Overwhelming Majority Separates Their Waste

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Nine out of ten Austrians separate their waste. Their most common motivation is the protection of the climate, nature, and living beings. According to a representative survey by the Market Institute on...weiterlesen »

Trio Missing in Parliament Gallery - But Why?

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For a decade now, the portrait gallery of former Presidents of the National Council has not seen any additions. During this period, two female presidents and one male president have stepped down. The fact...weiterlesen »

As a Successful Landlord: A Beginner's Guide

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Another tax-relevant point is the so-called presumption of hobby. The tax office checks whether the rental is aimed at long-term profit or if there are merely tax-motivated losses. With the new regulation...weiterlesen »

Analyse: Decline in Property Prices is Over

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Real estate prices in Austria are rising again. Between July and September, prices nationwide increased by 1.3 percent, as an analysis by Raiffeisen Research based on data from the Austrian National Bank...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 »

Energy No Longer a Driver of Inflation from 2026

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At the beginning of 2025, annual household energy expenses had increased by up to several hundred euros. This was less due to direct energy prices and more due to the significantly increased fees for the...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 »

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 »

Joint actions act like "social glue"

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The background of the work by sports scientists and cognitive biologists at the University of Vienna is the fact that joint actions create a connection between people, which is crucial for the functioning...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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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