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Longer Parties, More Safety: What's Changing Now in Vienna's Clubs

vor 2 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Anyone attending an open-air concert in Vienna this summer can celebrate longer than before. At the same time, clubs, festivals, and major events are expected to become safer. On July 1st, central parts...weiterlesen »

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ECB raises rates to 2.25% as Iran war drives oil to $92 and inflation hits 3.2%

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The European Central Bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 2.25% from 2%, marking the first increase since 2023. The move comes as the eurozone grapples with rising inflation driven by surging...weiterlesen »

Starting uni this autumn? Two meningitis B jabs now free after deadly clusters hit students

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

The UK government has launched a one-off vaccination program offering the meningitis B vaccine to approximately one million young people. The initiative responds to fatal outbreaks earlier this year, including...weiterlesen »

How a nation of 500,000 reached the World Cup - and what it means for Cape Verde

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Cape Verde has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history. The Atlantic archipelago of 500,000 people will compete in the 2026 tournament, making it one of the smallest nations ever...weiterlesen »

Before Kickl's Sole Rule

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The days of the turquoise-red-pink government are numbered. This became clear last weekend when the governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP), attacked the SPÖ and accused them of not recognizing...weiterlesen »

Socceroos striker Mohamed Touré misses training days before World Cup opener against Turkey

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Socceroos striker Mohamed Touré missed training on Wednesday, raising concerns about Australia's attacking depth just days before their World Cup opener against Turkey on Saturday. The 22-year-old was...weiterlesen »

160,000 people take on Germany: Curaçao makes World Cup history as smallest nation ever

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Curaçao's national football team made an unusual stop on their way to World Cup history. Coach Dick Advocaat and captain Leandro Bacuna threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Miami Marlins game on Wednesday,...weiterlesen »

Judge may halt Trump's White House UFC fight hours before 4,300 fans arrive Sunday

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

A massive cage fighting arena has been erected on the White House South Lawn for a UFC event this Sunday that doubles as President Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration and marks America's 250th independence...weiterlesen »

Why NYC just renamed two streets after football icons - and where to find them

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

New York City has renamed two streets to honor football legends Thierry Henry and Pelé ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The temporary street names, unveiled Thursday, will remain in place until November 1st....weiterlesen »

Stuck in Tijuana: Iran's footballers caught between war, protests and the World Cup

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Iran's national football team held its first open training session on Thursday in Tijuana, Mexico, offering journalists a brief glimpse of the squad preparing for the World Cup under extraordinary circumstances....weiterlesen »

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What happened in the World Cup opener - and why everyone's talking about the referee

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Three players were sent off in the 2026 World Cup's opening match between Mexico and South Africa – an unprecedented red card count for a tournament opener. Mexico won 2-0, but referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio...weiterlesen »

World Cup fan reported dead after heart attack - but he's alive and stable in hospital

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

A foreign fan suffered a heart attack near the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City just before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday. The man received immediate medical attention and was transported...weiterlesen »

Vienna Gets a Housing Concept for the Home Office Generation

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Cinema, gaming room, podcast studio, and co-working area in the same building as your own apartment: With the new residential project Momento Vienna , a concept is being created in Vienna-Brigittenau that...weiterlesen »

SpaceX Pulls In $75 Billion in Mega IPO – $20 Billion to Repay Debt

vor 13 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

It has actually happened: SpaceX has pulled off the biggest IPO in history. Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite, and AI company raised $75 billion in its initial public offering, shattering all previous records....weiterlesen »

Vienna-Alsergrund Gets New Neighborhood Meeting Point

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A new parklet is set to make Glasergasse in the 9th district more livable. Under the project group “Livable Glasergasse” , residents, schools, and local institutions have come together to improve the quality...weiterlesen »

1.5 Billion Euros: Hospital New Construction in Wiener Neustadt to Start in 2027

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

One of the largest healthcare projects in Lower Austria is taking the next important step. For the planned new construction of the University Hospital Wiener Neustadt, the environmental impact assessment...weiterlesen »

Home Office empties Bell Hotel without warning - council left in the dark

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The Home Office has removed all residents from The Bell Hotel in Essex, an asylum accommodation that became the centre of protests last year. Epping Forest District Council confirmed the evacuation on...weiterlesen »

Nurse chased by four masked men completes shift despite racist attack at Ulster Hospital

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

A nurse with a different skin color was chased and intimidated by four masked men on her way to work at Ulster Hospital on Wednesday evening. Despite being terrified, she insisted on completing her shift...weiterlesen »

Cult Car from the 80s Set to Make a Surprising Return

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A car that many consider a symbol of the 1980s could soon return to the streets. The Yugo , once one of the cheapest cars in Europe, is set to make a comeback. A new small car is planned, which visually...weiterlesen »

Siren Alarm in Vienna Causes Uncertainty

vor 18 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Loud sirens startled numerous people in Vienna-Floridsdorf and Donaustadt on Thursday afternoon. Between 12 and 1 PM, the signals were clearly audible in parts of the 21st and 22nd districts. On social...weiterlesen »

Girl left unable to speak after Dublin school knife attack as jury watches hour of CCTV

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

A jury in Dublin has been shown hour-long CCTV footage of a man allegedly carrying out a knife attack on schoolchildren that left a young girl in a wheelchair and unable to speak. Riad Bouchaker, 52, is...weiterlesen »

Murder Investigations Lead to Alleged Prostitution Ring in Vienna

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In the course of murder investigations, a suspect led the police to an extensive, cross-border prostitution ring. A corresponding report was confirmed on Thursday by the spokeswoman for the Vienna public...weiterlesen »

Opposition Dissects the Double Budget in the National Council

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The essential basic elements of the planning of the double budget for 2027 and 2028 are wrong, criticized the FPÖ leader. The goal of reducing the budget deficit to the allowed three percent by 2028 is...weiterlesen »

Resident Raises Alarm: Suspected Burglar Caught in Vienna-Simmering

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

An attentive resident prevented a suspected apartment burglary in Vienna-Simmering on Wednesday evening. The man notified the police emergency number after noticing a suspicious man at a neighboring apartment....weiterlesen »

From hand-painted 1959 original to wheelchair Barbie: Glasgow's doll evolution show

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

A major Barbie exhibition is opening in Scotland for the first time, showcasing the iconic doll's evolution from 1959 to today. The show opens Saturday at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow...weiterlesen »

£13bn offered, £18bn needed: Defence chief resigns over funding gap as NATO warns of attack

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned in a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Healey accused Starmer and the Treasury of failing to commit the resources needed to defend the...weiterlesen »

Lueger Monument Presented: Criticism of 776,000-Euro Project

vor 22 Stunden - Volarberg Online

On Thursday, the city of Vienna presented the artistic intervention “Imbalance (Karl Lueger 3.5°)” by artist Klemens Wihlidal. The monument was tilted 3.5 degrees to the right. For the city of Vienna,...weiterlesen »

Two Gas Stations in Vienna-Donaustadt Armed Robbery: 2,000 Euro Reward for Information

vor 22 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The first robbery took place on October 1, 2025, at 2:02 AM. The second robbery occurred on November 10, 2025, at 9:39 PM. In both incidents, the employees were threatened with a pistol by one of the black-clad...weiterlesen »

False Emergency Call in Vienna-Floridsdorf Ends with Attack on Policewoman

vor 24 Stunden - Volarberg Online

An unusual police operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf ended on Thursday night with an arrest and an injured policewoman. The trigger was an emergency call claiming that a person was in the Marchfeld Canal....weiterlesen »

Oil hits $94 as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after second day of US strikes

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

US President Donald Trump has threatened to continue bombing Iran unless the country agrees to an interim peace deal, escalating tensions after a second consecutive day of military strikes between the...weiterlesen »

How Young People Save Money This Summer in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Just in time for the summer holidays, WIENXTRA is launching a new offer for young residents of Vienna. With the new Frish Advantage Card , teenagers and young adults aged 13 to 26 can now enjoy numerous...weiterlesen »

FIFA gives players official Council seat in landmark FIFPRO deal

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA and FIFPRO have signed a landmark cooperation agreement that gives professional football players an official seat at the table in global governance. The deal, announced Wednesday, marks the first...weiterlesen »

The World Cup weather rule that could halt matches for 30 minutes - or reschedule them

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Lightning protocols could force World Cup games in the United States to be suspended or even rescheduled this summer. The risk is particularly high for matches in Florida, known as the lightning capital...weiterlesen »

10% of global turnover: Social media giants face massive fines under new UK crisis rules

