Buch Wien 2025 opened at Messe Wien

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

"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 »

Vienna Focuses More on Outpatient Care in Healthcare Provision

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

It is planned, among other things, that by the end of 2030, regional health centers will be expanded from the current 70 to 169, including primary care units. The five-year structure plan was jointly decided...weiterlesen »

voestalpine cuts 340 jobs in Styria

vor 13 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

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 14 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 »

Social Assistance: More Recipients, Lower Costs

vor 14 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 15 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 »

This is the Youngest Mayor in Your State

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

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 16 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 »

New Guide for Schools on Dealing with Antisemitism

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Magnum Almond is the "KONSUM Duck 2025"

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 21 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 »

KV-Security: Agreement Still Unreached

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Graz Shooting: Parents of Victims Want to Sue the State

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The parents of seven students killed in the June rampage in Graz want to proceed with a liability lawsuit against the Republic of Austria. They are represented by Graz lawyer Karin Prutsch-Lang, who plans...weiterlesen »

Christkindlmarkt 2025 at Rathausplatz in Vienna: Opening Approaches

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Deadly Disco Accident in Mallorca: Austrian Denied Responsibility

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 einem Tag - 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

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 »

Leopoldi: First Children's State Holiday in Lower Austria

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

Vegan Martini Goose 2025 in Vienna: These Restaurants Are Participating

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Caritas Warning of Increasing Poverty in Austria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"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"

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 »

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