Belgium does not boycott Song Contest in Vienna

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The decision made on Thursday at an EBU General Assembly to allow Israel to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2026 in Vienna has led to boycott announcements from the Netherlands, Ireland,...weiterlesen »

Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?

vor 5 Stunden - VOL.at

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 »

Pesticide Study: Use of Dangerous Agents Has Increased Significantly

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

The use of more problematic plant protection products in Austria has increased in recent years. This was revealed in the response to a parliamentary inquiry by the Green Party's agriculture spokesperson,...weiterlesen »

U2/U5 Construction Site Causes Significant Building Damage on Linke Wienzeile

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

During the construction of the Vienna subway project U2xU5, a serious incident occurred at the beginning of November: The tunnel floor broke, causing the ground level in the surrounding area to sink. The...weiterlesen »

Government Seeks Approval from FPÖ and Greens for Electricity Market Act

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

ÖVP energy spokesperson Tanja Graf expressed the expectation of a "positive response" to the electricity market law by the meeting of the Economic Committee next Tuesday. SPÖ colleague Alois Schroll agreed...weiterlesen »

Cybersecurity Law Cleared Important Hurdle

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There is time pressure with the cybersecurity law, as Austria is already facing infringement proceedings because the implementation of the EU directive (NIS-2) to improve IT security was delayed. This...weiterlesen »

ORF Chief Weißmann: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna Will Not Suffer from Cancellations

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"The show will not suffer in any way," said ORF Director General Roland Weißmann, referring to the boycott announced by several broadcasters of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna on Friday to Ö1....weiterlesen »

Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Digital Euro to Make Europe More Independent

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"For me, the digital euro is just the continuation of the introduction of the euro more than 25 years ago," said Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer. In economically uncertain times, Europe could become...weiterlesen »

Tram Hits 80-Year-Old in Vienna-Landstraße: Life-Threatening Condition

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In Vienna's Fasangasse, a serious traffic accident occurred on December 4th around 12:30 PM. An 80-year-old pedestrian was hit by a tram while crossing the road and critically injured. According to initial...weiterlesen »

After Criticism from FPÖ Ombudsman in Pilnacek Case: This is What the ÖVP Says

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ÖVP Member of Parliament Andreas Hanger plans to examine more closely the possible political influences of the FPÖ on the Ombudsman. On Thursday, FPÖ Ombudsman Christoph Luisser criticized alleged "harassment"...weiterlesen »

Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Viennese Skier Seriously Injured in Accident on Planai

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On Thursday afternoon, a heavily intoxicated skier from Vienna collided with a rope that was set up to secure a snow groomer in Schladming. At that time - around 5:30 PM - the slope on the Planai was closed...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 »

Habsburg Jewels: "Florentine Commission" Convened

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Minister of Culture and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) has established a commission under the chairmanship of the President of the Financial Procuratorate, Wolfgang Peschorn, to examine legal questions...weiterlesen »

What does the Vienna SPÖ still want?

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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 »

U2/U5 Construction Site Causes Significant Building Damage on Linke Wienzeile

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

During the construction of the Vienna subway project U2xU5, a serious incident occurred at the beginning of November: The tunnel floor broke, causing the ground level in the surrounding area to sink. The...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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

16 Million: Vienna House of the Sea Celebrates Visitor Milestone

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On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the House of the Sea in Vienna celebrated its 16 millionth visit. A young family from Lower Austria was welcomed and was delighted with special attentions. On the occasion...weiterlesen »

Racist "L'amour toujours" Chants in Upper Austria

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Guests of a venue in Gosau, Upper Austria, allegedly sang "L'amour toujours" with the lyrics "Germany for the Germans, foreigners out!" on Saturday. This was reported by the "Oberösterreichische Nachrichten"...weiterlesen »

Rapid Vienna takes its time with Stöger's successor

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Rapid Vienna still has four competitive matches ahead in 2025: two in the Bundesliga and two in the Conference League. On Saturday at 5:00 PM, they will host Ried. Katzer described the development that...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 »

"Rammbock" Gang Convicted Again in Wiener Neustadt

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Three members of a "battering ram" gang received prison sentences again on Thursday in Wiener Neustadt in the second trial. The Supreme Court (OGH) had overturned parts of the verdict, as reported by the...weiterlesen »

Austrian Police Discontinue Outdated App

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The police will discontinue their police app on December 5th. The application no longer meets current technical requirements, and all relevant information and service offerings are available through other...weiterlesen »

FPÖ-Ombudsman Criticizes Document Deliveries in Pilnacek Case

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Luisser emphasized that all government departments are constitutionally obliged to support the Ombudsman. However, this obligation is not being fulfilled in the proceedings against Pilnacek. Although the...weiterlesen »

Investigations Surrounding Graz Influencer Continue

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »

FPÖ Ombudsman Criticizes Document Deliveries in Pilnacek Case

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

Luisser emphasized that all government departments are constitutionally obliged to support the Ombudsman. However, in the proceedings against Pilnacek, this obligation is not being fulfilled. The Ministry...weiterlesen »

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