Cause of Baumgartner's Fatal Accident Was Human Error

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A technical report revealed that the accident of Felix Baumgartner was due to human error, reported Iannella. After taking off from a paraglider platform in Fermo, the 56-year-old went into a fall. The...weiterlesen »

Celestial Spectacle Over Vienna: Supermoon Meets Dragon Meteor Shower

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In the early morning of October 7th, a special celestial spectacle is on the horizon: the first supermoon of the year, also known as the "Harvest Moon," reaches its peak at 5:47 AM (CEST). Simultaneously,...weiterlesen »

Environmental Control Report Shows Major Challenges and Positive Trends

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Every three years, the Environmental Control Report is prepared by the Environment Agency Austria, assessing the state of the environment in Austria. The 14th edition covers the period from July 2022 to...weiterlesen »

Difficult Struggle for Civil Servant Health Insurance Before Next Round of Negotiations

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Last Tuesday, a meeting took place where the government presented a first concrete offer. However, this offer was rejected by the unions GÖD and younion. GÖD Chairman Eckehard Quin stated that the government...weiterlesen »

"New Eisenstädter": FPÖ Against Purchase of Housing Company in Burgenland

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FPÖ-Burgenland leader Grandits criticizes the planned purchase of the housing company "Neue Eisenstädter" and points out that the purchase price of 10 million euros is offset by liabilities of 417 million...weiterlesen »

Plakolm Tour Through Western Balkan States Started

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"Austria will advocate for the qualified majority in the accession process," said the spokesperson for European Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) on Monday to the APA. "For over 20 years, we have been stuck...weiterlesen »

Viet Nam’s (Hidden) Gems: 8 breathtaking places to discover

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The Southeast Asian country impresses with its stunningly diverse landscapes, bustling cities and rich cultural history. Diplomatic SOCIETY handpicked eight places absolutely worth discovering. 1 Mu Cang...weiterlesen »

Three Injured in Traffic Accident Involving Three Cars in Tyrol

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A 47-year-old Hungarian was traveling in the second lane of the Mieminger Straße to overtake other vehicles. At the end of a straight section, he veered into the oncoming lane for unknown reasons. He collided...weiterlesen »

Wifo-Chief Felbermayr Welcomes Collective Agreement Conclusion for Metalworkers

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The director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (Wifo), Gabriel Felbermayr, sees the signaling effect of the collective agreement in the metal industry on other collective bargaining agreements...weiterlesen »

Woman Missing in Vienna-Brigittenau: Police Seek Witnesses

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After a breakup and a previous argument with her ex-partner, the woman is said to have disappeared under worrying circumstances from the shared apartment in Vienna Brigittenau. The Vienna State Criminal...weiterlesen »

When is the military allowed to shoot down drones?

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Repeated drone sightings in Europe have caused unrest among political decision-makers and the military in recent weeks, leading to partial airspace closures. The question of which legal framework applies...weiterlesen »

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