Revenues from Asset-Related Taxes in Austria at an All-Time Low

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On average, in the OECD, the share of revenues from wealth-related taxes in total collected taxes and levies is 4.9 percent. In Austria, even before the abolition of the wealth tax and inheritance tax...weiterlesen »

Here, the most expensive apartment was sold in Vienna-Donaustadt in 2024

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The "Danube Flats" are located in the Kaisermühlen district, on Wagramer Straße. The apartment sold for 3.5 million euros has a usable area of 135.28 square meters, as revealed by an exclusive investigation....weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Here, the most expensive house in Vienna-Donaustadt was sold in 2024

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The tenement house is located at Erzherzog Karl-Straße 105. It has a plot area of 2,627 square meters, divided into 2,372 square meters of building area and 255 square meters of outdoor area, according...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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