Forest as an Investment: Demand Increases Before Christmas

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Especially during the Christmas season , the forest is present for many – whether as a supplier of the Christmas tree or as a retreat. But it is also becoming more interesting economically. According to...weiterlesen »

Feast on December 24th: These Dishes are Loved by Austrians

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Christmas is approaching, and with it come many family traditions. One of these is the Christmas meal in many Austrian households, as a recent study by iglo among 1,000 respondents shows. 43 percent of...weiterlesen »

Christmas Gifts as a Flop? That Could Be Good to Know

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Even when buying gifts, you can be mistaken about people. In the worst case, the recipient simply does not enjoy their present. The problem: "You cannot simply withdraw from a purchase contract validly...weiterlesen »

willhaben Christmas Survey: How Austria Celebrates Sustainably in 2025

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These days, everything revolves around valuable time with family and special traditions. willhaben surveyed nearly 3,000 users about preferences, habits, and innovations in Christmas celebrations and gifts....weiterlesen »

Expected Economic Recovery

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The Austrian National Bank (OeNB) expects only a slight economic upturn in the coming years. "There are currently still a number of restraining factors that are only slowly fading," said central bank economist...weiterlesen »

Seven Parties or Lists Confirmed for St. Pölten Election

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In the municipal council election in St. Pölten, seven parties or lists will be in the running with SPÖ, ÖVP, FPÖ, Greens, and NEOS, who are already represented in the town hall, as well as KPÖ and the...weiterlesen »

Christmas Gifts: Debt Counseling with Warning

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Christmas is around the corner and many people want to lavishly gift their loved ones. The temptation is great to dig deeper into the wallet than financial means allow. "Christmas is a peak phase of consumption,...weiterlesen »

Bryan Adams thrilled with an energetic Vienna concert

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And his fans can rely on Bryan Adams: He thrilled with a powerful, playful performance where music, not show, set the tone. In line with the tour motto "Roll With The Punches 2025," the 66-year-old served...weiterlesen »

After 180 Burglaries: Man Arrested in Lower Austria

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The total damage amounts to over 760,000 euros, with the value of the loot around 195,000 euros. The crime scenes were located in Lower Austria, Vienna, Upper Austria, Vorarlberg, and Burgenland. The Bosnian...weiterlesen »

OeNB Growth Forecast for 2025 Changed

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The Austrian National Bank (OeNB) has slightly revised its growth forecast for this year upwards, but left it unchanged for the coming years. For 2025, the central bank expects a real GDP growth of 0.6...weiterlesen »

This Will Change at the Vienna Pride in 2026

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The Vienna Pride 2026 will take place from May 29 to June 14. It is Austria's largest LGBTIQ+ human rights event and a platform to advocate for equality and human rights with joy, visibility, and exchange....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 »

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 »

Agreement on IT Collective Agreement Remains Elusive

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There was no agreement on Thursday in the fourth round of negotiations for the collective agreement (KV) of the IT sector. The GPA union therefore announced a nationwide conference of works council members...weiterlesen »

Network Costs 2026: Here It Will Get Really Expensive Next Year

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The grid costs will rise slightly for electricity and significantly for gas in 2026. The regulatory authority E-Control announced the corresponding regulations on Thursday. For electricity, the grid fees...weiterlesen »

Process Start Around Vienna Gang War in January

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In the ethnically motivated clashes fought with weapons in Vienna in the summer of 2024 between native Chechens on one side and young Syrians and men of Arab descent on the other, the next trial starts...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 »

Recession Over: Economic Upswing for Austria Expected in 2026

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Rising investments and higher government consumption have supported Austria's economy this year. Wifo and IHS slightly increased their economic forecast for the current year and 2026 on Thursday. The gross...weiterlesen »

Recession Over: Economic Upswing Expected for Austria in 2026

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Rising investments and higher government consumption have supported Austria's economy this year. Wifo and IHS slightly increased their economic forecast for the current year and 2026 on Thursday. The gross...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 »

New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming Releases from December 22 to 28

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from December 22 to 28 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SKY, and DISNEY+. Goodbye June (December 24) Feature film 114 min UK/USA 2025...weiterlesen »

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 »

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