Social Economy Collective Agreement: Protest on Wednesday in Vienna

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The so far unsuccessful collective agreement negotiations in the social economy will continue on Thursday. Before that, the union GPA and vida will hold a rally in Vienna on Wednesday to emphasize their...weiterlesen »

Swing Kitchen: Restructuring of Vegan Burger Chain Failed

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"Together with the owner representatives who were ready to finance, the management had made intensive efforts until the end to find a solution with well-known investors from the gastronomy industry. However,...weiterlesen »

FPÖ Calls for 1,500 More Police Officers for Vienna

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The Vienna FPÖ demands 1,500 more police officers in the city. This is the minimum required number, it was asserted at a press conference on Monday. According to party leader Dominik Nepp, not enough new...weiterlesen »

Food Prices Continue to Rise - But Farmers Barely Profit

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"The share of agricultural production in the final price is small – and continues to decrease," says Wifo agricultural expert Franz Sinabell. A key reason: The prices for agricultural raw materials are...weiterlesen »

Photovoltaic Boom Continues Despite Subsidy Cuts

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Despite drastically reduced government subsidies, the expansion of photovoltaic systems in Austria remains at a comparatively high level this year. According to the market study "Photovoltaic Industry...weiterlesen »

New Border Protection Concept Commissioned

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Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) announced on Monday that the Austrian border protection concept will be further developed and adapted to the changed situation in the area of illegal migration. He...weiterlesen »

Arrests After Break-In at Business Premises in Vienna-Wieden

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Witnesses noticed the break-ins at the shops in Vienna-Wieden and informed the police. As part of the immediate search measures, the two suspects were apprehended. A mid four-figure sum of cash was found...weiterlesen »

Is a Joint Air Force of Switzerland and Austria Coming?

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The paper explains that a joint air force with Austria could "save significant costs" and by setting security-relevant priorities, "increase security". The Social Democrats have adopted this position paper...weiterlesen »

Kick-off for the New Boiler Replacement Funding

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The Ministry of Environment, led by Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP), is now accepting applications for subsidies for boiler replacements as well as for the renovation bonus via sanierungsoffensive.gv.at...weiterlesen »

Stability Pact: Novak Expects Solution

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Tyrol's Governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) expects a "conclusion" at the next negotiation round on the Stability Pact on Friday at the Ministry of Finance in Vienna. "For anything else, the public lacks understanding...weiterlesen »

Vienna Made a Leap Upward in Overnight Stays

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This autumn, Vienna attracted significantly more tourists than a year ago. In October, bookings in hotels and guesthouses increased by 9 percent to 1.9 million overnight stays, and from January to October,...weiterlesen »

Ticket Sales for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna Begin

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After the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna, ORF was able to look back on nine sold-out shows with 100,000 visitors. Next year, thousands of fans are once again expected at the Wiener Stadthalle....weiterlesen »

This is Helene Fischer's Favorite Christmas Song

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Schlager star Helene Fischer has a declared number one when it comes to Christmas songs: "My clear favorite is 'Silent Night, Holy Night'," she told the German Press Agency. "For me, it is simply associated...weiterlesen »

Stability Pact: Novak Expects Solution

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Tyrol's Governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) expects a "conclusion" at the next negotiation round on the Stability Pact on Friday at the Ministry of Finance in Vienna. "For anything else, the public lacks understanding...weiterlesen »

New Border Protection Concept Commissioned

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Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) announced on Monday that the Austrian border protection concept is to be further developed and adapted to the changed situation in the area of illegal migration....weiterlesen »

Football: Rapid Also Drops Points Against GAK

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After champion Sturm Graz and runner-up Red Bull Salzburg, Rapid also suffered a defeat in the Sunday matches of the 14th round of the football Bundesliga. The Hütteldorf team lost 1-2 to the previous...weiterlesen »

Advent Season: Peak Season for Fraudulent SMS and Phishing Scams

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The weeks before Christmas are prime time for scam SMS. "During the pre-Christmas period, online commerce flourishes, and the time pressure increases for most of us. Fraudsters take advantage of this and...weiterlesen »

Christmas Post Office Christkindl Stamps Only Until New Year's Eve

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Due to the traditionally lower number of visitors in January, stamping will not continue until Epiphany this year, but only until New Year's Eve and then once more on January 6. As in previous years, the...weiterlesen »

Linz: Mother Fled with Daughter in Car from Police

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The woman sped through the city at up to 145 kilometers per hour, ramming a police roadblock and a courageous motorist. She damaged a total of five cars over a distance of five kilometers and committed...weiterlesen »

Asylum Applications in Austria Declining: Most Significant in October

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The 1,293 submitted applications represent a decrease of 49 percent compared to October 2024. Overall, there were 14,325 applications in the first ten months, according to the Ministry of the Interior's...weiterlesen »

Manhunt: Duo in Vienna-Mariahilf Allegedly Stole Five-Figure Sum from Bag

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Two as yet unknown perpetrators, a woman and a man, are suspected of having stolen a five-figure sum in euros from a victim who was in a store on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße on 23.07.2025. Shortly before,...weiterlesen »

Woman Arrested After Alleged Knife Attack on Ex-Partner in Vienna-Landstraße

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Her ex-partner, who according to police spokeswoman Julia Schick had apparently visited the 36-year-old unannounced, was reported. The 24-year-old was previously found by the police with serious injuries...weiterlesen »

These Are the Most Beautiful Advent Markets in Lower Austria 2025

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Advent in Lower Austria also offers a variety for all senses in 2025: Between historic castles, forest backdrops, cellar lanes, and Christkindl trains, a festive Christmas season unfolds for the whole...weiterlesen »

Majority Enjoys Christmas Shopping

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54 percent of Austrians enjoy Christmas shopping, which is the highest value since 2014, according to an IMAS survey. For 14 percent, gift shopping is a burden, and 32 percent did not provide any information....weiterlesen »

Health in Austria: Large Differences Between East and West

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The Austrian Health Report 2025 reveals how differently Austrians perceive their health status depending on the federal state – both physically and mentally. There are also significant differences in medication...weiterlesen »

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