Christmas in the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens

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Visitors to the Christmas exhibition in the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens can explore the winter world and visit the Advent market with numerous delicacies and gift ideas. A diverse music program, the charity...weiterlesen »

SOS Children's Village: Longer Report with More Details Emerged

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While the already available version is anonymized, the long version, which is under lock and key, is said to contain all names and details of allegations and suspicions, according to "Kurier" (Wednesday)....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 6 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 »

SOS Children's Village: Longer Report with More Details Emerged

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

While the already available version is anonymized, the long version, which is under lock and key, is said to contain all names and details of allegations and suspicions, according to "Kurier" (Wednesday)....weiterlesen »

This is the Youngest Mayor in Your State

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Lower Austria as the frontrunner: Nowhere in Austria are there more mayors in their 20s or 30s than in Vienna's neighboring state. According to a statement from the Association of Municipalities on Wednesday,...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 »

New Guide for Schools on Dealing with Antisemitism

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A new guide from the Ministry of Education is now intended to help schools effectively respond to antisemitic incidents. Teachers, students, as well as civil society and research organizations were involved...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 »

Idyllic Christmas Market in Vienna's Türkenschanzpark: Program 2025

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Around 20 lovingly decorated huts line the main paths of the park – each offering handpicked products from regional exhibitors. The range includes artistic wood carvings and handmade jewelry, ceramic Christmas...weiterlesen »

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

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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

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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 »

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 »

Christkindlmarkt 2025 at Rathausplatz in Vienna: Opening Approaches

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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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Christmas Market Am Hof 2025: Art, Cuisine and Festive Atmosphere in the Heart of Vienna

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Around 70 lovingly designed stalls at the Christmas Market Am Hof 2025 present high-quality handicrafts, handmade jewelry, glass and ceramic works, as well as stylish decorations. The mix of traditional...weiterlesen »

The Christmas Markets in Vienna 2025: Opening Hours and Offerings

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In hardly any other city in Europe are there more Advent and Christmas markets than in Vienna: This year, a total of 14 official Christmas markets with more than 900 stalls (including 180 food stalls)...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 »

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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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