"Opportunity Bonus" Comes for 400 Schools

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

"My goal is that the background of the parents or the origin is not the dominant distinguishing feature, but that all children and young people receive good and fair educational opportunities," said Education...weiterlesen »

Cybersecurity: Law on the Way

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

The Ministry of the Interior has initiated a legislative proposal for more cybersecurity. The Network and Information Security Act aims to create uniform and binding regulations to ensure high security...weiterlesen »

After the Resignation of the Mayor in Neunkirchen: Will There Be a New Election Now?

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

ÖVP Mayor Osztovics announced her resignation last Monday after about a year in office due to health reasons. In the interim, Vice Mayor Marcus Berlosnig, who was expelled from the FPÖ, has taken over...weiterlesen »

Vienna Austria wants to focus more on its own youth development

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

Michael Wagner was presented by Wiener Austria last week as the successor to sports director Manuel Ortlechner. After Jürgen Werner's withdrawal from his position as sports director, the 49-year-old now...weiterlesen »

Deposit Donations Instead of Throwing Away: Viennese Students Collect for Social Markets

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

After the collection campaign ends, the Samaritan Association will take over the return of the donated containers and use the proceeds for its social markets. There, people with low incomes receive food...weiterlesen »

Three EU Infringement Procedures Against Austria

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The European Commission announced on Friday in Brussels that it is initiating three more infringement procedures against Austria and other EU countries: Firstly, almost all EU countries have not implemented...weiterlesen »

Looking beyond Trump

vor 11 Stunden - derStandard

Election defeats earlier this month and the approach of 2026 have G.O.P. lawmakers cautiously asserting themselves. Are Republicans quietly turning Trump into a premature lame duck? The president is a...weiterlesen »

New School Suspension Support with Reintegration and Instruction Coming

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

Children and adolescents who have been suspended are to participate in "psychosocial" measures for reintegration for a maximum of ten hours per week as part of the suspension support. The goal is for them...weiterlesen »

Repair Work After Damage to District Heating Pipeline in Vienna-Simmering Completed

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The Wiener Netze announced in a press release on Friday that the repair work on the district heating pipeline in Vienna-Simmering had been completed. However, it may still take some time until the full...weiterlesen »

"Opportunity Bonus" Comes for 400 Schools

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

"My goal is that the background of the parents or the origin is not the dominant distinguishing feature, but that all children and young people receive good and fair educational opportunities," said Education...weiterlesen »

"At the Pulse of Time": Body Worlds Return to Vienna Stadthalle

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

With their latest BODY WORLDS exhibition "In Tune with the Times," Dr. Gunther von Hagens and Dr. Angelina Whalley present an impressive display of the human body at the Wiener Stadthalle - and life amidst...weiterlesen »

Personal Assistance: Changes Ahead for Lower Austria

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

In Lower Austria, starting from 2026, the subsidy for Personal Assistance in the leisure sector will be increased, and the circle of eligible individuals will be expanded. The eligibility requirement will...weiterlesen »

Cybersecurity: Law on the Way

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

The Ministry of the Interior has initiated a legislative proposal for more cybersecurity. The Network and Information Security Act aims to create uniform and binding regulations to ensure high security...weiterlesen »

Concern About Social Partnership at ÖGB Boss

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

The question arises of how interest organizations, established for decades, can "initiate renewal processes and innovations from within themselves." "Certain developments that one might not have imagined...weiterlesen »

Farm in Vienna: "In the supermarket, offers are often made that undermine our prices"

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

Memories of Lower Austria come alive during our visit to the Prohaska organic farm. However, the address says something different: Leopoldauer Platz 4, 1210 Vienna. Inside, we are greeted by Andreas Prohaska,...weiterlesen »

These Are the Best Chocolate Advent Calendars 2025

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

Advent calendars sweeten the wait until Christmas - but how fair and environmentally friendly is the chocolate behind them? The human rights organization Südwind and Austria's largest environmental protection...weiterlesen »

"Failure Across the Board": FPÖ Attacks Babler Head-On

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The FPÖ focused on Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) in an "urgent inquiry" in the National Council on Thursday. Social spokesperson Dagmar Belakowitsch accused him of "total failure from housing to...weiterlesen »

Mahrer Resignation: Official Letter Still Missing

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A corresponding letter has not yet been received, it was stated on Thursday by the Ministry of Finance to the APA. Formally, the resignation along with the timing of the resignation must be submitted to...weiterlesen »

Good News After Damage to District Heating Line in Vienna-Simmering

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For 80 percent of the customers in the affected area, the heat supply started up last night. However, it takes time for this to be fully completed after the repair of a defect and for customers to be supplied...weiterlesen »

Special Olympics Austria: National Games in Vienna at Record Size

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

At the first "Special Olympics Brunch" on November 20, politicians, sponsors, partners, associations, as well as athletes and officials from Special Olympics Austria geared up for the National Summer Games,...weiterlesen »

Asylum: Registration Office Schattendorf Facing Closure

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to the Ministry of the Interior, illegal migration to Austria has been "reduced to almost zero" in recent years, and asylum officers in Burgenland will therefore be deployed in border protection...weiterlesen »

Invisible Silence Made Visible: CAPE 10 Launches Mental Health Campaign for Children

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On the occasion of the International Children's Rights Day, CAPE 10 presents this year's Christmas campaign. The focus is on the mental health of children and adolescents. This Christmas, CAPE 10 wants...weiterlesen »

Viennese Researcher Sees Reduced Meat Consumption as Key to Climate Protection

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Having schnitzel on the plate less often would be one of the simplest methods for individuals to do good for the climate and themselves. "It's not about everyone becoming vegetarians. It's enough if everyone...weiterlesen »

Asylum: Registration Office Schattendorf Facing Closure

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to the Ministry of the Interior, illegal migration to Austria has been "pushed towards zero" in recent years, and asylum police officers in Burgenland will therefore be deployed for border protection...weiterlesen »

Freight Carrier Protest in Vienna Postponed

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Espionage Trial: Egisto Ott Must Appear in Court in January

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Good News After Damage to District Heating Line in Vienna-Simmering

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For 80 percent of the customers in the affected area, the heat supply started up last night. However, it takes time for this to be fully completed after the repair of a defect and for customers to be supplied...weiterlesen »

Discount Madness on Black Friday: Experts Warn

vor einem Tag - 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 »

New on Netflix, Sky & Co.: The Releases from November 24 to 30

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from November 24 to 30 on Netflix and Sky. >> More streaming news at a glance Jingle Bell Heist (November 26) Feature Film 96 min...weiterlesen »

Headscarf Ban in Schools: Government Expects Around 12,000 Affected Girls

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In 2019 - when the first headscarf ban, which was later overturned by the Constitutional Court (VfGH), was enacted - there were 3,000, said Family and Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) at a press...weiterlesen »

48er Winter Service is Prepared for Cold and Snow in Vienna

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Up to 1,400 employees and 281 clearing and spreading vehicles, 70 of which are from private companies, are ready. Preparations for the 2,800 km long road network began in April and are flexibly adjusted...weiterlesen »

Return for More Inclusion Instead of Special Schools in Austria

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Smart Meter Roll-out Practically Completed

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Crash Test: 18 out of 23 New Car Models Receive Top Rating

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the most comprehensive Euro NCAP crash test to date, 23 new car models were thoroughly tested - from electric SUVs to coupes and family vehicles. The result is impressive: 18 vehicles secured the top...weiterlesen »

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