From 2026 No More Tax on Tampons and Pads

vor 2 Stunden - VOL.at

Menstrual products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups will become cheaper in Austria from 2026. The reason is the complete abolition of the value-added tax on these products. Currently, the tax...weiterlesen »

Teen Brothers of 33-Year-Old Attacked, Threatened, and Injured in Vienna Subway Station

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

The incident took place around 7:35 PM at the "Tscherttegasse" subway station. The two youths were on their way home from martial arts training when they were approached by the 33-year-old man. When one...weiterlesen »

Witness Observed Car Break-In in Vienna-Hietzing

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On December 30th, around 12:00 PM, a witness noticed two suspicious men. He observed a driver parking his car and leaving it with his son. Shortly thereafter, one of the suspects approached the vehicle,...weiterlesen »

Nighttime Break-In at Vienna Store: Police Catch Two Teenagers

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

On December 31, at around 2:00 AM, two boys smashed the display window of a store on Reinprechtsdorfer Street and stole items from it. A witness was alerted to the crime by a loud bang. When she looked...weiterlesen »

Lower Electricity Costs Are Not Just the State's Responsibility

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With the foundations for lower electricity costs and less bureaucracy, the government has made great progress in recent months, said Elisabeth Zehetner, State Secretary for Energy, Tourism, and Start-ups,...weiterlesen »

Establishment of New Parties Significantly More Difficult Since 2019

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Since the reform, which was decided in light of the Ibiza affair, a double cap on party donations applies: individuals and companies may donate a maximum of 7,500 euros per year to a party. At the same...weiterlesen »

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 »

Man Survived Icy Night in Creek Bed After Forestry Accident

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A man from Styria was found after a forestry accident in the eastern Styrian district of Weiz on Monday, only after spending a frosty night outdoors. The man had slipped over a steep slope into a frozen...weiterlesen »

Boy (6) Seriously Injured in Ski Accident in Styria

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According to the police, the child was skiing downhill at high speed and fell for reasons that are still unknown. The six-year-old, who was wearing a helmet, went beyond the edge of the slope and fell...weiterlesen »

Sternsinger at Federal President Van der Bellen

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The group consisted of carol singers from all over Austria, from Unterwart in Burgenland to Weiler in Vorarlberg. A delegation from South Tyrol was also present. Federal President Van der Bellen called...weiterlesen »

Serious Accident with Illegal Firecracker in Innviertel

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The younger of the two ignited a firework that the older one was still holding in his hand. According to the police, it was a category F4 firecracker, which should only be used by individuals with the...weiterlesen »

Sternsinger at Federal President Van der Bellen

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The group consisted of carol singers from all over Austria, from Unterwart in Burgenland to Weiler in Vorarlberg. A delegation from South Tyrol was also present. Federal President Van der Bellen called...weiterlesen »

Burning Skidoo Caused Fire Brigade Deployment in Styrian Ski Resort

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Employees of the slope service fought the flames and used a snow groomer to bring firefighters to the scene. After nearly two hours, the fire was extinguished. According to the State Police Directorate...weiterlesen »

With 187 km/h on the A22: Speeding Car Confiscated

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At 9:22 PM, a civilian patrol of the state traffic department noticed a car approaching the patrol car at high speed in the area of the Danube bank highway heading out of the city and overtaking it. During...weiterlesen »

Burglar Caught Red-Handed in Vienna City

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The 22-year-old man left his apartment on Monday and noticed upon his return that the window in the hallway next to his apartment door had been smashed. In the stairwell, he saw an unknown man who was...weiterlesen »

Police Catch Car Thief After Break-Ins in the Weinviertel

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Three teenagers are alleged to be responsible for several car break-ins in Laa an der Thaya and Mistelbach in one night at the end of November. The Afghans residing in Vienna were provisionally arrested...weiterlesen »

Babler: New Rental Rules Bring Massive Savings for Households

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

Federal President Kaiser? This is why Political Scientist Filzmaier Considers Him Suitable

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

After a resignation announcement by Peter Kaiser, which apparently "somehow happened," Daniel Fellner took over the Carinthian SPÖ leadership from him at a party conference in September. Political scientist...weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

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 »

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