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 »

After 30 Years: South Tower of Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral Without Scaffolding for the First Time

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In 1995, the Cathedral Workshop discovered the first cracks in the south tower – a warning signal that marked the beginning of one of the most comprehensive restorations in the cathedral's history. At...weiterlesen »

Kick-off for Deep Geothermal Project in Lower Austria

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Lower Austria aims to use deep geothermal energy for regional heating supply in the coming years. The starting signal for the "generational project" by EVN was given on Tuesday. "From the year 2030, the...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 »

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 »

Media Industry in Crisis: Job Cuts Continue Unabated

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Media companies are responding to declining advertising revenues, AI overviews on the internet, and a slowly developing willingness to pay online. The GPA union is alarmed and plans to present demands...weiterlesen »

Successor to "Renaturation" Sought as Word of the Year

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The Society for Austrian German (GSÖD) is searching for the Word of the Year 2025. Until November 3rd, suggestions for the successor of "Renaturierung", the Word of the Year 2024, can be submitted online...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 »

Compromise Proposal in Dispute Over Guest Patients

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Vienna and Lower Austria want to resolve the conflict over guest patients. On Monday, the councillors Peter Hacker (SPÖ) and Anton Kasser (ÖVP) met to announce a "starting signal." There was a first constructive...weiterlesen »

NÖ: Terror Trial Against 15-Year-Old Ends with Diversion

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The teenager was accused of participating in a terrorist organization, a criminal organization, and making dangerous threats. According to the prosecution, the radicalization lasted at least from April...weiterlesen »

Compromise Proposal in Dispute Over Guest Patients

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The new regional councilor Anton Kasser (ÖVP), responsible for finances and regional clinics, proposes the establishment of a commission to negotiate the new financial equalization (FAG). Until then, "current...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 »

Storm Depression Brings Rain and Strong Wind to Austria

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On Tuesday, it will remain mostly dry, although there will be occasional rain on the southern side of the Alps, especially in East Tyrol and Carinthia. Otherwise, cloud fields will pass through with sunny...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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