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WEBThe Local is a website that covers news and information from Austria in English. Find out about weather, events, jobs, citizenship, health, and more in Vienna and other regions.
Everything that changes about life in Austria in October 2024
WEB4 days ago · Austria's national elections, which will take place on September 29th, marked the start of coalition negotiations and the formation of a new government. While the election race is now over, political discussions will take place in October to decide the country’s leadership, including the selection ...
Inside Austria: Elections, coalitions and the end of an Austrian …
WEB2 days ago · Inches away: The tight race could see some shifts, especially since political experts tend to believe ÖVP will get some last-minute votes as loyal voters stick with them. At the same time, the SPÖ could see some of the left electorate switch their way as smaller parties, particularly the communists KPÖ, linger lower in voting intentions and could fail to reach the 5 percent threshold to ...
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.
Salzburg and Upper Austria to go into full Covid lockdown
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Regional leaders confirmed the lockdown would last for "several weeks" but would hopefully be over by Christmas. The measure is intended to reduce the pressure on hospitals and encourage vaccination, as Austria reports another all-time high of new cases.
Austria far right eyes historic victory in tight polls
WEB1 day ago · The chairman and top candidate of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPOe) Herbert Kickl on the campaign. Photo: Alex HALADA/AFP. Austria's general election on Sunday is shaping up to be a close race which could see the far-right Freedom Party win for the first time, beating the ruling conservatives.
Austria unveils €6 billion package to fight rising cost of living
WEBJun 14, 2022 · A large part of the package is earmarked for increased social benefit payments especially family allowances. Family allowance payments per child will increase by €180 in 2022 and the so-called "Family Bonus Plus", which is a tax deduction currently set at f €1,500 per child per year will rise to €2,000.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEBAug 19, 2024 · 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 of the Interior failing to secure any candidates.
Key points: New Covid rules for Salzburg and Upper Austria
WEBSalzburg. The FFP2 mask mandate has been extended to cover all enclosed indoor spaces and events where the 2G rule previously applied. This includes places with the 2G rule …