Live Broadcast of the Pilnacek Committee of Inquiry Still Unclear

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Representatives of the parliamentary parties discussed on Wednesday afternoon in the Rules of Procedure Committee of the National Council whether the upcoming committee of inquiry on the Pilnacek case...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 »

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 »

Austrian Armed Forces Trained in 23 International Exercises Last Year

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The Austrian Federal Army participated in 23 exercises and training measures abroad in 2024. A total of 799 soldiers were involved, it was announced in a press release on Wednesday. The army "once again...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 »

Free Shingles Vaccination Launched

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"From now on, along with the already available influenza vaccination, we also have the free vaccination against shingles and pneumococci - regardless of how much money people have in their wallets," said...weiterlesen »

Married to Swift Attacker: 18-Year-Old Sentenced in Vienna

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On Wednesday, an 18-year-old was sentenced to 18 months of suspended imprisonment at the Vienna Regional Court for terrorist association and criminal organization. She had married the thwarted Swift attacker...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 »

Hotel Savoyen Vienna in Wien-Landstraße Becomes Sheraton Hotel

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Specifically, MHP Hotel AG will take over the operation of the property located in the immediate vicinity of the Belvedere on Rennweg at the beginning of 2027. A franchise agreement was concluded with...weiterlesen »

29-Year-Old Killed Own Son in Delusion: Conditional Placement in Specialized Clinic

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The woman who killed her four-year-old son with a throat cut in her apartment in Vienna-Favoriten on November 17, 2024, was placed in a forensic-therapeutic center by the Vienna Regional Court on Tuesday...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 »

Tyrolean Woman Lay in Her Excrement on the Floor for a Week and Died: Verdict for Daughter & Grandchild

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The verdicts were initially not legally binding. Originally, the mother and son had been charged with neglect or mistreatment. Ultimately, however, it resulted in a charge of grossly negligent homicide,...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 »

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 »

Virologist Warns: When Bird Flu Can Become Dangerous

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Since the beginning of the week, "increased risk" regarding avian flu applies to all of Austria. The highly pathogenic H5N1 flu virus has now caused enormous ecological and economic damage worldwide -...weiterlesen »

"Leopoldi" Celebration 2025 in Klosterneuburg

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Starting November 13, the Town Hall Square and Abbey Square will be enlivened with market stalls, booths, merry-go-rounds, and numerous other attractions. On this day, the children's afternoon takes place...weiterlesen »

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