Draft on Headscarf Ban Faces Criticism

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

As early as 2020, the Constitutional Court (VfGH) overturned a ban decided under the black-blue coalition in elementary schools, because a regulation targeting only Muslims contradicted the state's mandate...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: Negotiation Kick-off Without Result

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

The first round of collective bargaining negotiations in the social economy ended without a result on Tuesday. The positions of the negotiators remain significantly apart. The unions vida and GPA expressed...weiterlesen »

Students Developed Apps Against Online Hate at Swift Coding Challenge

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

Under the motto "App your Impact – Shaping the World with Coding," app ideas against cyberbullying and hate on the internet were the focus. At the sixth edition of the Swift Coding Challenge, teams from...weiterlesen »

Schüler entwickelten bei Swift Coding Challenge Apps gegen Hass im Netz

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

Unter dem Motto "App your Impact – mit Coding die Welt gestalten" standen App-Ideen gegen Cybermobbing und Hass im Netz im Mittelpunkt. Bei der sechsten Auflage der Swift Coding Challenge präsentierten...weiterlesen »

China-Cheap-Shops: Financial Police Uncovered Violations in Vienna Warehouse

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

In August, the financial police uncovered extensive violations of labor and social insurance regulations during an inspection in a warehouse in Vienna-Floridsdorf, as the Ministry of Finance announced...weiterlesen »

"Social Egg Freezing": This is what the VfGH says

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Possible social pressure on women is not a sufficient reason for the ban, nor do any ethical problems arise from the so-called "Social Egg Freezing". Since several new regulations are necessary for this,...weiterlesen »

Companies Expect More Cyberattacks in the Future

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Phishing and AI attacks are particularly mentioned in this context. Nevertheless, only just under 20 percent feel well prepared for this. Two-thirds have taken steps but consider themselves only "somewhat...weiterlesen »

Convicted Interviewed: How Burglars in Austria Choose Their Victims

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

For burglars, low resistance is more important - whether they are opportunists or professionals. "Old buildings are popular, old locks, double doors," explains KFV chief legal officer Armin Kaltenegger...weiterlesen »

Red Cross Against Saving at the Expense of Humanity

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

The increasing demand at social institutions is a cause for concern, said the Red Cross at the annual press conference. Saving is sensible, said Schöpfer, "but not at the expense of humanity." Annually,...weiterlesen »

Green Party Confronted with Populism Accusation by ÖVP

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

The Greens are demanding answers on current infrastructure projects ahead of the special session of the National Council on Wednesday. Austria has one of the densest motorway networks in Europe, but the...weiterlesen »

Weapons Exercise in Vorchdorf: Municipality Demands Full Clarification

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

Just over a week after the large-scale police operation due to a weapons exercise on a farm in Vorchdorf (Gmunden district), the municipality has issued a cross-party statement to send a joint signal "that...weiterlesen »

Rechnitz: Search for Nazi Mass Grave Using Latest Methods from TU Wien

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

The new method allows for a three-dimensional view beneath the earth, independent of the soil's composition, to a depth of more than three meters. The method developed at the Technical University of Vienna...weiterlesen »

64 Headphones Tested: All Contaminated with Harmful Substances

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

For children and adults, with and without cables: 64 headphones tested by the Association for Consumer Information (VKI), which are also available in Austria, are contaminated with harmful substances....weiterlesen »

Disciplinary Proceedings Against Federal Army Officer After Weapons Exercise in Vorchdorf

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The federal army officer was already temporarily suspended from duty on Friday. However, the disciplinary proceedings remain paused until a decision is made on the criminal complaint. Regardless of the...weiterlesen »

Movie Release of "Stiller": Book for the Film and Win Tickets

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

During a train journey through Switzerland, the American James Larkin White is arrested at the border. The accusation: He is the sculptor Anatol Stiller, who disappeared seven years ago and is wanted for...weiterlesen »

Shots Fired During Pursuit After Robbery in Vienna-Donaustadt

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Two teenagers were approached by a man wearing a balaclava outside a shopping center and were threatened with a stun gun to hand over cash. However, the 17- and 19-year-olds did not have any money with...weiterlesen »

Neutrality for Rosenkranz "very special state goal"

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Neutrality Act, top politicians and experts from Austria and Switzerland discussed the current significance of neutrality in Parliament on Monday. While National...weiterlesen »

Headscarf Ban: Minister Plakolm Optimistic

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) considers the headscarf ban for underage girls in schools in the now planned form to be constitutional. An initial regulation in elementary schools was overturned...weiterlesen »

A third sees participants in clinical studies as "guinea pigs"

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Almost one in four (22 percent) doubt the safety of clinical trials. The willingness to participate in a clinical trial is higher among men than women. The most common obstacle to participation is the...weiterlesen »

LASK hands Rapid fourth defeat in a row

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Dietmar Kühbauer has begun his second term as LASK coach triumphantly. The Linz team deservedly won 2-0 (2-0) at SK Rapid at the end of the 10th round of the Football Bundesliga. The athletes presented...weiterlesen »

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