Green Party Demands Clarity from Hanke on "Billion-Dollar Concrete Projects"

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The formal reason for the special session is the previously unfulfilled publication of Asfinag's construction program, which, according to the Greens, should have been published by mid-October. The inquiry...weiterlesen »

ÖBB Under Pressure: Westbahn Expands Rail Network Significantly

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The Westbahn is expanding and increasing the frequency of its network. The private railway operator wants to demonstrate from March 2026 that the southern route can also be operated profitably. However,...weiterlesen »

Special Session in Vienna: Extraordinary State Parliament for Budget Adjustment Scheduled

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It is necessary so that planned regulations can come into effect as intended at the beginning of 2026. However, the tense situation regarding the city budget is also being discussed today, Wednesday, in...weiterlesen »

Return Against Federal-State Confusion in School Financing

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15a agreements typically regulate federal investments, to which the federal government attaches certain conditions for the states. "Wherever such agreements have been concluded, it becomes apparent that...weiterlesen »

Three Car Seats Fail ÖAMTC Test

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ÖAMTC has once again tested car seats, with "ambivalent" results: Three models received a "not sufficient" rating after they "failed miserably in parts of the test," said ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl...weiterlesen »

Drei Autokindersitze im ÖAMTC-Test durchgefallen

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Der ÖAMTC hat wieder Autokindersitze geprüft, mit "ambivalenten" Resultaten: Drei Modelle schnitten "nicht genügend" ab, nachdem sie "im Test teilweise kläglich scheiterten", sagte ÖAMTC-Techniker Steffan...weiterlesen »

Status Due to Autumn Holidays, National Holiday and Erste Bank Open in Vienna

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The reasons for the traffic jams are the autumn holidays in Austria and Baden-Württemberg, the end of holidays in parts of Germany and the Netherlands, the Erste Bank Open tennis tournament in Vienna,...weiterlesen »

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 »

Construction Start for Vienna's New Security Center in Favoriten

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The symbolic groundbreaking on Monday marked the start of a new security center in Vienna-Favoriten, which will unite four departments of the Vienna State Police Directorate under one roof in the future....weiterlesen »

Registration Phase for Vienna's Children's and Youth Parliament Begins

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The Children's and Youth Parliament is a central component of the Vienna Children's and Youth Strategy 2025-2030, with which Vienna aims to become the most child- and youth-friendly city. Participants...weiterlesen »

Local Museums Sound the Alarm After Break-In at the Louvre

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"We are living in a time of multiple crises that dictate an austerity course to which we all must submit," said the Austrian Museum Association in a statement. Instead of arbitrary cuts, cultural officials...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 »

Plakolm: "Do Not Want to Leave Women and Families Alone in Case of Pregnancy Loss"

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In a press release, she addressed the demands of the "Sternenkinder" organizations, which were recently reported in the media. It is "a heartfelt concern that parents have support, protection, and legal...weiterlesen »

Test ergab große Qualitätsunterschiede bei Autokindersitzen

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Drei Modelle schnitten "nicht genügend" ab, nachdem sie "im Test teilweise kläglich scheiterten", sagte ÖAMTC-Techniker Steffan Kerbl am Dienstag. Die Ergebnisse von fünf der insgesamt 16 Produkte waren...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 »

Municipal Association Wants Competencies for Childcare

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"Where we can perform the tasks best, are closest to the people, and have the highest competence, that's where we should do it," Municipal Association President Johannes Pressl (ÖVP) strongly advocates...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 »

Große Qualitätsunterschiede bei Test von Autokindersitzen

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Zuletzt waren im Mai 19 Kindersitze getestet worden, nun befanden sich weitere 16 aktuelle Modelle in den Kategorien Sicherheit, Bedienung, Ergonomie und Schadstoffe auf dem Prüfstand. "Am besten schnitt...weiterlesen »

"Flog durch das Fahrzeug"- Diese 3 Kindersitze fielen im ÖAMTC-Test durch

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Der Mobilitätsclub hat 16 aktuelle Modelle in den Kategorien Sicherheit, Bedienung, Ergonomie und Schadstoffen getestet. "Auch wenn diesmal kein Produkt ein 'sehr gut' erreicht hat, konnten immerhin fünf...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Program on National Day 2025 in Vienna: Performance Show at Heldenplatz and Many Open Doors

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As usual, the national holiday in Vienna starts at 9:30 AM with a wreath-laying ceremony by Van der Bellen and then the federal government. At Heldenplatz, the army will showcase various aircraft and equipment....weiterlesen »

"Exclusive Jewel": What a Multi-Million Euro Penthouse in Downtown Vienna Looks Like

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Tourists would probably consider themselves lucky with this view: St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Ferris wheel, Votive Church, and Kahlenberg can be seen from the penthouse's rooftop terrace on Gonzagagasse...weiterlesen »

64 Headphones Tested: All Contaminated with Harmful Substances

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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 »

First Bank Open: Tennis Superstar Sinner Returns to Vienna with Good Memories

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"Very positive memories. It's a tournament that has helped me a lot," said tennis superstar Sinner at a media event about his previous appearances in Vienna. "Many years ago, I started with a wildcard,...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 »

Filming for the Last "Tatort" Case with Krassnitzer and Neuhauser Has Started

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Krassnitzer and Neuhauser had stated that they will end their service with the Austrian "Tatort" at their own request by the end of the coming year. Until then, they will appear in three more episodes....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 »

Shots Fired During Pursuit After Robbery in Vienna-Donaustadt

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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 »

After SPÖ Resolution on Rent Usury: Hattmannsdorfer Against "General Suspicion" for Landlords

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Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) described the matter as an internal discussion of the SPÖ. Therefore, he did not want to make any further comments on it. It is definitely "problematic when...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 »

Austria receives an additional 516 million euros from the EU recovery plan

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According to the EU Commission, Austria has so far received 3.33 billion euros under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, including 492 million euros in pre-financing. This corresponds to 84 percent of...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 »

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