First Round of Negotiations for Trade Collective Agreement Without Agreement

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The next round will take place on November 13. "No offer was presented by the employers," said the GPA union after seven hours of bargaining. Next week, the works councils will be informed about the current...weiterlesen »

Police Warns of Pickpockets and Con Artists at Advent Markets

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At the start of this year's Advent season, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) emphasized on Thursday that comprehensive security measures are in place at the Christmas markets: "The directive to all...weiterlesen »

VAT Fraud in the Millions: Raids Conducted in Vienna

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In the course of the so-called "Operation Escape Room," eight arrests were made at 39 locations in Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Latvia, and Austria, the Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday....weiterlesen »

Sex Pistols are coming to the Nova Rock Festival 2026

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After their tour as support for Guns N' Roses, the Sex Pistols with Frank Carter on vocals are still not satisfied: The enthusiastic gentlemen will be performing next year at the Nova Rock in Nickelsdorf....weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Unfair Distribution: By 2030, a Dignified Life Could Be Built for Everyone

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Particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia, there is a lack of such important infrastructures, explained the researchers, who work at the Institute of Social Ecology at the University of Natural...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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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