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  • The Tour of Austria is back: Breathtaking Races, Local Heroes, and the Great Traffic Standstill

    10.07.2025 The Tour of Austria starts with a bang: Felix Großschartner impresses with a strong opening, while road closures turn the lives of residents upside down. The starting signal was given on July 9 at the historic town square in Steyr. 

    Popfest Vienna 2025: The Karlsplatz Will Once Again Become a Stage Starting July 24

    10.07.2025 From July 24 to 27, Karlsplatz transforms into a center of local pop music: The Popfest Vienna 2025 brings around 50 acts, such as Christina Stürmer, Eli Preiss, Kreisky, and many more, as well as new formats and exciting discussions with free admission.

    Vienna Escape Rooms Invite to a Big Challenge for the Anniversary

    10.07.2025 For the tenth anniversary of the Vienna Escape Room scene, four providers invite you to a cross-company puzzle rally – with a collection pass, exclusive prizes, and anniversary coins.

    Snack Park Instead of Parking Lot: Vienna's Heat Island Becomes a Green Oasis

    10.07.2025 In Mariahilf, a city park approximately 6,800 square meters in size is being created on a former parking lot. The so-called Naschpark is intended to provide shade, offer cooling, and create space for relaxation.

    Jenny Frankhauser turned down Playboy offer: Hair strand as a dealbreaker!

    10.07.2025 Jenny Frankhauser shows how self-determination triumphs over glamour and rejects Playboy offer because her demand for aesthetics remains relentless despite tempting offers.

    The Tour of Austria is Back: Breathtaking Races, Local Heroes, and the Great Traffic Standstill

    10.07.2025 The Tour of Austria kicks off with a bang: Felix Großschartner impresses with a strong start, while road closures turn the lives of residents upside down. The starting signal was given on July 9 at the historic town square in Steyr. 

    Major Fire Hits Emco Company Harder Than Expected: Two Months of Standstill

    10.07.2025 The major fire at the machine tool manufacturer Emco in Hallein has more far-reaching consequences than initially assumed. Production is expected to halt for two months.

    Holiday Plans Triggered Cemetery Brawl in Vienna: Colleagues Convicted

    10.07.2025 After a violent altercation at the Ottakring cemetery, two cemetery gardeners were sentenced to suspended prison terms on Thursday at the Vienna Regional Court.

    National Council Approves Partial Pension: Flexible Transition into Retirement

    10.07.2025 With the new partial pension, older employees should be able to stay in the workforce longer. The reform also brings cuts to partial retirement and a sustainability mechanism.

    New Home in Vienna-Hernals: 20 Apartments Now Available

    10.07.2025 In the 17th district of Vienna, 20 new rental apartments have been completed. The residential project "HEHA 120" by the RAINER Group on Hernalser Hauptstraße is now ready for occupancy. The demand is high, and the first contracts have already been signed.

    Israel Promises More Aid Deliveries for Gaza During Vienna Visit

    10.07.2025 At a trilateral foreign ministers' meeting in Vienna, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced additional humanitarian measures for Gaza.

    Aperitif, Music & Festival Feeling: Win an Exclusive Aperol Spritz Summer Package Now

    11.07.2025 With the new format "FILM FESTIVAL SOUNDS presented by Aperol," Aperol expands the offerings at the Film Festival at Vienna's Rathausplatz. To match, we have an exclusive summer package with stylish goodies and vouchers.

    Astronomical Highlight: Interstellar Giant 3I/ATLAS Visits Our Solar System

    10.07.2025 The universe continually holds breathtaking surprises. Currently, the world is eagerly watching a mysterious visitor from the depths of space: 3I/ATLAS. Hurtling towards our sun at an incredible 245,000 kilometers per hour, this gigantic chunk is causing fascination and speculation among scientists and space enthusiasts. What lies behind this interstellar guest and what secrets might it unveil?

    Caution Against Asian Hornets: How to Protect Yourself

    10.07.2025 Last year, Asian hornets were increasingly spotted in Austria. Although the cold winter gave hope for containment, current sightings show: The pests have survived. So, if you want to relax in the garden undisturbed this summer and protect native wildlife at the same time, you should take action now.

    Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Survives Dramatic Lung Transplant

    11.07.2025 The former MMA fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant. After weeks in a coma and several cardiac arrests, the 40-year-old is now in rehab.

    Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Survives Dramatic Lung Transplantation

    10.07.2025 The former MMA fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant. After weeks in a coma and several cardiac arrests, the 40-year-old is now in rehabilitation.

    Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Survives Dramatic Lung Transplant

    10.07.2025 The former MMA fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant. After weeks in a coma and several cardiac arrests, the 40-year-old is now in rehabilitation.

    "Better Than Any PhD": Elon Musk's Grok 4 Aims to Revolutionize the AI World

    10.07.2025 The world of artificial intelligence is advancing relentlessly. Just as we have become accustomed to chatbots that write texts or generate images, Elon Musk announces a new model with Grok 4 that is supposed to overshadow everything that came before. But while the tech billionaire talks about the "smartest AI in the world," it's not just his subscription model making headlines. Is this the future of AI, or will artificial intelligence soon become an unaffordable luxury?

    Verdict After Knife Attack on Employee of Vienna Law Firm

    10.07.2025 A jury ordered the indefinite commitment of a mentally ill man to a forensic-therapeutic center on Thursday. The man, who is not criminally responsible, had stabbed and critically injured an employee of a law firm in Vienna-Landstraße on February 3, 2025.

    Viennese Allotment Gardens in High Demand: Prices Soar

    10.07.2025 The demand for allotment gardens in Vienna has been growing for years - with noticeable effects on the real estate market. A recent analysis shows: The "green gold" in the city is becoming increasingly expensive.

    Transit Dispute: Stocker and Söder Want to Speed Up Slot System

    10.07.2025 Austria, Bavaria, and Italy are planning a digital slot system with bookable truck journeys to alleviate transit traffic at the Brenner Pass. Bavaria's Prime Minister Söder stated after a meeting with Chancellor Stocker in Vienna that both sides agreed to push this project forward. Stocker plans to discuss the topic next Tuesday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

    Tourism Under Pressure: New Guest Wishes and High Costs

    10.07.2025 Gastronomy and hospitality are under pressure: Rising costs and changing consumer behavior require adaptation. The industry is calling for relief from politics.

    Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Survives Dramatic Lung Transplant

    10.07.2025 The former MMA fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant. After weeks in a coma and several cardiac arrests, the 40-year-old is now in rehabilitation.

    Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Survives Dramatic Lung Transplantation

    10.07.2025 The former MMA fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant. After weeks in a coma and several cardiac arrests, the 40-year-old is now in rehabilitation.

    Germ Spreader Cutting Board: How a Harmless Kitchen Utensil Can Make You Sick

    10.07.2025 Your cutting board could be the invisible culprit for health issues in your kitchen. With this simple trick, keep your cutting boards germ-free!

    Record Number of Passengers at Lower Austria Railways

    10.07.2025 The Lower Austria Railways achieved the best result in the company's history in the first half of 2025 with 595,000 passengers.

    Cult Dome Show "Love Stories and Marriage Matters" Starts Again

    10.07.2025 The TV Cupid is once again drawing his arrows: Starting July 14, there will be ten new episodes of "Liebesg'schichten und Heiratssachen" to watch on ORF 2.

    This simple life hack saves your ice cream from annoying ice crystals

    10.07.2025 Say goodbye to annoying ice crystals: With a simple trick, your ice cream will stay creamy and fresh in the freezer!

    Dispute Over Flat Rates in Tip Regulation Delays Decision

    10.07.2025 Despite an agreement between social partners on flat rates for tips, political implementation is stalling. Industry representatives insist on tax exemption.

    Wanted Person Arrested in Vienna-Währing

    10.07.2025 On Wednesday, handcuffs clicked for a man who was wanted under a European arrest warrant in Vienna-Währing.

    Construction Worker Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Favoriten

    10.07.2025 On Oberlaaer Straße in Vienna-Favoriten, there was an accident on Tuesday evening between a female driver and a construction worker. The man was seriously injured.

