Next Round in Debate on Vienna Heumarkt Project

Vor 7 Stunden The construction project by Wertinvest at Vienna's Heumarkt apparently requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), as indicated by a decision from the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG), which is available to the APA and was first reported by the "Kurier".

Meinl-Reisinger criticizes "Hands-Off Understanding" of Neutrality

Vor 1 Stunde Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger reminded during a panel discussion in Vienna of Austria's duty of assistance within the EU and warned against Russia's "hybrid warfare" through disinformation and propaganda.

Westbahn orders new trains from China, sparking debate

Vor 6 Stunden The Westbahn has presented four new double-decker trains from China – and thereby sparked a debate. Unions, the Chamber of Labor, and the SPÖ sharply criticize the import of CRRC trains and fear the loss of European industrial competence.

Die Grünfläche soll wieder wie früher "Börsepark" heißen.

Gmeiner Park in Vienna City Center to be Renamed Following SOS Children's Village Case

Vor 9 Stunden After the abuse allegations against SOS Children's Villages founder Hermann Gmeiner, the first district of Vienna plans to rename the Hermann Gmeiner Park. A monument is also to be removed.

Virologe Krammer plädiert für ein genaues Beobachten der Situation rund um H5N1.

Virologist Warns: When Bird Flu Can Become Dangerous

Vor 11 Stunden The avian flu H5N1 is causing damage to animals worldwide – a pandemic among humans is currently unlikely, says virologist Florian Krammer. At the AGES symposium, he nevertheless emphasized the need for close monitoring.

Greenpeace Protests with "Climate Receipt" in Front of Parliament in Vienna Against OMV

Vor 11 Stunden Greenpeace and actress Valerie Huber unfurled an eleven-meter-long "climate receipt" in front of the parliament in Vienna on Tuesday.

VKI Examines Lawsuit Due to Non-Transparent Clauses in Old Life Insurance Policies

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Der 32-Jährige wurde in eine Justizanstalt gebracht.

NÖ: Shoplifter Injured Supermarket Employee

Vor 11 Stunden An aggressive shoplifter was arrested on Monday in a supermarket in Purkersdorf.

"Leopoldi" Celebration 2025 in Klosterneuburg

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Streit um Medikamenten-Liste: Wer blockiert die Pflege-Reform?

Chamber of Physicians Sees Itself Unjustly Criticized for Nursing Competence

Vor 13 Stunden In the debate about expanding competencies for nursing staff, the Medical Association emphasizes its willingness to cooperate. The list of prescriptions has been negotiated but not yet finally submitted. Criticism from the nursing association is rejected.

Christmas Village Belvedere Palace 2025: Advent Romance in a Baroque Setting

Vor 13 Stunden In front of the baroque Belvedere Palace in Vienna, visitors can once again expect the atmospheric Christmas village with handicrafts, culinary delights, and a romantic atmosphere. It is open daily from November 14th.

In Wiens Kleingärten herrschen eigene rechtliche Regeln und Vorschriften.

Legal Aspects of Vienna's Allotment Gardens: What Regulations Must Be Observed?

Vor 11 Stunden The allotment garden system has a long tradition in Vienna. For many, the "garden in the green" is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city, but it is also clearly regulated by law. Those who use an allotment garden should know the most important regulations to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Die am teuersten verkaufte Wohnung in Wien-Neubau im Jahr 2024 kostete 4,4 Millionen Euro.

Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Neubau was sold in 2024

Vor 13 Stunden The most expensive apartment sold in 2024 in Vienna-Neubau is a 413 square meter apartment. It was sold for 4.4 million euros.

Der ÖGKV kritisiert Zugangshürden für Teilzeitkräfte und fehlende Gendersensibilität.

Care Association Criticizes Barriers in Heavy Worker Regulation

Vor 13 Stunden The nursing association ÖGKV generally welcomes the new heavy labor regulation, but criticizes the lack of fairness for part-time workers and women. President Elisabeth Potzmann calls for more flexible access criteria and better working conditions.

Electricity Consumption Decreased, But Increase in Gas

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Die Schulen bekommen mehr Freiheit bei der Sprachförderung.