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK government is moving to force social media companies to remove illegal content faster during crises, with new legal powers set to be unveiled in Parliament next week. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall...weiterlesen »

This exhibition showcases the creative future of Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Vienna transforms once again into a grand stage for young art, design, and architecture at the beginning of July. During the Angewandte Festival 2026, the University of Applied Arts Vienna opens its locations...weiterlesen »

59% of Labour members would back Burnham over Starmer as leadership showdown looms

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Andy Burnham's bid to return to Westminster has escalated into an open challenge to Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. The Greater Manchester Mayor is contesting Thursday's Makerfield by-election with explicit...weiterlesen »

FIFA forces Haiti to remove independence battle imagery from World Cup jersey

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Haiti has been forced to modify its World Cup jersey design after FIFA ruled that imagery depicting the country's independence struggle violated equipment regulations. The change came just days before...weiterlesen »

British-born Republican faces uphill battle in heavily Democratic California - can he win?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A former top aide to David Cameron has advanced to the final run-off in the race to become California governor, promising "change is coming" as he seeks to lead one of the world's largest economies. Steve...weiterlesen »

FIFA accredits jailed French journalist for World Cup he can't attend

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA has accredited French journalist Christophe Gleizes for the 2026 World Cup, just one day before the tournament begins. Gleizes has been imprisoned in Algeria for a year, convicted of "glorifying terrorism"...weiterlesen »

Judge rules Southampton protest a hate crime as officer feared she wouldn't make it out alive

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Two men have been jailed for their involvement in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton that saw police officers surrounded by a "baying mob throwing projectiles." Daniel Frost, 44, received...weiterlesen »

Chief Conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra Moves to Munich

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The Czech conductor Petr Popelka, chief conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra since 2024, will become the new General Music Director of the Bavarian State Opera in Munich. He will succeed Vladimir...weiterlesen »

Nearly 600 Ebola cases force World Cup team to relocate match across Europe

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has followed health recommendations related to the ongoing Ebola epidemic to secure their participation in the 2026 World Cup. The move comes as...weiterlesen »

3SI Immogroup sells more than 200 apartments in the first half of the year

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The sales are spread across numerous projects throughout Vienna. The offerings include revitalized historic buildings, attic apartments, and modern new constructions. According to the company, properties...weiterlesen »

Woman Always Arrives Early to Work and Gets Fired

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A court decision from Spain is currently causing international discussions. A 22-year-old employee of a logistics company lost her job after she regularly appeared at the company significantly before her...weiterlesen »

Our Warming Climate: A Pilot Project in Norway Raises Doubts about CCS Sustainability

vor einem Tag - Spiegel

It is the world's first industrial facility that is supposed to produce climate-friendly cement – or at least significantly more climate-friendly than had long been possible. The production at the gray...weiterlesen »

US Navy: These Are the Salaries of Top Officers on Aircraft Carriers

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Aircraft carriers of the US Navy are considered the most powerful warships in the world. Thousands of soldiers, fighter jets, and billion-dollar technology are under the command of a few high-ranking officers....weiterlesen »

Why Norway flew 300kg of fish across the Atlantic for the World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Norway's national football team has arrived at the World Cup with an extraordinary logistical operation: 300 kilograms of fish, 116 kilograms of Norwegian cheese, 6,000 oranges, and three prominent chefs...weiterlesen »

Dispute Over Unpaid Bills Escalates: Two Brothers Injured in Knife Attack

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

On Tuesday afternoon, a violent altercation occurred in a salesroom of a construction company in the 16th district of Vienna. The background is said to be outstanding financial claims for renovation work...weiterlesen »

Who Knows This Man? Police Search for Perfume Thief in Lower Austria

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Following a shoplifting incident in Aspang-Markt , the police are asking the public for assistance. An as yet unknown man is suspected of having stolen several perfumes from a store on May 4, 2026 . According...weiterlesen »

The Modigliani nude that sparked a police shutdown of his 1917 exhibition - now it could sell for £45M

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Sotheby's has unveiled the Lewis Collection for auction, featuring a rare Amedeo Modigliani nude estimated to sell for over £45 million. The 48-work collection carries the highest estimate ever for a single-owner...weiterlesen »

Masked Robber Arrested in Vienna Post Office

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

An attempted robbery of a post office in Vienna-Döbling was ended within a few minutes on Tuesday afternoon. According to the police, a masked man threatened several employees with a deceptively realistic-looking...weiterlesen »

