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"Austria's approval of chat control is a breach of the dam. Austria was a pioneer in the fight against chat control for three years. With this approval, the government has capitulated and endangered the...weiterlesen »
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At a press conference, an increase in property tax and lower hospital payments were particularly demanded. It concerns the levies withheld by the states from the municipalities to finance hospitals. According...weiterlesen »
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At the Vienna Regional Court for Civil Matters (ZRS), the parties agreed on a conditional settlement. The 24-year-old, supported by his parents, is to pay 50,000 euros within 14 days. By January 31, 2028,...weiterlesen »
Around 7:30 p.m., emergency services were called to Bergsteiggasse No. 11. Upon arrival, thick smoke was already pouring out of the windows, and the area behind the entrance door was fully ablaze. "It...weiterlesen »
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The OECD expects GDP growth of 1.7 percent in the OECD countries for both 2023 and 2024. A growth of 1.8 percent is forecast for 2027. The Eurozone is expected to grow by 1.2 percent in 2024 and 1.4 percent...weiterlesen »
Following the discovery of a dead victim of violence in a burned-out car in Vienna-Donaustadt last Wednesday, two suspects were apprehended in Ukraine on Saturday. The 19-year-old and the 45-year-old were...weiterlesen »
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The new gambling authority will in the future grant licenses for online gambling, which will allow the lotteries to continue their online offering Win2Day. In return, the concessions for the "Video Lottery...weiterlesen »
Around 7:30 p.m., emergency services were called to Bergsteiggasse No. 11. Upon arrival, thick smoke was already pouring out of the windows, and the area behind the front door was fully ablaze. "It was...weiterlesen »
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In Austria, energy consumption noticeably increased in October. The supply of electricity to end customers increased by 4.5 percent year-on-year to 5.69 terawatt hours (TWh), while gas consumption even...weiterlesen »
For some, it is the most consumer-friendly time of the year, for others, the month of the crooked back: The Christmas business along with the past Cyber Week has already brought the first record for the...weiterlesen »
Around 7:30 p.m., the emergency services were called to Bergsteiggasse. Upon arrival, thick smoke was already pouring out of the windows, and the area behind the front door was fully ablaze. "It was a...weiterlesen »
A road roller collided with a regional train on Monday afternoon in Herzogenburg (district of St. Pölten). According to police reports on Tuesday, the 19-year-old driver of the construction machine was...weiterlesen »
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In October, the inflation rate was 4.0 percent. "We see the greatest price dynamics in energy," explained General Director Manuela Lenk. The price increase also intensified for food, tobacco, and alcohol....weiterlesen »
Former "Buhlschaft" Miriam Fussenegger and Laurence Rupp will be the new investigator duo in the Austrian "Tatort" from 2027. This was officially confirmed by ORF on Tuesday. The two, who studied together...weiterlesen »
Vienna is relying on a whole bundle of measures to consolidate the budget. Many of these have already been announced. However, the end of the line has not yet been reached. As the office of City Councillor...weiterlesen »
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In Herzogenburg (district of St. Pölten), a road roller collided with a regional train on Monday afternoon. The force of the collision tore off the cab of the construction vehicle and trapped the driver,...weiterlesen »
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The promise of prosperity and participation is increasingly slipping away from young residents of Vienna, says Ilkim Erdost, who leads the "Education, Consumers, Vienna" sectors at the Chamber of Labour...weiterlesen »
Oliver Baier, born on December 4, 1965, quickly found his way into broadcasting after completing his education. After participating in a radio workshop, he joined the team of Radio Adria in the late 1980s,...weiterlesen »
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A study commissioned by the Ministry of Women and Science highlights gaps in dealing with gender-based violence at universities and research institutions. For example, there is a lack of a common understanding...weiterlesen »
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At the time of the accident, the defendant was only 17 years old and only had an L17 driver's license. Nevertheless, he already owned a limousine. To take a girl home after going out, he got behind the...weiterlesen »
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The domestic cybercrime investigators want to pool their resources in the future and focus on promising cases in light of the consistently high challenges in this area of crime. This was stated by the...weiterlesen »
Starting December 19, Philipp Hansa, Tina Ritschl, and Andi Knoll will be in the glass "Ö3 Wish Hut" at Kapitelplatz in Salzburg to fulfill music requests and collect funds for the Light into Darkness...weiterlesen »
The rainwater pump weighs 63 tons, is 13 meters high, and can pump 15,000 liters of water per second, making it the most powerful facility in Europe. The project on Vienna's Danube Island, running until...weiterlesen »
