Reduction of the Electricity Tax Has Been Decided

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In the calendar year 2026, it will be reduced from the current 1.5 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) to 0.82 cents. For private households, a rate of 0.1 cents per kWh is planned. The measure will expire at...weiterlesen »

Pilnacek-Tod: Ombudsman Office Sees Investigation Errors

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It was assumed too early that it was a suicide, which is why possible witnesses and evidence were ignored, complained the Ombudsman Christoph Luisser, appointed by the FPÖ, at a press conference on Tuesday....weiterlesen »

Fuel Prices 2025 Slightly Decreased: Styria the Cheapest

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On average (as of December 15), a liter of super cost 1.518 euros, while the diesel price averaged 1.537 euros, as the ÖAMTC announced on Tuesday. According to the information, diesel was more expensive...weiterlesen »

Six-Year-Old Showed SOS Distress Signal in Vienna: Acquittal for Stepfather

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Both the partner and the stepdaughter refrained from testifying, which led the judge to release the defendant. The prosecution waived any legal remedies, making the verdict legally binding. The man was...weiterlesen »

ESC in Vienna: Italy's Participation Criticized by Three RAI Councilors

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"We consider the decision for Italy's participation to be wrong because it does not take into account the dramatic situation in Gaza and the West Bank," the statement reads. The board members Alessandro...weiterlesen »

Pause for Several Locations of the Vienna Museum

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The savings decided by the city of Vienna also affect the Vienna Museum, which will have to temporarily close several locations such as Schubert's death apartment or the Haydn House in 2026, as stated...weiterlesen »

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

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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 »

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 »

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 »

Nine People Rescued in Apartment Fire in Vienna-Favoriten

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In a residential fire in Vienna-Favoriten on Monday morning, a 17-year-old was slightly injured. A total of nine residents were rescued by the fire brigade, partly via ladders and partly with breathing...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 »

Vandalism in Vienna Jesuit Church: Art Installation Destroyed

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Four display cases of a contemporary art installation in the Vienna Jesuit Church were destroyed by unknown individuals on Saturday evening. This was reported by the "Presse" (online) on Monday, citing...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 »

These Politicians Have the Least Trust in Science

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A study commissioned by the parliament has recorded for the first time the trust politicians have in science. As the political blog "Die Substanz" first reported, the trust of FPÖ National Council and...weiterlesen »

Nine People Rescued in Apartment Fire in Vienna-Favoriten

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In a residential fire in Vienna-Favoriten on Monday morning, a 17-year-old was slightly injured. A total of nine residents were rescued by the fire brigade, partly via ladders and partly with breathing...weiterlesen »

Attack in Sydney: Security Measures in Austria Strengthened

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Thus, the security measures for events related to the Jewish Festival of Lights in Austria for synagogues and other locations are being further strengthened, wrote the President of the Jewish Community...weiterlesen »

Hiking Tour by Student Group Ended with Emergency Call

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In the Leoben district, six hikers were rescued from an alpine emergency in a nighttime operation on Sunday evening. It was a group of students aged between 21 and 24 years. Two of them had to be brought...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 »

Demonstration on Tuesday Evening: Traffic Jams Expected on the Vienna Ring

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On Tuesday evening, December 16, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, the Ring will be temporarily closed from the Opera or from Schwarzenbergplatz due to the demonstration "Solidarity Resistance Against Social Cutbacks."...weiterlesen »

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