Category: Austrian News

According to the EU consolidation path, more than 6.3 billion euros will be saved this year and 8.7 billion next year. This is to be achieved, for example, by abolishing the climate bonus and educational leave, cutting subsidies, and making savings for ministries. On the revenue side, the government program includes a bank levy and higher federal fees. There will be no millionaire or inheritance taxes. Climate bonus to be abolished, reorganization of educational leaveThe climate bonus, introduced in 2022 to compensate for the CO2 tax, will be abolished without…

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The Vienna Opera Ball, Austria’s most prestigious society event, will dazzle attendees on February 27, 2025, marking its 67th celebration since its post-war revival in 1956. Held at the historic Vienna State Opera, this annual gala transforms the renowned opera house into an opulent ballroom, attracting approximately 5,000 guests and captivating millions worldwide through various media broadcasts. The tradition of the Opera Ball dates back to the early 19th century, with roots in the lavish festivities of the Congress of Vienna. Over the years, it has evolved into a symbol…

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In a press release, the Austrian Retail Association (HV) announced that additional carnival revenues are expected to rise to 35 million euros this year. According to the HV Consumer Check, four out of ten Austrians stated that they wanted to attend a carnival this year. In 2025, the per capita spending of those who celebrate will increase by 15 percent to 69 euros. Fasching: this is what the money is mainly spent onThe money is mainly spent on costumes, food, snacks, drinks and make-up. Attending parties is particularly popular in…

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Today, Monday, there may be light rain in the Graz Basin and southern Burgenland at the beginning, while high foggy clouds will prevail in the Danube region. During the day, sunny weather will prevail under the influence of an intermediate high. Dense clouds from the next warm front will move into the west in the afternoon. Morning temperatures will be between minus three and plus four degrees, with daytime highs of six to 13 degrees. Mild weather with up to 14 degrees on TuesdayOn Tuesday, the weather will clear up…

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A perfidious scam: criminals pretend to be PayPal employees and try to gain access to victims’ data and devices. Now, a bank is also issuing a warning. Fraudulent calls from alleged “PayPal” employees are currently on the increase. The savings bank is sounding the alarm and warning customers about this perfidious scam. The fraudsters claim that there are suspicious debits on the victim’s PayPal account. The bank explains that customers are being asked to help block these transactions. But beware: the fraudsters only want to gain access to bank details…

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In Austria, the cold is increasingly giving way to spring-like weather, especially in the west, with temperatures of up to 16 degrees. Initially, the sun will shine more brightly before dense clouds move in on Sunday. According to the forecast from Geosphere Austria, widespread rain is expected on Tuesday. The working week will end on Friday with sunny weather in the west and southwest. In the rest of the country, dense clouds will be present in the morning, but it will remain dry for the most part. The sun will…

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While the sun will often prevail, especially in the east, there will be occasional clouds in the west. Read here in detail how the weather will develop in the coming days. In the middle of the week, the weather will remain largely calm under the influence of high-pressure FINJA. In the morning, the day will begin in East Tyrol and from the Mürztal valley to Burgenland with compact fields of cloud, which will mostly clear by midday. Away from these regions, the day will often start sunny. Towards midday, thicker…

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In an online vote by film fans, Schönbrunn Palace was voted the best film/series location in Europe. The HBO mini-series The Regime, starring Kate Winslet, was filmed here in 2023. VIENNA: There is good news for all film fans in Vienna and Europe. Schönbrunn Palace has been voted the most beautiful film location in Europe by the public. This was voted for in the annual election for the best film/series location of the European Film Commission Network (EUFCN). The jury chose the Norwegian island of Frøya in Trøndelag with its…

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Official documents such as ID cards and passports are generally valid for ten years. After that, they must be renewed if you want to travel abroad with them (in some countries, documents that have been expired for up to six months are accepted). At the moment, it may be particularly worthwhile to check the expiration date of your passport. The “current government” and government negotiators recently announced that they would be increasing federal fees – drastically – due to the large budget shortfall.Due to the fee freeze, the Ministry of…

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