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According to a report by the Austrian Conference on Spatial Planning (ÖROK) on land consumption in Austria, 5,681 square kilometers have been claimed by December of this year. This corresponds to 6.8 percent...weiterlesen »
Following the political agreement on a new Stability Pact, the focus now shifts to implementation. On Monday, the 15a agreement was presented, defining the borrowing possibilities for the federal government,...weiterlesen »
An autopsy result was not yet available by Monday noon, according to the State Police Directorate of Styria. A decision on the pre-trial detention for the 31-year-old ex-boyfriend of the woman had also...weiterlesen »
Upon the officers' arrival at the multi-party house in Vienna-Donaustadt, a 42-year-old man and his 36-year-old girlfriend opened the door. From the beginning, the man showed neither understanding nor...weiterlesen »
On November 30, police officers were dispatched to a shopping center in Vienna-Rudolfsheim around 7:30 PM. In the parking garage, there had previously been a traffic accident with property damage between...weiterlesen »
In mid-February, two new train sets necessary for this will be delivered. Starting January 16, a third train will serve the Vienna-Villach route and back five times daily, said Westbahn managing directors...weiterlesen »
The boy's 14-year-old brother alerted the emergency services. A helicopter flew the victim to the AKH Vienna after initial medical treatment following the incident on Friday evening. The exact classification...weiterlesen »
The federal treasury, launched in April 2024, which allows private individuals to invest directly in government bonds with the Republic, is apparently well-received by investors. The invested volume now...weiterlesen »
In November, the situation in the labor market did not ease. According to the Public Employment Service (AMS), at the end of the month, 399,199 people were unemployed or in training, an increase of 4.0...weiterlesen »
"Since the election in January, much has changed, Neunkirchen has been regularly present in the media due to political unrest," said the SPÖ Neunkirchen with city councilor Günther Kautz in their statement....weiterlesen »
In the social economy, strikes will take place from Tuesday to Thursday at numerous locations for a few hours. So far, strike resolutions have been reported from around 120 locations, according to the...weiterlesen »
The state of Lower Austria has extended its cooperation with the Vienna Science, Research and Technology Fund (WWTF) until October 2028. This continues a partnership that has existed since 2019, which...weiterlesen »
The coldest months of the year increase the energy demand for electricity and heat in households. As in previous years, Wien Energie is once again implementing extensive support measures this year to particularly...weiterlesen »
On Monday, a memorial event for the Spiegelgrund victims took place with Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP), and relatives of a victim. At the so-called Youth...weiterlesen »
An investment gap of 24.2 billion euros by 2030 endangers the modernization and expansion of distribution networks, PwC Austria criticized on Monday. In addition, there is a lack of legal frameworks and...weiterlesen »
From January 3 to 6, 2026, it's time again: "Count with us!" when the "Hour of Winter Birds" takes place for the 17th time. What number of birds and what feathered surprises will be seen in Austria's gardens...weiterlesen »
The basis for the model for a job guarantee for the long-term unemployed is current data from the Public Employment Service (AMS) on people who have been out of work for more than a year, including training...weiterlesen »
With a construction area of 3,360 square meters, the Adlerhof in Burggasse is one of the heavyweights in the rental property market. The building complex with its courtyards, which extends to Siebensterngasse...weiterlesen »
The selection process for volunteers for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 begins with registration at https://tv.orf.at/esc26/ , where a video and a resume must be submitted. Volunteers must be of legal...weiterlesen »
If children are likely unable to follow the first-grade lessons in elementary school "without being physically or mentally overwhelmed," they must attend preschool according to the Compulsory Education...weiterlesen »
Since February 2024, the Vienna City Gardens, together with Wien Energie and Wien Digital, have been testing the "Smart Trees" project. The focus is on digital soil moisture sensors used for newly planted...weiterlesen »
LASK continued their winning streak in the Bundesliga and defeated Rapid Vienna 3-0 on Sunday in the 15th round. It was the sixth success in the sixth league game under coach Dietmar Kühbauer – and the...weiterlesen »
In Grünau im Almtal (Gmunden district), the volunteer fire department rescued a swan from the frozen Almsee on Sunday. During the night, the area around the bird had completely frozen over. "The animal...weiterlesen »
The Greens are calling for a reduction in bureaucracy for the domestic economy: The 3-point plan "Simply Doing Business" envisions the modernization of trade regulations, simplifying communication with...weiterlesen »
On Tuesday, December 2nd, it will be festive in downtown Vienna: After a three-year break, the crown lighting returns to Habsburgergasse. The well-known Christmas illumination once again transforms the...weiterlesen »
By the end of the consultation period, 94 submissions had been received regarding the planned amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO). The coalition will carefully review all proposals, the Ministry...weiterlesen »