Apartment Rental: Ordering Principle According to VfGH Constitutional
14.03.2025 For apartment rentals, since July 1, 2023, the client pays the broker's fee. This regulation, anchored in the Broker Act, known as the "ordering principle," has now been confirmed as "constitutional" by the Constitutional Court (VfGH).
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New Regulations: This Will Soon Change for All Pensioners
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14.03.2025
The government plans extensive changes to the pension system starting June 2025. In addition to an increase in health insurance contributions for pensioners, adjustments to the retirement age and new regulations for additional income are also planned. These measures are part of the recovery plan for the budget deficit.
Villach Terror: Investigation Against Helping Syrian for Self-Defense Dropped
14.03.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has dropped the case against the 42-year-old Syrian who stopped the Villach terror attacker with his car.
Save at Vienna Police - FPÖ for Money from Minimum Security
14.03.2025 The FPÖ demanded once again at a press conference on Friday, in light of the recent austerity measures at the Vienna police, that the minimum security be linked to citizenship.
Court of Auditors Sees Improvements at Spanish Riding School
14.03.2025
The Spanish Riding School has achieved improvements in terms of animal welfare and animal health, as suggested by the Court of Audit (RH). More stallions are now available for performances, according to a follow-up review published on Friday.
Flood of Complaints Due to ORF Contribution: Levy Becomes a Case for the Constitutional Court
15.03.2025
The Constitutional Court initiates a "mass procedure" due to numerous complaints against the ORF fee. As a result, all pending proceedings at the Federal Administrative Court are temporarily suspended. A decision by the Constitutional Court is expected no earlier than June.
Revolutionary Surgery: 14-Year-Old Received Shoulder Prosthesis from 3D Printer
14.03.2025 At the University Hospital Krems, a 14-year-old girl from Vorarlberg received a custom-made 3D-printed shoulder prosthesis. The girl suffered from an aggressive bone tumor and had to undergo a complex operation.
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Deportations to Greece: Constitutional Court Sees No More Obstacles
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14.03.2025
The Constitutional Court (VfGH) considers the supply situation in Greece to be adequate. A complaint by an Afghan national, who is to be deported to the Mediterranean country, was dismissed.
Two Cars Seized After Race on Vienna Beltway
14.03.2025 After an illegal street race on the Vienna Belt, two vehicles were confiscated this week.
Abused Twelve-Year-Old in Vienna: Investigations Against Five Boys Dropped
14.03.2025
In the case of a girl who was allegedly abused multiple times between February and June 2023 in Vienna-Favoriten - she was twelve years old at the time, now she is 14 - the Vienna public prosecutor's office has dropped the investigation against five suspects.
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Viennese Pharmacist Uncovers Prescription Fraud: Medication Stockpile Uncovered
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14.03.2025
A 23-year-old was arrested last week in downtown Vienna after attempting to purchase prescription medication with a forged private prescription. During a house search, the police discovered large quantities of psychotropic substances.
Brutal Knife Attack in Vienna-Favoriten: Perpetrator Still on the Run
14.03.2025 After a knife attack in Vienna-Favoriten, a 23-year-old suspect is being sought.
15-Year-Old Caught After Failed Robbery at Vienna Kebab Stand
14.03.2025 Of the two teenagers who attempted to rob a kebab stand in Vienna-Rudolfsheim last Friday, masked and armed with a firearm, one has now been apprehended.
Cirque du Soleil Enchants Vienna with "Kurios" Premiere
14.03.2025
With "Kurios," Cirque du Soleil transports the Viennese audience into a surreal dream world. On Thursday evening, the tent show celebrated its acclaimed premiere.
Over 1,500 Polling Stations Open for the Vienna Election 2025
14.03.2025
On the day of the Vienna election on April 27, 2025, over 1,500 polling stations will open in the federal capital from 7 a.m. Here is all the information.
Salzburg Resident Dead After 150-Meter Car Plunge
14.03.2025 In a car crash on the night of Friday in Uttendorf in the Salzburg Pinzgau, a local resident lost his life.
Date at Tullnerfeld Station Escalated - Now Man is Dead
14.03.2025 A dispute at Tullnerfeld station led to a fatal accident at the end of February. The meeting of three people escalated, a man jumped onto the hood of a car and then fell to the ground unfortunately.
Stocker Continues to Reject EU Deficit Procedure
14.03.2025
Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) maintains his position regarding the EU deficit procedure. On Tuesday, the first government retreat of the traffic light coalition will take place.
