Involved in Car Breakdown: 45-Year-Old Killed in Burgenland

vor einer Stunde - VOL.at

The Hungarian citizen and his 28-year-old passenger had come to a stop on the road due to a breakdown and wanted to push the car into an adjacent field. A 20-year-old driver coming from behind apparently...weiterlesen »

Fiaker horse collapsed at Vienna's Heldenplatz and got stuck: Fire brigade operation

vor einer Stunde - VOL.at

An accident involving a carriage horse occurred last Saturday at Vienna's Heldenplatz. According to the Association Against Animal Factories (VGT), a horse remained motionless on the ground after a fall...weiterlesen »

Frontal Crash Between Car and Bus in Upper Austria: Twelve Injured

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

In a collision between a car and a bus on Thursday in Alkoven (Eferding district), twelve people were injured, two of them seriously. The cause of the accident was unclear, the police reported on Friday....weiterlesen »

What does the Vienna SPÖ still want?

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

The biggest enemy of the federal SPÖ under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler? One might think it's the comrades around Mayor Michael Ludwig in Vienna: While Babler and company, hoping to...weiterlesen »

Mandatory Summer School is Coming: Teachers Warn of Chaos

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The teachers' union sees "serious problems" with the planned new mandatory summer school for children needing German language support. Otherwise, there was a lot of approval expressed during the review...weiterlesen »

Broker or Sell Privately? How to Make the Right Decision

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When selling a property - whether it's a condominium in Vienna or a single-family home in the countryside - the first question that arises is: Should I handle the sale myself or hire an agent? Both paths...weiterlesen »

Curious Incident in Lower Austria: Car Stuck in Visitor Walkway to "Cheese Maker World"

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

In the Gmünd district, a man got lost with his car on December 3rd and drove – presumably by accident – over the visitor path to the "Cheesemaker World". While attempting to drive onto the premises, the...weiterlesen »

Strike Week of the Social Economy Ended with Protest in Vienna

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

With a loud protest action in front of the office of the Employers' Association of the Social Economy Austria (SWÖ) in Vienna, employees in the social economy ended their strike week on Thursday afternoon....weiterlesen »

Car Collides at Level Crossing with Badner Bahn

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A car with two occupants collided with a train of the Badner Bahn traveling towards Baden. The vehicle was hit head-on and hurled against a traffic light. Passersby called emergency number 122 and reported...weiterlesen »

Songbird Trapping in the Salzkammergut: Complaints with Success

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

The Regional Administrative Court (LVwG) of Upper Austria has upheld the complaints of the Association Against Animal Factories (VGT) and Animal Protection Austria against around 30 notices regarding songbird...weiterlesen »

Investigations Surrounding Graz Influencer Continue

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

In the case of the Graz influencer found dead last Saturday, there were initially no further significant investigation results on Thursday. The examination of the burned-out car of the arrested ex-boyfriend...weiterlesen »

With Bomb Threat: Teenager in Vienna Convicted

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

A young Syrian woman was held accountable at the regional court on Thursday because she had threatened the Vienna police with a bomb attack on November 29, 2024. The then 15-year-old was caught shoplifting...weiterlesen »

Judgment after Fatal Alcohol-Related Drive in St. Pölten

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

Because he allegedly hit and killed a 20-year-old motorcyclist with his car in Inzersdorf-Getzersdorf (district of St. Pölten-Land) in September, a 41-year-old was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Thursday...weiterlesen »

33-Year-Old Woman Froze to Death 50 Meters from Großglockner Summit: 36-Year-Old Companion Accused

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

He faces up to three years in prison. The accused submitted a written statement in which he "denied any misconduct," the public prosecutor announced in a press release on Thursday. After obtaining forensic...weiterlesen »

Violence Hotspot Reumannplatz: Another Stabbing in Weapon Prohibition Zone

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

On December 3rd, a group of youths attacked a 26-year-old man at Vienna's Reumannplatz around 7:30 PM. According to initial witness statements, he was attacked with several punches to the head. The motive...weiterlesen »

33-Year-Old Froze to Death 50 Meters from Großglockner Summit: 36-Year-Old Companion Accused

