Allowance for Overtime Bonuses Increases to 170 Euros in 2026

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In the coming year, up to 15 overtime bonuses per month amounting to a maximum of 170 euros will not be taxed. Previously, a maximum amount of 120 euros for up to 10 overtime hours was planned for 2026....weiterlesen »

Working in Old Age: Government Wants to Provide Incentives

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In the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, a corresponding package is to be put together, which Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), and NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger...weiterlesen »

Reduction of the Electricity Tax Has Been Decided

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In the calendar year 2026, it will be reduced from the current 1.5 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) to 0.82 cents. For private households, a rate of 0.1 cents per kWh is planned. The measure will expire at...weiterlesen »

Fraudster Couple Lived "in Luxury" in Wiener Neustadt: Now in Pre-Trial Detention

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According to Habitzl, the investigations are in the early stages. There is suspicion of commercial serious fraud. The damage is said to amount to more than 300,000 euros. The two million euros mentioned...weiterlesen »

Pilnacek-Tod: Ombudsman Office Sees Investigation Errors

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It was assumed too early that it was a suicide, which is why possible witnesses and evidence were ignored, complained the Ombudsman Christoph Luisser, appointed by the FPÖ, at a press conference on Tuesday....weiterlesen »

Missing Vaccinations: Warning of the Return of Long-Eradicated Diseases

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While the demand for vaccinations has significantly increased for certain diseases, such as influenza, the commitment for other diseases still leaves much to be desired. And, as Wiedermann-Schmidt said...weiterlesen »

Budget 2026 is being discussed in the Vienna City Council

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As expected, the figures were intensely discussed. According to the draft, the deficit will amount to 2.63 billion euros next year. Revenues of 19.51 billion euros are offset by expenditures of 22.14 billion...weiterlesen »

Working in Old Age: Government Wants to Provide Incentives

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In the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, a corresponding package is to be put together, which Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), and NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger...weiterlesen »

End of Red Continuous Blinking on Lower Austria's Wind Turbines

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"After intensive discussions, it is clear: The companies are retrofitting their existing installations as much as possible. This brings more peace to the night and removes a lot of artificial light from...weiterlesen »

Six-Year-Old Showed SOS Distress Signal in Vienna: Acquittal for Stepfather

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Both the partner and the stepdaughter refrained from testifying, which led the judge to release the defendant. The prosecution waived any legal remedies, making the verdict legally binding. The man was...weiterlesen »

Frosted Glass Breached: Knife-Wielding Man Attempted to Break into Vienna Apartment

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The incident occurred around 8:15 PM. When the police arrived, the frosted glass of the entrance door had already been smashed. The troublemaker was found in front of the apartment door with a knife in...weiterlesen »

Lower Austria: State Parliament Hall Experiences Preliminary Last Session

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With the last session in the Lower Austrian state parliament hall in St. Pölten before the start of the renovation work, the parties will adjourn for the Christmas break on Thursday. From January, sessions...weiterlesen »

Serious Bodily Injury in Vienna U2: Police Request Information

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According to initial witness statements, the incident was preceded by an argument about the volume of the suspect. The 55-year-old man fell due to the force of the punch and remained unconscious. When...weiterlesen »

41-Year-Old Broke Open Mailboxes with Nail Scissors: Arrest in Vienna-Wieden

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A resident of a multi-party building in Vienna-Wieden notified the police emergency number on December 15 around 6:30 PM because he noticed an unknown person in the stairwell tampering with the mailboxes....weiterlesen »

Man Wanted to Rob Teenager's Phone at Vienna Praterstern: Arrest

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Officers from the Praterstern police station were approached by a passerby during their patrol. According to the passerby, a loud argument was currently taking place between two men in the station hall...weiterlesen »

Brutal Knife Attack at Vienna's Reumannplatz: Two Teenagers Injured

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One of the suspects in Vienna-Favoriten allegedly pulled a knife and injured the 16-year-old on the back when he tried to flee. The 15-year-old suffered a cut on his hand. An immediate search for the suspects...weiterlesen »

Stage at ESC 2026 in Vienna will be charming and golden

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The Golden Viennese Heart as a symbol for the 70th Song Contest in the heart of Europe: A heartwarming style dominates the ESC 2026. The gold of the Secession dome runs through the design of the stage,...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: Strike Again from Tuesday

