Allowance for Overtime Bonuses Increases to 170 Euros in 2026

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In the coming year, up to 15 overtime bonuses per month amounting to a maximum of 170 euros will not be taxed. Previously, a maximum amount of 120 euros for up to 10 overtime hours was planned for 2026....weiterlesen »

Working in Old Age: Government Wants to Provide Incentives

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In the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, a corresponding package is to be put together, which Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), and NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger...weiterlesen »

Fraudster Couple Lived "in Luxury" in Wiener Neustadt: Now in Pre-Trial Detention

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According to Habitzl, the investigations are in the early stages. There is suspicion of commercial serious fraud. The damage is said to amount to more than 300,000 euros. The two million euros mentioned...weiterlesen »

Missing Vaccinations: Warning of the Return of Long-Eradicated Diseases

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While the demand for vaccinations has significantly increased for certain diseases, such as influenza, the commitment for other diseases still leaves much to be desired. And, as Wiedermann-Schmidt said...weiterlesen »

Budget 2026 is being discussed in the Vienna City Council

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As expected, the figures were intensely discussed. According to the draft, the deficit will amount to 2.63 billion euros next year. Revenues of 19.51 billion euros are offset by expenditures of 22.14 billion...weiterlesen »

Vienna MuseumsQuartier Sets Course for Anniversary Year

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Once, horses were housed on the grounds, then the baroque court stables were repurposed into the Messepalast. In the 70s, the first ideas for further transformation into a cultural center emerged. In June...weiterlesen »

Working in Old Age: Government Wants to Provide Incentives

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In the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, a corresponding package is to be put together, which Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), and NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger...weiterlesen »

End of Red Continuous Blinking on Lower Austria's Wind Turbines

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"After intensive discussions, it is clear: The companies are retrofitting their existing installations as much as possible. This brings more peace to the night and removes a lot of artificial light from...weiterlesen »

Viennese Give Away 74 Million Euros in Vouchers for Christmas

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495,000 Viennese are giving vouchers for Christmas this year – which corresponds to about a third of the population. These vouchers are significant: On average, their value is 150 euros, which is about...weiterlesen »

Lower Austria: State Parliament Hall Experiences Preliminary Last Session

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With the last session in the Lower Austrian state parliament hall in St. Pölten before the start of the renovation work, the parties will adjourn for the Christmas break on Thursday. From January, sessions...weiterlesen »

Serious Bodily Injury in Vienna U2: Police Request Information

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According to initial witness statements, the incident was preceded by an argument about the volume of the suspect. The 55-year-old man fell due to the force of the punch and remained unconscious. When...weiterlesen »

41-Year-Old Broke Open Mailboxes with Nail Scissors: Arrest in Vienna-Wieden

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A resident of a multi-party building in Vienna-Wieden notified the police emergency number on December 15 around 6:30 PM because he noticed an unknown person in the stairwell tampering with the mailboxes....weiterlesen »

Man Wanted to Rob Teenager's Phone at Vienna Praterstern: Arrest

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Officers from the Praterstern police station were approached by a passerby during their patrol. According to the passerby, a loud argument was currently taking place between two men in the station hall...weiterlesen »

2,000 Euro Reward for Information: Man Sought After Armed Robberies in Vienna & Lower Austria

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The incident on 23rd July occurred at 1:24 AM, and the one on 26th August occurred at 4:35 AM. In both cases, the currently unknown individual entered the gas station masked with a black balaclava, a black...weiterlesen »

Brutal Knife Attack at Vienna's Reumannplatz: Two Teenagers Injured

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One of the suspects in Vienna-Favoriten allegedly pulled a knife and injured the 16-year-old on the back when he tried to flee. The 15-year-old suffered a cut on his hand. An immediate search for the suspects...weiterlesen »

Stage at ESC 2026 in Vienna will be charming and golden

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The Golden Viennese Heart as a symbol for the 70th Song Contest in the heart of Europe: A heartwarming style dominates the ESC 2026. The gold of the Secession dome runs through the design of the stage,...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: Strike Again from Tuesday

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

New Development in Proposed Receipt Lottery

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If the government draft passes unchanged, from October 2026, customers with their main residence in Austria can submit their receipts to the Ministry of Finance and participate in a lottery. Each month,...weiterlesen »

Football: Austria Tests Against South Korea and Ecuador

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Austria's national football team plans to set up its base camp near Los Angeles during the World Cup group stage. As team manager Ralf Rangnick revealed on Monday evening in the show "Sport und Talk aus...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 »

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 Police Discovered Drugs and Tuning During E-Scooter Checks

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Four of the stopped drivers were under the influence of drugs, one of them had, in addition to cocaine, a larger amount of potency drugs with him. Targeted checks of delivery vans and trucks were also...weiterlesen »

Incurable Stalker in Vienna: Twelve Months Partially Conditional

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The defendant had already received a six-month suspended sentence in August 2023. However, only two months later, the young woman experienced the same ordeal again. The man fully confessed to the judge....weiterlesen »

WEGA Operation Following Nighttime Arson Attack on Vienna Fitness Studio

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The incident occurred on December 13 around 2:30 a.m. According to the police, the perpetrator allegedly smashed the glass front of the gym with a hammer and kicks. He then poured gasoline from a canister...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 »

"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 »

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 »

Robbery at Gas Station in Vienna-Meidling: Manhunt

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On Sunday, a person wearing a face mask entered the gas station. He showed a handgun in a backpack and demanded cash from the cashier. During the incident, another person was present near the sliding door....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 »

Man wanted to rob gas station in Vienna-Favoriten with broken glass bottle

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During the demand for money, the suspect spoke English. Two gas station attendants, aged 46 and 56, defended themselves and pushed the man out of the store in Vienna-Favoriten using a folded basket and...weiterlesen »

Manhunt for Brutal Beer Glass Attack on Woman in Vienna Venue

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The incident occurred on the night of October 4, 2025, in a venue in downtown Vienna. According to the police, the 36-year-old woman reportedly reprimanded a man several times because he repeatedly bumped...weiterlesen »

Driver with Fake License and Knife Stopped on A4

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According to police reports on Monday, the Serbian man was stopped and taken off the road at the Fischamend rest area (Bruck a. d. Leitha district). During the inspection, it was also revealed that the...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 »

Andrea Bocelli 2026 Live in Vienna: Star Tenor to Give Stadium Concert

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Andrea Bocelli will perform with an orchestra and choir in the summer of 2026 as part of his "Romanza 30th Anniversary" world tour in Vienna. The performance on August 22 at the Ernst Happel Stadium is...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 »

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 »

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