Indictment Against Assad Regime Representatives in Vienna

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The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is charging two representatives of the former regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. The men are accused of serious crimes against civilians in custody, including serious...weiterlesen »

voestalpine cuts 340 jobs in Styria

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

Specifically, the company is reducing a total of 340 jobs at the Kindberg and Mürzzuschlag locations - 280 permanent positions and about 60 temporary positions, as CEO Herbert Eibensteiner announced on...weiterlesen »

"Small Inquiry Committee" Before Substantive Meetings

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The FPÖ promoted the "Small Investigative Committee" on the funding of non-governmental organizations, which it initiated, on Wednesday. In this committee, subsidies over two legislative periods will be...weiterlesen »

Indictment Against Assad Regime Representatives in Vienna

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is charging two representatives of the former regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. The men are accused of serious crimes against civilians in custody, including serious...weiterlesen »

Deceased Patient in Upper Austria: These Are the Members of the Expert Commission

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The expert commission for Clinical Emergency Management and Communication, which is to clarify the processes surrounding the death of a patient in the Rohrbach hospital, has been constituted. The former...weiterlesen »

Social Assistance: More Recipients, Low Costs

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Last year, an average of 205,781 people received social assistance, about 8,800 more than in 2023, but still fewer than from 2017 to 2020. Total expenditures rose to 1.317 billion euros, with 60 percent...weiterlesen »

Social Assistance: More Recipients, Lower Costs

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

Last year, an average of 205,781 people received social assistance, about 8,800 more than in 2023, but still fewer than from 2017 to 2020. Total expenditures rose to 1.317 billion euros, with 60 percent...weiterlesen »

For cost reasons: Vienna U5 will open four years later - second construction phase also postponed

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

The planned temporary joint operation of the two lines on one route will therefore not take place, it was stated at the media event. The benefit for the public transport network is not significant enough...weiterlesen »

Spesencausa: Strache Accepts First Lawsuit

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There will be no objection to it, his lawyer announced on Wednesday in response to an APA inquiry. Strache and another person are accused of breach of trust by the Vienna public prosecutor's office. It...weiterlesen »

How Austria's Population Will Change by 2080

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The proportion of those over 65 is expected to increase from 20 percent to more than 26 percent by 2040. According to Statistics Austria, the projected growth until 2040 is based solely on expected migration...weiterlesen »

voestalpine cuts 340 jobs in Styria

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

Specifically, the company is eliminating a total of 340 jobs at the Kindberg and Mürzzuschlag locations - 280 permanent positions and 60 temporary jobs, as announced by CEO Herbert Eibensteiner at a press...weiterlesen »

Magnum Almond is the "KONSUM Duck 2025"

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The main point of criticism: The Magnum Almond Ice Cream became smaller, while the price increased. According to VKI, the content shrank by ten milliliters – both for the individual product and the 4-pack....weiterlesen »

"Political Martini": Tyrolean FPÖ with Political Broadside

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This year's guest speaker was the Salzburg FPÖ Deputy Governor Marlene Svazek, who in her speech sharply criticized the black-red-pink federal government. "The federal government is hiding from the people,"...weiterlesen »

Start of Voting for Enzi Color in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier 2026

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Between November 12 and 26, the public will decide on the Enzi color that will be seen in the Vienna MQ in 2026. The colors up for selection this year are: Punschkrapferl Pink: Charming, sugary, and evokes...weiterlesen »

Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception

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"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 »

KV-Security: Agreement Still Unreached

vor 21 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 22 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 »

Christkindlmarkt 2025 at Rathausplatz in Vienna: Opening Approaches

vor 23 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 24 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

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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 »

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 »

Debts: This Was Communicated to Marterbauer

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Sauna at Heldenplatz: What the Action Served as in Vienna

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Debts: This Was Communicated to Marterbauer

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

"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 »

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 »

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