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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEB7 hours ago · SPÖ leads in Vienna, while FPÖ regains second place. In Vienna's National Council election, the SPÖ again led, securing 29.8 percent of the vote, well above the national average of 21 percent. The FPÖ regained second place with 20.6 percent, while the ÖVP dropped to third with 17.5 percent, after soaring under Sebastian Kurz in 2019.
What's next for Austria: Will far-right Herbert Kickl be new …
WEB4 hours ago · The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) emerged as the winner with around 29 percent of the vote, the best result in its history. The ruling conservatives, the People's Party (ÖVP), saw a sharp decline, finishing second with 26 percent. The Social Democrats (SPÖ) slipped to third place with 21 percent, marking the first time they've been so low in ...
Experts in Austria urge early Covid vaccination as new variant …
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Paulke-Korinek emphasised that the vaccine is approved for children as young as six months, and European authorities have confirmed its safety and effectiveness. Since the end of July, a newly adapted mRNA vaccine, effective against the KP.3 variant, has been available in Austria.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
WEBJan 26, 2024 · From Klimabonus payments and heating subsidies to holidays and major dates, here are the events and changes in Austria in February 2024. New expansion plans for Austrian railways. The climate minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens) and ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä unveiled the "Target Network 2040," a strategy for expanding the rail network over the ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Austria toughens integration requirements for newcomers. Austria's Integration Minister Susanne Raab announced the enhancement of mandatory values courses for asylum seekers and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection.. Starting in the fall, the courses will be extended from three to five days, with new modules on security, living together, belonging, and gender equality.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEBJul 24, 2024 · COVID-19 wave on the horizon: Austrian Health officials urge vaccination. Wastewater analyses reveal a rising trend of COVID-19 in Austria, prompting health officials to remind people of the National Immunization Committee's (NIG) recommendations.
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
WEBSep 15, 2023 · 42 cities and communities in Austria will go dark Friday night for ‘Earth Night’. The observance sees participants shut off all lights from 10pm for the whole night, as a way to draw attention to light pollution. It typically takes place on the first new moon in September, and this year coincides with a day of climate demonstrations.