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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
6 天之前 · Centre-left SPÖ wins Burgenland elections, FPÖ overtakes ÖVP for second place. The SPÖ emerged victorious in Burgenland's provincial elections on Sunday, securing 46.4 percent of the vote despite losing its absolute majority, ORF reported. Far-right FPÖ achieved a historic second place with 23.1 percent, overtaking the centre-right ÖVP, which dropped to 22 percent, its worst result ever ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
3 天之前 · National Council debates FPÖ-ÖVP austerity plans. A heated session in the National Council on Wednesday focused on the FPÖ-ÖVP coalition’s €6.4 billion austerity package, submitted to the EU Commission, ORF reported. SPÖ leader Andreas Babler accused the coalition negotiators of dishonesty and a lack of transparency regarding the measures.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
2024年12月31日 · ÖBB seeks thousands of workers amid generational shift. Austria’s national railway operator ÖBB is recruiting 3,400 employees annually to meet growing demand and address a wave of retirements among baby boomers, Der Standard reported. The company offers career changers and newcomers roles, particularly in traditional railway jobs such as train driver, dispatcher, and shunter.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
2024年8月19日 · Calls for reform as government struggles to fill reserved medical study places. The Austrian government's initiative to address the doctor shortage by reserving 85 medical study places with relaxed entrance requirements has encountered a setback, ORF reported. Only 49 of these dedicated spots have been filled, with the Ministry …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
2024年10月30日 · Economists advocate for welfare investment over austerity in Austria. Economist Kurt Bayer advised against austerity measures in response to Austria's budget deficit, advocating for investment in the welfare state. Speaking at an online conference, he stated, "Now is the wrong time" for cuts and argued that savings should not begin until "before 2026."
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
2024年8月27日 · ÖVP unveils sweeping tax reforms, sparking opposition backlash. The Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) has announced plans to lower the initial tax rate from 20 to 15 per cent, abolish the 48 per cent tax bracket, and make overtime tax-free. These proposals were introduced by party leader Karl Nehammer, along with other ÖVP leaders.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
2024年12月24日 · Christmas gifts see price hikes of up to 13 percent. Typical Christmas gifts in Austria have risen significantly in price, with some items up to 13.4 percent more expensive than last year, Der Standard reported. Watches saw the highest price increase, followed by jewellery and cameras, while toys and clothing saw slight decreases.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
2024年1月26日 · Charges Filed Against Former Vienna Cab Drivers Involved in Thefts. The Vienna public prosecutor's office has filed charges against three former cab drivers accused of engaging in a series of deliberate thefts from heavily intoxicated victims outside nightclubs, broadcaster ORF reported.. The criminal taxi drivers, aged between 33 and 57, are charged explicitly with aggravated theft in a ...