DSN Investigations Due to Russian Intelligence Contacts in Austria

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence (DSN) stated that the investigations are not directed against the company VTA Austria GmbH and its employees are fully cooperating. VTA Austria is...weiterlesen »

Media Employees in Austria Fear for Jobs and Freedom of Expression

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

Job satisfaction among media employees is high, but there is dissatisfaction with the structures. 53 percent criticize the communication culture. Only 25 percent are satisfied with co-determination opportunities....weiterlesen »

Sale of Legal Cannabis Flowers: Law Aims to Provide Clarity

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

According to a draft, cannabis products may only be sourced from approved wholesalers and sold at fixed retail prices until 2028, as the responsible Ministry of Finance informed the APA upon request. Additionally,...weiterlesen »

Youth Report Shows: Teenagers Want More Political Participation

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

More than 18,500 young people aged 14 to 22 participated in the participatory study between February 2023 and May 2025. Qualitative data was collected in around 25 workshops and focus groups at schools...weiterlesen »

Concern About Security: Support for Conscription Rises

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Lower Austria Facing Stricter Social Assistance Regulations

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

The Lower Austrian state government decided on stricter rules for social assistance in its meeting on Tuesday. Longer reductions for those unwilling to work and higher penalties for false information are...weiterlesen »

Service Center for Accessible Living Opens in Vienna

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

Limited mobility can promote social isolation and loneliness and diminish self-esteem. The lack of freedom of movement increases the risk of depression and affects physical health through muscle loss and...weiterlesen »

Green Party: Childcare Should Not Depend on Place of Residence

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

The Greens are demanding more pressure from the federal government on the states regarding the expansion of childcare. There are dramatic differences in the availability of childcare facilities between...weiterlesen »

Chamber of Physicians Sees Itself Unjustly Criticized for Nursing Competence

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Care Association Criticizes Barriers in Heavy Worker Regulation

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

The Austrian Health and Nursing Association (ÖGKV) still sees some gaps in the heavy labor regulation for nursing staff, which was introduced about two weeks ago via ordinance. ÖGKV President Elisabeth...weiterlesen »

Nurses Await Expanded Medication Competence: ÖGKV Criticizes

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Clear Demand for Mandatory Education for Young Refugees

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

They are based on three scientific analyses on the subject. The exclusion of asylum seekers from compulsory education until 18 violates children's rights and international guidelines, it was stated at...weiterlesen »

WKÖ Salary Increase Causes Criticism and Praise

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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