Committee on Internal Affairs Calls for More Legal Certainty for "Ethical Hacking"

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The Interior Committee of the National Council calls for clear guidelines for "ethical hacking." A corresponding proposal by the Greens was adopted on Thursday with votes from the ÖVP, SPÖ, NEOS, and Greens....weiterlesen »

Package and Plastic Tax to Finance VAT Reduction

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Following the announcement of a VAT reduction for staple foods on Wednesday, it is still unclear which products will specifically be subject to the lower tax rate of just under 5 percent. The shopping...weiterlesen »

Package and Plastic Tax to Finance VAT Reduction

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Following the announcement of a VAT reduction for basic foodstuffs on Wednesday, it is still unclear which products will specifically be subject to the lower tax rate of just under 5 percent. The shopping...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 »

Sanctions and Returns: This is Austria's New Asylum Strategy

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On Thursday, the government presented the national implementation of the new Common European Asylum System (CEAS). Among other things, it includes the possibility of being detained longer at the airport...weiterlesen »

"Socialism at 55 Percent": IV Criticizes High Government Spending

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The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) sees cautiously positive economic signals despite new bad news in the domestic economy with the loss of hundreds of jobs. However, to generate real economic recovery,...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 »

Package and Plastic Tax to Finance VAT Reduction

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Following the announcement of a VAT reduction for basic foodstuffs on Wednesday, it remains unclear which specific products will be subject to the lower tax rate of just under 5 percent. The shopping basket...weiterlesen »

Rare Offspring Among Endangered Amur Leopards at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn

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"The little male leopard was born in early November in a den. The cub spent the first weeks of its life well hidden in this den. Like all big cats, Amur leopards are altricial. The cubs are born blind...weiterlesen »

Highlight for Sweet Tooths: Chocolate Festival Returns to Vienna's Marx Halle

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On 12,000 square meters, Austria's largest chocolate festival in the Vienna Marx Halle presents the full range of sweet culinary delights – from classic bars to experimental creations like chocolate beer,...weiterlesen »

Government Agrees on Reduction of VAT on Basic Foodstuffs

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The reduction had been demanded by the SPÖ for some time, for example by party leader Andreas Babler last autumn. The halving of the tax is to take effect in the middle of the year. Which foodstuffs will...weiterlesen »

Felbermayr on VAT Reduction: Trade Should Pass Relief on to Customers

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The planned industrial electricity price is also necessary to keep the domestic economy competitive with Germany. He is not "particularly enthusiastic" about the counter-financing, but understands the...weiterlesen »

Mikl-Leitner and Stelzer Signed "Industry Manifesto"

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The governors and industrial associations (IV) of Lower Austria and Upper Austria advocated for reforms to strengthen the location at an industry summit in Ybbs (Melk district) on Wednesday. Job cuts like...weiterlesen »

Government Agrees on Reduction of VAT on Basic Foodstuffs

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The reduction had been demanded by the SPÖ for some time, for example by party leader Andreas Babler last autumn. The halving of the tax is to take effect in the middle of the year. Which foodstuffs will...weiterlesen »

Schönbrunn Christmas Tree as a Treat for Elephants

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The 160-year-old spruce from the Rauris Valley in Salzburg was the shining center of the Vienna Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace until January 6th. Adorned with 2,000 LED lights and baubles,...weiterlesen »

Government Agrees on Reduction of VAT on Basic Foodstuffs

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The reduction had been demanded by the SPÖ for some time, for example by party leader Andreas Babler last autumn. The halving of the tax is to take effect in the middle of the year. Which foods will become...weiterlesen »

With this, Syrians are to be encouraged to voluntarily return home

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After concluding their retreat, the government has committed to the national implementation of the new European asylum rules. The goal is to conduct procedures at the external borders and make the necessary...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 »

Government Agrees on Reduction of VAT on Basic Foodstuffs

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The reduction had been demanded by the SPÖ for some time, for example by party leader Andreas Babler last autumn. The halving of the tax is to take effect in the middle of the year. Which foods will become...weiterlesen »

Lower VAT on Basic Foodstuffs Likely to Come

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The results of the meeting will be presented on Wednesday afternoon. The reduction of the value-added tax on staple foods has been demanded by the SPÖ for some time, for example by party leader Andreas...weiterlesen »

Tuesday Brought First Vienna Special State Parliament 2026

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In the Vienna City Hall, the first meeting of the city parliament in the year 2026 took place on Tuesday. The agenda included a special session of the state parliament on the topic of housing. This was...weiterlesen »

Viennese Cosmetics Retailer "The Body Shop" is Bankrupt

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Currently, there is no concrete information on the causes of insolvency, the liabilities, or the affected employees, as the bankruptcy proceedings were opened at the request of creditors, according to...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 »

Vienna ESC Tickets Sold Out Immediately: Final Show Fully Booked in 14 Minutes

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Shortly after sales began, the online "waiting rooms" for the shows were densely populated with registered, potential ticket buyers. Especially the evening shows for the ESC in Vienna were sold out in...weiterlesen »

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