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"The fair is bigger this year than ever before. That makes us proud," said Benedikt Föger, President of the Austrian Publishers and Booksellers Association (HVB), in his welcoming remarks at Buch Wien...weiterlesen »
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The suspension of compensations in the presidium of the Chamber of Commerce of Lower Austria (WKNÖ) will remain in effect until the results of the audit by the Court of Audit are available, according to...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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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 »
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
A spokesperson for the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed to the APA on Tuesday a report by the "Kurier". A registered nullity complaint with the public prosecutor's office will not be executed....weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A spokesperson for the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed a report by the "Kurier" to the APA on Tuesday. A registered nullity complaint with the public prosecutor's office will not be pursued....weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »