New Quality Seal for Schools is Coming

vor einer Stunde - VOL.at

"School should prepare well for life," said Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) at a press event in a Vienna school. Financial and economic education are particularly important so that young...weiterlesen »

Threat Against School: Teenager in Lichtenwörth Reported

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

According to the authorities, there was an "abstract threat" that was "taken seriously" because the teenager and former student of the educational institution was already known to the police. The Cobra...weiterlesen »

Lower Austria: Inspections in AMA Pig Operation Continue

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

The inspections "will also continue today," said District Governor Karl-Josef Weiss on Wednesday in a written statement in response to an APA inquiry. After completion, "any necessary animal welfare and...weiterlesen »

National Council Does Not Extradite Hörl

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

The decision regarding the surrender of the Tyrolean ÖVP member of parliament Franz Hörl concerns the appeal by the public prosecutor's office against Hörl's acquittal in the case of his "pig beast" remark....weiterlesen »

Start for International Democracy Festival "Mitmacht 2025" in Vienna

vor 4 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 »

Inflation in Austria Remains High in October

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

The biggest price drivers were again energy and gastronomy. The costs for housing, water, and energy rose by 6.6 percent, while restaurants and hotels became 6.0 percent more expensive. Household energy...weiterlesen »

Despite Rising Costs: Viennese Do Not Skimp on Visits to the Christmas Market

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The people of Vienna plan about four million visits to the capital's Christmas markets. 71 percent want to visit at least once, with many going once or twice and a quarter even weekly or more often. There...weiterlesen »

WKÖ Stops Increase in Compensation for Top Officials

vor 17 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 »

Trial Over Killing of an 81-Year-Old in Baden: Man Denied Murder Charge

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

The 28-year-old is accused by the prosecution of having "murdered the pensioner in the most brutal manner" this February. The motive was suspected to be the unfulfilled hope of an inheritance. The Romanian...weiterlesen »

Deceased Patient: Reform Group Established

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

This was announced by Health Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) on Tuesday afternoon after an online meeting with state representatives. During the meeting, it was unanimously noted that emergency care in...weiterlesen »

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

vor 20 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 »

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

vor 20 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 »

WKÖ Stops Increase in Compensation for Top Officials

vor 21 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 22 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 »

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

vor 23 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 »

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

vor 24 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Green, Quiet, Well-Connected: The Best Neighborhoods to Live in Vienna

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Anyone planning to move naturally asks where the best living conditions in Vienna are. For most people, a combination of good public transport connections and a quiet green location sounds ideal. Here...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 »

Introduced: This Voracious Flatworm is Now Active in Austria Too

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A flatworm species introduced from South America is rapidly spreading in Europe. The land planarian "Obama nungara" has now been detected in Austria for the first time, the Natural History Museum (NHM)...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 »

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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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