Countdown for "Christmas in Vienna" is on

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Every year again: "Christmas in Vienna", first brought to the world as a musical Christmas message in 1992 by Plácido Domingo, Diana Ross, José Carreras, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, is a staple...weiterlesen »

Who Can With Whom? Inside Vienna's Investor Bubble

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When researching the Austrian real estate sector for a bit longer, one thing quickly becomes apparent: it's complicated. Purchase contracts contain nondescript company names, often simply corresponding...weiterlesen »

These are the Animals, Plants, Fungi, and Minerals of the Year 2026

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The animal of the year is the weasel (Mustela nivalis). This marten, up to 25 centimeters long and weighing 200 grams, won against the red deer and the alpine marmot in a nationwide election organized...weiterlesen »

Benko sentenced to 15 months of conditional imprisonment

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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 »

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

What Trump Plans for Austria

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According to the platform "Defense One," citing a longer, previously unpublished version of the new US security strategy, Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Poland are listed as countries with which the US "should...weiterlesen »

„Young Shaman“ Convicted of Occult Fraud: Four Years in Prison

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The 30-year-old, who also acted as a "shaman" under the name "Anna," received an unconditional four-year sentence. The two men each received three years in prison, with two years suspended. The verdicts...weiterlesen »

„Young Shaman“ Convicted of Occult Fraud: Four Years in Prison

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The 30-year-old, who also acted as a "shaman" under the name "Anna," received an unconditional four-year sentence. The two men each received three years in prison, with two years suspended in each case....weiterlesen »

27 Council of Europe States Demand New Migration Policy - Including Austria

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27 of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, including Austria, are calling for a change in migration policy. On Wednesday - Human Rights Day - they signed a joint declaration at the informal ministerial...weiterlesen »

Detention for Ex-Boyfriend in the Jennifer S. Case Imposed

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The Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters imposed pre-trial detention on Wednesday noon in the case of Jennifer S. against the ex-boyfriend suspected of murder of the missing Jennifer S. from 2018....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 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 3 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 »

Justice Minister Against EU Plans for Return Centers

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Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) wants to tie the return centers for migrants planned by the EU Commission to strict conditions. She wants to exclude African countries by making membership in the Council...weiterlesen »

Police Officer Received a Punch to the Face in Vienna

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The woman had previously contacted the authorities herself and claimed to have been strangled in a hospital. There, the officers encountered the 47-year-old, who was behaving aggressively and shouting....weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Rod Stewart delivered a great retro show at Wiener Stadthalle

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If anyone can ask the question "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" in public, completely unembarrassed, just before turning 81 - it's Rod Stewart, as he proved on Tuesday evening in the well-filled Vienna Stadthalle....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 »

Patient Management: Unified System Commissioned

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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 »

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

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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 »

This Strike is at Vienna's Door

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On Thursday, the collective agreement negotiations in the social economy (SWÖ) enter the fourth round, and on the same day, there will be another strike by employees in this sector: The leisure educators...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

Electricity Market Act Must Exercise Patience

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The adoption of the new Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) in the current plenary week of the National Council is uncertain. The Greens are not yet ready to help the project achieve the necessary two-thirds...weiterlesen »

Missing Person Case Jennifer S. in Vienna Solved: Gruesome Details Revealed

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The now 32-year-old ex-boyfriend has, according to Gerhard Winkler from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, made a "comprehensive confession" and led the police to the remains of the young woman....weiterlesen »

Serious Fraud with Bail Trick: More Victims Sought

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Following the arrest of a suspected fraudster, the Lower Austrian police are looking for more victims. The 21-year-old is believed to be a member of a criminal organization that pretends over the phone...weiterlesen »

Jennifer S. is dead: LIVE Press Conference of the Vienna Police on the Cruel Act of the Ex-Boyfriend

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Almost eight years after the disappearance of the then 21-year-old Viennese woman Jennifer S., the case is now solved. The press conference will be held at the Vienna State Police Headquarters. VIENNA.at...weiterlesen »

Happy Birthday: Wiener Berufsrettung Celebrates Its Birthday

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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 »

Man in Vienna-Meidling Bit Police Officer in the Leg

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Officers from the Meidling City Police Command visited a 40-year-old man (citizen: Hungary) at his residence on Sunday evening to issue a restraining and no-contact order. The man in Vienna is said to...weiterlesen »

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