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Accordingly, Austrians want people who have entered the country via smugglers to be unable to apply for asylum. Furthermore, there is support for the obligation to perform community service. The approval...weiterlesen »
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Consumer and retail climate show no improvement in the past year 2025 nor in the outlook for 2026, as revealed by a recent analysis from the Institute for Retail, Sales, and Marketing (IHaM) at Johannes...weiterlesen »
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The new year has begun - and with it officially the year of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Austria. A central component for the musical mega-event was laid on Monday evening at the Vienna City Hall,...weiterlesen »
In light of the situation in Iran with mass protests in the capital Tehran and other cities in the country, Austrian Airlines (AUA) have stopped their flights to the Islamic Republic for security reasons...weiterlesen »
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The department newly responsible for child and youth welfare in the Carinthian state government began talks with SOS Children's Village on Monday. It concerns an allocation stop for the Moosburg Children's...weiterlesen »
Following the announcement in November of around 400 job cuts by the Tyrolean crystal company Swarovski at its headquarters in Wattens, the number of employees who will actually be laid off has been determined:...weiterlesen »
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Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) is likely to bring the demand for a lower electricity price for the industry to tomorrow's government retreat. If Germany takes measures regarding the industrial...weiterlesen »
On Monday, an appeal was issued via broadcast to customers not to consume the product with the mentioned details. They can return it to the nearest SPAR, EUROSPAR, INTERSPAR store, or Maximarkt. A receipt...weiterlesen »
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Whether in the Prater, the Vienna Woods, or in parks: Many wild animals live in Vienna, even in the middle of the city. Especially in winter, they are particularly susceptible to stress. Because in snow...weiterlesen »
As Asfinag announced on Monday afternoon, a single-lane traffic management is the quickest and best immediate measure. Following initial investigations by experts, further insights into the extent of the...weiterlesen »
Instead of classic studio shows, it goes outdoors: Right through Vienna, past well-known landmarks, two teams solve tricky puzzles – like in an escape room, but under the open sky. Whoever is faster wins....weiterlesen »
Legal uncertainties, challenging conditions, and a strained financing situation are expected to continue to affect the domestic real estate industry in 2026. The chairman of the professional association...weiterlesen »
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Outside of these zones, there should be further significant restrictions, as party leader Peter Kraus and club chairman Georg Prack demanded at a press conference on Monday. The problem, they reported,...weiterlesen »
During a fire that broke out on Sunday evening in a commercial establishment in Vienna-Donaustadt, more than 100 firefighters were on duty throughout the night. Flames and smoke were visible from afar,...weiterlesen »
The ÖVP, on the other hand, wants a regulation only in agreement with the medical profession, and their professional representation is strictly against it. The NEOS rejection came from their health spokesperson...weiterlesen »
The US streaming service HBO Max is launching next Tuesday, January 13, in Austria. This further intensifies the competition for audiences in the fiercely contested streaming market. The most important...weiterlesen »
"As of today, I have relinquished my honorary knighthood in the St. George's Order. Public statements that contradict the spirit of mutual respect make this step seem necessary to me. I regret this development,"...weiterlesen »
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The credit card provider card complete is refunding wrongly collected processing fees for transactions in foreign currencies for Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club, as announced by the Chamber of Labor...weiterlesen »
Over the weekend, positions held by family members were reported in the media. According to "Profil," the individuals in question hold positions in various social insurance institutions - where the social...weiterlesen »
It is also considered very likely that the industry will continue to be supported with electricity prices. The implementation of the rules for the EU asylum reform is unlikely to be part of the decisions...weiterlesen »
The lawsuits by the Association for Consumer Information (VKI) due to non-transparency in the labeling of discount prices in the food trade will be heard at the Vienna Commercial Court starting this week....weiterlesen »
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In second place was Schwarzau im Freiwald in the Gmünd district of Lower Austria with minus 28.4 degrees at 788 meters. However, the cold wave should be over - for now - as stated by Geosphere Austria...weiterlesen »
Their chief, State Police President Gerhard Pürstl, expressed this conviction in an APA interview. At the same time, he emphasized that the challenge is not entirely new. "It's not the first," he said,...weiterlesen »
An AUA Airbus on its way from Vienna to Milan turned back over Tyrol on Sunday evening and flew back to the airport in Schwechat. This was reported by the aviation portal Austrian Wings on Monday. The...weiterlesen »
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The start of the workweek brings us a warm front that will move over Austria from the west. As announced by Geosphere Austria, light snowfall will begin in Vorarlberg and the Tyrolean Oberland during the...weiterlesen »
The two pandas in the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn are enjoying the snow. "The current weather is reminiscent of that in Chinese mountain forests and is therefore perfect for the giant pandas. With a bit of luck,...weiterlesen »
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She was initially rescued in critical condition but died shortly thereafter at the Innsbruck clinic, the police announced in the evening. The accident occurred below the Wetterkreuz on a north slope. In...weiterlesen »
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His first official act as a voluntary special advisor to Culture Minister Andreas Babler (SPÖ) was to lend him the 1979 classic "Culture for All" by Frankfurt's cultural officer Hilmar Hoffmann. With Rudolf...weiterlesen »
61 of them were also felt by the population, as stated in a release on Wednesday. Additionally, seven seismic events from neighboring countries were perceptible domestically. Overall, the Geosphere documented...weiterlesen »
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SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick will provide entertainment on Saturday, January 17th, at the Vienna Stadium Center, directly at the U2-Station Stadion, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The special live game show...weiterlesen »
Despite the mixed economic situation, office properties in Vienna are in demand. In 2025, around 230,000 square meters were rented in the Vienna office market, which is 30 percent more than the previous...weiterlesen »
The AK Upper Austria compared 14 household insurances for a rental apartment with 90 m² of living space and solid furnishings with a specified minimum coverage. The annual premiums ranged from around 155...weiterlesen »
"For many people, old bread or rolls are considered classic bird food. But what is meant as animal love can seriously harm ducks and swans," warns the Austrian Animal Welfare Association. "Bread is like...weiterlesen »