Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?

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The decision made on Thursday evening at an EBU General Assembly to allow Israel to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2026 in Vienna poses a challenge for the gigantic music competition....weiterlesen »

Price Explosion at the Pump: Fuel Prices Have Risen Sharply Again

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Diesel became more expensive in November compared to October by 6.5 cents and Super by 2.3 cents per liter. On average for the month, diesel was at 1.577 euros/liter, Super at 1.526 euros. "Although there...weiterlesen »

NÖ: Several Injured After Accident with Drunk Driver from Vienna

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A traffic accident with four injuries was caused by an intoxicated 58-year-old woman on Thursday evening in Haslau-Maria Ellend (district of Bruck a. d. Leitha). According to police reports on Friday,...weiterlesen »

What Experts Say Could Help Against High Electricity Prices

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Investment incentives, a withdrawal of politics, and the disentanglement of mutual corporate participations - these are some of the measures that could contribute to reducing high electricity prices in...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »

ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel May Participate

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Israel is allowed to participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026. As a result, the anniversary competition in May 2026 will have to proceed without long-standing ESC core countries like...weiterlesen »

ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel is allowed to participate

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Israel is allowed to participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026. As a result, the anniversary competition in May 2026 will have to proceed without long-standing ESC core countries such...weiterlesen »

ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel is allowed to participate

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Israel is allowed to participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026. This clarification of the long-contested issue was brought by the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Green Light from the Education Committee for Headscarf Ban in Schools

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In addition to the governing parties, the Freedom Party also voted for the measure, while the Greens opposed it due to constitutional concerns. The same legislative amendment is also intended to establish...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 »

Warning of Legionella Danger in Toilets in Vienna Stadthalle

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The old urinals with flushing were replaced by waterless ones in the Vienna Stadthalle. The auditors noticed that the old water installation, including the electronic flush control, was not removed. This...weiterlesen »

Manhunt in Lower Austria: Perpetrator Withdrew Thousands of Euros with Someone Else's Card

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The withdrawals were made at ATMs in Vienna and Deutsch-Wagram. According to the police, the damage amounts to a low five-figure sum in euros. The police are asking the public for assistance in identifying...weiterlesen »

New Rules Planned for Private Schools: This is What Should Change

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Currently, the establishment of a private school only needs to be notified and can be prohibited within three months due to lack of prerequisites. From the beginning of 2027, an approval process is to...weiterlesen »

Austrian Christmas Tree in the EU Parliament: Tradition Continues

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For the 28th time, the Austrian Christmas tree adorns the European Parliament in Brussels this year. ÖVP Member of the European Parliament Alexander Bernhuber ceremoniously handed it over to Parliament...weiterlesen »

ESC: Waiting for Decision on Israel Comes to an End

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The decision on whether Israel will participate in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna is pending. On Thursday and Friday, a general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will take...weiterlesen »

Badelt for Yes to Mercosur Agreement

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According to Badelt, who presented the Productivity Report 2025 on Wednesday, the industry in Austria is suffering from US tariffs and urgently needs new sales markets. Therefore, Badelt advises the government...weiterlesen »

Day of Persons with Disabilities: Numerous Organizations Emphasize the Need for Inclusion

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The disability association "KOBV Austria" criticized that the current austerity measures in Austria particularly affect people with disabilities, and this on several levels: Programs for personal assistance...weiterlesen »

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