Amok Run in Graz, Moose "Emil" and FMD: The Chronicle Headlines in the Year 2025

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The Chronicle Year 2025 is overshadowed by a shooting spree at a Graz high school by a former student, resulting in a total of eleven deaths. A tightening of gun laws is the consequence. Violence and abuse...weiterlesen »

Vienna Telephone Counseling Service Heavily Utilized Around Christmas

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

At Christmas , calls to the Vienna telephone counseling service increase significantly. "Many people have high expectations for the Christmas festival – harmony, love, closeness. When this does not happen,...weiterlesen »

Vacation in Austria Booms - But a Setback Looms

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The domestic tourism sector attracted more guests in 2024 than in the pre-Corona year 2019 for the first time. There were particularly strong increases from China and Japan, with Vienna acting as a growth...weiterlesen »

Study: Potential of Older People for the Labor Market Greater Than Expected

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

In this phase, some people feel more capable of finding a job and working for a short period than before. This is the result of a study conducted by researchers from the Institute for Advanced Studies...weiterlesen »

Viennese Woman Hit by Badner Bahn and Seriously Injured

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

While crossing the tracks in a station area in Vösendorf (Mödling district), an 18-year-old was hit by a Badner Bahn train on Friday. According to police, the young woman from Vienna was taken to the Vienna-Meidling...weiterlesen »

Burgenland: New Club Chairman for FPÖ After Hofer's Withdrawal

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

The FPÖ Burgenland will get a new club chairman in January, as Norbert Hofer is moving to the private sector, which is not compatible with the position of club chairman. Whether he will retain his state...weiterlesen »

Wöginger: "I will remain Club Chairman"

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

August Wöginger intends to remain ÖVP parliamentary group leader even in the event of a first-instance conviction for abuse of office, as he explained at a press conference with his lawyer Michael Rohregger...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police with Christmas Party for SOS Children's Village

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

According to the announcement on Friday, over 30 children did not miss the event. For Children's Village Director Erwin Roßmann, there was a donation check for 3,000 euros. Alexander Kiss, Managing Director...weiterlesen »

Years at the Top of the Federal Theaters: Georg Springer Dies at 79

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

The long-time managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding, Georg Springer, has died. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening at the age of 79 in Vienna, as his family announced to the APA. The...weiterlesen »

Years at the Top of the Federal Theaters: Georg Springer Dies at 79

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

The long-time managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding, Georg Springer, has passed away. He died unexpectedly on Thursday evening at the age of 79 in Vienna, as his family announced to the APA. The...weiterlesen »

Wöginger: "I will remain Club Chairman"

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

August Wöginger also wants to remain ÖVP Parliamentary Group Leader in the event of a first-instance conviction for abuse of office, as he explained at a press conference with his lawyer Michael Rohregger...weiterlesen »

Burgenland: New Club Chairman for FPÖ after Hofer's Withdrawal

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

The FPÖ Burgenland will get a new club chairman in January, as Norbert Hofer is moving to the private sector, which is not compatible with the position of club chairman. Whether he will keep his state...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: Agreement Once Again Not Reached

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

In the social economy, the fourth round of collective bargaining negotiations began on Thursday morning and ended without results. The offer presented by the opposing side is still insufficient. Therefore,...weiterlesen »

Trump will Kickl

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

A German politician has spoken of the next turning point: The first occurred with the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has shown that he is willing to take what he wants by any...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: No Agreement in Fourth Round

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

In the social economy, the fourth round of collective agreement negotiations began on Thursday morning and ended without results. The offer presented by the other side is still insufficient. Therefore,...weiterlesen »

70 Years of UN Membership: How Austria Became a Model Student

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

"Admission of Austria to the United Nations unanimously decided in today's evening session of the General Assembly. Stop," telegraphed the then Austrian observer at the United Nations, Kurt Waldheim, on...weiterlesen »

Family and Traditions: This is How Austria Celebrates Christmas

vor 3 Tagen - VOL.at

For the majority of Austrians, Christmas remains a family celebration. According to a recent survey by ImmoScout24.at, 76 percent of respondents celebrate with family – only a minority spend the evening...weiterlesen »

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

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

80-Year-Old Brutally Attacked and Seriously Injured in Lower Austria

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

A friend of the victim is considered the suspect, confirmed police spokeswoman Manuela Weinkirn upon request, according to an online report by the "Kronen Zeitung". The 53-year-old was arrested and taken...weiterlesen »

Multiple-Year Prison Sentences for ATM Bombers in Vienna

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

Four cases were the subject of the proceedings. The defendants are Dutch with North African roots (ages 24, 33, and 36). They each pleaded guilty. The court sentenced the trio, not yet legally binding,...weiterlesen »

Plans for Attack on Vienna Westbahnhof: Detention for Teen Extended

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

On November 25, he was arrested again because he was under surveillance by the intelligence service and observed in possible terrorist activities. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has been investigating...weiterlesen »

National Council Decided with Large Majority on Headscarf Ban in Schools

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Accusation of Nazi Re-Engagement: Viennese Antiquarian Acquitted

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Duo Injured Three Fast-Food Employees & Three Police Officers at Vienna Westbahnhof

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

The incident occurred around 1 AM. A witness rushed into a nearby police station and urgently requested help. He stated that two men had attacked several people in a fast-food restaurant. As the police...weiterlesen »

KSV reports more company liquidations, warns of "zombie companies"

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

However, liabilities and the number of affected employees decreased. The KSV is concerned about the higher proportion of bankruptcies that were not opened due to lack of cost coverage. In this context,...weiterlesen »

Norbert Hofer could leave state politics

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Austria Recorded an Increase in Students

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

In the school year 2024/25, the number of students in Austria has risen again. At the beginning of the school year, there were a total of 1,185,525 children and adolescents in schools, Statistics Austria...weiterlesen »

Countdown for "Christmas in Vienna" is on

vor 4 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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