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A recent OECD report on healthcare reform trends in the EU prompted Health Minister Korinna Schumann and State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (both SPÖ) on Thursday to promise improvements in care....weiterlesen »
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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from December 15 to 21 on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SKY, and CANAL+ Emily in Paris (December 18) Series (Season 5 / 10 episodes)...weiterlesen »
The year 2025 was domestically characterized by the formation of the new federal government, which immediately had to tackle a surprisingly large budget deficit. There was good news for former Chancellor...weiterlesen »
Every year again: "Christmas in Vienna", first brought to the world as a musical Christmas message in 1992 by Plácido Domingo, Diana Ross, José Carreras, and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, is a staple...weiterlesen »
When researching the Austrian real estate sector for a bit longer, one thing quickly becomes apparent: it's complicated. Purchase contracts contain nondescript company names, often simply corresponding...weiterlesen »
The animal of the year is the weasel (Mustela nivalis). This marten, up to 25 centimeters long and weighing 200 grams, won against the red deer and the alpine marmot in a nationwide election organized...weiterlesen »
On shopping Saturday, there will again be traffic jams in Vienna on Altmannsdorfer Straße heading out of the city, on the Südautobahn (A2) between the Vienna city limits and Wiener Neudorf, on the Südosttangente...weiterlesen »
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Director Jeff Schreiner said: "We see ourselves as Noah's Ark in the former flak tower – a living memorial and beacon of hope at the same time. Every species we can preserve is a piece of diversity that...weiterlesen »
However, in part of the indictment, the 48-year-old was acquitted. His wife Nathalie was acquitted of all charges of complicity due to lack of evidence. The couple allegedly hid cash, watches, and jewelry...weiterlesen »
The AK Vienna sees an opportunity for improvement for package deliverers through the implementation of the EU directive on platform work. According to the AK Vienna, the EU directive is to be implemented...weiterlesen »
The cuts in the social sector would worsen the situation for many people in Austria, explained Klaus Schwertner, Caritas director of the Archdiocese of Vienna, on Wednesday at a press conference in the...weiterlesen »
In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having set aside 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole trader. Cash,...weiterlesen »
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With "Infinity of Light," artist Billi Thanner is realizing a new monumental light sculpture on the towers of the Votive Church in Vienna. "Light is life for me," emphasizes the Viennese artist. "And at...weiterlesen »
In January 2024, the woman took her daughter to a skull surgery, where the then twelve-year-old allegedly drilled a hole for a probe into a patient's skull according to the indictment. Due to lack of evidence,...weiterlesen »
According to the platform "Defense One," citing a longer, previously unpublished version of the new US security strategy, Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Poland are listed as countries with which the US "should...weiterlesen »
The 30-year-old, who also acted as a "shaman" under the name "Anna," received an unconditional four-year sentence. The two men each received three years in prison, with two years suspended. The verdicts...weiterlesen »
The 30-year-old, who also acted as a "shaman" under the name "Anna," received an unconditional four-year sentence. The two men each received three years in prison, with two years suspended in each case....weiterlesen »
27 of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe, including Austria, are calling for a change in migration policy. On Wednesday - Human Rights Day - they signed a joint declaration at the informal ministerial...weiterlesen »
The repair bonus, which expired in May 2025, will be replaced by the streamlined "Device Saver Premium" starting January 12, 2026. Half of the repair costs will be covered, up to a maximum of 130 euros...weiterlesen »
The Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters imposed pre-trial detention on Wednesday noon in the case of Jennifer S. against the ex-boyfriend suspected of murder of the missing Jennifer S. from 2018....weiterlesen »
In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having concealed 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole proprietor....weiterlesen »
In addition to the 48-year-old, his wife Nathalie also has to answer before the jury court. Both are accused of having set aside 370,000 euros in assets during Benko's insolvency as a sole proprietor....weiterlesen »
In Vienna-Brigittenau, a 26-year-old citizen of the Russian Federation was arrested on December 9. He is suspected of breaking into two basement compartments in a multi-party building on Handelskai and...weiterlesen »
In September, road users discovered a large hole on the roadway of the Linke Wienzeile, into which a tour bus also slipped, prompting immediate inspections. It was revealed that there are cavities under...weiterlesen »
According to the spokesperson for the Vienna Fire Department, on September 21, a hole suddenly appeared under the road surface beneath a tour bus on the Linke Wienzeile. This resulted in a lengthy operation...weiterlesen »
The decision made last week that Israel may participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026 led to a heated debate on Tuesday evening during the "ZIB Talk" on ORF 2. The European Broadcasting...weiterlesen »
If anyone can ask the question "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" in public, completely unembarrassed, just before turning 81 - it's Rod Stewart, as he proved on Tuesday evening in the well-filled Vienna Stadthalle....weiterlesen »
More than 50 agenda items are to be dealt with by the deputies over three meeting days. On Wednesday, decisions from the finance and economic sectors are primarily on the agenda, including a fraud prevention...weiterlesen »
In an online vote with more than 3,000 votes cast, around 29 percent went to the product advertised as strengthening the immune system, the organization announced on Tuesday. It thus won this year's annually...weiterlesen »
The year 2025 is still on track to become one of the three hottest years ever recorded. Currently, it is tied with 2023 for second place behind 2024, according to the EU climate change service Copernicus...weiterlesen »
One of the tasks: A nationwide uniform system for patient management starting in 2027. "There should be shorter waiting times, faster diagnoses, and quicker surgery appointments," announced Federal Chancellor...weiterlesen »
The police aim to implement a new duty time management system. The system is intended to allow officers a maximum of 13 hours of duty at a stretch, becoming more flexible and family-friendly than before....weiterlesen »
Already two weeks ago, on November 26, the protest drive in the afternoon in Vienna caused significant traffic disruptions. The convoy started today, as before, at 12:00 PM on Arbeiterstrandbadstraße near...weiterlesen »
On Thursday, the collective agreement negotiations in the social economy (SWÖ) enter the fourth round, and on the same day, there will be another strike by employees in this sector: The leisure educators...weiterlesen »
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Brief synopsis of the film: 11th century: The physician Rob Cole, along with his companions, finds himself stranded in his old home of London after fleeing Isfahan, to spread the light of his medical knowledge....weiterlesen »
The adoption of the new Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) in the current plenary week of the National Council is uncertain. The Greens are not yet ready to help the project achieve the necessary two-thirds...weiterlesen »
In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new central long-distance bus terminal took place on Tuesday. The station is intended to replace the current stops, such as the terminal in Erdberg....weiterlesen »
The now 32-year-old ex-boyfriend has, according to Gerhard Winkler from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, made a "comprehensive confession" and led the police to the remains of the young woman....weiterlesen »
Already two weeks ago, on November 26, the protest drive in the afternoon caused significant traffic disruptions in Vienna. The convoy starts, as before, at 12:00 PM on Arbeiterstrandbadstraße near the...weiterlesen »