Renovating on a Small Budget: Tips for Savvy Savers

vor einer Stunde - VOL.at

A renovation can improve the living experience, increase energy efficiency, and significantly enhance the property value. However, especially in times of high construction costs and limited financial leeway,...weiterlesen »

Child and Youth Welfare: Demand for Federal Competence

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Resistance Against Plans for the Sale of Legal Hemp

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

The law, which stipulates that the sale of smokable hemp products will only be possible in tobacconists from 2029, represents an "inexplicable discrimination" against hemp shops, which is effectively equivalent...weiterlesen »

District Heating Network in Vienna-Simmering Partially Failed: Numerous Households Affected

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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 »

"Trend Reversal in the Real Estate Market" Identified

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The domestic real estate market has started to recover this year. "Positive development, positive turnaround," said the CEO of the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) region at the real estate service...weiterlesen »

Inflation in Austria Remains High in October

vor 20 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 »

Christmas Shopping Spontaneous or Planned: Which Type Are You?

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

A new survey reveals how differently Austrians approach their Christmas shopping. From planners to spontaneous buyers, from AI assistance to gift refusal: shopping behavior is diverse – but clearly influenced...weiterlesen »

New Quality Seal for Schools is Coming

vor 22 Stunden - 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 »

Start for International Democracy Festival "Mitmacht 2025" in Vienna

vor 24 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 einem Tag - 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 »

"Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer" by Viennese Painting Legend Gustav Klimt Auctioned for 236 Million Dollars in New York

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Thus, the 180 x 128 cm painting, created between 1914 and 1916, which depicts the youthful Elisabeth Lederer - the daughter of Szerena Lederer, a confidante of Klimt - against an exotic background, also...weiterlesen »

Real Estate Purchase in Austria: These Mistakes Cost Real Money

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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 »

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

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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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

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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 »

Flat Tax for Working in Retirement from 2026 is Uncertain

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A central point of contention is whether the flat tax for work during retirement should apply exclusively to employees, as proposed by Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ). The ÖVP, on the other hand,...weiterlesen »

Government Agrees on Tax Fraud Package

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Next year, the planned measures are expected to bring 270 million euros into the budget, and by 2029, additional revenues of 1.4 billion euros are anticipated through fraud prevention. The focus is on...weiterlesen »

WKÖ Stops Increase in Compensation for Top Officials

vor einem Tag - 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 »

New Rules for the Sale of Legal Hemp: This is What Changes

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The government plans for hemp shops to have time for reorientation during a transition phase. To continue selling until the end of 2028, they need a "hemp license" from the monopoly administration. Additionally,...weiterlesen »

Start for International Democracy Festival "Participate 2025" in Vienna

vor einem Tag - 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 »

New Shopping Center "Lügner City" Set to Open in Vienna in 2026

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

As reported by ORF, a former building materials warehouse of the insolvent dealer "Quester" in Heiligenstadt will be transformed into a novel and sustainable "ShoppingMall" called "Lügner City." This innovative...weiterlesen »

Depression, Anxiety, Pressure: Every Tenth Adolescent is Mentally Strongly Burdened

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Young people with psychosocial problems receive too little support according to the umbrella organization pro mente Austria. Meanwhile, half of the Austrian and German youth would feel "not good," as new...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 »

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 »

Vienna Airport Plans Cost Reductions Despite Higher Profit

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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 »

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