Equality: Chancellor's Office Identifies Progress

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The Federal Chancellery sees progress in the equality of women and men. A report published on Friday for 2024 documents "measurable successes" in areas such as the labor market, education, environment,...weiterlesen »

Eurofighter Training in the Supersonic Range in Austria

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From November 3 to 14, the Austrian Air Force will conduct the second supersonic training of the Eurofighters this year. According to the Ministry of Defense, two flights are scheduled daily between 8:00...weiterlesen »

Sea of Lights and Disney Magic: Christmas House in Bad Tatzmannsdorf Will Shine Again Soon

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At the Gollnhuber family's property on Höhenweg 11, nearly one million lights and more than 250 inflatable figures will shine again this year – many of them from the Disney world, some up to nine meters...weiterlesen »

Survey on Equal Pay Day: One in Four Women Feels Financially Dependent

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For Equal Pay Day on November 2, a new survey commissioned by Mastercard highlights the ongoing impact of gender income disparities in Austria. According to the survey, almost one in four women (24 percent)...weiterlesen »

Advent 2025: Vienna Relies Again on Proven Bus Concept

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On the shopping Saturdays during Advent, there is an increase in day tourists traveling by bus to Vienna to visit the numerous Christmas markets and stroll through Vienna's shopping streets. However, this...weiterlesen »

Great Distrust Towards Autonomous Vehicles in Austria

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More than half of the respondents rate autonomous vehicles as at least as safe as those driven by humans. However, the majority remains unclear whether these vehicles can act correctly in critical situations,...weiterlesen »

Majority of Pedestrians Hardly Visible in the Dark

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With the onset of the dark season, the risk of accidents for pedestrians, cyclists, and e-scooter riders increases significantly. According to a recent ÖAMTC survey, 71 percent of pedestrians are dressed...weiterlesen »

After Shooting Attack in Linz: 44-Year-Old Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

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A 44-year-old was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Friday at the Linz Regional Court for attempted murder. He is accused of a shooting attack in Linz. He allegedly shot the 38-year-old driver with a...weiterlesen »

Case SOS Children's Village Expands to Lower Austria

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Around SOS Children's Village, there are now investigations in Lower Austria. According to an online report by the "Kurier" on Friday, allegations are being made against a social educator. This was confirmed...weiterlesen »

Wage Gap Remains Wide: Equal Pay Day Sparks Criticism

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On the occasion of Equal Pay Day on November 2, the parliamentary parties SPÖ, NEOS, FPÖ, and Greens criticized the still existing income gap between women and men. The current debate focuses primarily...weiterlesen »

Man Caught After Series of Burglaries in Weinviertel

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The Slovak is said to have broken into garden sheds and a school with an accomplice who is on the run, stealing bicycles, a motorcycle, and non-ferrous metal. The total damage amounts to around 10,000...weiterlesen »

Staggered Maternity Leave After Miscarriage Remains a Topic

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The Social Democrats see the German opt-out model as an instrument to shorten the statutory protection periods. The NEOS even fear restrictions on the legal termination of pregnancy. A few weeks ago, Plakolm...weiterlesen »

Union Criticizes ÖBB Plans for Operations Managers and Sees Safety at Risk

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The union vida warns of an impending safety-related misjudgment at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB): There are plans for "cuts in operations managers and train attendants." The safety of passengers...weiterlesen »

Beer Is Getting More Expensive Again: These Brands Are Affected

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The domestic Heineken subsidiary Brau Union is raising beer prices for both retail and gastronomy by an average of 3.2 percent starting December 1st. Last year, the brewing group increased prices by an...weiterlesen »

Driver's License Not There: 19-Year-Old Lost It in Vienna Office

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A 19-year-old man rioted on October 29 at the traffic office on Dietrichgasse in Vienna-Landstraße. Police officers were called to the scene around 10 a.m. due to property damage. According to a spokesperson,...weiterlesen »

Christmas Market Schönbrunn Palace 2025: Program and Highlights at a Glance

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Over 90 festively decorated stalls present the best of local handicrafts, design, and cuisine at the Christmas Market Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna from November 6: From artfully crafted wooden figures and...weiterlesen »

Austria in October with 4 Percent Inflation

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Inflation in Austria remained consistently high in October. According to a quick estimate by Statistics Austria, the inflation rate was 4.0 percent, the same as in September. Compared to the previous month,...weiterlesen »

Police Intensify Controls Around Halloween and All Saints' Day

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The police will once again carry out intensified control and surveillance actions around Halloween and All Saints' Day, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior. The aim of the operations is to counteract...weiterlesen »

SOS Children's Villages: Porcham Takes Over as Third Managing Director

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As SOS Children's Villages Austria announced in a press release on Friday, Carolin Porcham will complete the management team as the third managing director alongside Annemarie Schlack and Nora Deinhammer...weiterlesen »

Klimaticket: This is what the Court of Audit says

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The Climate Ticket, which has been valid for almost all public transport since October 26, 2021, was the subject of a recent report by the Court of Audit, which primarily noted the high sales figures....weiterlesen »

Austria in October with 4 Percent Inflation

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According to a quick estimate by Statistics Austria, inflation in Austria remains at 4.0 percent in October, the same level as the previous month of September. Over the course of a month, the price level...weiterlesen »

Why World Savings Day 2025 is Special

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Initiated by banks, World Savings Day is being celebrated for the 100th time today. Savings products remain the number one investment choice in Austria. Not even the low-interest phase from 2008 to 2022...weiterlesen »

Cemetery Fees on the Rise

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Inflation does not spare even cemeteries. According to Statistics Austria, cemetery fees have risen by 44 percent over the past ten years - significantly more than the general consumer prices, which increased...weiterlesen »

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