With These Tips, Defy the Christmas Rush

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In the days leading up to Christmas , many consumers are overwhelmed by stress and hustle. Buying food for the holidays, getting the Christmas tree and last-minute gifts, making plans for family visits....weiterlesen »

This is what the ÖVP says after posting about Muslims

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This had previously caused discontent among coalition partners SPÖ and NEOS. The relevant sentence came from a "scientific study" by a "renowned institute," said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP)...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna: 2,000 Applicants for 30 Jobs

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2,000 people would have liked to stand around at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna - on stage. So, 2,000 dancers and singers from all over the world applied for the 30 jobs as stand-ins at the 70th...weiterlesen »

Illegal Car Tuner Meetings in Lower Austria: 27-Year-Old Viennese Man Allegedly Responsible

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According to police information on Monday, dangerous driving maneuvers were "offered" directly in front of crowds of spectators. Hundreds of people are said to have participated in the gatherings, but...weiterlesen »

Juvenile Gang Allegedly Behind Series of Car Thefts

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Six suspects aged eleven to 14 years are said to have committed a series of offenses ranging from vehicle thefts to burglaries in vehicles to vandalism of cars in Lower Austria. According to police on...weiterlesen »

Austria could receive two new prisons

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Austria's correctional facilities are overcrowded. To improve the situation, Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) sees only one solution: new prisons. In an interview with the APA, she announced plans to...weiterlesen »

Real Estate Sale Made Easy? In Conversation with ohne-makler.at

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Since the beginning of the year, ohne-makler.at has also been active in Austria. The platform is aimed at owners who want to sell or rent their properties without an agent. In the conversation, Managing...weiterlesen »

"A historic building tells a lot of history"

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Not far from Vienna's Schwarzenbergplatz, we are welcomed by the head of the residential property/ownership department at ÖRAG Immobilien Vermittlung GmbH – in a building that stood even before the 20th...weiterlesen »

Domestic Violence Often Hidden at Christmas

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Christmas does not only bring peace and harmony, in some cases stress and family tensions prevail. In violent relationships, escalations can naturally occur even during the holidays. Most women, however,...weiterlesen »

Despite Cost-Cutting in Companies: Christmas Parties Fill Up Restaurants

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Christmas parties are an important revenue driver during the economic downturn. The gatherings are of great economic significance, explained two-thirds of Viennese restaurateurs according to a survey by...weiterlesen »

One Fifth of Austrian Building Land Remains Unused

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Although rents and real estate prices have risen, a lot of building land in Austria still lies fallow. In total, one fifth of the designated areas are unused. The proportion is particularly high in Burgenland,...weiterlesen »

Instagram Post by the ÖVP Causes Outrage

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A social media post by the People's Party on the results of the Integration Barometer caused discontent on Sunday - even among coalition partners SPÖ and NEOS. The red Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer...weiterlesen »

Family Reunification Almost Stopped: Only One Entry in November

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The recently extended halt on family reunification is showing a clear impact. According to the Ministry of the Interior, there was only one actual entry under this title in November. In November of the...weiterlesen »

Also in Vienna: Here Are the Chances for a White Christmas 2025 Looking Very Good

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Except for the west, dense clouds will cover the sky everywhere, and it will also tend to get colder. Snow could also fall on the second and third day of Christmas, as meteorologists from Geosphere Austria...weiterlesen »

Police Uncover Donation Fraud at Vienna Christmas Market

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During the pre-Christmas season, the Vienna police are increasingly on duty - not only in uniform but also in plain clothes. This was the case on December 20, when officers from the police station Am Platz...weiterlesen »

New Budget, Old Worries: Is the Next Austerity Package Coming Soon?

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) sees the federal budget on track. He is also encouraged by the "slow economic recovery," which "naturally" supports the efforts, as he explained on Saturday in...weiterlesen »

Admission Stop in Overcapacity: Vienna Crisis Centers Reach Their Limits

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The situation in the Vienna children's crisis centers seems to be worsening. According to a service order from the responsible child and youth welfare service (MA 11), the facilities are no longer allowed...weiterlesen »

Cash Registers Ring: Shopping Rush on the Fourth Shopping Saturday

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A revenue-strong fourth Advent shopping Saturday for retailers has once again boosted the Christmas business. Shopping streets and shopping centers were heavily frequented across Austria. After several...weiterlesen »

Asylum Procedures in Austria Should Become an Absolute Exception

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Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) plans a significant expansion of deportations to countries like Syria and Afghanistan. The clear goal is to make individual cases the norm, explained the minister...weiterlesen »

Did Ex-Boyfriend of Murdered Jennifer S. Have Accomplices? Lawyer Requests Crime Reconstruction

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In the case of Jennifer S., who was killed in 2018, the lawyer for Jennifer's mother, Andreas Schweitzer, speculates that the murder suspect ex-boyfriend might have had an accomplice in transporting the...weiterlesen »

Record High in Care Allowance Recipients in Austria

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The number of care allowance recipients rose slightly again in November. With a total of 505,388 eligible individuals, the number was 2.08 percent higher than that of the same period last year (495,090)....weiterlesen »

200 Expensive Sunglasses Stolen in Burglary at Vienna Luxury Store

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In a lightning raid early Friday morning, 200 high-priced sunglasses were stolen in Vienna's city center. Two as yet unknown perpetrators entered the optician's shop through the glass door at around 5:30...weiterlesen »

Amok Run in Graz, Moose "Emil" and FMD: The Chronicle Headlines in the Year 2025

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The Chronicle Year 2025 is overshadowed by a shooting spree at a Graz high school by a former student, resulting in a total of eleven deaths. A tightening of gun laws is the consequence. Violence and abuse...weiterlesen »

That changed this year on the Vienna A23

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On the domestic highways and expressways, car traffic has increased overall this year, but at 86 of 211 counting stations, fewer cars were on the road in the first eleven months than in the previous year....weiterlesen »

Pyrotechnic Injuries: Two Thirds Are Under 24 Years Old

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Around 200 to 400 people need to be treated in hospitals annually. About two-thirds of the injured are children, teenagers, and young adults up to 24 years old, reported the Austrian Road Safety Board...weiterlesen »

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