Leopoldi: First Children's State Holiday in Lower Austria

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The establishment of St. Pölten as a separate state capital since 1986 has made a significant contribution to strengthening the state's identity, said Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) in a press conference...weiterlesen »

Debts: This Was Communicated to Marterbauer

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A confirmation from Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) that the budget deficit could rise from 4.5 percent of GDP to 4.9 percent was also not available on Tuesday. However, during a press conference...weiterlesen »

Vegan Martini Goose 2025 in Vienna: These Restaurants Are Participating

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While many taverns traditionally serve roasted geese, a growing number of dining establishments are opting for plant-based alternatives. "Vegansl" is what VGT calls its annually updated list of restaurants...weiterlesen »

Child and Youth Welfare: Ombudsman Demands Nationwide Uniform Standards in Austria

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Such standards were developed six years ago by the association FICE Austria for residential child and youth care. These "must become mandatory in all facilities. This, of course, must also be appropriately...weiterlesen »

Car Registrations 2025 Increased in Austria

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According to Statistics Austria, a total of 239,594 cars were newly registered between January and October, which represents an increase of 12.5 percent (26,590 cars) compared to the same period in 2024....weiterlesen »

Naturalizations in Austria: Number Continues to Rise

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This represents an 11.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year (15,824). Of these, 10,885 people (61.7 percent) live in Austria, while 6,764 people (38.3 percent) reside abroad. Almost...weiterlesen »

OeNB Chief Kocher Reacts to Mahrer Withdrawal

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"From our perspective, a seamless transition is important," said OeNB Governor Martin Kocher on Tuesday at a press conference on the Financial Stability Report of the Austrian National Bank. "From the...weiterlesen »

One Third of Austrians Support Driver's License from Age 16

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Almost half of the respondents (46 percent) believe that the accident risk for car drivers over 75 is higher than for 16-year-olds. Even 43 percent expressed that they find older drivers frightening. According...weiterlesen »

Protest Against Dinghofer Symposium in Front of Parliament in Vienna

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The counter-"Symposium" titled "Against Historical Amnesia and Nazi Honor in Parliament" involves representatives of the Jewish community and writers. At the protest event in front of the Parliament in...weiterlesen »

Fond Soziales Wien: Warm Meals for the Homeless in Warming Rooms and Day Centers

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In the warming rooms alone, over 40,000 warm meals are distributed. The 24-hour operation in the 13 additional emergency shelters with 1,000 places will also remain in place this coming winter. It was...weiterlesen »

Survey Shows Great Travel Enthusiasm in Summer 2026

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"It remains the case: People want to travel - and this is true across all age groups and regions," said Gottfried Math, Managing Director of TUI Austria, during a press conference at ROBINSON Cyprus, the...weiterlesen »

National Fund Speech: Van der Bellen Wishes for "Memorial Site" for All Nazi Victims

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In his keynote speech, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen expressed the wish that - metaphorically speaking - a "place of dignified remembrance" would be created for all victim groups of National...weiterlesen »

Federal States Increase Budget Deficit

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According to media reports, the financial situation of the federal states is worse than expected, while the federal government is saving more than planned. Vienna, in particular, is being blamed for the...weiterlesen »

Wolves: Changes Planned in Lower Austria

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Through an amendment to the hunting law, the criteria for wolf shootings in Lower Austria are being simplified. This affects cases of approaches to settlements or attacks on properly protected livestock....weiterlesen »

Totschnig Withholds Promised Money for Climate Protection

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"Every euro not spent on climate protection today can cost us up to ten times more tomorrow," warns Stefan Fritz from Hilfswerk International. The funds would be available in the 2025 budget, but it seems...weiterlesen »

These Are the Most Popular Christmas Markets Among Austrians

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Christmas markets remain popular: Three out of four respondents in a survey presented on Monday by the Trade Association (HV) with over 1,000 participants stated that they want to visit at least one Advent...weiterlesen »

New Strategy in the Fight Against Antisemitism

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In response to the sharp increase in antisemitic incidents since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, in Israel, the governing coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS presented their "National Strategy Against...weiterlesen »

Eating Consciously: Brochure Offers Tips for Goose Season

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In Austria, there are over 40,000 dining establishments to choose from, with 6,000 of them in Vienna alone - but which places truly focus on animal welfare and sustainability in their purchasing and menu...weiterlesen »

Subway Makes Cities Like Vienna Car-Free

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If a city establishes a subway network, it has a statistically proven greater potential to reduce car traffic than the expansion of trams. This is a result of a study by Rafael Prieto-Curiel from the Complexity...weiterlesen »

New Strategy in the Fight Against Antisemitism

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In response to the sharp increase in antisemitic incidents since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, in Israel, the governing coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS presented their "National Strategy Against...weiterlesen »

Gourmet Secures Luxury Truffle for 110,000 Euros

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A bidder from Hong Kong paid 110,000 euros for a rare white truffle, consisting of three bulbs, at an auction in Italy on Sunday. The truffle auction in Alba, in northern Italian Piedmont, is considered...weiterlesen »

Fewer Fully Trained Teachers: Students and Career Changers Fill Gaps

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In this school year, there was a slight easing of the teacher shortage for the first time, Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) identifies a "renaissance of the teaching profession" due to increased...weiterlesen »

Real Estate Purchase in Vienna: 5 Things You Should Know Beforehand

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Buying property in Vienna is influenced by various factors that are relevant for both apartments and houses. Potential buyers should consider the following five aspects before making their investment decision:...weiterlesen »

Christina Aguilera to be seen in Austria at over 2,000 meters

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Christina Aguilera will musically close the winter season in Tyrolean Ischgl on May 2, 2026. The American singer, born in 1980, will perform as part of the "Top of the Mountain Closing Concert" on the...weiterlesen »

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