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The AK Vienna sees an opportunity for improvement for package deliverers through the implementation of the EU directive on platform work. According to the AK Vienna, the EU directive is to be implemented...weiterlesen »
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The cuts in the social sector would worsen the situation for many people in Austria, explained Klaus Schwertner, Caritas director of the Archdiocese of Vienna, on Wednesday at a press conference in the...weiterlesen »
Clinical-psychological treatment will be available as a fully funded health insurance benefit from spring 2026. The Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), together with SVS and BVAEB, has concluded a general contract...weiterlesen »
The repair bonus, which expired in May 2025, will be replaced by the streamlined "Device Saver Premium" starting January 12, 2026. Half of the repair costs will be covered, up to a maximum of 130 euros...weiterlesen »
This includes stricter regulations for nicotine pouches and e-liquids, as well as a ban on the disposal of tobacco products and similar items in playgrounds. According to the government's plans, the amendment...weiterlesen »
This was announced by the State Secretary responsible for reducing bureaucracy, Josef Schellhorn (NEOS), on Wednesday after the Council of Ministers. Applications are to be simplified and procedures shortened....weiterlesen »
The Greens are calling for "more exceptions to the unemployment additional earnings ban." From 2026, unemployed individuals will only be able to supplement unemployment benefits or emergency assistance...weiterlesen »
In September, road users discovered a large hole on the roadway of the Linke Wienzeile, into which a tour bus also slipped, prompting immediate inspections. It was revealed that there are cavities under...weiterlesen »
According to the spokesperson for the Vienna Fire Department, on September 21, a hole suddenly appeared under the road surface beneath a tour bus on the Linke Wienzeile. This resulted in a lengthy operation...weiterlesen »
The decision made last week that Israel may participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026 led to a heated debate on Tuesday evening during the "ZIB Talk" on ORF 2. The European Broadcasting...weiterlesen »
More than 50 agenda items are to be dealt with by the deputies over three meeting days. On Wednesday, decisions from the finance and economic sectors are primarily on the agenda, including a fraud prevention...weiterlesen »
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One of the tasks: A nationwide uniform system for patient management starting in 2027. "There should be shorter waiting times, faster diagnoses, and quicker surgery appointments," announced Federal Chancellor...weiterlesen »
The police aim to implement a new duty time management system. The system is intended to allow officers a maximum of 13 hours of duty at a stretch, becoming more flexible and family-friendly than before....weiterlesen »
From Thursday, football fans can apply for tickets for the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. After the draw, individual tickets for specific matches will be available for the first time - including...weiterlesen »
In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new central long-distance bus terminal took place on Tuesday. The station is intended to replace the current stops, such as the terminal in Erdberg....weiterlesen »
The police confirmed a report by "NÖN" (online). When the fire brigade arrived at the scene, thick smoke was already coming out of a window. Breathing protection teams entered the apartment and rescued...weiterlesen »
The Vienna Professional Rescue Service lives up to the emergency number under which it can be reached: For 144 years now, it has been in operation in the federal capital. The decisive event was the fire...weiterlesen »
The police confirmed a report by the "NÖN" (online). When the fire brigade arrived at the scene, thick smoke was already coming out of a window. Breathing protection teams entered the apartment and rescued...weiterlesen »
The professional fire brigade then opened the apartment with a special device and fought the fire using a hose line. A breathing protection team was able to bring the woman and her four-year-old boy as...weiterlesen »
Electricity prices are rising, the climate is suffering, and many Viennese are asking themselves: Should I generate solar power on my roof? The good news: Those who use the sun not only save money in the...weiterlesen »