"The Situation is Serious": Democracy Index with Sobering Result for Austria

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The state of democracy in Austria has significantly deteriorated in the areas of fundamental rights, civil society, and media according to the Democracy Index. The index describes the state and development...weiterlesen »

Fiber Optic Usage Lags Particularly in Cities

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The fiber optic expansion in Austria is progressing. Four out of ten customers are already supplied with such a connection. However, only one in five actually uses the opportunity, so only 370,000 fiber...weiterlesen »

Government Presents Rental Package

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With the rental package, a new law on rent adjustment is to be introduced and apply to almost all rental contracts, except for single and two-family houses. If inflation exceeds three percent in two years,...weiterlesen »

Snow and Storm Approaching: Cold Front Brings First Winter Greeting

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A cold front will move through Austria from the west starting early Thursday afternoon, bringing a winter onset in the mountains. Stormy winds and partly heavy rain are also expected. "Additionally, it...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 »

Early Retirement for Caregivers Possible from 2026

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The federal government has now officially initiated the expansion of heavy labor to include caregiving professions, as announced in the spring. The corresponding regulation was approved by the Council...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 »

Shrinkflation: Government Plans to Present Measures This Year

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A corresponding resolution proposal by ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS was cross-party supported in the Consumer Protection Committee of the National Council, reported the parliamentary correspondence on Tuesday. However,...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 »

Network Costs for Gas to Rise Sharply Again in 2026

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There is a relief in electricity network fees. After the record increase this year, they will only rise slightly next year, on average by 1.1 percent, and in five federal states, they will even decrease....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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Network Costs for Gas to Rise Sharply Again in 2026

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There is a relaxation in electricity network fees. After the record increase this year, they will only rise slightly next year, on average by 1.1 percent, and in five federal states, they will even decrease....weiterlesen »

Vouchers Top in Christmas Survey

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In second place, with 25 percent, are cash gifts, followed by toys and books with 24 and 22 percent, respectively. "The trend towards vouchers continues," said Christoph Andexlinger, CEO of SES, regarding...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 »

Date for St. Pölten Election Decided

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In the St. Pölten election next year, 42 mandates will be awarded in the town hall. The cut-off date is October 20, as announced by the magistrate. The area of the state capital will be divided into 64...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 »

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