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Politics
The rise of the Neos: A new era in Austrian politics?
In the world of Austrian politics, the Neos are increasingly being discussed: could they become the "clean party" and play the decisive role in the next national election? The rapid rise of this party has surprised many and raises the question of whether they actually have the power to form a government. The video explaining the rise of Neos gives an insight into their strategies and tactics that have allowed them to gain influence and popularity in a short period…
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Politics
This is how you secure your share of the climate bonus for this year!
The payment of the climate bonus has begun and the first Austrians will receive their money from September 2nd. The base amount this year is 145 euros and can vary depending on your residential address. In addition to the base amount, there are payment levels of 145, 195, 245 and 290 euros, including the regional compensation. Withdrawals will be made in around 2.1 million transfers per day, meaning most citizens will receive their money within the first week. Compared to…
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Politics
The drama of the Austrian pension fund system: Is reform inevitable?
In recent days, there have been renewed discussions about the efficiency of the pension fund system, with the Pensioners' Association, the Pension Funds' Association and Agenda Austria each making their positions clear. Criticism of the pension fund system: The Austrian Pensioners' Association (PVÖ) and the Protection Association of Pension Fund Beneficiaries (Pekabe) have been critical of pension funds in recent days. Peter Kostelka of the PVÖ stressed that the payout amounts for many beneficiaries have continued to fall, while Peter…
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Tragedy in the 10th district: 16th femicide in Vienna shocks residents
On Sunday morning, a gruesome murder was discovered in an apartment building in Favoriten. A 49-year-old woman was found lifeless in her apartment and the police suspect it was a homicide. The crime scene is near the Amalien-Bad and Reumannplatz in the 10th district of Vienna. The officers involved found not only the victim but also a man in the apartment. The woman was found dead and investigators believe she was strangled or strangled. It is suspected that this is…
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Politics
Culture of resignation in Austrian politics: The affair surrounding Mayor Klaus Luger
The recent revelations surrounding Linz Mayor Klaus Luger have thrown a spotlight on the lack of a culture of resignation in Austrian politics. It seems as if politicians like Luger are not prepared to take responsibility and resign from office, regardless of abuse of power, deception and lies. The fact that a sitting mayor is involved in a scandal casts a worrying light on the integrity and credibility of politicians in Austria. Citizens have a right to transparency and honesty…
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Politics
Digital Revolution: FoB – Pioneer in the Austrian media landscape
The FoB team recognized the importance of digitalization early on and specialized in capturing current developments and topics precisely and quickly in order to make them available in a user-friendly format. This flexibility has led to FoB not only being considered a source of information, but also a pioneer in the Austrian media landscape. In a world characterized by rapid news cycles and superficiality, FoB offers its readers orientation and depth. The key to FoB's success lies in disruptive innovation.…
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Politics
Austrian citizenship booming: naturalization rate increases by 66%
In the first half of 2024, Austria recorded a significant increase in naturalizations of 66 percent. This is according to current data from Statistics Austria. It is particularly noteworthy that over two thirds of those naturalized are politically persecuted by the Nazi regime and their descendants. A significant finding from the figures is that a total of 11,050 people received Austrian citizenship from January to June. Compared to the same period last year, this represents a drastic increase of 66…
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Austrian report on the decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023: What do the numbers mean?
Austria's emissions of climate-damaging gases have fallen for the second year in a row. This 6.4 percent decline covers all sectors and is mainly the result of the measures taken. Despite the preliminary nature of the figures compiled by the Federal Environment Agency, this is a promising trend. However, the final data will not be available until the official statistics on oil and gas consumption are available in January 2025. The building and transport sectors in particular have contributed significantly…
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Politics
Plannable development policy: demands from Jugend Eine Welt to the new Austrian federal government
“Youth One World” appeals to future government for plannable development policy The international aid organization "Jugend Eine Welt" has made demands on the future Austrian federal government to make development policy for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) more predictable. According to managing director Reinhard Heiserer, the organization has received considerable support from the "Austrian Development Agency" in recent years, but there have been difficulties in implementing projects due to the unpredictable provision of funds. In particular, Heiserer criticizes the fact that the…
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Politics
Secret tip exposes potential assassin in Ternitz: How blind is the Austrian state security service?
Following a tip from a foreign intelligence service, it is revealed that a potential assassin is hiding in Ternitz. This raises the question of how effective Austrian state security really is. Gerhard Karner stresses the importance of international cooperation in the area of state security, even when state-of-the-art surveillance technologies are available. He urgently calls for modern methods for monitoring messenger services, as terrorists nowadays communicate in secret chat rooms. Karner expresses his horror that Justice Minister Alma Zadić and…