Shopping Saturday & City Hall Events: ARBÖ Warns of Traffic Jam Weekend In and Around Vienna

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On shopping Saturday, there will again be traffic jams in Vienna on Altmannsdorfer Straße heading out of the city, on the Südautobahn (A2) between the Vienna city limits and Wiener Neudorf, on the Südosttangente...weiterlesen »

Benko sentenced to 15 months of conditional imprisonment

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

However, in part of the indictment, the 48-year-old was acquitted. His wife Nathalie was acquitted of all charges of complicity due to lack of evidence. The couple allegedly hid cash, watches, and jewelry...weiterlesen »

New Regulation of the Tobacco Monopoly Decided

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It is part of a tax amendment law that includes a total of 17 measures and changes in more than 20 federal laws. This also includes the gradual increase in tobacco tax from 2026, and from April, the tobacco...weiterlesen »

AK Vienna: Criticism of Working Conditions in the Parcel Industry Again

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Caritas Raises Alarm: Homelessness Could Increase Significantly

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Second Trial Against Benko: Cash, Jewelry, and Watches Allegedly Hidden

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In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having set aside 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole trader. Cash,...weiterlesen »

Digital Receipt from 2026: What Changes for Customers and Businesses

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

A cash register package initiated by the government on Wednesday is expected to bring an end to the "paper economy." At the center of this is the digital receipt, which is not intended to completely replace...weiterlesen »

Child in Surgery: Both Doctors in Graz Acquitted

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In January 2024, the woman took her daughter to a skull surgery, where the then twelve-year-old allegedly drilled a hole for a probe into a patient's skull according to the indictment. Due to lack of evidence,...weiterlesen »

Repair Bonus Becomes "Device Saver Premium": New Rules from 2026

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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 »

Second Trial Against Benko: Cash, Jewelry, and Watches Allegedly Hidden

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having concealed 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole proprietor....weiterlesen »

Second Trial Against Benko: Cash, Jewelry, and Watches Allegedly Hidden

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having set aside 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole proprietor....weiterlesen »

Update for Red-White-Red Card in Progress

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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 »

Burglary Series in Basement Compartments in Vienna-Brigittenau Solved

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In Vienna-Brigittenau, a 26-year-old citizen of the Russian Federation was arrested on December 9. He is suspected of breaking into two basement compartments in a multi-party building on Handelskai and...weiterlesen »

Digital Receipt from 2026: What Changes for Customers and Businesses

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

A cash register package initiated by the government on Wednesday is expected to bring an end to the "paper economy." At the center of this is the digital receipt, which is not intended to completely replace...weiterlesen »

After Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Underground Holes are Being Filled

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Tour Bus Slipped into Hole

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Debate About Israel's Participation: How Political Can the Song Contest Be?

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Last Plenary Week in the National Council Before the Turn of the Year

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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 »

2025 Reaches for Top Three of Hottest Years

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The year 2025 is still on track to become one of the three hottest years ever recorded. Currently, it is tied with 2023 for second place behind 2024, according to the EU climate change service Copernicus...weiterlesen »

Patient Management: Unified System Commissioned

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

New Duty Time Management for Police: Trial Operation in the 20th or 22nd District of Vienna?

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Football: How Fans from Austria Can Get World Cup Tickets

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 3 Tagen - 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 »

We are giving away 2x2 movie vouchers for the film release of "THE PHYSICIAN 2"

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

Brief synopsis of the film: 11th century: The physician Rob Cole, along with his companions, finds himself stranded in his old home of London after fleeing Isfahan, to spread the light of his medical knowledge....weiterlesen »

New Long-Distance Bus Terminal in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Moves Closer

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Is a Solar System Worth It for Your Home in Vienna?

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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