Alpine Club Warns: Falls and Cold Often Underestimated Risks

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According to them, "falls and tumbles" are often incorrectly assessed in terms of their danger. "Mountaineers usually only pay attention to the avalanche danger," emphasized a mountaineering expert from...weiterlesen »

Polar Cold Brings Snow to the Lowlands

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"The exact forecast of where and how much it will snow in the coming days is still uncertain," said Josef Haslhofer from GeoSphere Austria on Wednesday. The first snowflakes down to very low altitudes...weiterlesen »

Threat Against School: Teenager in Lichtenwörth Reported

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According to the authorities, there was an "abstract threat" that was "taken seriously" because the teenager and former student of the educational institution was already known to the police. The Cobra...weiterlesen »

Trial Over Killing of an 81-Year-Old in Baden: Man Denied Murder Charge

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The 28-year-old is accused by the prosecution of having "murdered the pensioner in the most brutal manner" this February. The motive was suspected to be the unfulfilled hope of an inheritance. The Romanian...weiterlesen »

Deceased Patient: Reform Group Established

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This was announced by Health Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) on Tuesday afternoon after an online meeting with state representatives. During the meeting, it was unanimously noted that emergency care in...weiterlesen »

Green Light from Ministerial Council for Health Reform Fund

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The health reform fund will be financed by higher health insurance contributions for pensioners. From 2026 to 2030, the funds are intended to help health insurance companies improve care in the outpatient...weiterlesen »

Viennese Researchers Uncover Mega Security Flaw in WhatsApp

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Viennese researchers have discovered a major security vulnerability in WhatsApp. Due to the weakness in the so-called Contact Discovery Mechanism of the messenger, they were able to conduct a comprehensive...weiterlesen »

ÖBB Weather Forecasts Aimed at Minimizing Winter Damage

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In early December 2023, heavy, wet snow caused significant damage to rail traffic. Trees fell on tracks and overhead lines, trains were damaged and had to be repaired for weeks. Such incidents should be...weiterlesen »

"Wien-Bonus" could be expanded

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The prerequisite for this would be that the EU allows separate tariffs for locals, as he explained in a conversation with media representatives on Tuesday. He welcomed the fact that the federal government...weiterlesen »

Teenagers Threatened with Blank-Firing Gun: WEGA Operation in Vienna-Fünfhaus

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The two teenagers, aged 16 and 18, had asked the older gentleman for a cigarette in front of a restaurant at Schwendermarkt. He allegedly threatened them with death and showed the outline of a firearm...weiterlesen »

Research Year Announced in the Vienna Parliament: Submission Possible Until March

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The High House is offering a "Research Year in Parliament" for the fourth time. Innovative project ideas are sought that contribute to the advancement of current scientific debates on parliament-related...weiterlesen »

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