Real Estate Purchase in Austria: These Mistakes Cost Real Money

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

Whether you want to buy an apartment or a house, this decision requires realistic planning and a good understanding of the legal and financial framework in Austria. Here you will learn which mistakes in...weiterlesen »

WKÖ Stops Increase in Compensation for Top Officials

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

The decision will be made next week in the WKÖ Presidium. "All state chambers will take the same step," said the WKÖ on Tuesday. The 693 independent professional organizations "are strongly advised to...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 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 17 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 »

New AI and Robotics-Supported Bio-Research Laboratory Opens in Vienna

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

The Artificial Intelligence is supposed to help with the design of experiments, said Malik, who recently moved from the USA to the new institute called "AITHYRA" of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW),...weiterlesen »

WKÖ Stops Increase in Compensation for Top Officials

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

The decision to stop the increase in compensation for top officials will be made next week in the WKÖ Presidium. "All state chambers will take the same step," said the WKÖ on Tuesday. The 693 independent...weiterlesen »

Start for International Democracy Festival "Participate 2025" in Vienna

vor 19 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 broke into at least 34 Austrian municipal offices

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

A 41-year-old is said to be responsible for burglaries in municipal offices in Lower Austria, Burgenland, Upper Austria, and Styria. The comprehensively confessing suspect was arrested and taken to the...weiterlesen »

Man in Vienna-Floridsdorf Ignored Restraining Order: Violence Against Partner

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

In the night leading to Tuesday, officers from the Donaufelder Straße police station arrested a 30-year-old Austrian citizen. He is suspected of having disregarded a restraining and no-contact order issued...weiterlesen »

Innsbruck: Bodies of Mother and Daughter Were Hidden in Freezer Behind Wall

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

A 34-year-old woman and her ten-year-old daughter, missing since July 2024, were found dead on Friday hidden behind a drywall in two freezers in an apartment in the Tyrolean capital of Innsbruck. Two men,...weiterlesen »

Trial Over Fatal Workplace Accident in Lower Austria: Two Acquittals

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

According to court information, the verdicts are not legally binding. A 36-year-old was severely injured during maintenance work on April 22 and died three days later in the hospital. A team leader and...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 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 22 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 »

"Visible Sign": Vienna Also Wants Zero Salary Increase for Politicians' Salaries

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

This was announced by Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) on Tuesday on the sidelines of the municipal council in a conversation with media representatives. The measure is intended to be a "visible sign" that they...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 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 »

Innsbruck: Bodies of Mother and Daughter Were Hidden in Freezer Behind Wall

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

For several months, the Tyrolean State Criminal Office had been investigating the missing persons case under the direction of the Innsbruck Public Prosecutor's Office on suspicion of two homicides. In...weiterlesen »

Man in Vienna-Floridsdorf Ignored Restraining Order: Violence Against Partner

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

In the night leading to Tuesday, officers from the Donaufelder Straße police station arrested a 30-year-old Austrian citizen. He is suspected of having disregarded a restraining and no-contact order issued...weiterlesen »

"Wien-Bonus" could be expanded

vor 22 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 »

Cuts in Women's and Girls' Counseling: Experts Sound the Alarm

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

In women's and girls' counseling centers, employees have to be laid off, switch from full-time to part-time, and further reduce part-time hours because the Public Employment Service (AMS) and the Ministry...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

"If one of the top topics is the digital vignette, then everyone in the country understands that the big problems are not being addressed," said Deputy Club Chairwoman Alma Zadic at a press conference...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 »

Missing Since 2024: Bodies of Mother and Daughter Discovered in Innsbruck

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Two suspects, a 55-year-old Austrian and his 53-year-old brother, had already been arrested in June, the police reported. They are believed to be connected to the deaths of the two victims. The two men...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Complaint Against Wöginger Diversion: WKStA Cites General Prevention

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The fact that "even in the case of a - as here condensed - suspicion, a conviction ultimately cannot be expected" could not have a "deterrent effect on potential imitators," quoted "Der Standard" from...weiterlesen »

FPÖ and NEOS for Reversal of WKÖ Salary Increases

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

FPÖ and NEOS renewed their long-standing demand to end the mandatory membership of businesses in the Chamber of Commerce. "The system remains completely untouched," said Schnedlitz regarding the interim...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 »

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 »

Deceased Patient: Upper Austria's Health Holding CEO Resigns

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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

BILLA starts Gruftsackerl campaign for the homeless in Vienna again

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For the fourth time, BILLA, in collaboration with Caritas, is offering the so-called "Gruftsackerl." The aid packages contain basic foodstuffs and everyday products and benefit homeless people in Vienna....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 »

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