Austria's Unknown Hollywood Legend Otto Nemenz Has Passed Away

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Born in 1941 in Judenburg, Styria, as the son of an Austrian and a Greek, Otto Nemenz grew up between Vienna and Istanbul. "Like a wild radish," he once said in an interview. In Hollywood, he became the...weiterlesen »

Concern About Security: Support for Conscription Rises

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In light of the changed global security situation, support for conscription in Austria is experiencing a surge. 73 percent support it, according to a representative survey by the Ministry of Defense on...weiterlesen »

Meinl-Reisinger criticizes "Hands-Off Understanding" of Neutrality

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The Treaty of Lisbon stipulates in Article 42 (7) that in the event of an armed attack on an EU member, all other states of the European Union must provide assistance, said Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger...weiterlesen »

Chamber of Physicians Sees Itself Unjustly Criticized for Nursing Competence

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The Medical Association (ÖÄK) does not see itself as a hindrance in the discussion that flared up at the beginning of the week about expanding competencies for nursing professionals. "We are in favor of...weiterlesen »

OeNB Chief Kocher Sees Economic Recovery

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However, it is clear "that there is a growth outlook in the Eurozone and in the EU area overall that is not very dynamic," says National Bank Governor Martin Kocher. The second half of 2025 could still...weiterlesen »

Nurses Await Expanded Medication Competence: ÖGKV Criticizes

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Currently, this process is lagging, "because the mandatory interest groups are vetoing it," said ÖGKV Vice President Inge Köberl-Hiebler on Ö1 radio on Monday. She sees the Health Minister as being challenged....weiterlesen »

Viennese Building Materials Dealer Quester is Insolvent: 290 Jobs at Risk

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The reason is the "persistently negative development of the construction industry," the company announced. How the company, founded in 1934, and its approximately 300 employees will continue is now to...weiterlesen »

WKÖ Salary Increase Causes Criticism and Praise

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On Monday, it was reported by the "Presse" that the salaries of the Chamber of Commerce employees are to increase by 4.2 percent. This is clearly above the inflation rate of 3.5 percent. In numerous industries,...weiterlesen »

Escaped from Prison and Founded a Party: Inmate in Court

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A prisoner who did not return after a leave in 2019 founded a party while on the run and sought sponsors for it. Because he allegedly used the funds provided to him for other purposes and due to other...weiterlesen »

Armed Robbery in Vienna Supermarket: Information Requested

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He is then said to have entered the office and threatened two employees with the handgun, demanding cash. He allegedly tied the women up with cable ties and then took the money. When he left the office,...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Liesing: Husband Threatens to Kill His Wife

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A 49-year-old man is suspected of having beaten his wife in their shared apartment in Vienna-Liesing and threatening to kill her. The police were alerted by the couple's daughter. The incident occurred...weiterlesen »

Viennese Building Materials Dealer Quester is Insolvent: 290 Jobs at Risk

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The reason is the "persistently negative development of the construction industry," the company announced. How the company, founded in 1934, and its approximately 300 employees will continue is now to...weiterlesen »

"Apparently Without Professional Supervision" Lawyer Files Nullity Complaint with AI

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The Supreme Court (OGH) has dismissed an appeal for nullity in a criminal case that was evidently created by artificial intelligence, in which the AI apparently relied on allegedly highest court decisions...weiterlesen »

Unemployment Continued to Rise in October: 388,000 People Affected

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The unemployment rate rose by 0.4 percentage points to 7.2 percent, the AMS announced in a press release on Monday. The monthly unemployment figures have thus increased for the 31st consecutive time since...weiterlesen »

Kangaroo Stolen from Family City: 2,000 Euro Reward for Information

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A particularly audacious theft is currently occupying the police in Lower Austria: On the night from Thursday to Friday, a young red-necked kangaroo was taken from the leisure and adventure world Family...weiterlesen »

Viennese Building Materials Dealer Quester is Insolvent: 290 Jobs at Risk

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The reason is the "persistently negative development of the construction industry." Now, an insolvency administrator must decide what will happen with the company, founded in 1934, and its 290 employees....weiterlesen »

Viennese Building Materials Dealer Quester is Insolvent: 290 Jobs at Risk

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The reason is the "persistently negative development of the construction industry." How the company, founded in 1934, and its 290 employees will proceed must now be decided by an insolvency administrator....weiterlesen »

Violence, Vandalism, Bullying: Everyday School Life Stressful for Many Teachers

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Austrian teachers are generally satisfied with the school climate: In the current OECD study TALIS 2024, 96 percent stated that teaching staff and children usually get along well. However, compared to...weiterlesen »

Upswing in Austria Still Not in Sight

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Almost half of the population continuously rates their financial situation as negative. Before the Corona crisis, only about 30 percent of respondents stated this, but since then – in light of various...weiterlesen »

Commemoration of Victims of Terror Attack in Vienna

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Vice Chancellor Babler, Interior Minister Karner, Vienna's Mayor Ludwig, and former Chancellor Nehammer commemorated the victims of the terrorist act in the morning with a wreath-laying ceremony at Desider-Friedmann-Platz....weiterlesen »

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