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After the failure of talks in the fourth round of negotiations on the night of last Friday, the employee side wants to increase the pressure. Specifically, strikes will take place in numerous facilities...weiterlesen »

Pause for Several Locations of the Vienna Museum

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The savings decided by the city of Vienna also affect the Vienna Museum, which will have to temporarily close several locations such as Schubert's death apartment or the Haydn House in 2026, as stated...weiterlesen »

This Star is Coming to the Vienna Hofburg in 2026

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He "will perform the musical interlude in the state rooms of the Hofburg," as stated in a press release on Tuesday. "The Viennese ball culture is something very special - elegant, world-renowned, and full...weiterlesen »

This Star is Coming to the Vienna Hofburg in 2026

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Roland Kaiser will be seen at the Ball of the Viennese Economy. He "will perform the musical interlude in the state rooms of the Hofburg," as stated in a press release on Tuesday. "The Viennese ball culture...weiterlesen »

Living by the Water is Booming - Also in Vienna

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The trend of living by the water has gained significant momentum in Austria in recent years. This is driven by a variety of factors arising from societal developments, changing housing needs, as well as...weiterlesen »

Study Shows: Many Austrians Actively Avoid News

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News consumption in Austria remains high, yet over a third of the population believes that one does not need to actively seek information to enjoy relevant info. Among 16 to 30-year-olds, 59 percent even...weiterlesen »

Staff Reductions and Pessimism: SMEs Struggle with Order Slump

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The small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the country are not emerging from the crisis despite initial stabilization tendencies. According to the current business climate barometer of the Austrian...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Discovered Drugs and Tuning During E-Scooter Checks

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Four of the stopped drivers were under the influence of drugs, one of them had, in addition to cocaine, a larger amount of potency drugs with him. Targeted checks of delivery vans and trucks were also...weiterlesen »

Vienna Danube Island to Get New Festival in 2026

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Among those participating are A.N.I., Ben Böhmer, Charlie Sparks, Deborah de Luca, Holy Priest, Hugel, I Hate Models, Kalte Liebe (live), Kobosil, Nicolas Julian, and Schrotthagen. Around 18,000 people...weiterlesen »

Vienna Danube Island to Get New Festival in 2026

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Among those participating are A.N.I., Ben Böhmer, Charlie Sparks, Deborah de Luca, Holy Priest, Hugel, I Hate Models, Kalte Liebe (live), Kobosil, Nicolas Julian, and Schrotthagen. Around 18,000 people...weiterlesen »

Incurable Stalker in Vienna: Twelve Months Partially Conditional

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The defendant had already received a six-month suspended sentence in August 2023. However, only two months later, the young woman experienced the same ordeal again. The man fully confessed to the judge....weiterlesen »

SME Debt: FPÖ Criticized Corona Policy

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The bone of contention was repeated lockdowns and delayed government aid, as stated by FPÖ SME spokesperson Michael Fürtbauer at a press conference. "It wasn't the virus that brought thousands of companies...weiterlesen »

WEGA Operation Following Nighttime Arson Attack on Vienna Fitness Studio

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The incident occurred on December 13 around 2:30 a.m. According to the police, the perpetrator allegedly smashed the glass front of the gym with a hammer and kicks. He then poured gasoline from a canister...weiterlesen »

Social Economy Collective Agreement: Strike Again from Tuesday

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After the failure of talks in the fourth round of negotiations last Friday night, the employee side wants to increase the pressure. Specifically, strikes will take place in numerous facilities from Tuesday...weiterlesen »

Vandalism in Vienna Jesuit Church: Art Installation Destroyed

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Four display cases of a contemporary art installation in the Vienna Jesuit Church were destroyed by unknown individuals on Saturday evening. This was reported by the "Presse" (online) on Monday, citing...weiterlesen »

From Gray to Green: Julius-Tandler-Platz in Vienna is Now Climate-Ready

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The forecourt of Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof was once a gray asphalt area. Now the area has been extensively unsealed and greened: from 21 square meters of green space to a lush 2,140 square meters. A total of...weiterlesen »

"Wienwoche" will now only take place every two years

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The office of City Councillor for Culture Veronica Kaup-Hasler (SPÖ) confirmed to the APA a release from the sponsoring association of "Wienwoche", in which the postponement of the upcoming festival edition...weiterlesen »

