Category: Austrian News

After the turbulent developments of the last 24 hours surrounding the resignation of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has now spoken out for the first time. “With his move, he has averted damage,” Van der Bellen began with a remark in the direction of Sebastian Kurz. He thanked decision-makers from the other parties who have been “working flat out on possible solutions.” “Is that the end of it? No, it is not,” Van der Bellen said. Trust had been shaken, he said, and it was now…

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224 intensive care patients currently. Six new deaths associated with Covid 19 infection. From Saturday to Sunday, 1,675 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. Compared to the previous week (2,445), the number of new infections decreased by 770. There are also six new deaths related to Covid 19 infection to report, bringing the pandemic death toll in Austria to 11,096 so far. The number of active cases is down 164 to 20,102, with a seven-day incidence of 139.23. There are currently 825 people in Austria’s hospitals related to covid…

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Sebastian Kurz took a stand Saturday on the future of government in Austria. He announced his resignation as chancellor.House searches at a number of ÖVP members and at the chancellor’s office have triggered a government crisis. On Friday, Sebastian Kurz stressed that he was “capable of acting and willing to act.” On Saturday evening, however, he spontaneously announced a statement. In the wake of this, Sebastian Kurz announced his resignation as Chancellor of Austria. He said he was grateful for the encouragement from his own party and the population. However,…

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From Friday to Saturday, 1,868 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. There are also six new deaths related to Covid 19 infection to report, bringing the pandemic’s death toll in Austria to 11,090 so far. The number of active cases is down by 383 to 20,266, with a seven-day incidence of 147.88. There are currently 831 people in Austria’s hospitals related to covid disease, down 15 from the previous day. 219 patients are in an intensive care unit – that is two less than the day before. In the…

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Because of the accusations against Sebastian Kurz, Austria’s President Alexander Van der Bellen sees the government’s ability to act in question. The chancellor sees things differently – and wants to remain in office. Austria’s Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has reminded the parties of their responsibility in terms of state policy in the current government crisis. “In this phase, it is important that all acting persons think first and foremost of the good of Austria,” Van der Bellen said in a televised speech on Friday. “Party interests must be…

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From Thursday to Friday, 1,878 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. In addition, there are twelve new deaths related to Covid-19 infection to report, so the pandemic has claimed 11,084 lives in Austria so far. The number of active cases is up 79 to 20,649, with a seven-day incidence of 142.80. There are currently 846 people in Austria’s hospitals related to covid disease, down five from the previous day. 221 patients are in intensive care – four fewer than the day before. In the past 24 hours, 137,390 PCR…

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Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz allegedly got into his position with the help of bribery. Prosecutors suspect that a newspaper published positive survey results for which taxpayers’ money flowed. The Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has ordered a search of the Austrian Chancellery, Finance Ministry and the headquarters of Sebastian Kurz’s ÖVP party. Prosecutors are investigating Kurz and some of his close associates on suspicion of embezzlement, bribery and corruption. Starting in 2016, the team around the 35-year-old head of government allegedly used taxpayer funds to buy positive coverage in a…

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Yesterday, the highest number of infections within 24 hours since April 10, 2021, was reported, with 2,693 new infections registered. From Wednesday to Thursday, 1,965 new Corona infections were registered in Austria. There are also 11 new deaths related to Covid 19 infection to report, bringing the pandemic death toll in Austria to 11,072 so far. The number of active cases is up 385 to 20,570, with a seven-day incidence of 142.70. There are currently 851 people in Austria’s hospitals related to covid disease, down three from the previous day.…

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A draft Health Ministry regulation calls for the 3G rule to apply to all workers, owners and operators of stores who might encounter colleagues or customers at work, starting Oct. 15: They must be vaccinated, recovered or test negative for Corona. Workers would have to have the proof with them at the workplace at all times, according to the draft, which was made available to “ZiB 2.” 3G obligation for all employees with contact to customers or colleaguesIn the case of direct customer contact – with exceptions such as the…

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