Birth Rates Continue to Decline: These Explanations Are Seen by the Expert

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The Federal Chancellery and ÖIF published the study "Families in Numbers" on Monday. According to it, there were exactly 77,238 births in 2024, about 370 fewer than the year before. In 2020, there were...weiterlesen »

Fake Competition from SPAR Circulating on Facebook

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During the Christmas season, many people try their luck with numerous competitions and raffles. However, not all advertised offers promise actual prizes. Currently, a supposed competition from the supermarket...weiterlesen »

Investments in Austria's Start-ups Fall by More Than Half in 2025

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Austrian start-ups received 253 million euros in financing in 2025 according to the EY Start-up Barometer, which is 56 percent less than in 2024. The number of financing rounds was nearly stable at 148...weiterlesen »

These Are the Best Parties and Events for New Year's Eve 2025 in Vienna

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Whether it's an elegant gala event, live music in a club, a lively dance night, or a cozy evening with a view of the fireworks – the offerings for New Year's Eve range from traditional to trendy. The capital...weiterlesen »

South Tyrol Tip for Connoisseurs: Winter Tranquility Instead of Slope Hustle

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The valley above Merano also shows its relaxed side in the cold season: sunny, open, and pleasantly quiet. A place for those who want to travel consciously. Right in the middle is the Stroblhof SPA Resort,...weiterlesen »

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 »

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 »

Smoker Tried to Hit Waste Watcher in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

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The incident occurred around 8:45 AM on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße. When the "Waste Watchers" tried to stop the 26-year-old and asked for identification, the Austrian attempted to hit the "Waste Watchers"...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 »

Wiener Linien reveal what public transport users can expect in 2026

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In 2025, Wiener Linien once again invested heavily to make the public transport network fit for the future. This included 11 kilometers of new tracks, modernized subway structures, and the opening of the...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 »

Viennese Politics Start the New Year with the Topic of Housing

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The first special state parliament session of the coming year is set: The Vienna Greens have submitted a request for an extraordinary session, as they informed the APA. The focus will be on the topic of...weiterlesen »

"Only Yes Means Yes": Sporrer Defends Sexual Criminal Law Plans

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Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) has been in office as Justice Minister for nine months. Since then, two major issues have been addressed with the agreement on a federal prosecutor's office and messenger surveillance....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 »

Painter Xenia Hausner Before Her 75th Birthday

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Xenia Hausner can certainly be described as a late bloomer: The native Viennese was already in her early 40s when she discovered paint and brush for herself. Soon she was attached to this form of expression...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 »

From 2026, Free Entry Every Thursday to the House of Austrian History in Vienna

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A historic year begins with an invitation to all: Admission to the hdgö is free every Thursday from 6 PM starting January 1, 2026. There is even more history in in-depth tours that offer different thematic...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 »

KPÖ Styria Criticizes Increasing Financial Pressure on the Population

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The Styrian and Graz KPÖ called for the Day of Open Accounts at the end of the year. Since the introduction of support in 1998, 3.85 million euros have been spent on 31,027 individuals and households....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 »

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 »

Vienna Police Seize Over 1300 Illegal Pyrotechnic Items

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As part of targeted operations, the Vienna police seized a total of 1340 pyrotechnic items between December 27 and December 28, 2025. The measures were primarily aimed at the import of illegal fireworks...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 »

What Car Owners Can Do About New Year's Eve Damages

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On New Year's Eve , many firecrackers and rockets are launched, and cars are often hit and unfortunately damaged. Who is liable for the damage? ARBÖ Lower Austria explains the legal situation and gives...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 »

Cause "Neue Eisenstädter": U-Committee Starts in January

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The preparations for the committee of inquiry into the housing association "Neue Eisenstädter" continue in Burgenland even over the Christmas period. While the state parliament directorate takes care of...weiterlesen »

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