Viennese FPÖ to Reform Management of Municipal Buildings

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The Vienna FPÖ wants to reorganize the management of the city's municipal housing. Wiener Wohnen should become a pure holding company, demanded party leader Dominik Nepp on Monday at a press conference....weiterlesen »

Boehringer Ingelheim cuts around 50 jobs in Vienna

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The company confirmed a report by "Falter" (online) upon APA's request. Due to lower customer demand, components for a specific cancer vaccine will no longer be produced. Boehringer Ingelheim is now seeking...weiterlesen »

23-Year-Old Charged with Terrorism After Villach Attack

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In the attack, a 14-year-old died, and five people were seriously injured, some critically. The man has confessed, and investigations have not revealed any accomplices. He faces 20 years in prison or life...weiterlesen »

These Politicians Have the Least Trust in Science

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A study commissioned by the parliament has recorded for the first time the trust politicians have in science. As the political blog "Die Substanz" first reported, the trust of FPÖ National Council and...weiterlesen »

Fiscal Council Warns: Austria Faces Record Debt Level by 2029

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The Fiscal Council urges further major consolidation steps. The government's goal of reducing the budget deficit to below 3 percent of GDP by 2028 will be significantly missed, according to the annual...weiterlesen »

Duo wanted to rob man in rental car: WEGA operation in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

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Officers from the Ausstellungsstraße police station arrested two men aged 21 (nationality unclear) and 23 (citizenship: Austria) on the night of Sunday. The two are suspected of attempting to rob a 20-year-old...weiterlesen »

Manhunt for Brutal Beer Glass Attack on Woman in Vienna Venue

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The incident occurred on the night of October 4, 2025, in a venue in downtown Vienna. According to the police, the 36-year-old woman reportedly reprimanded a man several times because he repeatedly bumped...weiterlesen »

Driver with Fake License and Knife Stopped on A4

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According to police reports on Monday, the Serbian man was stopped and taken off the road at the Fischamend rest area (Bruck a. d. Leitha district). During the inspection, it was also revealed that the...weiterlesen »

At least 80,000 Euro Damage: Thieving Couple Arrested in Vienna

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Now the handcuffs clicked for the pair, who are also said to have struck recently in Straß and Leibnitz (both in the Leibnitz district), in Vienna. Nationwide, the two suspects from Romania are accused...weiterlesen »

Attack in Sydney: Security Measures in Austria Strengthened

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Thus, the security measures for events related to the Jewish Festival of Lights in Austria for synagogues and other locations are being further strengthened, wrote the President of the Jewish Community...weiterlesen »

ESC Preliminary Decision 2026: These Acts Want to Compete for Austria

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The dozen is complete: Since Monday, it is official which acts will enter the ring on February 20th at the ORF casting show "Vienna Calling" to secure the ticket for the red-white-red entry at the home...weiterlesen »

Fiskalrat warns: Austria faces record debt level by 2029

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The Fiscal Council urges further major consolidation steps. The government's goal of reducing the budget deficit to below 3 percent of GDP by 2028 will be significantly missed, according to the annual...weiterlesen »

Flat Tax Stalled: Senior Citizens' Association Proposes Allowance as an Alternative

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The head of the ÖVP-affiliated Senior Citizens' Association, Ingrid Korosec, has put forward a new proposal for pensioners who want to continue working in retirement. Instead of the flat tax planned by...weiterlesen »

Subway Construction in Vienna Also Causes Damage Along Zweierlinie

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The tunnel construction work along Landesgerichtsstraße is showing effects: The ceiling in Café Rathaus had to be covered with a tarp. Visible cracks and wall damage are unsettling guests and operators....weiterlesen »

SPÖ pats itself on the back for its work in government so far

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The SPÖ sees its work as a government faction confirmed at the end of the parliamentary year: Since the inauguration at the beginning of the year, 106 resolutions have been passed in the National Council,...weiterlesen »

Rapid still winless: Crisis deepens after 1:1 against Blau-Weiß Linz

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As high as the hopes were after the strong start to the season, the green-white situation is just as precarious before the winter break. Rapid, once the league leader, has now gone eight competitive matches...weiterlesen »

Youth Protection on Student Laptops is Being Expanded

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Since 2020, over 600,000 children in Austria in the first year of middle school and lower secondary school have received affordable laptops or tablets through their schools. However, they were only protected...weiterlesen »

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