Three Days of Protest: Social Economy Strikes Temporarily Ended

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Today, the strikes at around 400 locations in the social economy come to an end. With this industrial action, employees in the private health, care, and social sectors have been trying since Tuesday to...weiterlesen »

"This is outrageous": Spar CEO Hans Reisch rails against shrinkflation

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Spar CEO Hans Reisch criticizes the food and consumer goods companies for "shrinkflation". "The food trade is not to blame. The producers are doing this," Reisch said to journalists on Wednesday. "This...weiterlesen »

Structure Plan Lower Austria: Fewer Inpatient, More Outpatient Care

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The Regional Health Structure Plan Lower Austria (RSG NÖ) 2030 envisions a strong expansion of outpatient care places. In the private practice sector, additional positions are planned, and the number of...weiterlesen »

New Head of the Bundestheater-Holding is Sonja Hammerschmid

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The new managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding is a former minister and rector, but lacks leadership experience in the theater and musical theater scene: The former SPÖ Minister of Education, Sonja...weiterlesen »

Louvre Employees Continue to Strike: Partial Opening Still Possible

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The Louvre in Paris, the most visited museum in the world, remains partially closed for the time being. Good news for tourists: The Mona Lisa and other masterpieces can still be visited. The employees...weiterlesen »

Vienna's Economy Grows Almost the Strongest This Year

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Economically, there have been few bright spots in this country this year. Although Austria is expected to record slight growth after two years of recession, the economy did not really get going in 2025...weiterlesen »

No Relief for the Austrian Housing Market in Sight

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The housing shortage is increasingly worsening. "After the peak in 2021, the developer business has collapsed - meaning we will have fewer completions; meaning there are fewer apartments on the market,"...weiterlesen »

New Head of the Bundestheater-Holding is Sonja Hammerschmid

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The new managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding is a former minister and rector, but lacks leadership experience in the theater and musical theater scene: The former SPÖ Minister of Education Sonja...weiterlesen »

"This is outrageous": Spar CEO Hans Reisch rails against shrinkflation

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Spar CEO Hans Reisch criticizes the food and consumer goods companies for "shrinkflation." "The food trade is not to blame. The producers are doing this," Reisch said to journalists on Wednesday. "This...weiterlesen »

New Head of the Bundestheater-Holding is Sonja Hammerschmid

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The new managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding is a former minister and rector, but lacks leadership experience in the theater and musical theater scene: Former SPÖ Minister of Education Sonja...weiterlesen »

Shoplifter Arrested in Vienna City Center

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According to the police, the incident occurred around 4 PM in the first district. After the suspect left the store without paying, a store detective pursued him. Near Kohlmarkt, he was able to apprehend...weiterlesen »

Renovation Plans Accepted: Höhrhan Group Remains Intact

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The continued existence of the Lower Austrian Höhrhan Group is secured according to information from Wednesday. According to Stephan Mazal from Creditreform, creditors agreed to restructuring plans in...weiterlesen »

Heumarkt Project: Appeal Against BVwG Decision

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Against the decision of the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG), which states that the controversial Heumarkt project requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in a simplified procedure, the lawyer...weiterlesen »

Free Vaccinations Booming: More Supplies Coming in January

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Following a strong start to the free vaccinations for those over 60 against shingles (Herpes Zoster) and pneumococci since November, new supplies are announced for mid-January. A total of 230,000 new doses...weiterlesen »

Diverse Security Threats: Expert Emphasizes the Importance of Personal Responsibility in Vienna

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"Because we are still doing very well and have been doing so well for many years, we can no longer imagine many things that were much more real 50 years ago," explained the native of Salzburg at the event...weiterlesen »

Inflation remains at 4 percent in November

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Inflation in Austria stood at 4.0 percent in November compared to the same month last year, remaining unchanged for the third consecutive month. This rate was slightly lower than the preliminary estimate...weiterlesen »

Guillermo del Toro "overwhelmed" by "Frankenstein" hype

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Two months ago, on October 17th, Guillermo del Toro's version of the Gothic classic "Frankenstein" premiered in the USA. The film, starring Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Oscar Isaac in the lead roles, immediately...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 »

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 »

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 »

Accusation of Nazi Re-Engagement: Acquittal for Vienna Antiquarian Final

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He was accused by the Vienna public prosecutor's office of engaging in National Socialist reactivation because he had offered several works from the Nazi era that originated from the estate of historian...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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Trentino Judge Does Not Want to File Charges Against Benko Yet

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According to media reports, the Trentino investigating judge Enrico Borrelli has not granted the prosecutor's request to dismiss the case against Benko. A hearing behind closed doors is scheduled for February...weiterlesen »

Ambros-Manager Peter Fröstl is dead

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The Austrian artist manager and producer Peter Fröstl (65) unexpectedly died last Friday in Vienna. His family announced this on Tuesday. Fröstl was the manager of Wolfgang Ambros until the end, but was...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 »

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