Traffic Alert on the Weekend: Construction Work, Events, and Vienna Christmas Markets

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

Extensive construction work is scheduled on the Südosttangente (A23), which is likely to lead to significant delays. At the same time, two concerts expected to be sold out at the Wiener Stadthalle, as...weiterlesen »

Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

"Solidarity is not a one-way street," said Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP). Austria has been one of the countries with the highest per capita burden of asylum applications for too long. How...weiterlesen »

OeNB Chief Kocher Reacts to Mahrer Withdrawal

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

"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 »

KV-Security: Agreement Still Unreached

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

In the security industry, the second round of collective bargaining negotiations for 2026 also ended without an agreement. The "final offer" from the employers' side, described as an average increase of...weiterlesen »

Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

"Solidarity is not a one-way street," said Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP). Austria has been one of the countries with the highest per capita burden of asylum applications for too long. How...weiterlesen »

Helene Fischer is coming to Vienna in 2026

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Helene Fischer is definitively returning from her maternity leave. Next year, the singer plans to go on a large open-air tour to celebrate her 20th stage anniversary. In total, she will perform in front...weiterlesen »

Christkindlmarkt 2025 at Rathausplatz in Vienna: Opening Approaches

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

At Vienna's Rathausplatz, the official start of the pre-Christmas season will take place on Friday: The Christkindlmarkt, which is well-known beyond the country's borders and was recently named the best...weiterlesen »

Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

The amount that the Solidarity Pool will be endowed with - from which the needs of member states under migration pressure are to be covered in the future - was not disclosed initially. According to the...weiterlesen »

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

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

120,000 Euros for Prostitutes: Fraud Case Ended with Diversion

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

She had met the man through an advertisement in which she called herself "Amelia." The man was apparently deeply in love with the sex worker. The fraud case against the woman was resolved through diversion....weiterlesen »

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 »

"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

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

"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

vor 18 Stunden - society.at

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

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

"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 »

"A modern foreman must act like a general on the construction site"

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Vladimir Halas actually has more than one job. "A foreman is the interface between the construction manager and his team, psychologist, politician, kindergarten teacher, hand-holder, and, if necessary,...weiterlesen »

Survey Shows Great Travel Enthusiasm in Summer 2026

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Federal States Increase Budget Deficit

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Vienna is building too little: Housing shortage threatens to worsen

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

These Are the Most Popular Christmas Markets Among Austrians

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Subway Makes Cities Like Vienna Car-Free

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Rapid Vienna in Reverse: Only 1:1 Against WSG Tirol

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The brief high at Rapid did not last very long. Three victories were followed by a 0:1 home defeat in the Football Conference League against Craiova and now on Sunday in the Bundesliga, an equally disappointing...weiterlesen »

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