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In Austria, 14.3 percent of the population were recently at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Single parents and families with three or more children are significantly more affected, with almost a...weiterlesen »
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The Federal Army will continue the "Mission Forward" with the "Development Plan 2032+" as its central core in 2026. In addition to further acquisitions and investments in the troops, significant infrastructure...weiterlesen »
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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 »
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 »
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After welcoming a debutant at the podium of the New Year's Concert this year with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Vienna Philharmonic will continue this path in 2027: The 49-year-old Russian conductor Tugan...weiterlesen »
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Little Dzeneta was born at the University Hospital Salzburg at 12:01 AM. She weighed 2,900 grams and was 50 centimeters tall. Father Dzenis was still considering whether to watch the fireworks, but then...weiterlesen »
Approximately 550,000 visitors celebrated the New Year on the Vienna New Year's Eve Trail on the night of Thursday, despite freezing temperatures and strong winds. The city of Vienna drew a positive conclusion...weiterlesen »
The boy, the first child of the family, weighs 3,770 grams and is 53 centimeters tall, as reported by the Vienna Health Association. Mother and baby are well, and the spontaneous birth of the strong boy...weiterlesen »
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The right "hangover breakfast" cannot ensure that alcohol is broken down faster, but it can help to mitigate the negative side effects of an extensive New Year's celebration as much as possible. Top rule:...weiterlesen »
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 »
For decades, the Vienna New Year's Concert has been considered a fixed part of the cultural start of the year in Vienna. On January 1, 2026, the Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct for...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
The main stage at Rathausplatz begins at 10:00 PM. In total, the Vienna New Year's Eve Trail offers over 100 hours of programming with free admission. The locations Rathausplatz, Freyung, Am Hof, Graben,...weiterlesen »
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 »
In a police operation across several states, a total of 15,000 dangerous pyrotechnic items with a total weight of 380 kilos were seized, the Ministry of the Interior reported on Wednesday. Some of these...weiterlesen »
The incident occurred around 7:15 PM on Schönburgstraße. A man notified the police after he was initially followed by an unknown person and subsequently grabbed from behind by the neck and pushed. When...weiterlesen »
An unknown individual robbed a fireworks sales stand in Leobersdorf (Baden district) on Tuesday evening and demanded money from the operators. He threatened the two with a knife and escaped with cash of...weiterlesen »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »