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  • Parental Terror at St. Pölten School: Father Stopped with Pepper Spray

    28.02.2025 An aggressive pair of parents caused a police operation at a school in St. Pölten on Thursday. The two insulted teachers and also behaved violently towards the police officers. The 38-year-old father had to be stopped with pepper spray.

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    Minor Injuries in Crash Between Train and Car in Burgenland

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    28.02.2025 In Northern Burgenland, a car crashed into a train on Friday.

    Government Teams Are Set: These Are the Names of Our New Ministers

    28.02.2025 ÖVP and SPÖ approved the coalition pact with the NEOS and their ministerial lists today. Especially within the SPÖ, the allocation of positions led to internal party debates beforehand.

    Government Teams Are Set: These Are the Names of Our New Ministers

    28.02.2025 ÖVP and SPÖ approved the coalition pact with the NEOS and their ministerial lists today. Especially within the SPÖ, the allocation of positions led to internal party debates beforehand.

    Women’s Representation in Government Decreases Slightly

    28.02.2025 With the new traffic light coalition, the proportion of women in the government at the time of the swearing-in decreases slightly compared to the last turquoise-green cabinet.

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    Delays in Payments Due to Disruption at ECB

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    28.02.2025 The Deutsche Bundesbank stated that the effects of the disruption in the ECB's Target payment system could still be noticeable the following day. Mass payments processed through clearing systems and recorded in the Target 2 (T2) payment network were also affected.

    Finance Director Maschek Temporarily Succeeds Hanke as Vienna SPÖ City Councillor

    28.02.2025 After the transition of Finance City Councillor Peter Hanke to the federal government, Vienna's Finance Director Christoph Maschek will temporarily take over his department.

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    Schimanek Case: Rosenkranz's Office Chief Must Leave

    28.02.2025 Rene Schimanek is no longer the office manager for FPÖ National Council President Walter Rosenkranz. Due to new allegations against him, he has requested the termination of his employment.

    Government Teams Are Set: Here Are the Names of Our New Ministers

    28.02.2025 ÖVP and SPÖ approved the coalition pact with the NEOS and their ministerial lists today. Especially within the SPÖ, the allocation of positions led to internal party debates beforehand.

    Bank Levy: This is What Erste Group CEO Bosek Says

    28.02.2025 Peter Bosek, CEO of Erste Group, commented on the bank tax on Friday.

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    Government Teams Are Set: These Are the Names of Our New Ministers

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    28.02.2025 ÖVP and SPÖ approved the coalition pact with the NEOS and their ministerial lists today. Especially within the SPÖ, the allocation of positions led to internal party debates beforehand.

    Three-Party Coalition Could Be Sworn In on Monday

    28.02.2025 There is no official confirmation yet, but behind the scenes, intensive work is being done on the procedure for the swearing-in of the new federal government.

    Parental Terror at St. Pölten School: Father Stopped with Pepper Spray

    28.02.2025 An aggressive pair of parents caused a police operation at a school in St. Pölten on Thursday. The two insulted teachers and also behaved violently towards the police officers. The 38-year-old father had to be stopped with pepper spray.

    Active Year for Mountain Rescue Lower Austria Vienna

    28.02.2025 The Mountain Rescue Lower Austria Vienna recorded a total of 797 operations in 2024, which is 40 more than the previous year. This made it one of the busiest years since 2021, as announced at a press conference on Friday.

    "Gigantic Failure": Greens Criticize the Government Program as They Depart

    28.02.2025 The Greens generally view the new government of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS positively. However, the new opposition party raises detailed criticism in the climate sector.

    Vienna NEOS Confirm Successor for City Councillor for Education Christoph Wiederkehr

    28.02.2025 Bettina Emmerling will be the new City Councillor for Education and Deputy Mayor of Vienna, as announced by the Vienna NEOS on Friday. Wiederkehr, however, formally remains the top candidate for the Vienna election.

    Police Received Dozens of Photos and Videos After Attack in Villach

    28.02.2025 After the attack in Villach, several dozen photos and videos of the crime and its surroundings were received by the police.

    Government Teams Are Set: These Are the Names of Our New Ministers

    28.02.2025 ÖVP and SPÖ approved the coalition pact with the NEOS and their ministerial lists today. Especially within the SPÖ, the allocation of positions led to internal party debates beforehand.

    European-Wide Raid: Network for AI-Generated Child Abuse Dismantled

    28.02.2025 In a large-scale police operation against an international group that distributed AI-generated child abuse material, there have been 25 arrests since Wednesday. As Europol announced on Friday, the images were created exclusively with artificial intelligence.

