55 Austrians Compete for Medals at World Games in Chengdu

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Over the weekend, the first members of the Austrian team, sent by Sport Austria, arrived. The World Games in the 20-million city of Chengdu is under the motto "Growth Beyond Excellence". About 5,000 athletes...weiterlesen »

Italy Cracks Down: More and More Bans for Tourists

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Italian authorities are taking stronger action to curb the burdens of tourism. In cities, villages, and coastal regions, numerous behavioral rules currently apply – with sometimes high fines for violations....weiterlesen »

Doskozil criticizes asylum policy: "System has not changed since 2015"

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On the day a refrigerated truck with 71 dead refugees was discovered in a breakdown bay near Parndorf, the then state police director Hans Peter Doskozil visited a refugee support center in Nickelsdorf....weiterlesen »

Refugee Drama on the A4 Still Shakes 10 Years Later

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At the height of the refugee movement, Burgenland became the scene of a tragedy in 2015: On August 27, an employee of Asfinag discovered a roughly 7.5-ton refrigerated truck parked in a breakdown bay on...weiterlesen »

Football Legend Herbert Prohaska Turns 70

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"I have a great family, many very good friends, and have been connected to football my whole life. I've always landed on the buttered side," said Herbert Prohaska to the APA. Prohaska won seven championship...weiterlesen »

Study: Ukrainian Refugees Follow Job Opportunities, Not Social Welfare

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In a study published in the journal "PNAS," a research team has now investigated what would most likely motivate this group of refugees to relocate again. According to the study, job prospects and earning...weiterlesen »

Vienna Schleifgasse: Renewed Renovation Necessary Due to Poor Construction Execution

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The Schleifgasse is located between the Floridsdorf train station and the Schlingermarkt and was redesigned in 2023 as part of a "climate-friendly" renovation. However, after completion, defects were found...weiterlesen »

Turkmenistan: Flag-raising ceremony on the occasion of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

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On August 3, 2025, a flag-raising ceremony for Turkmenistan and the UN was held at the National Tourist Zone “Avaza” on the occasion of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. This...weiterlesen »

Tightened Rules: Lower Austria Takes Action Against Asylum Fraudsters

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This must be done in person at the responsible district administrative authority, announced State Councilor Martin Antauer (FPÖ) on Monday. If the proof is not provided, "all benefits will be suspended...weiterlesen »

COP30: Van der Bellen Does Not Travel to Climate Conference Due to High Costs

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"The main reason for this is budget consolidation, which requires cuts and budget discipline from all public bodies," said a statement from the Presidential Chancellery regarding Federal President Van...weiterlesen »

Report Sees No Environmental Hazard from Landfill in Lower Austria

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Roland Pomberger, who heads the Chair of Waste Processing Technology and Waste Management at the Montanuniversität Leoben, was brought in by Zöchling as an expert. According to the report, all investigation...weiterlesen »

Quality Standards for Summer Camps Demanded

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According to a survey by the Chamber of Labor, children and adolescents in Austria spend an average of one week per year in holiday camps. The regulations for this are the responsibility of the federal...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Wiener Stadthalle vs. Olympiahalle Innsbruck

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The Wiener Stadthalle, designed by Roland Rainer, was opened in 1958 and is one of the oldest multi-purpose halls in Europe. Since its opening, over 75 million people have attended more than 13,000 events,...weiterlesen »

Summer Care: Greens Criticize Gaps

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On average, nurseries and kindergartens are closed for nine days in the summer. Daycare centers are particularly long with 15 days, with Vorarlberg standing out among the states with 44 days. In light...weiterlesen »

Viennese Taxi Drivers Criticize App Fixed Prices

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The legally required route planner does not always take current construction sites and traffic jams into account, so according to 40100, the fixed price does not always reflect the real road conditions....weiterlesen »

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