Voting for the Word of the Year 2025 is underway: These are the candidates

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The question is: Who or what will succeed "Renaturation", the Word of the Year 2024. On Friday, the Society for Austrian German (GSÖD) published the list of candidate words competing for the Word of the...weiterlesen »

More Bureaucracy Than Freedom for Schools Due to Reform in German Language Support

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For years, the teachers' union has demanded that schools be allowed to decide on the type of German language support themselves. On Wednesday, the government promised more autonomy to the locations: They...weiterlesen »

Rapid Vienna remains winless in Conference League: Defeat against Universitatea Craiova worsens crisis

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SK Rapid continues to struggle in this year's league phase of the Football Conference League. The team of Rapid coach Peter Stöger lost deservedly 0:1 (0:1) on Thursday evening in front of 23,500 spectators...weiterlesen »

Pregnancy Termination in Austria Difficult and Often Stigmatized

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Amnesty International sees the right to abortion in Europe as threatened. This is shown by a report released on Thursday by the NGO, which examined the situation in 40 countries. According to Monica Costa...weiterlesen »

Swarovski cuts around 400 jobs at the Wattens site

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By then, the number of employees at the headquarters is expected to decrease from the current 2,480 to around 2,100, it was stated at a press conference in Wattens on Thursday. The reason for the measure...weiterlesen »

Swarovski cuts around 400 jobs at the Wattens location

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By then, the number of employees at the headquarters is expected to decrease from the current 2,480 to around 2,100, it was announced at a press conference in Wattens on Thursday. The reason for this measure...weiterlesen »

Hamas Weapons Depot Uncovered in Vienna Storage Room

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In the course of investigations against a globally operating terrorist organization with ties to Hamas, a weapons cache was uncovered in Vienna. It is suspected that the weapons were intended for possible...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 »

Environmental and Youth Organizations Urged Again for Stricter Climate Protection Law

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In addition to binding climate neutrality by 2040, the youth representatives demand "clear sector targets in all areas and consequences for failure," stated Lejla Visnjic from the Federal Youth Representation...weiterlesen »

Hamas Weapons Depot Uncovered in Vienna Storage Room

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In the course of investigations against a globally operating terrorist organization with ties to Hamas, a weapons cache was uncovered in Vienna. It is suspected that the weapons were intended for possible...weiterlesen »

When Full Operation at the Vienna Youth Prison Münnichplatz?

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Recently, it was said to be by the end of the year, but now the full operation of the new juvenile prison at the Münnichplatz correctional facility in Vienna-Simmering seems to be further delayed. As quoted...weiterlesen »

Cornelia Richter becomes the first Protestant bishop in Austria

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Over 1,000 guests are expected at the festive service in Vienna's Museumsquartier, which will also be attended by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and the appointed Archbishop of Vienna, Josef...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 »

Ryanair forces passengers to use digital boarding pass

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Especially for inexperienced passengers, the small piece of paper with their own name, QR code, and seat number gives the reassuring feeling that nothing can really go wrong when boarding. Therefore, the...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 »

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 »

Conference League: Rapid Vienna Under Pressure Ahead of Duel with Craiova

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On the third matchday of the league phase of the Conference League, the team of coach Peter Stöger will host Universitatea Craiova from Romania on Thursday (21:00/live ServusTV, Sky) at the Weststadion...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 »

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 »

Vienna Could Experience a Ball Season Like Never Before

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The upcoming ball season is expected to be the best ever in Vienna: According to a study commissioned by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, which was presented at a press conference on Wednesday, records...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 »

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 »

Vienna District Leopoldstadt to Get "Neighborhood Waste Place"

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The city of Vienna is starting the planning for a new neighborhood waste site in the 2nd district. The location on Innstraße is intended to serve not only as a modern disposal site but also to offer multifunctional...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 »

This is Austria's Largest Particle Physics Lab

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By merging the Institute for High Energy Physics and the Stefan Meyer Institute, the Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) has created Austria's largest center for experimental and theoretical particle physics. More...weiterlesen »

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