This Star is Coming to the Vienna Hofburg in 2026

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He "will perform the musical interlude in the state rooms of the Hofburg," as stated in a press release on Tuesday. "The Viennese ball culture is something very special - elegant, world-renowned, and full...weiterlesen »

This Star is Coming to the Vienna Hofburg in 2026

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

Roland Kaiser will be seen at the Ball of the Viennese Economy. He "will perform the musical interlude in the state rooms of the Hofburg," as stated in a press release on Tuesday. "The Viennese ball culture...weiterlesen »

A Powerful New Drug Is Creating a 'Withdrawal Crisis' in Philadelphia

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Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, mixed into fentanyl has sent thousands to hospitals, not only for overdose but for life-threatening withdrawal. It is spreading to other cities. Utility lines in the...weiterlesen »

Living by the Water is Booming - Also in Vienna

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The trend of living by the water has gained significant momentum in Austria in recent years. This is driven by a variety of factors arising from societal developments, changing housing needs, as well as...weiterlesen »

Study Shows: Many Austrians Actively Avoid News

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News consumption in Austria remains high, yet over a third of the population believes that one does not need to actively seek information to enjoy relevant info. Among 16 to 30-year-olds, 59 percent even...weiterlesen »

500,000 Euro Extra: E-Moped Subsidy is Increased

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The fund for the promotion of single-track electric vehicles is being replenished with 500,000 euros, as announced by the Ministry of Transport. The initially provided 1.5 million euros from the Climate...weiterlesen »

Staff Reductions and Pessimism: SMEs Struggle with Order Slump

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The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the country are not emerging from the crisis despite initial stabilization tendencies. According to the current business climate barometer of the Austrian...weiterlesen »

Vienna Danube Island to Get New Festival in 2026

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Among those participating are A.N.I., Ben Böhmer, Charlie Sparks, Deborah de Luca, Holy Priest, Hugel, I Hate Models, Kalte Liebe (live), Kobosil, Nicolas Julian, and Schrotthagen. Around 18,000 people...weiterlesen »

Vienna Danube Island to Get New Festival in 2026

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Among those participating are A.N.I., Ben Böhmer, Charlie Sparks, Deborah de Luca, Holy Priest, Hugel, I Hate Models, Kalte Liebe (live), Kobosil, Nicolas Julian, and Schrotthagen. Around 18,000 people...weiterlesen »

SME Debt: FPÖ Criticized Corona Policy

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The bone of contention was repeated lockdowns and delayed government aid, as stated by FPÖ SME spokesperson Michael Fürtbauer at a press conference. "It wasn't the virus that brought thousands of companies...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: Strike Again from Tuesday

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After the failure of talks in the fourth round of negotiations last Friday night, the employee side wants to increase the pressure. Specifically, strikes will take place in numerous facilities from Tuesday...weiterlesen »

From Gray to Green: Julius-Tandler-Platz in Vienna is Now Climate-Ready

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The forecourt of Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof was once a gray asphalt area. Now the area has been extensively unsealed and greened: from 21 square meters of green space to a lush 2,140 square meters. A total of...weiterlesen »

"Wienwoche" will now only take place every two years

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The office of City Councillor for Culture Veronica Kaup-Hasler (SPÖ) confirmed to the APA a release from the sponsoring association of "Wienwoche", in which the postponement of the upcoming festival edition...weiterlesen »

Viennese FPÖ to Reform Management of Municipal Buildings

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The Vienna FPÖ wants to reorganize the management of the city's municipal housing. Wiener Wohnen should become a pure holding company, demanded party leader Dominik Nepp on Monday at a press conference....weiterlesen »

Boehringer Ingelheim cuts around 50 jobs in Vienna

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The company confirmed a report by "Falter" (online) upon APA's request. Due to lower customer demand, components for a specific cancer vaccine will no longer be produced. Boehringer Ingelheim is now seeking...weiterlesen »

23-Year-Old Charged with Terrorism After Villach Attack

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In the attack, a 14-year-old died, and five people were seriously injured, some critically. The man has confessed, and investigations have not revealed any accomplices. He faces 20 years in prison or life...weiterlesen »

Fiscal Council Warns: Austria Faces Record Debt Level by 2029

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The Fiscal Council urges further major consolidation steps. The government's goal of reducing the budget deficit to below 3 percent of GDP by 2028 will be significantly missed, according to the annual...weiterlesen »

