Child and Youth Welfare: Demand for Federal Competence

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A central concern: the transfer of state competencies in child and youth welfare to the federal government. Both the umbrella organization of Austrian child and youth facilities (DÖJ) and the Ombudsman...weiterlesen »

Sternsingen 2026: Help for Tanzania is the Focus

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In 2026, the collected aid funds are intended to benefit projects focused on food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and strengthening women's and children's rights in the focus country of Tanzania....weiterlesen »

National Council Does Not Extradite Hörl

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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 »

WKÖ Debate Also Engages National Council

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After the turbulence in the WKÖ, there is a debate in the National Council about the representation of entrepreneurs' interests. In a "Current Hour," the FPÖ has requested a discussion about the abolition...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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

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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

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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 »

SUV Owners May Have to Pay More for Parking in Vienna in the Future

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At the same time, the councilor stated: "I believe the fundamental considerations were, as in other cities, that it is not the goal of the city administration for particularly large cars to be used in...weiterlesen »

G'sunde Watschn in Order: One in Three Approves of Violence in Child Rearing

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Violence in upbringing remains an issue in Austria. In a survey by the Gallup opinion institute, one-third of 1,000 respondents stated that drastic to violent measures can be used in child-rearing. "A...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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

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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 »

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

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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

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"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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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