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

He faces up to three years in prison. The accused submitted a written statement in which he "denied any misconduct," the public prosecutor's office announced in a press release on Thursday. After obtaining...weiterlesen »

Investigations Surrounding Graz Influencer Continue

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

In the case of the Graz influencer found dead last Saturday, there were initially no further significant investigation results on Thursday. The examination of the burned-out car of the arrested ex-boyfriend...weiterlesen »

Fiaker Horse Collapsed at Vienna's Heldenplatz and Got Stuck: Fire Brigade Operation

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

An accident involving a carriage horse occurred last Saturday at Vienna's Heldenplatz. According to the Association Against Animal Factories (VGT), a horse remained motionless on the ground after a fall...weiterlesen »

New Development Around ID Austria

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The registration for ID Austria will now be possible in more locations. An additional 509 municipalities are now authorized to issue it, the Federal Chancellery announced. In total, 1,350 or about two-thirds...weiterlesen »

KV Negotiations for Retail Workers Unsuccessful: Works Meetings

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On Wednesday, the third round of negotiations for the retail workers ended without result, according to the vida union. The offer made by the employers is significantly below the 3.5 percent increase demanded...weiterlesen »

Still No Agreement in IT-CBA Negotiations

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After the fruitless third round of collective bargaining negotiations in the IT sector with 90,000 employees, the GPA union announced company meetings on Wednesday. Previous offers from employers are "unacceptable."...weiterlesen »

Personnel in Order Hospitals Threatens Strike During Collective Agreement Negotiations

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The staff in religious hospitals are giving employers a deadline and announcing strike actions if no agreement is reached within 40 days during the collective bargaining negotiations. They are demanding...weiterlesen »

Strangled: Autopsy Confirms Cause of Death of Graz Influencer

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In the case of the Graz influencer found dead last Saturday, a preliminary oral autopsy result is now available. According to this, the woman died from massive violence applied to the neck. The Graz public...weiterlesen »

Prison Sentence After Stone Throw from Brigittenau Bridge in Vienna

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"I can't remember doing anything," said the defendant at the start of the trial in early November. An interpreter now testified that the man had admitted during his first police interrogation that he had...weiterlesen »

Barrier-Free Flying: New Impulses from Aviation

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The airline provides new digital information offerings , including inclusive maps, sensory cues, and the integration of the "Be My Eyes" app to facilitate travel planning for people with various disabilities....weiterlesen »

No longer up-to-date: Call for Amendment of the Medical Act

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Medical Services Act (SanG) introduced in 2002 was necessary at the time due to the enormous technological progress. Since then - more than 23 years - it has not been revised. The Austrian Red Cross...weiterlesen »

Sticker, Passport, PV Systems: Here There Will Be Less Bureaucracy in the Future

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The federal government has agreed on an initial package of measures for deregulation. Among the many individual measures decided in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday are the extension of inspection...weiterlesen »

Property Tax Debate Divides Government

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The three-party coalition remains divided regarding the increasingly loud demand from municipalities for an increase in property tax. While the ÖVP rejects an increase, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ)...weiterlesen »

Streiks im Sozialbereich erreichen heute Wien

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The employees in the social economy are observing their second day of strikes on Wednesday. After strikes were already held in the federal states the previous day, work will now also be halted in Vienna...weiterlesen »

Welcome to Austria

vor einem Tag - society.at

We are continuing our series on diplomat’s spouses with an interview with Martina Koja, who shares her experiences travelling the world with her husband, a former Austrian government official. As the wife...weiterlesen »

Rafael Mariano Grossi: For a Safer World

vor einem Tag - society.at

Since being elected Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2019, the Argentinian Rafael Mariano Grossi has been one of the world’s most important and influential diplomats, ensuring...weiterlesen »

Four Flavours, one Journey: Exploring the Heart of Thai Cuisine

vor 2 Tagen - society.at

Thai cuisine is more than just food. It is an experience that immerses you in the culture, history, and soul of Thailand. by Martin Stammler As you travel across the country, you will be guided through...weiterlesen »

Thailand: Strengthening the fabric of international partnership

vor 2 Tagen - society.at

Diplomatic SOCIETY spoke with H.E. Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Austria, about bilateral relations, Thailand’s foreign policy and its process to join the OECD. Thailand’s...weiterlesen »

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