    Burgenland: Premature Election Advertising by SPÖ Mandate Has Consequences

    28.02.2025 The ÖVP accused SPÖ state parliament member Christian Dax of an early start to the election campaign. The responsible department in Burgenland agreed and imposed a fine on the party, according to SPÖ, 1,000 euros.

    "Won't Be a Bomb": Expert Debunks Government Program on Housing

    28.02.2025 The future government has made "affordable housing" its motto, but according to expert opinion, the impact of its measures in the housing sector is limited.

    Customer Threatened Two Employees of Vienna Store with Murder

    28.02.2025 After she and another employee were allegedly threatened with murder by a customer who was said to have been shouting loudly, an employee of a grocery store in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus turned to the police on Thursday.

    55-Year-Old Threw Metal Wallet at Vienna Police Officer's Face: Arrest

    28.02.2025 An aggressive customer caused a police operation in a Vienna supermarket on Thursday. After insulting an employee, she also attacked the alerted officers.

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    Vienna Police Catch Suspected Drug Dealers

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    28.02.2025 The Vienna police achieved a breakthrough against drug-related crime in the federal capital on Thursday.

    Vienna NEOS Confirm Successor for City Councillor for Education Christoph Wiederkehr

    28.02.2025 Bettina Emmerling will be the new City Councillor for Education and Deputy Mayor of Vienna, as announced by the Vienna NEOS on Friday. Wiederkehr, however, formally remains the top candidate for the Vienna election.

    Recall of Energy Storage Systems: These Models Are Affected

    28.02.2025 One of the world's leading manufacturers of battery storage systems, LG Energy Solution, has initiated an extensive recall for certain home storage models.

    Climate Goal Within Reach? Austria's CO2 Emissions Decrease Again

    28.02.2025 Greenhouse gas emissions in Austria decreased by 2.7 percent in 2024, the Environment Agency Austria reported. This corresponds to approximately 1.9 million tons less CO2 equivalent compared to 2023. The decline was particularly strong in the building sector and in transportation.

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    Ukraine - Schönborn: "Peace More Than a Financial Transaction"

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    28.02.2025 Cardinal Christoph Schönborn expressed his views on the Ukraine war in his "Heute" column on Friday.

    Translate the following article text into english, retaining the HTML tags: Drugs, Escape, Report: Police Chased E-Scooter Rowdy in St. Pölten

    28.02.2025 An overtired e-scooter rider under the influence of drugs was stopped on Thursday afternoon in St. Pölten.

    Government Teams Are Set: These Are the Names of Our New Ministers

    28.02.2025 ÖVP and SPÖ are approving the coalition pact with the NEOS and their ministerial lists today. Especially in the SPÖ, the allocation of posts temporarily caused debates.

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    28.02.2025 An intentionally set fire in Ebenthal near Klagenfurt destroyed a car and severely damaged a garage and a residential house, from which the four-member family was able to escape thanks to alert neighbors.

    Dildo at Hoffenheim Team Meeting? This is What a Lawyer Says

    28.02.2025 What exact words were used in the team meeting of TSG Hoffenheim and what "motivational aids" coach Christian Ilzer employed may never be known. The use of a dildo, as reported by "Sport Bild," which the coach neither confirmed nor denied, would in any case be considered "sexualized behavior, as a dildo has a clear sexual connotation," according to lawyer Lian Kanzler in response to an APA inquiry.

    Parental Terror at St. Pölten School: Father Stopped with Pepper Spray

    28.02.2025 An aggressive pair of parents caused a police operation at a school in St. Pölten on Thursday. The two insulted teachers and also behaved violently towards the police officers. The 38-year-old father had to be stopped with pepper spray.

    A Quarter Century of Amadeus: Austria's Music Award Celebrates Anniversary

    28.02.2025 The Amadeus Austrian Music Award celebrates its anniversary, Bibiza is the favorite for the ceremony on March 7.

    Enmity, Comrades!

    28.02.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. SPÖ leader Andreas Babler likes to take on even the most powerful party friends. For example, with Michael Ludwig. No wonder: He has nothing left to lose.

    "New Elections Now": Demonstration Paralyzes Vienna City Center on Saturday

    28.02.2025 On Saturday, the demonstration "New Elections Now" will cause significant traffic disruptions in downtown Vienna.

    In This Scenario, Austria's Neutrality Is Obsolete

    28.02.2025 A completely neutral Austria in the event of a Russian attack on Europe is hardly conceivable, emphasizes the German economist Guntram Wolff. Should Moscow conquer the entire Ukraine, this would also have direct effects on Austria.

    Government Teams Are Set: These Are the Names of Our New Ministers

    28.02.2025 ÖVP and SPÖ are approving the coalition pact with the NEOS and their ministerial lists today. Especially in the SPÖ, the allocation of posts temporarily caused debates.

    Restaurant Week: Win a 4-Course Dinner for Two at "Split" in Vienna-Hietzing

    28.02.2025 From March 17 to 23, 2025, the 30th Restaurant Week will take place. VIENNA.at is giving away a special treat for culinary fans during the gourmet action week, namely a 4-course dinner for two at the top Vienna restaurant "Split".

    Best Hospitals in the World: AKH Vienna/MedUni Vienna Still in the Top 30

    28.02.2025 The University Hospital AKH Vienna and the university clinics operated jointly with the Medical University of Vienna have reached 27th place in the current ranking of the world's best 250 hospitals.

    ```html Poison on the Face: Heavy Metals Found in Almost All Clay Masks ```

    28.02.2025 An investigation by the VKI shows: 22 out of 25 tested clay masks contain concerning amounts of heavy metals. Only three products are fully recommended.

    Shining Opening of the Vienna Opera Ball with Johann Strauss as the Star

    28.02.2025 The opening of the 67th Vienna Opera Ball was all about Johann Strauss, whose 200th birthday was celebrated with numerous works. While the country's political scene was sparsely represented, the evening shone with impressive music and dance performances and international guests.

    Vienna Opera Ball 2025 LIVE: Opening, Celebrities on the Red Carpet and All Highlights

    27.02.2025 This Thursday evening, the 67th Vienna Opera Ball takes place, and we will be reporting live from the Ball of Balls with all the images of the stars on the Red Carpet and the opening. Under the traditional motto "Alles Walzer" (Let the waltz begin), the State Opera once again transforms into the most magnificent ballroom in the country.

    Asylum, Social Assistance, Rent: The Government Program in Detail

    27.02.2025 Austria's first three-party coalition consisting of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS is confirmed. The parties presented their government program on Thursday titled "Do the Right Thing Now. For Austria". We have the content and all topics in detail.

    Government Program: Social Partners and NGOs with Mixed Reactions

    27.02.2025 The government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS receives mixed reactions.

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    New Government: Voices from the Federal States

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    27.02.2025 The state governors have reacted positively to the government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS.

    Health Condition of Pope Francis "Continues to Improve"

    27.02.2025 Pope Francis is reportedly continuing on the path to recovery. "The clinical condition of the Holy Father has further improved today," stated the bulletin released in the evening by the Vatican from the Gemelli Hospital.

    Vienna Election: Strache Should Have Enough Signatures Together

    27.02.2025 Ex-FPÖ leader Heinz-Christian Strache claims to have gathered enough support signatures to run citywide in the Vienna municipal council election. This was reported by the "Salzburger Nachrichten" on Thursday.

    Vienna Opera Ball 2025 LIVE: Opening, Celebrities on the Red Carpet and All Highlights

    27.02.2025 This Thursday evening, the 67th Vienna Opera Ball takes place, and we will be reporting live from the Ball of Balls with all the images of the stars on the Red Carpet and the opening. Under the traditional motto "Alles Walzer" (Let the Waltz Begin), the State Opera once again transforms into the most magnificent ballroom in the country.

    All Images from the Vienna Opera Ball 2025

    27.02.2025 Celebrity hustle and bustle on the Red Carpet, photos from the grand opening, and the colorful ball festivities in the State Opera: Here you will find all the pictures from the Vienna Opera Ball 2025.

    Oscar Winner Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa Found Dead

    27.02.2025 The American Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home in the US state of New Mexico.

    Government Program: Social Partners and NGOs with Mixed Reactions

    27.02.2025 The government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS receives mixed reactions.

    Mass Layoff at EPA: US Government Retracts Trump Statement

    27.02.2025 A US government spokeswoman retracts President Donald Trump's statement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to lay off 65 percent of its staff.

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    Signa: Insolvency Administrator Failed with Lawsuit Against Benko Parent Company

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    27.02.2025 The mother of Signa founder René Benko, Ingeborg Benko, has achieved a legal victory in the case concerning her role as the primary founder of two private foundations.