These 35 Countries Will Sing for the ESC Crown in Vienna 2026

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The record number promised by ORF Director General Roland Weißmann has not been achieved, but it is far from being a solo event in the Vienna Stadthalle: 35 countries will participate in May 2026 at the...weiterlesen »

Duo wanted to rob man in rental car: WEGA operation in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

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Officers from the Ausstellungsstraße police station arrested two men aged 21 (nationality unclear) and 23 (citizenship: Austria) on the night of Sunday. The two are suspected of attempting to rob a 20-year-old...weiterlesen »

At least 80,000 Euro Damage: Thieving Couple Arrested in Vienna

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Now the handcuffs clicked for the pair, who are also said to have struck recently in Straß and Leibnitz (both in the Leibnitz district), in Vienna. Nationwide, the two suspects from Romania are accused...weiterlesen »

Public Prosecutor's Office of Trento to Drop Charges Against Benko

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A corresponding request has been submitted to an investigating judge in Trento, reported northern Italian media. According to them, the public prosecutor's office concluded that although there were close...weiterlesen »

ESC Preliminary Decision 2026: These Acts Want to Compete for Austria

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The dozen is complete: Since Monday, it is official which acts will enter the ring on February 20th at the ORF casting show "Vienna Calling" to secure the ticket for the red-white-red entry at the home...weiterlesen »

Fiskalrat warns: Austria faces record debt level by 2029

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The Fiscal Council urges further major consolidation steps. The government's goal of reducing the budget deficit to below 3 percent of GDP by 2028 will be significantly missed, according to the annual...weiterlesen »

Flat Tax Stalled: Senior Citizens' Association Proposes Allowance as an Alternative

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The head of the ÖVP-affiliated Senior Citizens' Association, Ingrid Korosec, has put forward a new proposal for pensioners who want to continue working in retirement. Instead of the flat tax planned by...weiterlesen »

Subway Construction in Vienna Also Causes Damage Along Zweierlinie

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The tunnel construction work along Landesgerichtsstraße is showing effects: The ceiling in Café Rathaus had to be covered with a tarp. Visible cracks and wall damage are unsettling guests and operators....weiterlesen »

SPÖ pats itself on the back for its work in government so far

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The SPÖ sees its work as a government faction confirmed at the end of the parliamentary year: Since the inauguration at the beginning of the year, 106 resolutions have been passed in the National Council,...weiterlesen »

Rapid still winless: Crisis deepens after 1:1 against Blau-Weiß Linz

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As high as the hopes were after the strong start to the season, the green-white situation is just as precarious before the winter break. Rapid, once the league leader, has now gone eight competitive matches...weiterlesen »

Youth Protection on Student Laptops is Being Expanded

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Since 2020, over 600,000 children in Austria in the first year of middle school and lower secondary school have received affordable laptops or tablets through their schools. However, they were only protected...weiterlesen »

Man in Vienna-Döbling Became Victim of a "Decoy"

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There, several men suddenly got out of a car, threatened him with a knife, and attacked him with punches and batons. According to the police, the perpetrators then stole mobile phones and a wallet. According...weiterlesen »

Man Threatened Partner with Death in Vienna City Center

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The alerted police arrested the man with the support of the special unit WEGA. The police could not confirm to the APA that he is a well-known scene restaurateur, as "personal data is not disclosed". An...weiterlesen »

ESC in Vienna: Söder Questions German Participation

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"When I now experience how there is also a discussion in Europe about boycotting the ESC, the European Song Contest, because Israel is participating. Friends, if they don't want it, then we just won't...weiterlesen »

Tram Accident in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Two Slightly Injured

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The accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. at the intersection of Marienbrücke/Obere Donaustraße. A tram from the Vienna Lines coming from Marienbrücke collided with two cars traveling from Obere Donaustraße...weiterlesen »

18-Year-Old Dies in Traffic Accident in Burgenland

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According to police information from Saturday, the young man lost control of his car due to an evasive maneuver and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident,...weiterlesen »

Brutal Attack in Vienna-Favoriten: Two Suspects Identified

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The two Syrians, aged 23 and 33, are said to have attacked their victims with a knife, branches, and a wood saw, robbing them of cash and mobile phones. Both men were seriously injured, as the police stated...weiterlesen »

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