Another Disgusting Butchery from Vienna's Gastronomy Business Uncovered
14.03.2025
A restaurant operation in Vienna-Leopoldstadt apparently ran an illegal butchery for its own needs. During an inspection, around 150 kilograms of meat and significant hygiene deficiencies were discovered.
28-Year-Old Arrested After Body Found in Baden
14.03.2025 After the discovery of a dead 81-year-old woman in Baden, a 28-year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday.
Environmental Hazard: Greenpeace Reports Landfill Operator in St. Pölten
14.03.2025 Greenpeace filed a criminal complaint on Friday against the operators of a closed landfill in St. Pölten. There is suspicion of deliberate environmental endangerment due to improper waste disposal on a large scale.
Kick-off for Spring Wage Negotiations on Wednesday
14.03.2025 The paper industry will give the starting signal for the spring wage round on Wednesday. After that, the electrical and electronics industry, the chemical industry, and the glass industry will follow.
Kickl Takes a Break
14.03.2025
Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. After the FPÖ leader himself missed the chance to become Chancellor, he is now facing internal party frustration as well as a government that gives little reason for criticism.
Fish Transport Accident: 1,000 Animals Perish in Accident in Upper Austria
14.03.2025 One injured and 1,000 dead fish - that is the result of a traffic accident on Thursday afternoon in Kollerschlag, Upper Austria.
When the B33 in the Wachau Could Be Opened
14.03.2025 After the rockfall in Schönbühel-Aggsbach in the Wachau, the B33 is to be reopened for traffic. The opening is planned for Friday next week (March 21), according to Traffic Councillor Deputy Governor Udo Landbauer (FPÖ).
Decline in Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo: Why Are the Zoo Residents Decreasing?
14.03.2025 There are fewer and fewer animals in Schönbrunn Zoo: While there were 7,700 in 2023, there are currently around 6,000, significantly fewer. But where have the zoo residents gone?
Schumann: Retention of Pension Age Possible
14.03.2025
Social Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) spoke about pensions and health in an APA interview.
Marterbauer Commented on Wealth Tax
14.03.2025 Wealth and inheritance taxes were the topic on Thursday in "ZiB2". Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) stated: "They are not up for debate for the next five years."
Rapid Makes History Against Borac in Conference League
14.03.2025
SK Rapid secured their first-ever entry into the quarter-finals of the Conference League on Thursday against Borac Banja Luka. The Hütteldorf team has not advanced this far in European competition for nearly 30 years.
Weekend Falls Into Water and Even Isolated Snow Comeback
14.03.2025 According to the forecast from Geosphere Austria, the weekend weather will be mainly rainy. The focus of the precipitation is in the south and east of Austria, with a change in weather expected only from Monday.
Payment Methods: Austrians and Germans Stand Out in Survey
14.03.2025 Austrians and Germans stand out in a survey on the topic of cash. The differences with Denmark and Sweden are striking.
ORF Chief Weißmann: FM4, Ö1 and ORF III Will Remain
13.03.2025
The ORF Foundation Council extensively discussed the government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS. The government plans not to valorize the ORF fee until 2029, which according to ORF chief Roland Weißmann means a savings requirement of about 220 million euros. The program itself should remain unaffected, as well as FM4, ORF III, and Ö1.
Federal President Van der Bellen Met with Leaders of the Opposition Parties
13.03.2025
Just over a week after the swearing-in of the new government, Federal President Van der Bellen recently invited the leaders of the opposition parties to a meeting at the Hofburg.
Construction Cartel - Next Million-Dollar Fine
13.03.2025
The Higher Regional Court of Vienna (OLG) has imposed a fine of 1.7 million euros as a cartel court against two secondary parties in connection with the construction cartel, or determined a violation of antitrust law.
"Most Difficult Year of My Career": David Alaba Speaks Out
13.03.2025 The squad of the Austrian national football team without David Alaba: What was reality for over a year is now history again before the Nations League playoff match against Serbia. In the ÖFB Corner interview, the Viennese looks back.
Conchita Wurst as the Main Act at the 17th Diversity Ball in Vienna City Hall
16.03.2025 Tom Neuwirth aka Conchita Wurst will be the main act of the 17th Diversity Ball on September 6th at the Vienna City Hall. The rest of the music program is already impressive.
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Alarming Increase in Measles Cases in Europe and Asia
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13.03.2025
The reported measles cases in Europe and Central Asia reached their highest level in 2024 in 27 years, as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). In Austria, there have already been 56 cases of measles this year.
Federal Army Procurement Review Commission Examines Sky Shield
13.03.2025
On Thursday, the National Defense Committee dealt with Sky Shield. In the committee, motions by the FPÖ, such as the extension of compulsory military service, were rejected.
