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90 out of 117 network operators have thus achieved the legal target of 95 percent. "The target was not only achieved but exceeded," notes E-Control board member Alfons Haber in the new and final Smart...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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In the committee of inquiry into the Pilnacek case, National Council President Rosenkranz will be represented as chairman by the Second National Council President Haubner and the Third National Council...weiterlesen »
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Passersby had previously noticed armed youths and alerted emergency services. Additionally, an apparently injured person had been reported. The 15-year-old and the 18-year-old were taken to the hospital,...weiterlesen »
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Two Croatians were lured to Vienna by the group in March 2020, where they were tied up and mistreated. The aim was for the business partner of one victim to pay a ransom of one million euros, as he had...weiterlesen »
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Herbert Prohaska finds the comparisons with his legendary "Spitz von Izmir" in 1977 appropriate. "That's exactly right. If someone scores a goal that ultimately takes you to the World Cup , it's worth...weiterlesen »
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Austria's men's national football team remains in 24th place in the world rankings after successfully completing the World Cup qualification. There was no change in the top four, with Spain still leading...weiterlesen »
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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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"After seven months of very intensive work, including six weeks of review with almost 600 submissions, we have a law on the table that will shape the energy future of this country," said Energy State Secretary...weiterlesen »
The city of Vienna, together with the Vienna police, the financial police, and other departments, conducted a focused operation in Asian gastronomy businesses throughout the city on Saturday. The officers...weiterlesen »
While the reform provides for an "integration phase" for immigrants and a new regulation for the staggered social assistance rates for children, which was annulled by the Constitutional Court in 2019,...weiterlesen »
He is alleged to have been available as a sleeper for the "Islamic State". Specifically, he is said to have "considered" an attack on the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Salzburg main train station, or the...weiterlesen »
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 »
"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 »
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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 »
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 »
On November 17, 2025, around 5:50 PM, a witness informed the Vienna police because he recognized a teenager who was previously involved in a robbery. Upon the officers' arrival, a young boy was spotted...weiterlesen »
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The displacement of established eating habits by highly processed foods is a major driver of the globally increasing burden of diet-related chronic diseases, emphasize the 43 experts. They have examined,...weiterlesen »
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 »
The House of the Sea presented its new freshwater facility on Wednesday. Whether fish, shrimp, or snails, each tank would tell its own story. The aim is also to convey the importance of conservation breeding...weiterlesen »
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 »
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The incident occurred around 2:40 PM on Weihburggasse in Vienna. The venue operator notified the police when the woman refused to leave the premises. According to the police report, the woman was extremely...weiterlesen »
In Vienna, there is a shortage of around 500 places for children with increased or intensive care needs. This was reported by City Councillor for Education and Youth, Bettina Emmerling (NEOS), on Wednesday...weiterlesen »
The forecast for Christmas sales from the Institute for Retailing, Sales, and Marketing is based on a consumer survey and anticipates gift expenditures of about 2.35 billion euros this year. The previous...weiterlesen »
He is said to have pushed her against the wall and the wardrobe and hit her head against the wall. During the altercation and physical confrontation, the young man in Vienna-Brigittenau allegedly grabbed...weiterlesen »
When the police searched the man's jacket, he attempted to reach for a bag. This was prevented by the authorities, but it turned out that a kitchen knife was in the bag. The accused also became increasingly...weiterlesen »
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The incident occurred around 2:40 PM on Vienna's Weihburggasse. The venue operator notified the police when the woman refused to leave the premises. According to the police report, the woman was extremely...weiterlesen »
"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 »
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Two unknown men are said to have threatened and robbed two people using violence on July 29 around 10:40 PM in the Vienna City Park. According to the police, one of the victims was pulled by the hair and...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
"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 »
"I have worked with many teams that also had good cohesion. But how this group behaves is on a whole different level," said ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick on Tuesday after the 1:1 draw at Vienna's Ernst...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The deadline for reviewing the Food Supply Security Act ended at the end of September. In the future, a regulation will allow stockpiling. In addition, the law provides for early information measures in...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
Viennese researchers have discovered a major security vulnerability in WhatsApp. Due to the weakness in the so-called Contact Discovery Mechanism of the messenger, they were able to conduct a comprehensive...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
In 2026, she will follow in the third year of the "Jedermann" production by Canadian Robert Carsen as the companion of protagonist Philipp Hochmair, succeeding Deleila Piasko, who embodied this role for...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
In the Chamber of Labor's online survey, the question "Why do you work part-time?" could be answered with multiple responses. For nearly a quarter of the respondents, the high professional workload was...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 »
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 »
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 »
Hidden price increases in the food trade are to be made more difficult and more severely punished. The federal government has agreed on a corresponding law to combat the so-called "shrinkflation," as it...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »