Epstein is said to have possessed a forged Austrian passport

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In the files released on Friday by the US Department of Justice in connection with the late Jeffrey Epstein, photos of an Austrian passport that expired in 1987, found by FBI agents in a safe in Epstein's...weiterlesen »

Carinthia: Teenagers Ignite Firework Battery in Stolen Bus

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Youths reportedly broke into a company building and a fireworks container in Klagenfurt last weekend, according to the police, and stole a minibus. With the bus, which was severely damaged along with a...weiterlesen »

Parliament Defies Demand from "Solidarity Israel" for Holocaust Remembrance Day

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The parliament is maintaining the engagement of former ORF journalist Renata Schmidtkunz as the moderator for a Holocaust Remembrance Day event. The "Solidarity Israel" initiative, which includes former...weiterlesen »

NEOS announce citizenship reform for 2026

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

The reform of the citizenship law is to be addressed by the three-party coalition in the first half of 2026. This was announced by NEOS club chairman Yannick Shetty on Tuesday in the "Ö1" midday journal....weiterlesen »

Signa Founder René Benko Remains in Custody Over Christmas Holidays

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Wess no longer sees the proportionality of the pre-trial detention as given. "The court assumes that the long period to be examined from the past already constitutes the (concrete) risk of committing an...weiterlesen »

"Unsocial": Senior Citizens' Association Angered by Care Innovation Fund

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The ÖVP-affiliated Senior Citizens' Association is unusually sharply critical of the cancellation of the Innovation Fund for 2026 by the SPÖ-led Ministry of Social Affairs. "Once again a promise is broken....weiterlesen »

Every Tenth Austrian Constantly Plagued by Loneliness

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

Over a quarter of 18 to 74-year-olds in Austria feel at least sometimes lonely, with almost one in ten (eight percent) experiencing this emotion always or mostly. This was revealed by the survey "How We...weiterlesen »

Citizen Participation on Health Issues: Continuation in Spring

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Health State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ) spoke of a "central component of modern healthcare." The State Secretary explained that the participation of patients and citizens is "no longer...weiterlesen »

Banks Warn: Major Phishing Threat Around Christmas

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According to the Austrian Banking Association, fake messages indicating alleged account unlocks, data updates, or suspicious transactions leading to fraudulent links are particularly widespread. Professionally...weiterlesen »

Shots Fired at Mosque: No Danger in Surrounding Districts

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

Following the shootings in Hollabrunn at the entrance area of the mosque of the Association of Albanian Muslims, the Green Party's local office, and a parked car, the police are pursuing "initial concrete...weiterlesen »

This is what the Schilling Exchange looks like

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The number of unexchanged Schillings has only marginally decreased compared to the previous year. At the end of November 2024, there were still 6.822 billion of the old currency (494.5 million Euros),...weiterlesen »

In the Alps & on the Outskirts of Vienna: These Are the 10 Most Exclusive Residential Properties in Austria 2025

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Austria presents itself in the luxury real estate market as diverse as rarely before. The current evaluation by immowelt.at impressively shows in which regions particularly high-priced residential dreams...weiterlesen »

Who Made the Cash Register Ring in the Vienna Real Estate Bubble in 2025?

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

A building in the second district of Vienna changed ownership in June of this year for around 51.7 million euros. The seller was NBHF Eins Wohnpark GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 2012 under the name BUWOG CEE...weiterlesen »

When Christmas Becomes a Burden: Strategies Against Loneliness

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

With Christmas approaching, for many people it also marks a potentially critical rather than contemplative phase. The feeling of loneliness can occur especially during the holidays - and this perceived...weiterlesen »

Government Work: Satisfaction with Turquoise and Red

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The ÖVP has taken steps in areas that are particularly important to the population, said Secretary General Nico Marchetti at a press conference on Monday. These are inflation, health, and immigration....weiterlesen »

Investigations After Shooting at Mosque in Hollabrunn

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Shots were also fired at the local office of the Greens in the district town and at a parked car, police spokesman Johann Baumschlager announced on Monday upon request. Possible connections are being examined,...weiterlesen »

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The daily monitoring of medication stock levels scheduled from January 1, 2026, is not unconstitutional. This was announced by the Constitutional Court (VfGH) on Monday. Five pharmaceutical wholesalers...weiterlesen »

Government Work: Satisfaction with Turquoise and Red

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The ÖVP has taken steps in areas that are particularly important to the population, said Secretary General Nico Marchetti at a press conference on Monday. These are inflation, health, and immigration....weiterlesen »

Blank shot on the balcony triggered police operation in Vienna-Favoriten

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On Sunday, a suspected gunshot noise was reported in the Laaer Berg area in Vienna-Favoriten. A large-scale police operation ensued, and as it turned out, a shot was indeed fired from the balcony of a...weiterlesen »

With These Tips, Defy the Christmas Rush

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the days leading up to Christmas , many consumers are overwhelmed by stress and hustle. Buying food for the holidays, getting the Christmas tree and last-minute gifts, making plans for family visits....weiterlesen »

This is what the ÖVP says after posting about Muslims

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This had previously caused discontent among coalition partners SPÖ and NEOS. The relevant sentence came from a "scientific study" by a "renowned institute," said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP)...weiterlesen »

Investigations After Shooting at Mosque in Hollabrunn

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Following the shooting at the entrance area of the mosque of the Association of Albanian Muslims in Hollabrunn on the night of Sunday, further investigations were conducted on Monday. The investigations,...weiterlesen »

Apartment Fire in Vienna-Favoriten: Fire Department in Action

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During an apartment fire in Angeligasse in Vienna-Favoriten, several residents were rescued by the fire department on the night of Monday. Four people had to be rescued via turntable ladders, reported...weiterlesen »

Austria could receive two new prisons

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Austria's correctional facilities are overcrowded. To improve the situation, Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) sees only one solution: new prisons. In an interview with the APA, she announced plans to...weiterlesen »

"A historic building tells a lot of history"

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Not far from Vienna's Schwarzenbergplatz, we are welcomed by the head of the residential property/ownership department at ÖRAG Immobilien Vermittlung GmbH – in a building that stood even before the 20th...weiterlesen »

Real Estate Sale Made Easy? In Conversation with ohne-makler.at

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Since the beginning of the year, ohne-makler.at has also been active in Austria. The platform is aimed at owners who want to sell or rent their properties without an agent. In the conversation, Managing...weiterlesen »

Despite Cost-Cutting in Companies: Christmas Parties Fill Up Restaurants

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Christmas parties are an important revenue driver during the economic downturn. The gatherings are of great economic significance, explained two-thirds of Viennese restaurateurs according to a survey by...weiterlesen »

One Fifth of Austrian Building Land Remains Unused

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Although rents and real estate prices have risen, a lot of building land in Austria still lies fallow. In total, one fifth of the designated areas are unused. The proportion is particularly high in Burgenland,...weiterlesen »

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