"Burden Package": ÖVP Attacks New Vienna Budget Measure

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The Vienna ÖVP continues to be upset about planned budget measures. The increase in the housing subsidy contribution is particularly harshly criticized. For party leader Markus Figl, this represents a...weiterlesen »

Geodatabase Revised: 44,000 Hectares of Moor Newly Recorded

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After 33 years, Austria has a newly revised peatland geodatabase. The data contains current information on the distribution, condition, and ecological characteristics of the approximately 44,000 hectares...weiterlesen »

Welcome to Austria: General Assembly & Reception

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On invitation by the Board of Welcome to Austria, the 28th General Assembly took place at the Alois Mock-Saal of the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs. Afterwards, the Secretary General...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 »

Warning Against Cuts for the Homeless

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The Association of Vienna's Homeless Assistance warns politicians against making cuts in support for homeless people. Reductions would not only result in an increasing number of affected individuals but...weiterlesen »

Preventive Examination: 300,000 Invitations Sent Out

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In 2024, around 1.5 million people in Austria participated in preventive examinations. More women than men continue to use the free opportunity for prevention or early detection "as important building...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

"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 »

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 »

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 »

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