Eventful Year Approaching for the Catholic Church

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The Catholic Church is facing an eventful year in 2026. The highlight will be the episcopal consecration of the new Archbishop of Vienna, Josef Grünwidl, which will take place on January 24th in St. Stephen's...weiterlesen »

Food in the Vienna Zoo: This is Number One

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This year it was 300 tons, slightly more than usual. "The reason for this is newly arrived animal species such as wild donkeys and golden takins, as well as the appetite of the four and a half ton elephant...weiterlesen »

Austrians are satisfied with the new waste collection system

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Since January 1, 2025, plastic and metal packaging have been collected together nationwide in the Yellow Bin or Yellow Bag in Austria. The majority of people (66 percent) in Austria find this circumstance...weiterlesen »

The Big Exchange: What to Consider

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Every year again: Was the right gift not under the tree - or was the sweater too small? Many exchange gifts or redeem vouchers after Christmas . The AK knows what applies: There is no right to exchange,...weiterlesen »

APA-Election Trend: FPÖ Outclasses Competition

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Looking at the polls, the balance sheet of the three-party coalition at the end of the year appears rather disastrous. The former major parties ÖVP and SPÖ achieve only 18.9 and 18 percent respectively...weiterlesen »

Retail Hopes for New Year's Eve Sales Boost: Viennese Spend an Average of 80 Euros

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In addition to spending on New Year's Eve celebrations, retailers expect additional sales from the redemption of vouchers and cash gifts, as well as from the exchange of gifts. "Around 10 to 15 percent...weiterlesen »

New Year's Survey for 2026: Less Confidence, Fewer Resolutions

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The outlook of Austrians for the coming year remains rather bleak. Persistent inflation, rising prices, the Ukraine war, and the Middle East conflict weigh on the mood, according to the 54th New Year's...weiterlesen »

Here is the translation of the article text: This is the Weather in the New Year's Eve Week

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In the Danube and Rhine valleys as well as in inner alpine basins and valleys, Monday starts with local fog or high fog. Apart from that, however, the weather is predominantly bright and sunny. Only towards...weiterlesen »

Conflict Between Ex-Boyfriend and Current Boyfriend in Vienna-Währing Escalated

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The 21-year-old Romanian had secured the help of two friends after an initial fight, the police reported on Saturday. The young man had visited the apartment around 7:00 a.m., initially gaining the upper...weiterlesen »

Viennese Driver Died in Accident in Lower Austria

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The 56-year-old veered off the road to the right for initially unknown reasons shortly after 8:30 PM and crashed head-on into a tree. The man from Vienna-Landstraße succumbed to his severe injuries at...weiterlesen »

18-year-old Viennese Woman Beaten and Threatened by Boyfriend

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When she turned to a friend on St. Stephen's Day, the police were called, and they arrested the Austrian. The 28-year-old was taken to a detention center, the authorities reported on Saturday. Support...weiterlesen »

Cheaper Electricity, Expensive Gas: What Will Change in 2026

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The new year brings lower electricity costs and higher gas network fees. For electricity, network tariffs will increase by an average of 1.3 percent on January 1, 2026. The reason electricity will still...weiterlesen »

Financial Check Before the Turn of the Year: Enter the New Year with a Good Feeling

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The days around Christmas and New Year's Eve bring more free time for many Austrians, and with it the opportunity to take care of their own finances. Experts recommend checking income, expenses, reserves,...weiterlesen »

2026 Declares War on "Parking Lot Scammers"

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In the judiciary, the "parking lot scam" is to be at least curbed in the coming year. The government wants to remove the basis for intimidation lawsuits against drivers. Abusive vehicle possession disturbance...weiterlesen »

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