PVA: ME/CFS Cases on the Rise

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In 2019, the PVA recorded the main diagnosis of ME/CFS in only 16 applications for occupational disability and invalidity pensions or rehabilitation benefits, but in 2024, it was recorded in 288 cases...weiterlesen »

Little Elephant Brings Great Joy to Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo

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The little elephant at Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo enchants visitors – and also its herd. "By now, the elephant offspring is together with the entire herd. The young animal brings variety for everyone and...weiterlesen »

Kick-off for Collective Agreement Negotiations in Trade

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The collective bargaining negotiations for the approximately 430,000 retail employees and 20,000 apprentices start on Thursday at noon at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) in Vienna. At the outset,...weiterlesen »

"CyberHAK": This is Where Austria's Future Cyber Cops Are Trained

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The rapid increase in cybercrime has been highlighted by law enforcement for years. To ensure the police find future cyber-cops, children and young people are taught about internet security in a dedicated...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 »

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 »

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 »

Ultra-Fast-Fashion from Shein and Temu: Up to 4,000 Times More Environmental Toxins Than Allowed

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Regarding the toxins, according to the announcement on Wednesday, seven products have massively exceeded several legal limits. These include forever chemicals (PFAS), plasticizers (phthalates), and heavy...weiterlesen »

"The Mummy": Sequel with Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser Planned

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The horror classic "The Mummy" is set to be continued with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The duo had already successfully continued the horror series "Scream" with the installments...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 »

Austria's Unknown Hollywood Legend Otto Nemenz Has Passed Away

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Born in 1941 in Judenburg, Styria, as the son of an Austrian and a Greek, Otto Nemenz grew up between Vienna and Istanbul. "Like a wild radish," he once said in an interview. In Hollywood, he became the...weiterlesen »

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