Vienna Chamber of Commerce President Ruck Defends Salary

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"If you calculate that, it roughly corresponds to your salary increase," said the President of the Vienna Economic Chamber, Walter Ruck, in response to a journalist's question on the sidelines of a press...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Robbery of Tobacco Shop in Vienna-Floridsdorf Solved

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On November 7th, a previously unknown perpetrator entered a tobacconist on Jedleseer Street. He jumped over the sales counter, threatened the employee with a knife, and demanded the handover of cash. The...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 »

Rene Benko remains in custody

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The court still sees an "urgent" suspicion and risk of committing an offense, as reported in a statement on Monday. The pre-trial detention against Rene Benko was therefore extended until January 12, 2026,...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 »

Rene Benko remains in custody

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The court continues to see a risk of committing an offense, as reported in a statement on Monday. The pre-trial detention against Rene Benko has therefore been extended until January 12, 2026, as January...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 »

Up to 18 Degrees: Golden Autumn Continues – with Sahara Dust

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The weather in Austria will be dominated by a high-pressure area from the middle of the week. However, fog fields are also expected in the lowlands, but with sunshine, the maximum temperatures will rise...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 »

Here, Former Minister Rauch Assumed the Chairmanship

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The former Minister of Social Affairs and Health Johannes Rauch (66) has taken over the chairmanship of the Green Party Academy FREDA. He succeeds Michaela Sburny, who had led FREDA since 2022 and did...weiterlesen »

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