Subsidies for Real Estate Purchase: These Grants You Should Know

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The dream of owning a home - whether it's a condominium in the city or a house in the countryside - remains a central life goal for many people in Austria. At the same time, acquiring living space is associated...weiterlesen »

Union Interrupts Negotiations on Social Economy Collective Agreement

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The collective agreement negotiations in the social economy were interrupted on Thursday in the second round by the unions GPA and vida. This followed the receipt of the employer's offer of 2.5 percent...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Trade Collective Agreement: No Agreement in Round 2

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The employers had offered a salary increase of 2.25 percent, but the employees want 2.9 percent. The annual inflation underlying the negotiations is 3 percent. The union has now announced nationwide company...weiterlesen »

Almost Fatal Stabbings in Vienna Water Park: Six Years Imprisonment

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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 »

Land Governors' Conference in Styria Before Start

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

FPÖ Presents Package for Affordable Housing

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The FPÖ has clearly criticized the housing policy of the federal government of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS as well as the red-pink city government in Vienna. At a press conference on Thursday, the Freedom Party...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 »

FPÖ Presents Package for Affordable Housing

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

The FPÖ has clearly criticized the housing policy of the federal government consisting of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, as well as the red-pink city government in Vienna. At a press conference on Thursday, the Freedom...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 »

Dogs in Upper Austria Attacked and Bit Walkers

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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 »

Julianhof in the Styrian Volcanic Land – Retreat with Individuality

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The Julianhof Premium Guesthouse & Spa is located in Straden, a place known for its tranquility and expansive views. The ensemble consists of two houses – the Beachhouse and the Farmhouse. Both can be...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 »

Shoplifter Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Brigittenau

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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 »

Supermarkets Test Fish Assortment for PFAS Chemicals After Greenpeace Test

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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"

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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

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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"

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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 »

Vienna Nearly at the Bottom for Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

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In the 2025 motorcycle season, up to and including November 10, 77 motorcyclists and passengers have died in traffic accidents in Austria. This keeps the number of fatal motorcycle accidents similarly...weiterlesen »

Vienna Nearly at the Bottom for Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the 2025 motorcycle season, up to and including November 10, 77 motorcyclists and passengers have died in traffic accidents in Austria. This keeps the number of fatal motorcycle accidents similarly...weiterlesen »

Deloitte Study: Inflation Forces Austrians to Save on Christmas Gifts

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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