Vienna Emergency Services Prepared for New Year's Eve

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On Wednesday, in addition to the regular police forces, 100 officers were deployed in Vienna, half of them on the New Year's Eve trail, according to Deputy Police President Dieter Csefan. Support came...weiterlesen »

Over 1,500 Illegal Parkers Obstructed Vienna's Public Transport in 2025 - Fines to be Increased

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This year in Vienna, 1,531 cars were parked in a way that obstructed public transport - such as on tram tracks or at bus stops. The Wiener Linien announced this on Tuesday. However, some critical points...weiterlesen »

Debt Level Increased Further This Year

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On September 30, the public debt level amounted to a total of 423.9 billion euros according to Statistics Austria, representing an increase of 11.6 billion euros compared to the end of the second quarter....weiterlesen »

Significantly Higher Parking Fees in Vienna from 2026

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The ÖAMTC once again criticizes the fact that an exchange or return of the "old" parking tickets is excluded after the six months, even with an additional payment. The parking meter fee for the parking...weiterlesen »

Babler: New Rental Rules Bring Massive Savings for Households

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The rent caps decided this year bring significant relief in housing costs according to the Minister responsible for housing, Andreas Babler (SPÖ). According to current calculations by the Austrian Tenants'...weiterlesen »

Slight Decline in Births in Austria

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The number of births in Austria has continued to decline. This is shown by the study "Families in Numbers" published by the Federal Chancellery on Monday. According to this, there were only 77,238 births...weiterlesen »

New Year's Eve Fireworks: Pure Stress for Domestic and Wild Animals

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For many, the New Year's Eve fireworks are simply part of the year's end. Animal rights activists , however, see it differently and have been demanding a comprehensive ban for some time. Not only pets...weiterlesen »

Viennese Economy Booms at the Turn of the Year

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The days between Christmas and the New Year bring strong impulses to the Viennese economy: Hotels and gastronomy businesses report good occupancy, and business in Viennese trade continues to boom as many...weiterlesen »

Are These the Food Trends That Will Dominate 2026?

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Which food trends will really take hold - and which will remain just social media hypes? The online supermarket and farm shop Gurkerl has analyzed internal sales data and identified five key food and drink...weiterlesen »

This is what the Vienna New Year's Concert 2026 brings

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Sometimes relationships need time to grow. Although the Vienna Philharmonic and their upcoming New Year's Concert conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin have known each other since 2010, it wasn't love at first...weiterlesen »

Household Energy: These Were the Biggest Price Drivers in November

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The prices for household energy rose significantly in November: Compared to the same period last year, they increased by 10.9 percent. Compared to October, the price for household energy rose by 1.5 percent...weiterlesen »

Grünwidl received a visit from carol singers

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With a ceremonial visit to the Archbishop's Palace in Vienna, the carol singing experienced its first official highlight on December 29. Carol singers from the parish of Gersthof brought the appointed...weiterlesen »

New Year's Eve: Here are the Traffic Restrictions

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The turn of the year from Wednesday, 31.12.2025, to Thursday, 01.01.2026, traditionally brings closures due to New Year's Eve runs and New Year's Eve events, according to ARBÖ. This year, longer delays...weiterlesen »

Grünwidl received a visit from carol singers

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With a ceremonial visit to the Archbishop's Palace in Vienna, the carol singing experienced its first official highlight on December 29. Carol singers from the parish of Gersthof brought the appointed...weiterlesen »

"Major Safety Task": Vienna New Year's Eve Trail is Just Around the Corner

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The upcoming New Year's Eve will once again be celebrated in Vienna. At the center of the festivities is the New Year's Eve Trail. The 34th edition offers an open-air program at a total of eight locations...weiterlesen »

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 »

Austria Extends Fuel Price Regulation Until 2028

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Price increases for fuels will also be possible only once daily, namely at 12 noon, over the next three years. Reductions, on the other hand, remain possible at any time. The corresponding fuel price regulation,...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 »

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