Why Vienna Lost the Title of 'Most Livable City' in 2025

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The main reason for this "descent" – if one may call it that – is cited as security concerns, particularly the increased perception of the threat of terrorism in urban centers. While Vienna continues to...weiterlesen »

Storm Alert on Croatia's Coast: Ferry Sinks and Chaos Spreads!

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The maritime traffic was particularly hard hit. A ferry traveling off the coast was so severely affected by the massive waves and gusts of wind from the storms in Croatia that it sank. Fortunately, the...weiterlesen »

Severe Weather Alert on Croatia's Coast: Ferry Sinks and Chaos Spreads!

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The maritime traffic was particularly hard hit. A ferry traveling off the coast was so severely affected by the huge waves and gusts of wind from the storms in Croatia that it sank. Fortunately, the passengers...weiterlesen »

Foreign Ministry Assists 300 Austrian Citizens Wishing to Leave in Iran and Israel

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"Intensive" consultations with partners, especially from the EU, as well as with transport companies are ongoing, it was further stated. "We strongly advise against traveling to the crisis region at this...weiterlesen »

Why Vienna Lost the Title of 'Most Livable City' in 2025

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

The main reason for this "descent" – if one may call it that – is cited as security concerns, particularly the increased perception of the threat of terrorism in urban centers. While Vienna continues to...weiterlesen »

Shooting in Graz: Government Announces Initial Details on Planned Social Media Age Verification

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Following the announcement in the government statement on Monday, State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) provided details on Tuesday. They want to use a national solution to oblige platforms to comply with...weiterlesen »

Mental Health: Medical Association Warns of Care Gap

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A week after the rampage in Graz with ten fatalities, the Austrian Medical Association (ÖÄK) warns of a dramatic undersupply in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. "We have an enormous need for action,"...weiterlesen »

Circular Economy in Focus: Technisches Museum Wien Launches Special Exhibition

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From "Fast Fashion" to nutrition: With the new special exhibition "More than Recycling," the Vienna Museum of Technology (TMW) aims to demonstrate ways to preserve resources instead of wasting them. This...weiterlesen »

Foreign Office Warns: Air Traffic Stopped in Seven Countries

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The security situation in the Gulf region has dramatically worsened following military confrontations between Israel and Iran. On June 13, 2025, the Foreign Office released seven identical urgent messages...weiterlesen »

Wave of Bankruptcies Continues: More and More Companies Are Insolvent

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The increase in company bankruptcies amounted to 6.1 percent in the first half of 2025, according to an estimate by the creditor protection association KSV1870 on Tuesday. However, significantly fewer...weiterlesen »

Replaced: Vienna is No Longer the Most Livable City

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For the first time in several years, Vienna is no longer at the top of the list of the world's most livable cities. The federal capital has been replaced by the Danish capital Copenhagen after three top...weiterlesen »

Survey: One in Four Viennese Feels Unsafe in the City

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People in Austria feel safe, but less so than five years ago. This is the result of a representative study presented on Monday by the Association of Security Companies in Austria (VSÖ). The association...weiterlesen »

Dozens of Austrians Wishing to Leave Reported in Israel

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According to the instructions of the Israeli authorities, there is a "de facto restriction on freedom of movement in the country for security reasons, in addition to the airspace closure." The Foreign...weiterlesen »

Nighttime ATM Explosion in Vienna-Liesing

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Criminals once again blew up an ATM in Vienna on the night of Monday, this time in the area of Laxenburger Straße in Vienna-Liesing. As reported by the state police department, the emergency services were...weiterlesen »

Record Holder Gruen Confirmed for Vienna Marathon 2026

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In a symbiosis of classical music and the Austrian record holder Aaron Gruen as a prominent participant on two stages, the Vienna City Marathon (VCM) will kick off next year. Gruen, who resides in the...weiterlesen »

Wiener Ringturm 2025 Covered as a Library

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Thus, the tower appears as a library over the summer months. The project was officially presented on Monday. The wrapping, which is taking place for the 17th time, consists of a total of 30 printed mesh...weiterlesen »

Nighttime ATM Explosion in Vienna-Liesing

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Criminals once again blew up an ATM in Vienna on the night of Monday, this time in the area of Laxenburger Straße in Vienna-Liesing. As reported by the State Police Directorate, the emergency services...weiterlesen »

Study Shows: Working from Home Makes You Happier in the Long Run

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More sleep, less stress, healthier living—working from home brings measurable advantages. A research team from the University of South Australia studied the effects of working from home on the lives of...weiterlesen »

Rampage in Graz: Investigation Team "Luctus" Continues in Action

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Six days after the rampage of a 21-year-old former student in Graz, which resulted in ten deaths, the investigation team "Luctus" is still engaged in questioning witnesses and evaluating numerous tips...weiterlesen »

Government Wants to Standardize Hotline 1450

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The federal government wants to standardize the health hotline 1450 across Austria. According to the plans of Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), it should be "expanded into a health navigator for Austria."...weiterlesen »

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