Ultra-Fast-Fashion from Shein and Temu: Up to 4,000 Times More Environmental Toxins Than Allowed

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

Regarding the toxins, according to the announcement on Wednesday, seven products have massively exceeded several legal limits. These include forever chemicals (PFAS), plasticizers (phthalates), and heavy...weiterlesen »

Future at Risk: Climate Crisis the Greatest Threat for Austrians

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

68 percent of Austrians see the climate crisis as the greatest challenge of our time. Conversely, this means that 32 percent, or nearly a third, do not see it that way. This is according to a survey by...weiterlesen »

Urgently Seeking Successor: Uncertain Times for the Neuwaldegger Bath in Vienna-Hernals

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

The Neuwaldegger Bath has played an important role in the community for decades. The operator, Gabi Dolezel, announced in the summer at the request of ORF Vienna that she has put the bath on hold due to...weiterlesen »

Media Employees in Austria Fear for Jobs and Freedom of Expression

vor 21 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 22 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 »

Deceased Patient in Upper Austria: Pammer as Commission Leader

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

The former state audit office director Friedrich Pammer will lead the expert commission that is to investigate the procedures surrounding the death of a patient at Rohrbach hospital. This was announced...weiterlesen »

Study Shows Need for Action Against Climate Crisis

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

The topic of when human society will be affected by rising average temperatures and changes to the planet, and when planetary boundaries will be crossed, is being discussed in science and politics. This...weiterlesen »

Youth Report Shows: Teenagers Want More Political Participation

vor 23 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 24 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 »

Greenpeace Protests with "Climate Receipt" in Front of Parliament in Vienna Against OMV

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The OMV emissions of the last ten years cause global climate damages worth 102 billion euros, according to Greenpeace's climate receipt. These include costs from natural disasters, sea level rise, extreme...weiterlesen »

Chamber of Physicians Sees Itself Unjustly Criticized for Nursing Competence

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

OeNB Chief Kocher Sees Economic Recovery

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

"Forest of Young Viennese" Celebrates Anniversary with Reforestation Campaign

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Since 1985, around 490,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted on approximately 611,000 square meters during the "Forest of Young Viennese" event, including oaks, lindens, ashes, maples, and wild...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 »

Neighbor in Need Collects Donations for the People in Ukraine

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

According to UN estimates, 12.7 million people need support, as Nachbar in Not announced on Monday. The number of airstrikes has increased significantly, about ten percent of all houses and apartments...weiterlesen »

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