"No Folk Dance or Schuhplattler Course": Orientation Courses Will Now Last Five Days

vor einer Stunde - VOL.at

The mandatory orientation courses for refugees will last five days starting next year. At the end, asylum seekers or those with subsidiary protection will have to sign an integration declaration comprising...weiterlesen »

During Probationary Period: 18-Year-Old in Leoben Again Suspected of Terrorism

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

An 18-year-old, who was already convicted in 2023 for planning an attack on a school in Bruck an der Mur, has now received another indictment from the Leoben public prosecutor's office, among other things,...weiterlesen »

Pure Romance in Vienna's Streets: Christmas Market at Spittelberg 2025 Enchants Again

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What distinguishes the Christmas Market at Spittelberg is its unique charm: not a large open space, but a winding market spread over Spittelberggasse, Stiftgasse, Schrankgasse, and up to Gutenberggasse...weiterlesen »

Luxury Real Estate in Vienna: What Drives the Market

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According to the current market report by Engel & Völkers , the Vienna market is remarkably stable. While the residential real estate market is cooling overall, the premium segment is even recording increasing...weiterlesen »

Hungary Claims: Prosecutor's Office Seizes Klimt Painting

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Hungary asserts a claim on the painting of a Ghanaian prince by Gustav Klimt, which resurfaced after decades. Following a request from Austria's neighboring state, the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office...weiterlesen »

Call for More Places at HTL, HAK and Co

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In Austria, most young people attend a vocational school after middle school or lower secondary school (AHS-Unterstufe). Between 1973 and 2023, the number of students at vocational middle and higher schools...weiterlesen »

Here's what's at Open Jazz Vienna 2025

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Two stages for edition No. 2: After the Open Jazz Vienna festival played in the federal capital for the first time last year, the second act follows on November 20th over two days and at two locations,...weiterlesen »

Deloitte Study: Inflation Forces Austrians to Save on Christmas Gifts

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

Around 500 Austrians were surveyed as part of the Deloitte survey. The result: Nearly half of them say their anticipation for Christmas shopping is affected by the high prices. Six out of ten state that...weiterlesen »

Buch Wien 2025 opened at Messe Wien

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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 »

Chamber of Commerce Lower Austria does not increase compensations in the Presidium for now

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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 »

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 »

Indictment Against Assad Regime Representatives in Vienna

vor 22 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 »

Vienna Focuses More on Outpatient Care in Healthcare Provision

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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 »

Start for Mandatory Summer School: This is What Will Apply Starting Next Year

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

In the summer of 2026, only the participation of children from German support classes or those who were admitted as extraordinary students in the summer semester will be mandatory. It is not until 2027...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 »

"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 23 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 »

Waiting for Autopsy Result After Suspicion of Murder in Vienna Clinic Favoriten

vor 24 Stunden - VOL.at

The accused nurse is at liberty. The colleague who worked with her in the duty roster at the Vienna Favoriten Clinic is considered a suspect, not an accused, emphasized the spokeswoman for the Vienna Public...weiterlesen »

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

vor 24 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

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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 einem Tag - 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

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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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

OeNB Chief Kocher Reacts to Mahrer Withdrawal

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"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 »

Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception

vor einem Tag - 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

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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

vor einem Tag - 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

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 »

Sauna at Heldenplatz: What the Action in Vienna Serves As

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 »

Suspicion of Murder Against Nurse in Vienna-Favoriten Clinic: Another Case is Now Being Investigated

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Spokeswoman Nina Bussek confirmed a report by "Falter" to the APA on Tuesday morning. "We are at the beginning of the investigations," said Bussek. They have become aware of a situation "which is now being...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 »

Suspicion of Murder Against Nurse in Vienna-Favoriten Clinic: Another Case is Now Being Investigated

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Spokeswoman Nina Bussek confirmed a report by "Falter" to the APA on Tuesday morning. "We are at the beginning of the investigations," said Bussek. They have become aware of a situation "which is now being...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 »

Death of a Patient: Call for Greater Involvement of the State Parliament in Clarification

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Vienna Chamber of Commerce President Ruck Defends Salary

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Trial on Sexual Offenses Against Twelve-Year-Old in Vienna: Acquittals Remain Final

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Vienna Austria and Sporting Director Ortlechner Part Ways

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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 »

Vienna Austria and Sporting Director Ortlechner Part Ways

vor einem Tag - 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 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 »

Suspicion of Murder in Vienna Clinic Favoriten: LIVE Statement from the Vienna Health Association

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Speaking are the medical director Martin Binder (WIGEV) and the nursing director of the Favoriten Clinic Silvia Riepl in a press statement from the AKH Vienna. All known information so far can be found...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

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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 »

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 »

Trial on Sexual Offenses Against Twelve-Year-Old in Vienna: Acquittals Remain Final

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Child and Youth Welfare: Ombudsman Demands Nationwide Uniform Standards in Austria

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

OeNB Chief Kocher Reacts to Mahrer Withdrawal

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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