Thomas Daniel Schlee Dies at 68

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He was one of the defining musical figures of southern Austria - Thomas Daniel Schlee, as a composer, organist, and above all as the long-time director of the Carinthian Summer, significantly influenced...weiterlesen »

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 »

New US Ambassador to Austria Lands in Vienna

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US Ambassador Art Fisher intends to strengthen the long-standing partnership and friendship between Austria and the USA, which he views as a "shared mission." In his brief statement, Fisher also reaffirmed...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 »

Train with Beer and Banknotes: Information Requested After Robbery in Vienna-Simmering

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The robbery occurred around 5:50 PM in a BILLA branch on Kopalgasse. The man entered the store around 5:42 PM and left a can of beer at the checkout for later payment. When the man re-entered the supermarket...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 »

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 »

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 »

Wave of Bankruptcies Continues to Sweep Across the Country

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The number of corporate insolvencies in Austria stands at 5,145 after the first three quarters this year, which is 7 percent higher than the same period last year. In the third quarter alone, there were...weiterlesen »

Karner was at "foreign police checkpoint" at Vienna Central Station

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About 30 police officers were involved in the operation. Karner emphasized to the media that the goal is to reduce illegal migration "to zero." In addition to deportations, controls like today's are also...weiterlesen »

FPÖ Does Not Want to Accept Salary Increase for Chamber Leaders

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AK President Renate Anderl stated that they accept his withdrawal, and the stability of the central bank is guaranteed with Vice President Ingrid Reischl. The FPÖ, on the other hand, demanded the retraction...weiterlesen »

Record Year for the KHM in Vienna - Preparations for Major Renovation

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The Kunsthistorisches Museum and the entire KHM museum association are heading towards a record year - both in terms of visitor interest and economic figures, as General Director Jonathan Fine expressed...weiterlesen »

Harald Mahrer resigns "soon" as OeNB President

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He will still initiate the process for an orderly handover, but the resignation will occur "sooner rather than later," Mahrer said to journalists on Monday. Mahrer will remain the President of the Chamber...weiterlesen »

Harald Mahrer resigns "soon" as OeNB President

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He will still set up the process for an orderly handover, but the resignation will occur "sooner rather than later," Mahrer said to journalists on Monday. Mahrer will remain President of the Chamber of...weiterlesen »

Harald Mahrer resigns "soon" as OeNB President

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He will still initiate the process for an orderly handover, but the resignation will occur soon, Mahrer said to journalists on Monday. Mahrer remains the President of the Chamber of Commerce and head of...weiterlesen »

Karl Mahrer leaves the Vienna State Parliament

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The former chairman of the Vienna ÖVP, Karl Mahrer, is leaving the municipal council or state parliament. The 70-year-old is resigning his mandate as of today, Monday. He announced this via a press release....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 »

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 »

Another Deportation to Afghanistan Carried Out

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It was the second deportation to Afghanistan since the radical Islamic Taliban took power. The ÖVP welcomed this, while the FPÖ only saw a "PR show." Austria has significantly tightened its deportation...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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