Death in Front of Hospital: Hospital Revises Emergency Guidelines

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The hospital's porter initially called the rescue services according to an internal directive after the incident. However, when they had not arrived even after more than ten minutes, he triggered an alarm....weiterlesen »

Diplomatic SOCIETY: Presentation of the issue with cover story about „The Last Ambassador“

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Under the patronage of Eva-Maria Holzleitner, Federal Minister of Women, Science and Research, Gertrud Tauchhammer, Owner and Publisher of Diplomatic SOCIETY Magazine, invited to a Salon diplomatique breakfast...weiterlesen »

"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 »

Conference League: Rapid Vienna Under Pressure Ahead of Duel with Craiova

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On the third matchday of the league phase of the Conference League, the team of coach Peter Stöger will host Universitatea Craiova from Romania on Thursday (21:00/live ServusTV, Sky) at the Weststadion...weiterlesen »

Vienna State Opera Commemorated Reopening 70 Years Ago

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On that Saturday 70 years ago, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera was ceremoniously opened. In a morning ceremony, this memorable event was commemorated in the House on the Ring on Wednesday, attended by the...weiterlesen »

Eisenstadt becomes a festival hotspot in 2026: Headliners are set

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The summer of 2026 will be rocking in Eisenstadt: Alice Cooper and Rise Against will perform in July as headliners at the Lovely Days and Remember Forestglade festivals in the castle park. The latter,...weiterlesen »

Vienna Could Experience a Ball Season Like Never Before

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The upcoming ball season is expected to be the best ever in Vienna: According to a study commissioned by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, which was presented at a press conference on Wednesday, records...weiterlesen »

Despite Open Questions: Flat Tax for Working in Retirement to Come in 2026

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"We are working hard to meet the date," said SPÖ State Secretary and government coordinator Michaela Schmidt on Wednesday after the cabinet meeting regarding the flat tax for work during retirement. "There...weiterlesen »

Vienna Relief Organization Sounds the Alarm: Decline in Food Donations

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Social organizations are heavily dependent on food and goods donations from retail and wholesale, food manufacturers, agricultural businesses, catering businesses, and bakeries to supply people at risk...weiterlesen »

Majority of Austrians Against Politics Modeled After Trump

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70 percent of Austrians reject a course like Trump's for Austria, while 24 percent could imagine it. FPÖ supporters are the most open to such conditions, with 49 percent. Closer contact with the Republican...weiterlesen »

Fiskalrat: Government's Budget Target Likely to Hold

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According to a quick estimate presented on Wednesday, the Fiscal Council expects a budget deficit of 4.4 percent of GDP this year, with 4.2 percent forecasted for the coming year. This confirms the Finance...weiterlesen »

Fewer Job Openings in Austria

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In the third quarter, domestic companies reported 138,100 job vacancies, as Statistics Austria announced on Wednesday. This represents a decrease of 6.6 percent compared to the previous quarter and 17.7...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 »

Future at Risk: Climate Crisis the Greatest Threat for Austrians

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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

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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

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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 »

ESC 2026 in Vienna: What Germany's Minister of State for Culture Warns About

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Weimer (independent) has warned European broadcasters against excluding Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna 2026. "If Europe's broadcasters start sorting artists based on their origin,...weiterlesen »

U-Committee: Live Broadcast Topic on Wednesday

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Representatives of the parliamentary parties will discuss on Wednesday afternoon (2 PM) in the National Council's Rules of Procedure Committee whether the upcoming committee of inquiry regarding the Pilnacek...weiterlesen »

Deceased Patient in Upper Austria: Pammer as Commission Leader

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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 »

Youth Report Shows: Teenagers Want More Political Participation

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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

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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 »

Lower Austria Facing Stricter Social Assistance Regulations

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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 »

Green Party: Childcare Should Not Depend on Place of Residence

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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 »

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 »

Gmeiner Park in Vienna City Center to be Renamed Following SOS Children's Village Case

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Following the recently publicized abuse allegations against the founder of SOS Children's Villages, Hermann Gmeiner, who died in 1986, he should no longer be honored in public spaces in Vienna. The first...weiterlesen »

Care Association Criticizes Barriers in Heavy Worker Regulation

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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

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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 »

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