Syrian "Torture General" in Vienna: Indictment Welcomed by Victim's Lawyer

vor 2 Stunden - VOL.at

The accused are charged with the most serious human rights violations. One of them was ironically supported by the domestic intelligence service in 2015. Khaleb Al H. was the head of Department 335 of...weiterlesen »

End of Adhesive Vignette Concerns National Council

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The adhesive vignette for the highways will be completely replaced by the digital vignette by the end of 2026. Additionally, a legislative amendment is planned to expedite large-scale procedures. The session...weiterlesen »

Epstein Files: This is Why the Name Sebastian Kurz Appears

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According to "Standard," former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is mentioned in documents released by the US Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein case. In chats between sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former Trump...weiterlesen »

Hanke presented plans for Asfinag road projects

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These were the plans that his predecessor and Green Party club chairwoman Leonore Gewessler demanded in mid-October. The review of the individual projects has now been completed, Hanke noted. Around 3.8...weiterlesen »

Duty-Free Limit Falls: EU Aims to Curb Cheap Packages from China

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According to the Austrian Trade Association, the damage in Austria alone amounts to up to 4.5 billion euros. Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) is not in Brussels due to scheduling reasons and is...weiterlesen »

Villach and Graz: Relief Fund Established for Victims and Survivors

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For the victims of the rampage in Graz in June and the terrorist attack in Villach in February 2025, the Ministry of Social Affairs, together with the crime victim support "White Ring," has set up an aid...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Schwechat: Man Wanted to Travel with 21 Kilos of Cannabis in Luggage

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During inspections at Vienna Airport in Schwechat (Bruck an der Leitha district) on Thursday, around 21 kilograms of cannabis herb were discovered and seized in a suitcase. According to the police, the...weiterlesen »

Epstein Files: This is Why the Name Sebastian Kurz Appears

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According to "Standard," former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is mentioned in documents released by the US Congress in the Jeffrey Epstein case. In chats between sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former Trump...weiterlesen »

State Governors' Conference in Styria Before Start

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Budget, finances, and reform partnership - these are the topics the governors want to address by Friday noon at their conference under the leadership of Governor Mario Kunasek (FPÖ) at Seggau Castle in...weiterlesen »

Conference of Provincial Governors in Styria Before Start

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Budget, finances, and reform partnership - these are the topics the governors want to address by Friday noon at their conference under the leadership of Governor Mario Kunasek (FPÖ) at Seggau Castle in...weiterlesen »

13-Year-Old Robbed by Teenagers at Vienna Westbahnhof

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A 13-year-old boy and his 15-year-old friend were victims of an attempted robbery on Mariahilfer Straße on November 12. In the area of the Westbahnhof, they were approached around 11:40 AM by two unknown...weiterlesen »

Supply Chain Law: EU Parliament Voted for Weakening

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The regulations were intended to make production processes more environmentally and worker-friendly and were somewhat controversial. The Parliament voted with a majority mainly from conservative and far-right...weiterlesen »

"Plan Z": Wiederkehr Wants to Transform School "for Real Life"

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The NEOS had promised a catch-up race in education and had already set many things in motion, he emphasized. In times of profound change, however, catching up is not enough. Wiederkehr therefore announced...weiterlesen »

Donation Fraud After Graz Rampage: Woman Remains in Custody

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The suspect is said to have raised donation funds after the rampage at a Graz school but kept them for herself. The 33-year-old from the Leibnitz district was arrested at the end of September. She is also...weiterlesen »

"Magical Christmas" at IMMERSIUM:WIEN Experience

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The IMMERSIUM:VIENNA opens the Advent season with a special premiere: On Wednesday evening, the new immersive experience "Magical Christmas" was presented – a multimedia Christmas adventure that combines...weiterlesen »

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

vor 9 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 »

Up to 30 Years in Prison: Abuse Trial for Viennese Man in Florida Planned

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

The 25-year-old Austrian, who has been in custody in Florida since May 2024 after having sex with an American teenager, will have to face trial there next year. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for...weiterlesen »

Call for More Places at HTL, HAK and Co

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

This is what Helene Fischer says before the 2026 tour

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

She wants to celebrate her 20 years on stage in the anniversary year with the supporters who have been accompanying her for years. On July 11, 2026, she will perform at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna....weiterlesen »

Verdict Against 14-Year-Old After Attacks on Sister Over Headscarf

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On the last day before the summer holidays, the 16-year-old decided to remove her headscarf. This was not accepted by her brother. He became violent and repeatedly threatened to kill her if she did not...weiterlesen »

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 »

Armed Robbery at Gas Station in Vienna-Donaustadt

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Two as yet unknown perpetrators entered a gas station in Aspern in Vienna-Donaustadt on Tuesday evening. One of the men threatened the employee with a pistol, while the second perpetrator remained at the...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

"Small Inquiry Committee" Before Substantive Meetings

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Indictment Against Assad Regime Representatives in Vienna

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Spesencausa: Strache Accepts First Lawsuit

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

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"

vor einem Tag - 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

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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 »

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 »

Helene Fischer is coming to Vienna in 2026

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Helene Fischer is definitively returning from her maternity leave. Next year, the singer plans to go on a large open-air tour to celebrate her 20th stage anniversary. In total, she will perform in front...weiterlesen »

Christkindlmarkt 2025 at Rathausplatz in Vienna: Opening Approaches

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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