Deadly Disco Accident in Mallorca: Austrian Denied Responsibility

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He stated that he was not involved in the renovation work in 2013, which the city of Palma later deemed illegal, as he only took over the club in 2021, emphasized the Austrian. A judicial spokeswoman in...weiterlesen »

Sauna at Heldenplatz: What the Action in Vienna Serves As

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Right in the middle of Heldenplatz in Vienna City, you could relax in a specially set up sauna on Tuesday. Until the evening, it was possible to sweat there for free, announced the operators, the Association...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 »

Austria's Tourism Must Become More International

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In a European comparison, Italy and Switzerland are in a similar situation. Regarding the average daily rate for hotel rooms (ADR, Average Daily Rate), Spain (plus 6.1 percent), CEE (plus 3.6 percent),...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Sauna at Heldenplatz: What the Action Served as in Vienna

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Right in the middle of Heldenplatz in Vienna City, you could relax in a specially set up sauna on Tuesday. Until the evening, it was possible to sweat there for free, announced the operators, the Association...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 »

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 »

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 »

Ticket Sales for the Vienna Flower Ball 2026 Begin: 100,000 Blooms and ESC Motto

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The 102nd Flower Ball in Vienna is themed "ESC - United by Flowers" this year. The event not only sets the stage for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna but also celebrates the 70th anniversary...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 »

Ticket Sales for the 126th Concordia Ball in Vienna Begin

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"Since 1863, the Concordia Ball has celebrated independent journalism, to which the Press Club Concordia is committed," explains Concordia Secretary General Daniela Kraus. "Once again, the Concordia Ball...weiterlesen »

Speeder caught at 154 km/h on A5 in Lower Austria

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The 35-year-old speeder drove his car at 154 km/h instead of the permitted 80 km/h on the North/Weinviertel Motorway (A5) near Poysdorf in the Mistelbach district. The driver was stopped, and according...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Vienna Comic Con celebrates anniversary with Vienna Comic Con Ball and special postage stamp

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The Vienna Comic Con Ball is not a traditional ball, but the creative start of the anniversary convention: Cosplayers meet ball culture, medieval live music meets modern DJ sets from Radio Energy, show...weiterlesen »

Vienna Comic Con feiert Jubiläum mit Vienna Comic Con Ball und Sonderbriefmarke

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Der Vienna Comic Con Ball ist kein traditioneller Ball, sondern der kreative Beginn der Jubiläums-Convention: Cosplayer:innen begegnen der Ballkultur, mittelalterliche Livemusik trifft auf moderne DJ-Sets...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 »

Trains for Ukraine: This is What Hanke Says

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FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker and FPÖ Member of Parliament Gerhard Deimek had previously demanded full clarification on this "questionable gift." Hanke handed over the two motor tower cars...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 »

Three Injured in Serious Accident in Wiener Neustadt

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In a serious traffic accident on Stadionstraße in Wiener Neustadt on November 9, three people were injured. One of the drivers had to be freed from his severely deformed vehicle by the fire department...weiterlesen »

KGIR 2025 – Kazakhstan presents itself as a prime investment hub

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by Sarah Heftberger On October 31, around 1000 select delegates from over 50 different countries met in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana to discuss investment opportunities in Central Asia’s largest economy....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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Over 150 km/h in a 70 Zone: Vienna Police Stopped Several Speeders

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As part of a special operation by the state traffic department, the Vienna police identified several serious speeding violations on the A1 in the direction of Wientalstraße in Vienna-Penzing on November...weiterlesen »

Lane Change with Consequences: Injured After Crash on Vienna Beltway

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On the night of November 9, a traffic accident involving several vehicles occurred on the Lerchenfelder Gürtel in Vienna-Neubau. A 19-year-old car driver wanted to change from the second to the first lane...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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