National Council Decided with Large Majority on Headscarf Ban in Schools

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

Accusation of Nazi Re-Engagement: Viennese Antiquarian Acquitted

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The decision of the eight jurors was unanimous. The prosecutor's request for the confiscation of the 30 incriminated books, classified by the prosecution as Nazi propaganda material, was rejected. The...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Mild Winter Weather Remains: Fog in Valleys, Sun in the Mountains

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The maximum temperatures will reach up to eleven degrees Celsius in the coming days, while the early temperatures will drop to as low as minus six degrees. Friday will be characterized by persistent fog...weiterlesen »

After OECD Report: Schumann Announces Health Reforms

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A recent OECD report on healthcare reform trends in the EU prompted Health Minister Korinna Schumann and State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (both SPÖ) on Thursday to promise improvements in care....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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Diversion for ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Overturned

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Wöginger's lawyer, Michael Rohregger, confirmed corresponding media reports on Wednesday. The responsible senate at the OLG Linz has upheld a corresponding complaint by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's...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

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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 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 »

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

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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

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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 »

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 »

Sugar Instead of Health: This Is the "Advertising Trick of the Year 2025"

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In an online vote with more than 3,000 votes cast, around 29 percent went to the product advertised as strengthening the immune system, the organization announced on Tuesday. It thus won this year's annually...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 »

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