    Manhunt for Tobacco Shop Robbery in Vienna-Meidling

    10.07.2025 Already in April, an as yet unknown man threatened a tobacconist employee in Vienna-Meidling with a weapon and assaulted her. The police are now asking for information.

    Arrests after Burglary in Vienna-Liesing

    10.07.2025 Wednesday evening, according to a witness, five people allegedly climbed over a fence of a workshop in Vienna-Liesing and tampered with two cars parked in the courtyard.

    Mysterious Air India Crash: Was a Fuel Switch the Key to the Catastrophe?

    10.07.2025 The Air India Express crash in Kozhikode, India, has left a deep mark on the collective memory. A plane skids off the rain-soaked runway during landing, plunges down a slope, and breaks apart. A terrible catastrophe that claimed lives and raised many questions. Investigations have been in full swing since then to find the exact cause.

    Bitcoin Surpasses Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Highs and Lows!

    10.07.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and traction Bitcoin still possesses.

    Bitcoin Surpasses Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Highs and Lows!

    10.07.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and pulling power Bitcoin still possesses.

    Bitcoin Surpasses Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Highs and Lows!

    10.07.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and traction Bitcoin still possesses. It felt like an explosion in the best sense.

    2.7 Million Loans: Libraries in Lower Austria Celebrate New Record

    10.07.2025 Lower Austria's public libraries recorded a new milestone last year with three million borrowings.

    Lynx Offspring at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn

    10.07.2025 The Schönbrunn Zoo joyfully announces the birth of Eurasian lynx cubs. In May, triplets were born there.

    Laser Against Mosquitoes: New Gadget from China Introduced

    11.08.2025 A Chinese start-up has developed a device that detects mosquitoes using LiDAR and targets them with a laser beam.

    Too Often or Too Rarely? What Bowel Movements Reveal About Your Health

    11.07.2025 How often we go to the toilet could provide important information about our health condition. A recent study reveals that there is a "Goldilocks zone" for the ideal stool frequency and deviations from it can pose risks.

    27-Year-Old Fatally Injured in Alpine Accident in Pinzgau

    10.07.2025 A 27-year-old Belgian man had a fatal accident on Wednesday in high alpine terrain near Saalbach-Hinterglemm in Pinzgau.

    20-Year-Old Lower Austrian Woman Rescued from Mur

    10.07.2025 The Graz professional fire brigade rescued a 20-year-old from Lower Austria on Wednesday evening, who ended her journey on the Mur prematurely and drifted to the shore. The woman appeared to be uninjured and was taken to LKH Graz for examination.

    Gun Laws to Be Tightened Before School Starts

    10.07.2025 The coalition plans to address the tightening of gun laws during the summer recess of parliament.

    After OLG Vienna Ruling: EVN Customers Must Act by End of July

    10.07.2025 The Higher Regional Court of Vienna (OLG) has ruled that a price adjustment clause used by EVN is not permissible. The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs.

    No Green Light for FPÖ Inquiry Committee

    10.07.2025 The planned inquiry committee of the FPÖ did not receive the green light from the Rules of Procedure Committee and will now become a case for the Constitutional Court. The FPÖ is therefore turning to the Constitutional Court.

    "Dick-Pic Ban" and Partial Pension on the National Council Agenda

    10.07.2025 On Thursday, the National Council will pass a small pension reform, ban unwanted "dick pics," and marriage under 18. A change for smokers is also on the agenda.

    Mice and Rats? One Leaf is Enough as a Natural Repellent

    15.07.2025 Rats and mice can be repelled with a simple home remedy: bay leaves offer an effective and non-toxic alternative to chemical agents.

    National Council: Social Media Regulation and Preparations for the End of Official Secrecy

    9.07.2025 The National Council was in action on Wednesday. In the evening, an amendment concerning the social media work of politicians was passed, and the legislative preparations for the end of official secrecy were completed.

    National Council: Social Media Regulation and Preparations for the End of Official Secrecy

    9.07.2025 The National Council was in action on Wednesday. In the evening, an amendment concerning the social media work of politicians was passed, and the legislative preparations for the end of official secrecy were completed.