Choice for Schools in German Language Support

Vor 7 Stunden Starting from the school year 2025/26, schools will be allowed to choose between the existing model and their own support concept for German language promotion for extraordinary students. The Ministry of Education will provide guidelines and support for this.

Das ORF-Friedenslicht aus Bethlehem ist in Österreich angekommen.

Peace Light 2025 landed in Vienna

Vor 14 Stunden The ORF Peace Light from Bethlehem arrived in Austria on Monday evening. Twelve-year-old Florian Mitter from Vorderweißenbach received the light at Vienna-Schwechat Airport, after it had been lit in the Grotto of the Nativity.

Be Cautious with Black Friday Offers: One in Four Austrians Falls for Scammers

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ÖAMTC Analysis: Many Assistance Systems Overwhelm Drivers

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Concern About Media Freedom: Only a Quarter Believe in Independence

Vor 17 Stunden

Vienna Hotel Sacher Among the Best Hotels in the World for the First Time

Vor 1 Tag The Hotel Sacher in Vienna was the only German-speaking hotel included in the "World's Best 50 Hotels 2025" and ranks 49th in the international ranking.

Austrian Eco-Label: Viennese Companies Excelled at the Award Ceremony

Vor 1 Tag On October 31, 2025, 25 companies from various industries received the Austrian and European Eco-label for sustainable products and services from Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig during a ceremonial event, including six companies from Vienna.

Westbahn Expands Fleet with Four Double-Decker Trains

Vor 1 Tag The Westbahn by Hans Peter Haselsteiner is expanding its service on the western route with four new double-decker trains from CRRC, a Chinese manufacturer. "However, it is not a Chinese train, but perhaps half - or slightly more than half - Chinese and the other half European," said Haselsteiner. Criticism of the train purchase from China comes from the Chamber of Labor.

OeNB Chief Kocher Sees Economic Recovery

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Das TierQuarTier startet seine jährliche Weihnachtswunschaktion.

Vienna Animal Shelter Starts the Pre-Christmas Season

Vor 1 Tag At TierQuarTier Vienna, the annual Christmas wish campaign begins, where animal residents spend the often lonely time in the shelter through donated heartfelt wishes and gift ideas until they find a new home. Participation is possible through wish trees and donations at partners as well as the new opportunity to set up your own wish trees in various companies.

Auftakt zur ersten Bischofskonferenz mit Erzbischof Grünwidl.

Opening of the First Bishops' Conference with Appointed Archbishop Grünwidl in Vienna

Vor 1 Tag Die Bischofskonferenz begann am Montag ihre Herbstvollversammlung. Erstmals nahm Josef Grünwidl als neu ernannter Wiener Erzbischof teil. Der Vorsitzende der Bischofskonferenz, Salzburgs Erzbischof Franz Lackner, überreichte ihm ein Glaskreuz. Dieses ist eine Nachbildung des Glaskreuzes aus dem Sitzungssaal der Bischofskonferenz, so die Kathpress.

40 Jahre Jubiläum für den Wald der jungen WienerInnen.

"Forest of Young Viennese" Celebrates Anniversary with Reforestation Campaign

Vor 1 Tag Vienna is expanding, and so is the forest area. In total, 50 percent of the city's area consists of green spaces, of which 20 percent is forest. On November 8, the planting event "Forest of Young Viennese" will take place for the 40th time between 10 AM and 3 PM.

Austrian Eco-Label: Viennese Companies Excelled at the Award Ceremony

Vor 1 Tag On October 31, 2025, 25 companies from various industries received the Austrian and European Eco-label for sustainable products and services from Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig during a ceremonial event, including six companies from Vienna.

Response to Abuse Allegations: Dornbirn Renames Hermann-Gmeiner-Park

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Kritik an restriktiven Vorgaben bei der Medikamenten-Kompetenz.

Nurses Await Expanded Medication Competence: ÖGKV Criticizes

Vor 1 Tag The Austrian Health and Nursing Association (ÖGKV) criticizes that the expansion of competencies for certified nursing staff in medication administration, which was already decided in July of the previous year, has still not been implemented (via regulation).