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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Oct 30, 2024 · 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 Monday
Aug 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 …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Oct 25, 2024 · 'Largest recall ever': What consumers in Austria need to know about the Coca-Cola recall. A significant recall affecting Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, and MezzoMix has been announced in Austria, with 28 million bottles taken off the shelves amid safety concerns.. Study reveals Muslims in Austria face highest discrimination rates in EU
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Nov 11, 2024 · Upper Austria police officer accused of bullying. Austria's Interior Ministry has launched an investigation into allegations of bullying against a high-ranking official within the Upper Austrian State Police Directorate, several media outlets have reported.. A senior official is said to have been bullied by a colleague in online chats and conversations.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Oct 22, 2024 · Teenager charged with terrorism links. A 14-year-old girl is set to stand trial in Graz on Tuesday, facing accusations of terrorism for allegedly supporting the Islamic State (IS) and threatening to carry out knife and bomb attacks.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Nov 29, 2024 · Thomas Schmid granted immunity in corruption case. Thomas Schmid, former CEO of the state holding company Öbag, has been granted a so-called crown witness status after agreeing to a plea deal in Austria’s corruption investigation, including the Casag proceedings.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
1 day ago · FPÖ outlines priorities for coalition negotiations. With coalition talks between the FPÖ and ÖVP imminent, the Freedom Party has reaffirmed its key policy priorities, Der Standard reported. The FPÖ’s agenda includes stricter immigration controls, including a “Fortress Austria” policy, a rollback of EU regulations, and a reduction in public spending by five percent.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
2 days ago · FPÖ insists Kickl as chancellor is non-negotiable. Upper Austria’s FPÖ leader Manfred Haimbuchner has reaffirmed that Herbert Kickl is the party’s sole candidate for chancellor in government negotiations with the ÖVP, ORF reported. While the two parties share enough common ground to facilitate rapid agreement, economic challenges—including Austria’s significant budget deficit ...