Voucher Clauses from Zalando Deemed Unlawful by Court

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Accordingly, the vouchers were only valid for five years and only for certain goods. The Vienna Higher Regional Court found the relevant clauses to be inadmissible. Zalando has already adjusted its terms...weiterlesen »

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Recession Over: Economic Upswing for Austria Expected in 2026

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The economic researchers from Wifo and IHS are slightly raising their economic forecast for the current year and 2026. Austria's economy is expected to grow by 0.5 percent in real terms this year and by...weiterlesen »

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 »

Revenues from Asset-Related Taxes in Austria Lower Than Ever Before

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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 »

ÖVP Confronted with Objection from Hanke

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"There is no question that e-mobility is the future. Right now, the transition to emission-free drives needs clear political framework conditions and not a zigzag course," Hanke feared on Wednesday a competitive...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: 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 »

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New Head of the Bundestheater-Holding is Sonja Hammerschmid

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"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 »

This Federal State Postpones the Semester Break in 2027

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The semester break in 2027 will be moved from the second to the third week of February in Vorarlberg. This is stipulated by a regulation from the Ministry of Education. This avoids a collision with the...weiterlesen »

ORF: Who Will Succeed Christian Wehrschütz in the Balkans

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Cornelia Primosch is moving for ORF from Paris to the Balkans. The journalist will take over the Belgrade office on July 1. She succeeds Christian Wehrschütz, who will concentrate on Ukraine for half a...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 »

Leader Question for the FPÖ Burgenland Remains Open Until January

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The FPÖ Burgenland has not yet found a successor after Norbert Hofer announced that he would at least give up the position of club chairman due to his move to the private sector. State party leader Alexander...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 »

Working in Retirement: New Tax Allowance from 2027 Instead of Flat Tax

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The three-party coalition has agreed on a package of measures to make working in old age more attractive. Contrary to the original plan, there will be no reduced tax rate for additional earnings during...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 »

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

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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 »

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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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »