Diplomatic SOCIETY @ Thai Residence: Presentation of the new issue

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On the occasion of the presentation of the new issue of Diplomatic SOCIETY with a special focus on “Amazing Thailand”, Publisher of Diplomatic SOCIETY KR Prof. Mag. Gertrud Tauchhammer and Ambassador of...weiterlesen »

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 »

Travel Enthusiasm of Austrians in Summer at Record Level

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The proportion of travelers in the population is higher than ever before, according to Statistics Austria. "This summer, the number of holiday travelers exceeded the 5-million mark for the first time,"...weiterlesen »

Rent Control Decided - Babler Sees "Good Day for Tenants"

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The National Council passed the government's rent price cap with the votes of the coalition and the Greens. It was a "good day for tenants," said Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), responsible for housing,...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 »

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 »

Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says

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"It is a false report," it was stated. The Wildlife Service is not aware of a moose sighting in the largest district of the federal capital. (Red) This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here .weiterlesen »

Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says

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According to the announcement on Thursday, the Vienna Wildlife Service is not the originator of the message. They are not aware of a moose sighting in the largest district of the federal capital. (Red)...weiterlesen »

U-Committee - Political Prominence Initially Excluded

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

„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

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Justice Minister Against EU Plans for Return Centers

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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 »

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 »

The Role of Viennese Property Management: Between Service and Conflict

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

Property management companies in Vienna are responsible for ensuring that buildings remain in good technical condition, operating costs are correctly billed, and that living together in rental or ownership...weiterlesen »

2025 Reaches for Top Three of Hottest Years

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

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

vor 4 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 4 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 »

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