Draft on Headscarf Ban Faces Criticism

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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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

125 Years of Snow Globe: Post Dedicates a Special Stamp to the Viennese Original

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It is a globally popular souvenir – but few know that the snow globe was invented in Vienna. To celebrate the anniversary of the Original Vienna Snow Globe Factory, which this year looks back on a 125-year...weiterlesen »

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

vor 15 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 »

Disciplinary Proceedings Against Federal Army Officer After Weapons Exercise in Vorchdorf

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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 »

Headscarf Ban: Minister Plakolm Optimistic

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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"

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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 »

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