When Kurz Comes

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Sebastian Kurz has once again made it to the cover of a magazine. Not as an entrepreneur, but as a highly political person: "Does he want to return?" asked the German "Spiegel" in its Austria edition,...weiterlesen »

Winter Service in Vienna - Who Clears, Spreads & Is Liable?

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When the first snow falls in Vienna, many people wonder: Who is actually responsible for ensuring that sidewalks, house entrances, and stairways are cleared of snow and ice? The answer is more complex...weiterlesen »

Majority of Austrians Say: "Integration Does Not Work"

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The sentiment of Austrians regarding integration remains critically unchanged. According to the new integration barometer, presented by study director Peter Hajek and Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm...weiterlesen »

Skin from the 3D Printer Could Make Animal Testing Obsolete

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With living skin tissue from a 3D printer, chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or acne could be researched, thereby replacing animal testing. This is demonstrated by Viennese...weiterlesen »

Emergency Handyman Services in Vienna Often Expensive: How to Avoid Price Traps

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Dripping faucets, locked doors, or other urgent repairs lead many people to call a handyman immediately—often in the evening, on weekends, or on holidays. However, this is exactly when significant additional...weiterlesen »

Meta: The OGH Decided This

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The lawsuit was filed in 2014 by noyb founder Max Schrems. The Austrian lawyer and data protection activist Schrems had been trying since 2011 to gain full access to his personal data stored by Meta. According...weiterlesen »

Terror Attack on OPEC Headquarters in Vienna Anniversary

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It was a Sunday morning when six terrorists disembarked from a tram at Vienna's Schottentor on December 21, 1975, and stormed the OPEC building. The subsequent hostage-taking of around 70 people during...weiterlesen »

Nuns of Goldenstein Now Back on Instagram

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The three elderly nuns of Goldenstein in Salzburg, who have been causing a stir for months with their unauthorized return to the convent, now have an Instagram account again since Thursday. The three nuns...weiterlesen »

Brucknerhaus Affair: Former Mayor of Linz Paid 20,000 Euro Fine

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The former Linz mayor Klaus Luger (SPÖ), who was charged with breach of trust in the course of the Brucknerhaus affair, accepted the diversion offered before the trial. The fine of 20,000 euros was received...weiterlesen »

Former Politician Peter Pilz Convicted of Defamation - Not Legally Binding

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Ex-politician Peter Pilz was found guilty of defamation in Vienna on Thursday, although the verdict is not yet legally binding. In his book, he insinuated that several top officials attempted to influence...weiterlesen »

Grill Fee on Vienna's Danube Island Explodes

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The fee for this will rise from the previous ten to 45 euros. The corresponding increase was decided on Thursday afternoon in the city council. The SPÖ defended the move, citing, among other things, the...weiterlesen »

U-Committee - Outrage at FPÖ

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It "as expected delayed the delivery until the last minute and only then transmitted a large part of the raw data, totaling around 25,000 to 30,000 pages, provided by the ministries," it was stated according...weiterlesen »

Another Criminal Deported to Afghanistan

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Austria has once more transferred an Afghan who had committed criminal offenses back to his home country. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the 26-year-old had been convicted eight times for drug-related...weiterlesen »

Unimarkt could close every third branch

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At least 8 Unimarkt branches will close on December 20. However, it could ultimately affect around one-third of the more than 90 locations. "If no successor solutions can be found, locations will be taken...weiterlesen »

New Naschmarkt Hall Well Received by Visitors

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The new "market space" at Vienna's Naschmarkt is well received. This was assured by the responsible Councillor Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) on Thursday in the city council. The small hall at the Naschmarkt...weiterlesen »

FPÖ Lower Austria: "Are the Engine in This Coalition"

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Lower Austria's FPÖ club chairman Reinhard Teufel sees his party in the third year of the working agreement with the ÖVP at the state level as the "engine in this coalition". "We have not only arrived...weiterlesen »

Scammers Swindled 64-Year-Old Out of Large Sum with Fake FinanzOnline SMS

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A 64-year-old man from Eastern Styria was defrauded of a large five-figure euro amount by unknown individuals on Tuesday. The man had received an SMS supposedly from Finanz-Online and clicked on a link...weiterlesen »

Last Shopping Saturday: Here is Where Cars are Towed Most Often in Vienna

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On the last Advent weekend, many will be out Christmas shopping by car, for example, to transport heavy gifts. The important ÖAMTC tip: Only park your vehicle legally. The towing services are mercilessly...weiterlesen »

"Real Estate Becomes Tangible": Visiting a Showroom in Downtown Vienna

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"Urban living pleasure in an exclusive location", "Timeless elegance in a historic setting!", "Comfort at the highest level": What can be read in the display of the 3SI Luxury Real Estate Showroom is mouth-watering...weiterlesen »

European Consumer Advocates Declare War on Influencers

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From chemically-laden cheap fashion to sugar bombs to risky financial products - influencers sell products online without clear advertising labeling, without risk warnings, and thus exploit their close...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 »

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 »

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 »

"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 »

This Signal is Set by the Nuns of Goldenstein

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The three elderly nuns from Goldenstein in Salzburg, who caused a worldwide stir with their unauthorized return to the convent, are now withdrawing from social media and thereby signaling for the first...weiterlesen »

Gaza War: Austria Sends Experts to the Middle East

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Austria is participating in efforts to achieve a permanent end to the Gaza war by sending experts. Experts from the police, armed forces, as well as civilian experts, are to be sent to the Middle East,...weiterlesen »

So stand Austria's Chances at the 98th Academy Awards

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Austria is not in the running for the Foreign Oscar in 2026. The domestic submission "Peacock - Am I Real?" by Bernhard Wenger did not make it onto the shortlist of 15 nominations in the recently announced...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 »

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 »

Rome: Trevi Fountain Soon Accessible Only with Ticket?

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The city of Rome is thinking about introducing an entrance fee for the Trevi Fountain. The measure is expected to bring the city administration revenues of around 20 million euros, reported the daily newspaper...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 »

Vienna-Handelskai: Construction Work and Traffic Restrictions at the Beginning of the Year

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From January 12, 2026, water pipes will be renewed on Handelskai between Dr.-Natterer-Gasse and Meiereistraße to sustainably secure Vienna's water supply. For this purpose, two lanes will be temporarily...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 »

More and more Viennese establishments remain open on Christmas Eve

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The Christmas holidays are just around the corner, and most Viennese households are planning for the big celebration. Increasingly, inns and restaurants are being booked for family gatherings. "People...weiterlesen »

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