End for Agrana Factory in Leopoldsdorf: Social Plan Demanded
13.03.2025 The union PRO-GE responded to the closure of the Agrana sugar factory in Leopoldsdorf in Marchfeld, which became known on Wednesday, and is demanding a social plan and a labor foundation for the 120 affected employees.
WEGA Deployment After Neighborhood Dispute in Vienna-Donaustadt
13.03.2025
In Vienna-Donaustadt, a WEGA operation took place on Wednesday. This was preceded by a neighborhood dispute over noise disturbance.
Translate the following article text into english, retaining the HTML tags: Teens in Vienna-Donaustadt Fled from Police: Warning Shots and Arrest
13.03.2025 A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old attempted to evade a police check in Vienna. After a pursuit, they were arrested.
Burglar in Vienna-Favoriten Caught Red-Handed by Witness
13.03.2025 In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a witness alerted the police after observing a burglary on Quellenstraße.
„Dancing Stars“ 2025: The Countdown is On
13.03.2025 On Friday, the new season of the ORF dance show "Dancing Stars" begins. The celebrities share how they are feeling about their nerves.
"Nothing Happens to Us": Vienna Youth Gang Boasts About Rape, Extortion, and Drug Trafficking
13.03.2025 The arrest of six teenagers in Vienna on serious charges, including extortion, rape, and arson, has caused public outrage. The increasingly complex investigations reveal a shocking picture of perpetrator structures that primarily affect minors.
Unknown Man Harassed Nine-Year-Old in Vienna-Hernals
13.03.2025 A nine-year-old girl was harassed by an unknown man on Wednesday on her way from her primary school to a tutoring session on Kalvarienberggasse in Vienna-Hernals.
More Profit: Post Employees Receive Bonus of 836 Euros
13.03.2025 Thanks to an increased operating result, the employees of the Austrian Post are receiving a success bonus.
"King of Waltz" on Track: ÖBB Christens New Strauss Locomotive
13.03.2025 For the Strauss Year 2025, the ÖBB has redesigned one of their locomotives. Under the motto "King of Waltz – Queen of Music," the train now shines in a special design dedicated to the world-famous composer Johann Strauss. The ceremonial unveiling took place on Thursday.
Emergency Call Lower Austria: Nearly 1.9 Million Contacts Last Year
13.03.2025
Emergency Lower Austria approached the two-million mark in terms of calls and contacts last year.
National Fund Reform: Walter Rosenkranz Likely to Lose Chairmanship
13.03.2025
ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, along with the Greens, have decided on a change in the chairmanship of the National Fund for Victims of National Socialism in the Constitutional Committee of the National Council. National Council President Rosenkranz could thereby lose the chairmanship. The Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG) had repeatedly demanded his resignation.
Chancellor Stocker Advocates for "New Togetherness" in Government Statement in the Federal Council
13.03.2025
Chancellor Stocker advocated for a "new togetherness" in his government statement in the Federal Council and aims to appeal to opposition voters with his "government of the center." Together with Vice-Chancellor Babler and State Secretary Schellhorn, he emphasized the importance of compromise as an Austrian tradition.
Vienna to Receive 24 Kilometers of New Bike Paths This Year
13.03.2025 Good news for cyclists in Vienna: The expansion of the bike path network in the federal capital will continue in 2025.
12-Hour Shifts and Unfair Wages: Massive Misconduct Uncovered in the Security Industry
13.03.2025 Long working hours, incorrect payrolls, and high risk of termination: AK and vida criticize the working conditions in the security industry and demand improvements.
New on the Market: Children's Bicycle "woom GO" and "READY Children's Helmet" in the VIENNA.at Test
13.03.2025 The Viennese bicycle manufacturer "woom", which has now gained international popularity, released a new model in spring 2025: The "woom GO". It is designed to make learning to ride a bike easier for younger bikers and to provide more safety. The optimized children's helmet "READY" is also now available. VIENNA.at was provided with a "woom GO" and a "READY children's helmet" and had a 3-year-old test rider try them out.
Hundreds of Thousands of Austrians Affected by Sleep Apnea
13.03.2025 For World Sleep Day this coming Friday, the Austrian Society of Pneumology (ÖGP) provides information about the impact of overweight on sleep apnea.
First Headliner Announced for Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025
14.03.2025 Less than four months before the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025, there is news regarding the headliner.
Double Jackpot in Lotto Bonus Draw on Friday
13.03.2025 On Friday, a lottery bonus draw is not only about a double jackpot with 2.5 million euros in the pot, but also a bonus prize will be raffled.