After the Subway Chaos: How Safe Are the Wiener Linien?

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On Tuesday evening, there was a massive incident on the U1: A rescue operation in the Stephansplatz area led to the complete interruption of the line between Taubstummengasse and Nestroyplatz. The Vienna...weiterlesen »

Climate Crisis Increases Dangers from Mudslides

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Mudflows form when a steep slope made of loose material becomes "oversaturated" with water, explains Glade: "Then the forces that have so far held it on the slope are suddenly no longer sufficient." Due...weiterlesen »

Slippers and Co. in the Test: Almost Half Contaminated with Dangerous Chemicals

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The SVHC, which are considered particularly concerning according to the European Chemicals Regulation (REACH), can have carcinogenic, hormonal, reproductive, or genetic altering properties. Eleven of the...weiterlesen »

Do Dogs Distinguish Between Nice and Grumpy People?

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In an experiment, 40 four-legged friends of various ages showed no preference for two-legged individuals who had previously kindly given them a sausage. They did not prefer these over people who kept it...weiterlesen »

Start of the Summer Holidays in Western and Southern Austria and Festivals Cause Traffic Jams

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Next weekend, the summer holidays begin in western and southern Austria as well as in six German federal states and parts of the Netherlands. The arrival and departure to several festivals will further...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Linz and Wels Also Out of the Running

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After an extensive analysis by internal and external experts, it was concluded not to submit Upper Austria's bid for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 . In particular, the new exhibition hall and the close...weiterlesen »

Poland's Border Controls Shake the Schengen Area: Is Your Vacation at Risk?

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Prime Minister Donald Tusk justifies the reintroduction of controls as a necessary step to "limit and reduce the uncontrolled flow of migrants back and forth." Poland's patience has run out after Germany...weiterlesen »

Police and Gendarmerie: Merger Marks 20th Anniversary

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On July 1, 2005, the police, gendarmerie, security guard, and criminal service were merged into one unit. The 20th anniversary of the "largest administrative reform of the Second Republic," as former Chancellor...weiterlesen »

Dramatic Cobra Operation in Alkoven: Neighborhood Dispute Escalates, Knife Threatens Teenager!

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After the threat, the man retreated to his apartment. Since he was already known to the police and the situation with the drawn weapon was classified as highly dangerous, the task force decided to leave...weiterlesen »

Pride in Danger? After the New York Shootings: The Uncomfortable Truth for Vienna

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On the night of Sunday, as the New York Pride Parade was coming to an end, a tragic incident occurred in Greenwich Village, a neighborhood known for its long LGBTQ+ history. In front of the legendary Stonewall...weiterlesen »

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