Frosty Start to the Year: Up to Minus 20 Degrees Possible

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A longer winter weather period is promised by the first Geosphere forecast of the year. The coming days will bring continuous cooling: Maximum temperatures initially up to plus seven degrees will drop...weiterlesen »

New Year's Address with Appeal: Van der Bellen Calls for "European Patriotism"

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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, in light of the changing global situation, has called for the development of a "European patriotism" in his New Year's address. "Our Europe is a place that many,...weiterlesen »

From 2026 No More Tax on Tampons and Pads

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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 »

What the Stars Have in Store for You in 2026

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What do the stars say for 2026? First of all, there is good news: In love, career, and health, things look good for all zodiac signs, new opportunities arise, and emotional strength should be present for...weiterlesen »

Survey: Young People Take New Year's Resolutions More Seriously Than Older People

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Almost half of Austrians plan to exercise more and live more consciously. Particularly the 18 to 29-year-olds place great importance on New Year's resolutions, while only 37 percent of those over 40 and...weiterlesen »

Help Around the Clock: 30 Years of Women's Emergency Hotline in the City of Vienna

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The women's emergency hotline of the City of Vienna is available around the clock - and has been for 30 years. On the occasion of the anniversary, the city hall has now taken stock. A total of 192,000...weiterlesen »

Designated Vienna Archbishop Grünwidl Calls for a New Togetherness in ORF New Year's Eve Address

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"The vision for 2026 should mean for all of us: together, not against each other. Not young against old, Austrians against foreigners, and not Christians against those of other faiths, but only together...weiterlesen »

Pessimism for 2026 Particularly High in Austria

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The institute surveyed about 1,000 people in each country. In Austria, 15 percent believe that 2026 will be better than 2025, 41 percent expect a deterioration, and 39 percent see no change. This results...weiterlesen »

17-Year-Old Died During Surgery in Burgenland: Autopsy and Investigations Ongoing

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After being admitted to the clinic, an emergency operation was ordered. However, the girl did not survive the procedure and reportedly died in the operating room, according to the newspaper report. An...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 »

Ski Resorts in Lower Austria Are Thrilled About the Rush

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The first week of the Christmas holidays has started well in the ski resorts of Lower Austria, with a 20 percent increase in guests, reported ecoplus Alpin GmbH on Wednesday. Currently, twelve ski resorts...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 »

2026 Fasting Booms: Every Second Person Wants to Join

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Fasting remains firmly anchored in the health consciousness of the Austrian population. According to a survey by Marketagent on behalf of the Retreat & Health Resort Marienkron, 46.5 percent of Austrians...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 »

Health: Austrians Look Pessimistically to the Future

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A turbulent year is coming to an end. And many of the New Year's resolutions for the next year revolve around one of Austrians' favorite topics: health. The Austrian Health Report, conducted by the Institute...weiterlesen »

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