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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 »
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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 »
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"The Phantom of the Opera" will only roam the halls of the Vienna Raimund Theater for a few more months. The Webber musical ends on June 28, 2026, and will be replaced by another global success: Alan Menken's...weiterlesen »
A technical defect in a pipeline in the area of Kaiser-Ebersdorfer Straße during the night led to a partial failure of the district heating network in Vienna-Simmering on Wednesday. Currently, 25,000 households...weiterlesen »
The VfGH had overturned a headscarf ban for primary schools introduced under the Black-Blue coalition in 2020, as it was specifically targeted against the Islamic headscarf. The current draft also concerns...weiterlesen »
The electricity market law planned by the government continues to cause a storm of outrage among wind energy providers. For them, it is clear: The law makes electricity more expensive - and not cheaper,...weiterlesen »
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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 »
On December 5, the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be drawn. Whether Austria will be drawn from the second or third pot is unclear and depends on how the play-off winners are ranked by FIFA. A...weiterlesen »
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"I can't even remember Austria ever playing in a World Cup, and now we're all going there together," said Konrad Laimer after the successful qualification for the Football World Cup 2026 . "There's nothing...weiterlesen »
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"The team deserved it, and so did the whole country, everyone who cheered along," explained former Vice Chancellor Josef Pröll, thanked the ÖFB team and the coaching staff, and spoke of a "personally extremely...weiterlesen »
"When you look at my career path, this is the only thing that I was missing somewhere. It's something I dreamed of as a child," said David Alaba after the decisive 1:1 in the football World Cup qualifier...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
During the review, there was much criticism of the feed-in tariffs provided for in the Electricity Industry Act (ElWG). In the future, not only consumers but also electricity producers should be involved...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
The incident occurred around 5:30 PM. A 31-year-old is said to have stolen a perfume tester from a drugstore. When two store detectives stopped him, the Syrian national resisted. However, the suspect was...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »
In hardly any other city in Europe are there more Advent and Christmas markets than in Vienna: This year, a total of 14 official Christmas markets with more than 900 stalls (including 180 food stalls)...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »