Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: First Information on Ticket Sales

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

Despite the ongoing debate among the member countries of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) regarding the possible participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna , preparations...weiterlesen »

Green Light from Ministerial Council for Health Reform Fund

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The health reform fund will be financed by higher health insurance contributions for pensioners. From 2026 to 2030, the funds are intended to help health insurance companies improve care in the outpatient...weiterlesen »

Headscarf Ban in Schools: Start with Awareness Phase, Sanctions from 2026/27

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

To "strengthen constitutional conformity," the comments from the review process have been carefully incorporated, according to the department of Family and Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP). The...weiterlesen »

Start for International Democracy Festival "Participate 2025" in Vienna

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Together with the festival visitors, strategies against the "script of authoritarian forces" and for strengthening democracy are to be developed. The festival is organized by "Faktor D," the democracy...weiterlesen »

Viennese Researchers Uncover Mega Security Flaw in WhatsApp

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Viennese researchers have discovered a major security vulnerability in WhatsApp. Due to the weakness in the so-called Contact Discovery Mechanism of the messenger, they were able to conduct a comprehensive...weiterlesen »

AK Survey Shows: More Than Half in Part-Time Due to Childcare or Caregiving for Relatives

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

In the Chamber of Labor's online survey, the question "Why do you work part-time?" could be answered with multiple responses. For nearly a quarter of the respondents, the high professional workload was...weiterlesen »

National Council: Greens Want to Address Violence Protection and the Principle of Consensus

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

The Greens want to bring the topics of violence protection and the principle of consent in sexual criminal law to the agenda. FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker saw a government "at the end." The...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: First Information on Ticket Sales

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

Despite the ongoing debate among the member countries of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) regarding Israel's possible participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna , preparations for...weiterlesen »

Lower Austria: VGT Report Due to Misconduct in AMA Pig Farm

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

The VGT referred in its statements to video material that was anonymously handed over to the association. This material is said to be from the period of September to October. "The scenes shock with the...weiterlesen »

"Wien-Bonus" could be expanded

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

The prerequisite for this would be that the EU allows separate tariffs for locals, as he explained in a conversation with media representatives on Tuesday. He welcomed the fact that the federal government...weiterlesen »

Research Year Announced in the Vienna Parliament: Submission Possible Until March

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

The High House is offering a "Research Year in Parliament" for the fourth time. Innovative project ideas are sought that contribute to the advancement of current scientific debates on parliament-related...weiterlesen »

Vienna Airport Plans Cost Reductions Despite Higher Profit

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

Vienna Airport increased its revenue by 4.2% to 215.7 million euros, with sales rising by 6.7% to 845.5 million euros. The increased costs, particularly the higher personnel expenses, affected the company's...weiterlesen »

New Stadium for Vienna? ÖFB Chief Pröll Wants Multifunctional Arena in Prater

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

Despite all the problems, Josef Pröll remains hopeful for a new national stadium. A multifunctional arena in Vienna's Prater instead of the aging Happel Stadium would be a "flagship project that must be...weiterlesen »

Forecast: Austria 2026 Among EU's Laggards in Economic Growth

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

He warned that "trade policy decisions by the USA and the reactions of other major players like China would dampen global trade." The forecast assumes that "all tariffs introduced or credibly announced...weiterlesen »

ÖOG: No Mistakes by Doctors and Nurses in Death of Patient in Upper Austria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Before an extraordinary supervisory board meeting of the Upper Austrian Health Holding (OÖG) on Monday, the chairman of the OÖG, Franz Harnoncourt, announced his resignation. Harnoncourt's contract, who...weiterlesen »

Football World Cup Qualifiers: ÖFB Team Only Needs a Point Against Bosnia

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"The boys are highly motivated, we are all highly motivated and can hardly wait for this game to be played," says ÖFB team coach Ralf Rangnick before the qualification match for the 2026 Football World...weiterlesen »

Football World Cup Qualifiers: ÖFB Team Only Needs a Point Against Bosnia

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"The boys are highly motivated, we are all highly motivated and can hardly wait for this game to be played," says ÖFB team coach Ralf Rangnick ahead of the qualification match for the 2026 Football World...weiterlesen »

New System MeinAMS Launches: Unemployed Must Now Switch

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Public Employment Service (AMS) is replacing the eAMS account for job seekers with the new online platform MeinAMS. A three-week transition phase started on Monday. During this time, you can still...weiterlesen »

Mayor of Neunkirchen Resigns

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"This decision was not easy for me, as I have carried out my work as mayor with great commitment and passion," said the mayor of Neunkirchen, Klaudia Osztovics (ÖVP). For Berlosnig, the resignation came...weiterlesen »

FPÖ State Councilor Antauer to Be Blue Top Candidate in St. Pölten Election

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"St. Pölten needs a mayor who makes the city safe - I am ready to take on this task," said Antauer. Due to the existing incompatibility, he would resign from the position of regional councilor to become...weiterlesen »

Forecast: Austria 2026 Among EU's Laggards in Economic Growth

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The EU Autumn Economic Forecast presented in Brussels on Monday predicts a growth of 0.9 percent for Austria. Only Ireland with 0.2 percent and Italy with 0.8 percent perform worse. At the top is Malta...weiterlesen »

Deceased Patient: Upper Austria's Health Holding CEO Resigns

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

He announced this at the beginning of a special meeting of the Health Holding regarding the case of a rejected patient who died, in a personal statement. His contract actually runs until 2029. Harnoncourt...weiterlesen »

Mayor of Neunkirchen Resigns

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"This decision was not easy for me, as I have carried out my work as mayor with great commitment and passion," said the mayor of Neunkirchen, Klaudia Osztovics (ÖVP). For Berlosnig, the resignation came...weiterlesen »

Antisemitic Arson Attack at Vienna Central Cemetery: Trial in December

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A previously unblemished 27-year-old is accused of having set fire to the anteroom of the ceremonial hall with an accelerant on the night of November 1, 2023, after climbing over a one and a half meter...weiterlesen »

New Visitor Record at Buch Wien 25

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The addition of one hall and a 20 percent increase in exhibition space resulted in a visitor increase of more than ten percent compared to the previous year. According to the organizers, around 72,000...weiterlesen »

Savings in Youth Coaching Cause Heavy Criticism

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Since 2012, youth coaching has aimed to keep young people aged 15 and over in school or training, or to reintegrate them into the system after dropping out. According to evaluations, the measure is a success...weiterlesen »

Online Gambling: Bill Expected to Come This Year

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

This is overdue, as the concessions for lotteries, online gambling, and six casinos are already set to expire in 2027. The previous government failed with the plan for its own gambling authority, mainly...weiterlesen »

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