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 »

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 »

White-Tailed Eagle Found Dead at Wind Turbine: Search for Cause of Death

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An employee of a wind farm company discovered the dead bird of prey next to a wind turbine. Subsequently, the police and the district veterinarian of the district administration Neusiedl am See were notified....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 »

EU Launches Turbo Trains with Billion-Euro Initiative

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According to the EU Commission's plans, travel times for train journeys between European metropolises should drastically decrease by 2040 at the latest. An action plan for high-speed trains presented in...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 »

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 »

Martini Geese in Local Gastronomy Mostly from Abroad

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In 2024, the consumption of goose meat in Austria amounted to around 930 tons, which is roughly one dish per person. Only about a third of the geese come from Austrian production. In gastronomy, imported...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Westbahn orders new trains from China, sparking debate

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The partially private railway company Westbahn introduced four new trains on Monday. There is now criticism that the double-decker units come from the Chinese manufacturer CRRC. The Chamber of Labor, unions,...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 »

Christmas Village Belvedere Palace 2025: Advent Romance in a Baroque Setting

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With the start of the Advent season , the area in front of the Belvedere Palace in Vienna once again transforms into an atmospheric Christmas landscape. The Christmas village at Belvedere Palace, in front...weiterlesen »

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