This is the Estimate for the Vienna Budget 2026

vor einer Stunde - VOL.at

The estimate for the Vienna budget 2026 is available. As the office of Finance City Councillor Barbara Novak (SPÖ) informed the APA, the total debt level of the city is expected to rise to 14.89 billion...weiterlesen »

Action "Viennese Grove" Greens Up Leopoldstadt

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

"A good life in Vienna is connected to many public green spaces: With the Vienna Groves, valuable green islands are created even in densely built-up urban areas," says Climate Councillor Jürgen Czernohorszky....weiterlesen »

Insurance in Austria Well Positioned

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

The solvency ratio of the insurance companies in Austria was on average 264 percent as of June 30, significantly above the European average, as indicated in the report published by the FMA on Thursday....weiterlesen »

Austria in the OECD Average: Land of Cigarettes, Land of Alcohol

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

Austria remains a high-consumption country for nicotine and alcohol. This is shown in the report "Health at a Glance 2025" published on Thursday by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...weiterlesen »

Almost Fatal Stabbings in Vienna Water Park: Six Years Imprisonment

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

On August 5, he stabbed a 33-year-old acquaintance in the water park in Vienna-Floridsdorf. The trigger was a dispute over a mobile phone that the older man had lent to the younger one. The verdict is...weiterlesen »

End of Adhesive Vignette Concerns National Council

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

ÖBB to Modernize Franz-Josefs-Bahn in 2026

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

From January to July 2026, extensive construction work will be carried out for the modernization of the Franz-Josefs-Bahn between the Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof and the Spittelau station. The train operation...weiterlesen »

Lower Austria 2026 with Zero Wage Round in Politics

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

In Lower Austria, there will be a zero salary increase across all political levels in 2026. This had already been clarified for government members - on Thursday it was announced that the salaries for state...weiterlesen »

Vienna Greens Demand Price Reductions for District Heating

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

After "drastic increases" in recent years, district heating tariffs would rise again by 15 percent, criticize the Vienna Greens. According to Green Party leader Peter Kraus, Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig...weiterlesen »

Hanke presented plans for Asfinag road projects

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Villach and Graz: Relief Fund Established for Victims and Survivors

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Dogs in Upper Austria Attacked and Bit Walkers

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

The animals ran towards the man from a wooded area. Their owner, a 66-year-old from the district of Grieskirchen, called them back, but they ignored the commands, according to the police. The attacked...weiterlesen »

Shoplifter Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Brigittenau

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

The 18-year-old man stashed goods in his bag at a store on Handelskai on Wednesday evening and left the store without paying. Security staff stopped the man, but he attempted to flee. During his escape,...weiterlesen »

13-Year-Old Robbed by Teenagers at Vienna Westbahnhof

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

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

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Supermarkets Test Fish Assortment for PFAS Chemicals After Greenpeace Test

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

The western Austrian chain MPreis, as well as wholesalers Metro and Transgourmet, plan regular PFAS tests for their fish assortment. Hofer is also considering a testing program. SPAR, Billa, Lidl, and...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

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 23 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 »

Christmas Markets Invite to the "Marchfeld Castle Kingdom"

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

As early as mid-November, Schloss Hof opens its Christmas market, while the markets in the castles of Marchegg and Eckartsau begin at the end of November. In addition, the castles Hof, Eckartsau, and Orth...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Luxury Real Estate in Vienna: What Drives the Market

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Deloitte Study: Inflation Forces Austrians to Save on Christmas Gifts

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Christmas in the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Vienna Focuses More on Outpatient Care in Healthcare Provision

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

This is the Youngest Mayor in Your State

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

KLICKEN