"Cheap Trains" in Austria: Hanke Warns of Dependence on China

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Infrastructure Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) wants to protect the railway industry in Austria and throughout Europe from competition from China. To this end, he plans to submit proposals in Brussels "this...weiterlesen »

Government Wants to Adjust Controversial German Support Classes

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Alternatively, school-autonomous models for learning German within the class group should be possible. Changes are also planned for the much-criticized MIKA-D language test and the rules for repeating...weiterlesen »

Abuse in Vienna SOS Children's Village: Former Caregiver Convicted

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The man had been convicted in the first instance at the Vienna Regional Court. However, he appealed the verdict. The man had repeatedly abused two boys in 2021 and 2022 in the course of his work. In the...weiterlesen »

Abu Dhabi Invests in OMV Hydrogen Plant in Bruck a.d. Leitha

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"We will build Europe's fifth-largest electrolyzer, with which we can then produce green hydrogen," said OMV CEO Alfred Stern. The facility will be operational by the end of 2027 and is expected to reach...weiterlesen »

Carinthia: Renegotiations on Civil Servant Salaries Failed

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The salary increase of three percent will come into effect as planned from January 2026. This was the result of the renegotiations initiated by the state of Carinthia with the union regarding civil servant...weiterlesen »

85-Year-Old Driver in Styria Hit by Train: Dead

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An emergency doctor could only confirm the death of the 85-year-old at the scene. There were about 30 passengers on the train. They remained uninjured. The accident occurred shortly before 7:00 PM. The...weiterlesen »

More Cases of Violence Reported at SOS Children's Village Location in Tyrol

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Two individuals have contacted the Tyrolean Child and Youth Advocacy (KiJA) to report experiences of violence at the SOS Children's Village location Nussdorf-Debant in East Tyrol. These events date back...weiterlesen »

BP-Election: Dornauer Raises Eyebrows with Statement about Platter

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Political friendship among compatriots: The former state party leader and deputy governor Georg Dornauer, who was excluded from the Tyrolean SPÖ, once again surprises and brings ÖVP former governor Günther...weiterlesen »

DSN Investigations Due to Russian Intelligence Contacts in Austria

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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 »

Study Shows Need for Action Against Climate Crisis

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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 »

Doubling of Deaths in E-Bike & E-Scooter Accidents: More Controls Announced

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According to Karner, the reasons for the increase are primarily "excessive speed or overestimation of one's own abilities." With e-bikes, for example, "it's relatively easy to get to the top of the mountain...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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