National Council Decided with Large Majority on Headscarf Ban in Schools

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Only the Greens voted against it. While they supported the initiative, they were convinced that the specific law is unconstitutional. The Freedom Party, on the other hand, missed a headscarf ban for female...weiterlesen »

U-Committee - Political Prominence Initially Excluded

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According to the summons request available to the APA, those who were directly confronted with Pilnacek's death or have researched it are to be summoned for questioning first. This includes police officers,...weiterlesen »

This is what 2026 brings to the National Library

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The Austrian National Library looks back on a successful year 2025 - with nearly 1.3 million visitors at all locations such as the Literature, Papyrus, and Globe Museum, as well as the House of Austrian...weiterlesen »

Norbert Hofer could leave state politics

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Norbert Hofer is considering his withdrawal from Burgenland state politics. The former FPÖ federal party chairman, presidential candidate, and current club chairman in the state parliament wants to think...weiterlesen »

Mercosur Pact: Austria's Position Seems to be Set

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In the office of Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), they simply referred to the chancellor's "previous statements" on the subject in response to an APA inquiry. Stocker had recently expressed...weiterlesen »

Norbert Hofer could leave state politics

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Norbert Hofer is considering his withdrawal from Burgenland state politics. The former FPÖ federal party chairman, presidential candidate, and current club chairman in the state parliament wants to think...weiterlesen »

New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming Releases from December 15 to 21

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from December 15 to 21 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SKY, and CANAL+ Emily in Paris (December 18) Series (Season 5 / 10 episodes)...weiterlesen »

Year in Review 2025: Domestic Politics Between Three-Party Coalition, Deficit Debate, and Security Crisis

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The year 2025 was domestically characterized by the formation of the new federal government, which immediately had to tackle a surprisingly large budget deficit. There was good news for former Chancellor...weiterlesen »

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 »

U-Committee - Political Prominence Initially Excluded

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According to the summons request available to the APA, those who were directly confronted with Pilnacek's death or have researched it are to be summoned for questioning first. This includes police officers,...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 »

Study: Fewer and Fewer Austrians Trust Politics

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Only 35 percent of the population believe that the political system in Austria is functioning well. The declining values are mainly due to inflation and the experience that their own interests are not...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 »

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

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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 »

Caritas Raises Alarm: Homelessness Could Increase Significantly

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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 »

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

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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 »

New Light Sculpture Connects Towers of the Votive Church in Vienna

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With "Infinity of Light," artist Billi Thanner is realizing a new monumental light sculpture on the towers of the Votive Church in Vienna. "Light is life for me," emphasizes the Viennese artist. "And at...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 »

Clinical Psychological Therapy Now Covered by Insurance

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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 »

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 »

„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 »

Work Climate Index: Time Pressure and Complaints Dampen Satisfaction

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The Work Climate Index was presented on Wednesday in Vienna. High pressures from time constraints, health problems, and psychological complaints reduce overall satisfaction with working life and make many...weiterlesen »

Breakthrough in Medium-Sized Businesses: Companies Hope for Improvement

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The mood among Austria's medium-sized companies is slowly brightening. Around 80 percent of businesses rate their current business situation positively, and a third expect further improvement in the coming...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Record Number of Pregnancies Through Artificial Insemination

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In 72.1 percent of the applications, an intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) was performed, and in 17.0 percent, an in vitro fertilization (IVF) was conducted. 10.8 percent of the applications were...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 »

Taxi Demonstration in Vienna: Protest Continues

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Already two weeks ago, on November 26, the protest drive in the afternoon in Vienna caused significant traffic disruptions. The convoy started today, as before, at 12:00 PM on Arbeiterstrandbadstraße near...weiterlesen »

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