Draft for New ElWG: AK Sees Much Light, but Also Shadows

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The consultation draft of the Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) is positively received by the economy: The draft offers the "opportunity to position the domestic electricity market to be future-proof, cost-efficient,...weiterlesen »

Criminal Trial Against René Benko Starts in October

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The trial will be held before a jury court in the jury courtroom of the Innsbruck Regional Court, the court announced on Thursday. The indictment assumes a damage amount of 660,000 euros. If convicted,...weiterlesen »

Constitutional Protection Warns of AI Use by Extremists

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Modern AI systems could be used to "radicalize people with tailored propaganda," stated SPÖ State Secretary Jörg Leichtfried on Thursday. The development is being "closely" monitored. According to the...weiterlesen »

Criminal Trial Against René Benko Starts in October

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The court announced this on Thursday. It will be held from 9 a.m. before a jury court in the jury courtroom, it was said. On the first day of the trial, proceedings will continue until 6 p.m., and on the...weiterlesen »

Draft for New ElWG: AK Sees Much Light, but Also Shadows

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The planned producer participation in network costs and a social tariff are "important steps" for more affordability, but the AK sees a clear need for improvement in the right of electricity suppliers...weiterlesen »

Major Fire in Vienna Recycling Company: Alarm Level 3 Triggered

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Pressed waste paper bales stored in an open area on Steinheilgasse caught fire and were extinguished by 100 emergency personnel with 25 vehicles. A firefighting team was also on site early Thursday morning...weiterlesen »

Greenpeace Reveals: Our Used Clothing Donations Travel Halfway Around the World

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Fast fashion makes it possible: The number of clothes purchased is steadily increasing and often quickly ends up in a clothing collection point to make room for the next piece. Greenpeace wanted to know...weiterlesen »

Court of Auditors Calls for Disempowerment of State Medical Chambers

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The regional medical chambers should no longer have to agree to the uniform regulations, reported "Profil" and the Ö1 "Midday Journal" on Wednesday, which have access to a draft report from the Court of...weiterlesen »

Competition Authority and Climate Protectors Criticize E-Economy Law

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The Competition Authority (BWB) sees "no improvement in consumer rights" in the planned price change law. On Wednesday, it also emphasized the lack of regulations for a possible renewed energy crisis....weiterlesen »

Fire Brigade from Lower Austria Fights Forest Fires in Montenegro

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The firefighters not only have modern equipment such as fire backpacks, special hand tools, and mobile extinguishing water systems with them, but they also bring a lot of international operational experience,...weiterlesen »

Competition Authority and Climate Activists Criticize E-Economy Law

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The Competition Authority (BWB) sees "no improvement in consumer rights" in the planned price change law. On Wednesday, it also emphasized the lack of regulations for a possible renewed energy crisis....weiterlesen »

Here is where the risk of forest fires is currently particularly high

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Despite increased rainfall in recent days and not too pronounced dryness, there is still a risk of forest fires in parts of Burgenland, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Tyrol, and Styria. Therefore, corresponding...weiterlesen »

Tick Protection for Pets Poses Environmental Risks

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Especially in the summer months, parasites like ticks, fleas, lice, and others are very active due to high temperatures. This also causes them to crawl more frequently into the fur of various pets, such...weiterlesen »

Mercedes warns: Combustion Engine Ban Could Cause Market Collapse

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The sharp criticism from the Mercedes CEO puts the European climate goal to the test. Mercedes-Benz recorded a significant drop in profits in the first half of 2025: The group's earnings fell by over 55...weiterlesen »

AI Hunts Tax Evaders: 354 Million Euros Recovered

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers countless applications. AI methods are already being used to combat tax fraud - with such methods, additional tax revenues of 354 million euros were recorded last year,...weiterlesen »

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