Economist Comments on EU Deficit Procedure

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The government's plan to reduce the deficit to below three percent of GDP by 2029 "is becoming less likely," according to the expert. However, Heimberger does not believe that the EU Commission will impose...weiterlesen »

Suspicion of Murder Against Nurse in Vienna-Favoriten Clinic: Another Case is Now Being Investigated

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Spokeswoman Nina Bussek confirmed a report by "Falter" to the APA on Tuesday morning. "We are at the beginning of the investigations," said Bussek. They have become aware of a situation "which is now being...weiterlesen »

"Industry Strategy for Austria": Marterbauer Presents Key Points

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) and Upper Austria's Regional Councilor Martin Winkler (SPÖ) are calling for the expansion of wind power and pumped storage. According to Marterbauer, affordable...weiterlesen »

U.S. Ambassador-designate Arthur “Art” Graham Fisher arrived in Vienna

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He will be officially accredited as the Ambassador of the United States of America to Austria by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen on November 19. Upon his arrival, Fisher said he was very pleased...weiterlesen »

Debts: This Was Communicated to Marterbauer

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Now Marterbauer is waiting for "detailed information." However, he did not want to confirm at a press conference with Upper Austria's State Councilor Martin Winkler (SPÖ) in Linz that this could increase...weiterlesen »

Death of a Patient: Call for Greater Involvement of the State Parliament in Clarification

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In an urgent motion at the state parliament session on Thursday, they will demand a say in the questions posed to the appointed expert commission, ongoing interim reports from the committee, and the submission...weiterlesen »

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 »

Vienna Austria and Sporting Director Ortlechner Part Ways

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Ortlechner was released with immediate effect as part of the strategic planning for the sporting future, according to Wiener Austria on Tuesday. The former professional had been working as the sports director...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 »

Vienna Austria and Sporting Director Ortlechner Part Ways

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Ortlechner was released with immediate effect as part of the strategic planning for the sporting future, according to Wiener Austria on Tuesday. The former professional was active as sports director for...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 »

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 »

Vienna Focuses on Circular Economy

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The fourth edition of the "Vienna Green Economy Report" was presented at a press conference on Tuesday and aims to show that the city and Viennese companies generate value creation with infrastructure...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 »

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 »

Caritas Warning of Increasing Poverty in Austria

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"Many do not know how they will afford their next purchase," said Caritas Vienna Director Klaus Schwertner on Tuesday at a press conference at a Le+O distribution point in Vienna-Favoriten. According to...weiterlesen »

Suspicion of Murder in Vienna Clinic Favoriten

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"We are at the beginning of the investigations," said Bussek. A situation exists "which is now being examined." The suspect is not in custody, according to Bussek. The public prosecutor's office currently...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 »

Booker Prize for Vienna Resident David Szalay

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The Vienna resident by choice, David Szalay, who was already on the Booker shortlist in 2016, is now the first Hungarian-British author to succeed with the novel "Flesh." The story is about István, a loner...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 »

Women's Health: Experts Demanded Optimal Care

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On Monday afternoon, experts at an event by the Praevenire Health Initiative in Vienna called for optimal care. Health Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) emphasized the right of those affected to appropriate...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 »

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 »

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 »

Vienna is building too little: Housing shortage threatens to worsen

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The real estate service provider CBRE identifies a "structural undersupply" in the Vienna housing market. Due to a low number of completions, high construction costs, and population growth, the demand...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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