Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn Celebrates Sea Lion Offspring

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A sea lion was born at Schönbrunn Zoo on July 23. The little one is still housed with its mother in the separated mother-young area of the seal facility. The zoo wants to deliberately give them time and...weiterlesen »

Day of the Tomato: Austrians Pay Attention to the Origin of Tomatoes

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In the height of summer, tomatoes are particularly in demand and top the popularity scale among Austrians. In 2024, 33,440 tons of tomatoes were sold in the food trade, representing an increase of 1.8...weiterlesen »

Tyrol: Minor Earthquake in the District of Landeck

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The earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 was registered on Monday four kilometers east of the municipality of Pfunds in the district of Landeck, reported the Austrian Seismic Service (GeoSphere Austria)....weiterlesen »

Stowaway: Scorpion in Suitcase Surprised Holidaymaker from Croatia

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Lucky in misfortune: The animal was discovered unharmed, brought to the animal shelter in Vösendorf by Tierschutz Austria, and finally released back into its original habitat by a staff member. "It can...weiterlesen »

Chickens Torn by Escaped Dogs

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The animals, terrified by a thunderstorm, escaped through a dug hole from their owner's property, reported the Burgenland State Police Directorate on Tuesday. Subsequently, they broke into a private chicken...weiterlesen »

Is Hosting the ESC Worth It for Austria?

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Whether Vienna or Innsbruck will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is not yet decided – nor are the actual costs and economic benefits. However, it is certain: The figures from past host cities show...weiterlesen »

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 »

Two Women in Upper Austria Bitten by Dogs

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A 27-year-old woman was bitten by a dog on Monday evening in Gramastetten (district of Urfahr-Umgebung). The four-legged animal jumped over a garden fence and bit the woman from Schardenberg (district...weiterlesen »

Bomb Threat Against Tyrolean School: 14-Year-Old Convicted in Vienna

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The student, who lives in the Tyrolean capital, had "ordered" the bomb threat from a 17-year-old Viennese. The boy carried it out on April 24, 2025, with a call to the police emergency number, triggering...weiterlesen »

55-Year-Old Sentenced After Accident Due to Microsleep

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The accused veered onto the opposite lane on a country road in daylight and collided head-on with a Mercedes Sprinter. The 55-year-old woman, represented by defense attorney Peter Philipp, accepted the...weiterlesen »

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