Masked mob attacks people by skin color in Glasgow, traps worshippers inside mosque

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Worshippers at Glasgow's largest mosque were locked inside as masked protesters marched through Scotland's biggest city, attacking people because of their skin color following a stabbing in Northern Ireland....weiterlesen »

$7-9m ad slots created as FIFA mandates hydration breaks in every 2026 World Cup match

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA has mandated three-minute hydration breaks in all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, regardless of weather conditions. The decision creates a significant new commercial opportunity for broadcasters...weiterlesen »

Knife Attack at Viktor-Adler-Platz: Police Search for Suspect with Photos

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

On May 30, 2026, a dispute between at least four people at Viktor-Adler-Platz in Vienna-Favoriten is said to have escalated. According to the police, the altercation developed into a brawl around 3:45...weiterlesen »

Cockpit Storm on Swiss Flight: Now Comes the Arrest

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A 43-year-old Belgian has been sentenced to ten months in prison in the USA. This was announced by the US Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. The man was a passenger on Swiss flight LX19 from Newark to Zurich...weiterlesen »

15% of young adults can't find work as wage policy removes hiring incentive, pub chain warns

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The boss of a major UK pub chain has warned that rising minimum wages for young workers are backfiring, removing the incentive for hospitality businesses to hire inexperienced staff and contributing to...weiterlesen »

Vienna Gets First Deposit System for Coffee Beans

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Those who buy coffee beans in Vienna can now do without disposable packaging. Tchibo, together with the reusable provider circolution, is launching the first deposit system for loose bean coffee in Austrian...weiterlesen »

Woman Found Seriously Injured in Front of Apartment: Police Seek Witnesses

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

After the discovery of a seriously injured young woman in Vienna-Wieden, investigations are in full swing. The woman was found unconscious on June 1 in front of her apartment on Weyringergasse and had...weiterlesen »

Mistrust Against Vienna Medical Association Chief Failed

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The power struggle in the Vienna Medical Association has been decided for now. At the general assembly on Tuesday, both a vote of no confidence against Medical Association President Johannes Steinhart...weiterlesen »

14-Year-Old in Court After Deadly Cemetery Attack in Vienna-Penzing

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A 14-year-old, who allegedly stabbed a pensioner at Vienna’s Baumgarten Cemetery on February 23, must stand trial for murder on June 17. This was confirmed by the spokeswoman for the Vienna Regional Court,...weiterlesen »

Trust in institutions: Swiss women have less than men.

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Bern [ENA] A study commissioned by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicates that the women in Switzerland have less...weiterlesen »

After 50 Years: Berger Schinken Closes Vienna Branch

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

For many Viennese, a piece of local supply history is coming to an end. The Lower Austrian meat and sausage producer Berger Schinken has closed its only location in Vienna. Affected is the branch at Rennweg...weiterlesen »

Iran threatens to walk off pitch if fans wave banned pre-1979 flag at World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iran's Sports Minister Ahmed Donjamali has threatened to abandon World Cup matches if political protests occur in stadiums, setting up a confrontation with the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles. The warning...weiterlesen »

37 years later: Public inquiry opens into Belfast solicitor killed by loyalists with state collusion

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The widow of murdered Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane described the opening of a long-awaited public inquiry into his death as "monumental" after 37 years of campaigning for answers. Geraldine Finucane...weiterlesen »

Iran plays the World Cup as US bombs its cities - team trains in Mexico under armed guard

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The United States has conducted retaliatory air strikes against several Iranian coastal cities after a US helicopter was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump blamed Iran for the attack,...weiterlesen »

May 2026 Was the Second Warmest Worldwide Since Records Began

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

The heatwave led to numerous temperature records for May being broken. France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Portugal particularly suffered under the extreme conditions. As remarkable as this event...weiterlesen »

Kospi crashes 6% as US-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz after Apache goes down

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes Wednesday after a US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, sending Asian stock markets tumbling and oil prices surging. US President...weiterlesen »

“Beauty is not an ingredient” — architect Anna Philipp on what makes spaces unforgettable

vor einem Tag - life PR

There are questions that have accompanied architecture for centuries and yet never lose their urgency: Why does a space move us? What makes a place unforgettable? And how does beauty emerge that is not...weiterlesen »