"Young Carers": Support Services for Children Who Provide Care at Home

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

On the occasion of the National Day of Action for Caring Children and Adolescents on Thursday, the Ministry of Social Affairs drew attention to support offers for those affected. Around 43,000 "Young Carers"...weiterlesen »

500 Million Euros Annually: New Health Reform Fund to Strengthen Care

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The aim is to modernize the healthcare system, close gaps in care, and ensure access to medical services, it was stated at a press conference. The fund is financed from the funds generated by the increase...weiterlesen »

Freight Carrier Protest in Vienna Postponed

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

"The toll increase, despite the reduction from the original 10 to 13 percent to 7.7 percent, represents an enormous additional burden. In times of persistent high inflation, the costs cannot be passed...weiterlesen »

Fire Red: Last Adhesive Vignette Now Available

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

The "old" adhesive vignette in sea green is still valid until January 31, 2026 - from February 1, 2026, the new vignette must be affixed or alternatively the digital vignette must be available. Customers...weiterlesen »

Moments of Taste 2026: New Edition of the Culinary Voucher Book for Gourmets Presented

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

With the vouchers, consumers receive menus for two people at the price of just one menu. This allows book owners to save up to 6,000 euros. The price for the voucher book remains - as in the previous year...weiterlesen »

Espionage Trial: Egisto Ott Must Appear in Court in January

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

The espionage trial against the former constitutional protector Egisto Ott begins on January 22 of the coming year. This was reported by the news magazine "profil" on Thursday. The former chief inspector...weiterlesen »

Discount Madness on Black Friday: Experts Warn

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

For retailers, the so-called Cyber Monday on November 24 and Black Friday on November 28 mark the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season. The promotional days, originating from the USA, are...weiterlesen »

Fire Red: Last Adhesive Vignette Now Available

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The "old" adhesive vignette in sea green is still valid until January 31, 2026 - from February 1, 2026, the new vignette must be affixed or alternatively the digital vignette must be available. Customers...weiterlesen »

Return for More Inclusion Instead of Special Schools in Austria

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) criticizes that in some federal states, there is again increased investment in special schools. He sees the construction of new special schools "as problematic...weiterlesen »

Espionage Trial: Egisto Ott Must Appear in Court in January

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The espionage trial against the former constitutional protector Egisto Ott begins on January 22 of the coming year. This was reported by the news magazine "profil" on Thursday. The former chief inspector...weiterlesen »

Spar takes over four Unimarkt locations in Lower Austria

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

After the end of the local supplier chain Unimarkt, the retail group Spar is taking over 23 of the approximately 90 locations. Specifically, it concerns eleven branches in Styria, five in Upper Austria,...weiterlesen »

Smart Meter Roll-out Practically Completed

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

90 out of 117 network operators have thus achieved the legal target of 95 percent. "The target was not only achieved but exceeded," notes E-Control board member Alfons Haber in the new and final Smart...weiterlesen »

U-Committee on the Pilnacek Case Begins

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

In the committee of inquiry into the Pilnacek case, National Council President Rosenkranz will be represented as chairman by the Second National Council President Haubner and the Third National Council...weiterlesen »

Contest for the Cinema Release of "STROMBERG - EVERYTHING AS USUAL AGAIN"

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

About twenty years ago, Germany got to know Bernd Stromberg (Christoph Maria Herbst) and his team from the claims department of CAPITOL Insurance. Back then, there was nothing vegan in the canteen, bullying...weiterlesen »

Cleaner, Digital, Affordable: Government Defends Electricity Market Act Proposal

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"After seven months of very intensive work, including six weeks of review with almost 600 submissions, we have a law on the table that will shape the energy future of this country," said Energy State Secretary...weiterlesen »

Raid in Vienna's Asian Restaurants: Arrests and Charges

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The city of Vienna, together with the Vienna police, the financial police, and other departments, conducted a focused operation in Asian gastronomy businesses throughout the city on Saturday. The officers...weiterlesen »

"Trend Reversal in the Real Estate Market" Identified

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The domestic real estate market has started to recover this year. "Positive development, positive turnaround," said the CEO of the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) region at the real estate service...weiterlesen »

Return: Draft for Headscarf Ban Without "Plan B"

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The VfGH had overturned a headscarf ban for primary schools introduced under the Black-Blue coalition in 2020, as it was specifically targeted against the Islamic headscarf. The current draft also concerns...weiterlesen »

Outrage Over Planned Electricity Market Law

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The electricity market law planned by the government continues to cause a storm of outrage among wind energy providers. For them, it is clear: The law makes electricity more expensive - and not cheaper,...weiterlesen »

Inflation in Austria Remains High in October

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The biggest price drivers were again energy and gastronomy. The costs for housing, water, and energy rose by 6.6 percent, while restaurants and hotels became 6.0 percent more expensive. Household energy...weiterlesen »

How Ultra-Processed Food Harms Health and Society

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The displacement of established eating habits by highly processed foods is a major driver of the globally increasing burden of diet-related chronic diseases, emphasize the 43 experts. They have examined,...weiterlesen »

Christmas Shopping Spontaneous or Planned: Which Type Are You?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A new survey reveals how differently Austrians approach their Christmas shopping. From planners to spontaneous buyers, from AI assistance to gift refusal: shopping behavior is diverse – but clearly influenced...weiterlesen »

Christmas Sales Expected to Rise Slightly This Year

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The forecast for Christmas sales from the Institute for Retailing, Sales, and Marketing is based on a consumer survey and anticipates gift expenditures of about 2.35 billion euros this year. The previous...weiterlesen »

New Quality Seal for Schools is Coming

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"School should prepare well for life," said Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) at a press event in a Vienna school. Financial and economic education are particularly important so that young...weiterlesen »

Start for International Democracy Festival "Mitmacht 2025" in Vienna

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Together with the festival visitors, strategies against the "script of authoritarian forces" and for strengthening democracy are to be developed. The festival is organized by "Faktor D," the democracy...weiterlesen »

Inflation in Austria Remains High in October

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The biggest price drivers were again energy and gastronomy. The costs for housing, water, and energy rose by 6.6 percent, while restaurants and hotels became 6.0 percent more expensive. Household energy...weiterlesen »

Real Estate Purchase in Austria: These Mistakes Cost Real Money

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Whether you want to buy an apartment or a house, this decision requires realistic planning and a good understanding of the legal and financial framework in Austria. Here you will learn which mistakes in...weiterlesen »

ARBÖ warns of traffic jams due to Vienna Comic Con, concert, and Christmas markets in Vienna

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Vienna Comic Con celebrates its tenth anniversary on November 22 and 23, attracting not only numerous international stars but also many visitors. At the same time, the concert of the band Electric...weiterlesen »

Despite Rising Costs: Viennese Do Not Skimp on Visits to the Christmas Market

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The people of Vienna plan about four million visits to the capital's Christmas markets. 71 percent want to visit at least once, with many going once or twice and a quarter even weekly or more often. There...weiterlesen »

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