This is what Van der Bellen says about neutrality

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"Personally, I will probably not live to see Austria's neutrality in military terms - that the law is changed," said Federal President Van der Bellen on Thursday after the meeting with his Swiss counterpart...weiterlesen »

"United by Music": Music Competition Brings Students to the ESC Stage

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A winner will be determined in each federal state. These nine teams will travel to Vienna for free and participate in the "Afternoon Preview Show" of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 12. The top three...weiterlesen »

Bodies in Freezers: Cause of Death of Mother and Daughter Determined

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In the case of a 34-year-old woman and her ten-year-old daughter killed in Innsbruck, whose bodies were discovered in freezers in November 2025, the cause of death is now likely determined. According to...weiterlesen »

Deadly Cold: What Happens in the Body During Hypothermia

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Following the freezing cold and two people who froze to death over the weekend, the chief physician of the Austrian Red Cross (ÖRK), Wolfgang Schreiber, emphasized that such fatalities are rare in this...weiterlesen »

Prisoner Dies After Transport: Investigations Against Prison Guards of JA Hirtenberg

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The Eisenstadt public prosecutor's office is investigating in connection with the death of a prisoner from the Hirtenberg correctional facility (district of Baden), who died last December from injuries...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest goes on a big tour

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For the 70th anniversary, the European Broadcasting Union EBU has announced the first "Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour" - a tour of the popular music competition through various cities in Europe. However,...weiterlesen »

With Cutting-Edge Technology to More Safety in Forestry

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About half of Austria is covered with forest. It is a habitat and also marks the beginning of the wood value chain. However, working in the forest is challenging and dangerous, and the industry suffers...weiterlesen »

Fatal Fall from Kleiner Schönberg in Upper Austria: 61-Year-Old Accident Victim

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He had set out on a mountain tour there on Tuesday and was reported missing a few hours before being found, the police informed. The accident victim from the Eferding district is believed to have fallen...weiterlesen »

Viennese Economy is in an Unpleasant State for FPÖ

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Although Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) spreads the "fairy tale" that Vienna is the economic engine of Austria, the reality looks different, party leader Dominik Nepp was convinced on Wednesday. The entrepreneurial...weiterlesen »

After Risk of Black Ice: Weather Situation Eases

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On Tuesday, the Vienna professional rescue service had about 100 additional operations due to black ice, especially early in the morning. By noon, 65 operations had been registered, reported rescue spokesperson...weiterlesen »

Good Winter Season Delights Local Tourism

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In 2025, the Austrian tourism industry recorded at least 156 million overnight stays according to Statistics Austria, which is above the level of 2019. The summer brought more overnight stays than the...weiterlesen »

Hollywood Star Kiefer Sutherland Arrested for Assault and Threats

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According to a police statement, the Canadian allegedly physically attacked and threatened a ride service driver in Los Angeles. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Monday. The victim did not...weiterlesen »

Thirteen-Year-Old Child Dies in Avalanche in Bad Gastein

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The boy was caught and completely buried by the avalanche in the Sportgastein ski area in the Hohe Tauern in the open ski area. The young Czech was rescued by emergency services and resuscitated for about...weiterlesen »

Twelve-Year-Old Child Dies in Avalanche in Bad Gastein

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The boy was caught and completely buried by the avalanche in the Sportgastein ski area in the Hohe Tauern in the open ski area. The young Czech was rescued by emergency services and resuscitated for about...weiterlesen »

Here more apprentices are being taken on than planned

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The ÖBB will take on a total of 300 more apprentices by 2027 than originally planned. This is based on a package provided by the Ministry of Mobility amounting to five million euros, which was presented...weiterlesen »

Twelve-Year-Old Child Dies in Avalanche in Bad Gastein

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Despite all medical measures, the emergency doctor could only confirm the child's death. According to current knowledge, the avalanche occurred after the affected person, accompanied by others, entered...weiterlesen »

Is there soon going to be meat from South America at Billa and Spar?

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Argentinian steaks will not be available at the two largest domestic supermarket chains Spar and Billa even after the imminent signing of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. For both food retailers, fresh...weiterlesen »

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