes...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Mikl-Leitner for Stricter Measures in Social Assistance

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Swiss National Sentenced to Prison After Bomb Threats in Austria

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

"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 »

Agreement on Railway Collective Agreement: Salaries Increase by Up to Three Percent

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The collective agreement and actual salaries will increase by an average of 2.7 percent with the agreement on a railway collective agreement. This agreement is socially tiered: lower and middle incomes...weiterlesen »

University Strategy 2040: Government Decided on Approach

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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