New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming...

New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming Releases from January 5 to 11

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Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from January 5 to 11 on Netflix, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video. >> More streaming news at a glance His & Hers (January 8) Miniseries...weiterlesen »

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Black and Blue Double Standards

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The previously largely unknown ÖVP Vienna leader Markus Figl has now gained a bit of attention. And indeed through a fair amount of audacity: When Manfred Juraczka, a predecessor of his, unexpectedly resigned...weiterlesen »

Sternsinger from Austria with Pope Leo XIV.

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14-year-old Clara, accompanied by two colleagues from Germany, brought the host bowl directly to the altar, where the Pope received it, reported Kathpress. They represented all the star singer children...weiterlesen »

Return for Uniform Minimum Standards in Kindergartens

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Currently, the individual federal states determine the framework conditions for kindergartens, which include group sizes, care ratios, and staff qualifications. Therefore, in practice, there are different...weiterlesen »

Every Seventh Person in Austria Lives at Risk of Poverty

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In Austria, 14.3 percent of the population were recently at risk of poverty and social exclusion. Single parents and families with three or more children are significantly more affected, with almost a...weiterlesen »

Main Battle Tanks, New Helicopters, New Leadership: Bundesheer Continues to Upgrade in 2026

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The Federal Army will continue the "Mission Forward" with the "Development Plan 2032+" as its central core in 2026. In addition to further acquisitions and investments in the troops, significant infrastructure...weiterlesen »

New Year's Address with Appeal: Van der Bellen Calls for "European Patriotism"

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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, in light of the changing global situation, has called for the development of a "European patriotism" in his New Year's address. "Our Europe is a place that many,...weiterlesen »

Tugan Sokhiev will conduct the Vienna New Year's Concert 2027

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After welcoming a debutant at the podium of the New Year's Concert this year with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Vienna Philharmonic will continue this path in 2027: The 49-year-old Russian conductor Tugan...weiterlesen »

These are Austria's New Year's Babies 2026: Dzeneta was in a particular hurry

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Little Dzeneta was born at the University Hospital Salzburg at 12:01 AM. She weighed 2,900 grams and was 50 centimeters tall. Father Dzenis was still considering whether to watch the fireworks, but then...weiterlesen »

Around 550,000 people welcomed the year 2026 at the Vienna New Year's Eve Trail

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Approximately 550,000 visitors celebrated the New Year on the Vienna New Year's Eve Trail on the night of Thursday, despite freezing temperatures and strong winds. The city of Vienna drew a positive conclusion...weiterlesen »

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Elio is the Vienna New Year's Baby 2026

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The boy, the first child of the family, weighs 3,770 grams and is 53 centimeters tall, as reported by the Vienna Health Association. Mother and baby are well, and the spontaneous birth of the strong boy...weiterlesen »

Survey: Young People Take New Year's Resolutions More Seriously Than Older People

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Almost half of Austrians plan to exercise more and live more consciously. Particularly the 18 to 29-year-olds place great importance on New Year's resolutions, while only 37 percent of those over 40 and...weiterlesen »

From 2026 No More Tax on Tampons and Pads

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Menstrual products such as tampons, pads, and menstrual cups will become cheaper in Austria from 2026. The reason is the complete abolition of the value-added tax on these products. Currently, the tax...weiterlesen »

With These Tips, Counteract the New Year's Hangover

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The right "hangover breakfast" cannot ensure that alcohol is broken down faster, but it can help to mitigate the negative side effects of an extensive New Year's celebration as much as possible. Top rule:...weiterlesen »

The Vienna New Year's Concert 2026 LIVE on TV and Stream

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For decades, the Vienna New Year's Concert has been considered a fixed part of the cultural start of the year in Vienna. On January 1, 2026, the Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin will conduct for...weiterlesen »

What the Stars Have in Store for You in 2026

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What do the stars say for 2026? First of all, there is good news: In love, career, and health, things look good for all zodiac signs, new opportunities arise, and emotional strength should be present for...weiterlesen »

Help Around the Clock: 30 Years of Women's Emergency Hotline in the City of Vienna

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The women's emergency hotline of the City of Vienna is available around the clock - and has been for 30 years. On the occasion of the anniversary, the city hall has now taken stock. A total of 192,000...weiterlesen »

Designated Vienna Archbishop Grünwidl Calls for a New Togetherness in ORF New Year's Eve Address

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"The vision for 2026 should mean for all of us: together, not against each other. Not young against old, Austrians against foreigners, and not Christians against those of other faiths, but only together...weiterlesen »

Start of the Vienna New Year's Eve Trail 2025/26

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The main stage at Rathausplatz begins at 10:00 PM. In total, the Vienna New Year's Eve Trail offers over 100 hours of programming with free admission. The locations Rathausplatz, Freyung, Am Hof, Graben,...weiterlesen »

Kick-off for Vienna New Year's Eve Trail 2025/26

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Pessimism for 2026 Particularly High in Austria

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The institute surveyed about 1,000 people in each country. In Austria, 15 percent believe that 2026 will be better than 2025, 41 percent expect a deterioration, and 39 percent see no change. This results...weiterlesen »

Life-Threatening Pyrotechnics Seized in Raids Before New Year's Eve

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In a police operation across several states, a total of 15,000 dangerous pyrotechnic items with a total weight of 380 kilos were seized, the Ministry of the Interior reported on Wednesday. Some of these...weiterlesen »

Teen Brothers of 33-Year-Old Attacked, Threatened, and Injured in Vienna Subway Station

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The incident took place around 7:35 PM at the "Tscherttegasse" subway station. The two youths were on their way home from martial arts training when they were approached by the 33-year-old man. When one...weiterlesen »

Nighttime Break-In at Vienna Store: Police Catch Two Teenagers

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On December 31, at around 2:00 AM, two boys smashed the display window of a store on Reinprechtsdorfer Street and stole items from it. A witness was alerted to the crime by a loud bang. When she looked...weiterlesen »

17-Year-Old Died During Surgery in Burgenland: Autopsy and Investigations Ongoing

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After being admitted to the clinic, an emergency operation was ordered. However, the girl did not survive the procedure and reportedly died in the operating room, according to the newspaper report. An...weiterlesen »

Lower Electricity Costs Are Not Just the State's Responsibility

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With the foundations for lower electricity costs and less bureaucracy, the government has made great progress in recent months, said Elisabeth Zehetner, State Secretary for Energy, Tourism, and Start-ups,...weiterlesen »

Ski Resorts in Lower Austria Are Thrilled About the Rush

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The first week of the Christmas holidays has started well in the ski resorts of Lower Austria, with a 20 percent increase in guests, reported ecoplus Alpin GmbH on Wednesday. Currently, twelve ski resorts...weiterlesen »

Establishment of New Parties Significantly More Difficult Since 2019

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Since the reform, which was decided in light of the Ibiza affair, a double cap on party donations applies: individuals and companies may donate a maximum of 7,500 euros per year to a party. At the same...weiterlesen »

Birth Rates Continue to Decline: These Explanations Are Seen by the Expert

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The Federal Chancellery and ÖIF published the study "Families in Numbers" on Monday. According to it, there were exactly 77,238 births in 2024, about 370 fewer than the year before. In 2020, there were...weiterlesen »