Years at the Top of the Federal Theaters: Georg Springer Dies at 79

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The long-time managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding, Georg Springer, has passed away. He died unexpectedly on Thursday evening at the age of 79 in Vienna, as his family announced to the APA. The...weiterlesen »

National Council Fixed Zero Pay Round for Politicians and Civil Servants' Salaries

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The National Council fixed the civil servant salaries for the next three years in its Friday session. While the Freedom Party did not agree and spoke of a scandal, State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP)...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: Agreement Once Again Not Reached

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In the social economy, the fourth round of collective bargaining negotiations began on Thursday morning and ended without results. The offer presented by the opposing side is still insufficient. Therefore,...weiterlesen »

Fiesta Mexicana

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Upon the conclusion of Mexico’s chairmanship of the 34th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, the Ambassador of Mexico to Austria and Permanent Representative to the International...weiterlesen »

Trump will Kickl

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A German politician has spoken of the next turning point: The first occurred with the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has shown that he is willing to take what he wants by any...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: No Agreement in Fourth Round

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In the social economy, the fourth round of collective agreement negotiations began on Thursday morning and ended without results. The offer presented by the other side is still insufficient. Therefore,...weiterlesen »

Multiple-Year Prison Sentences for ATM Bombers in Vienna

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Four cases were the subject of the proceedings. The defendants are Dutch with North African roots (ages 24, 33, and 36). They each pleaded guilty. The court sentenced the trio, not yet legally binding,...weiterlesen »

Plans for Attack on Vienna Westbahnhof: Detention for Teen Extended

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On November 25, he was arrested again because he was under surveillance by the intelligence service and observed in possible terrorist activities. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has been investigating...weiterlesen »

Diplomatic SOCIETY @ Thai Residence: Presentation of the new issue

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On the occasion of the presentation of the new issue of Diplomatic SOCIETY with a special focus on “Amazing Thailand”, Publisher of Diplomatic SOCIETY KR Prof. Mag. Gertrud Tauchhammer and Ambassador of...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Uncover Professional Cannabis Cultivation

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Officers from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office seized a cannabis cultivation facility with 2,190 plants in Floridsdorf. They also found more than 15.8 kilos of cannabis herb and 69.4 grams of cannabis...weiterlesen »

Burglary in Apartment in Vienna-Margareten: Arrest

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A resident of a multi-party house on Margaretengürtel in Vienna became aware of a stranger in the building due to loud noises in the hallway. When the officers arrived, they encountered a 30-year-old man...weiterlesen »

Finland: Independence Day

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On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Finland, the Ambassador of Finland to Austria and Permanent Representative of Finland to the International Organizations in Vienna, H.E. Nina...weiterlesen »

KSV reports more company liquidations, warns of "zombie companies"

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However, liabilities and the number of affected employees decreased. The KSV is concerned about the higher proportion of bankruptcies that were not opened due to lack of cost coverage. In this context,...weiterlesen »

After OECD Report: Schumann Announces Health Reforms

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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 »

Year in Review 2025: Domestic Politics Between Three-Party Coalition, Deficit Debate, and Security Crisis

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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 »

Austria Recorded an Increase in Students

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In the school year 2024/25, the number of students in Austria has risen again. At the beginning of the school year, there were a total of 1,185,525 children and adolescents in schools, Statistics Austria...weiterlesen »

Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says

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"It is a false report," it was stated. The Wildlife Service is not aware of a moose sighting in the largest district of the federal capital. (Red) This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here .weiterlesen »

Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says

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According to the announcement on Thursday, the Vienna Wildlife Service is not the originator of the message. They are not aware of a moose sighting in the largest district of the federal capital. (Red)...weiterlesen »

Countdown for "Christmas in Vienna" is on

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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 »

Who Can With Whom? Inside Vienna's Investor Bubble

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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 »

These are the Animals, Plants, Fungi, and Minerals of the Year 2026

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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 »

AK Vienna: Criticism of Working Conditions in the Parcel Industry Again

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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 »

Digital Receipt from 2026: What Changes for Customers and Businesses

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A cash register package initiated by the government on Wednesday is expected to bring an end to the "paper economy." At the center of this is the digital receipt, which is not intended to completely replace...weiterlesen »

Clinical Psychological Therapy Now Covered by Insurance

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Clinical-psychological treatment will be available as a fully funded health insurance benefit from spring 2026. The Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), together with SVS and BVAEB, has concluded a general contract...weiterlesen »

27 Council of Europe States Demand New Migration Policy - Including Austria

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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 »

Moser no longer Managing Director at SOS Children's Villages

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The organization announced this to the APA on Wednesday afternoon. Moser's contract was terminated on December 5, it was stated. SOS Children's Village asked for understanding in this context, "that no...weiterlesen »

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