Heat – Elderly and Children at Risk, Act Quickly in Emergencies

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If a person gets into trouble due to heat, quick action is required. “Particularly at risk are older people or children, as they sweat less and thus regulate heat poorly. In the worst case, a heat emergency...weiterlesen »

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Danube Island Festival 2026: Awareness Team, Drones and Video Surveillance

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

When the Donauinselfest opens its doors in ten days, the Danube Island will once again become a meeting point for hundreds of thousands of visitors. Accordingly, the security concept is extensive. As event...weiterlesen »

€73,000 in payments: Former EU commissioner wanted in corruption scandal

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Belgian authorities have issued a European arrest warrant for Dimitris Avramopoulos, the former EU Commissioner for Migration, as part of the ongoing Qatargate corruption investigation. Greek authorities...weiterlesen »

Under 15? UAE blocks your social media - platforms have 12 months to comply or face ban

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The United Arab Emirates has banned social media use for anyone under 15 years old, becoming the first Arab nation to implement such a restriction. The move places the UAE among a growing number of countries...weiterlesen »

Murder Investigations Against Former Employee After Questionable Deaths at Vienna Clinic

vor 5 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The accused is at liberty. As Ziska reported, due to the current evidence, there is neither an urgent suspicion nor grounds for arrest at present. “We are pursuing the matter comprehensively and thoroughly,”...weiterlesen »

Vienna Torture Trial: "Everyone Knew It"

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The two defendants, Khaled Al H. and Moussab Abou R., are said to have served as the head of department 335 of the Syrian intelligence service and as the de facto head of the criminal police in the Syrian...weiterlesen »

Out of Revenge Raped and Beaten: Trial on Brutal Act of Violence in Vienna Continued

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Initially, on the second day of the trial, the previous statements of the defendants were briefly discussed. The jury courtroom did not offer enough seats for the interested public. Numerous acquaintances...weiterlesen »

58 departments now on red alert as heatwave shuts Louvre, Eiffel Tower

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France is grappling with a deadly heatwave that has killed at least 40 people and shattered temperature records across the country. The crisis has forced the closure of iconic landmarks and triggered the...weiterlesen »

Gambling Addict from Vienna Committed Armed & Brutal Robberies on Regular Betting Shop: Trial

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

He claimed he was “not that kind of person,” referring to his previous clean record at the start of the trial: “If I hadn’t had this stupid gambling passion, I would never have done it.” The 40-year-old...weiterlesen »

Scotland orders urgent rates review as some businesses hit with 500% hikes

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

The Scottish Government has commissioned an independent review into business rates hikes that saw some firms facing increases of nearly 500%. Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth announced the move on Tuesday...weiterlesen »

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Why There Is No "Heat-Free" at Austria's Schools

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In practice, schools handle temperatures occasionally exceeding 30 degrees in classrooms differently. Sometimes classes are moved to the basement or cooler rooms, or class time is spent outdoors. In the...weiterlesen »

Viennese "Electricity Death Museum" Revived in the Viennese Narrenturm

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Of course, this is also advised against in the literal sense in the year 2026 – although the frequency of severe electrical accidents has significantly decreased in recent decades, also due to protective...weiterlesen »

Vienna Approaching 40 Degrees: Heatwave Reaches Its Peak on Sunday

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The current heatwave in Austria is intensifying further. According to Geosphere Austria, the preliminary peak of the extraordinary heat is expected on Sunday. Particularly in the east of the country, temperatures...weiterlesen »

19 Austrians Treated for Heatstroke in Lignano

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

After their arrival at the holiday resort, the teenagers went directly to the beach and spent the entire day there. According to the newspaper, they stayed in the sun without adequate sun protection and...weiterlesen »

NEOS for Higher Retirement Age, Clear No from SPÖ

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Gasser referred to the announcement by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to fully implement the proposals of the local pension commission. This aims to – among other steps – link the retirement age,...weiterlesen »

Vienna's Financial Statement for 2025 is Approved

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

It is a tradition that the financial statement for the previous year is dealt with at the end of June. This time, a set of figures showing a significant increase in the deficit will be approved. It climbed...weiterlesen »

Suspected Shoplifter Attacked Security Staff at Main Train Station

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A shoplifting incident in a supermarket at Vienna’s main train station triggered a police operation on Monday morning. According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, a store detective observed around...weiterlesen »

Viennese Drug Ring Busted: Suspect Arrested in Hungary

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

After intensive investigations, officers from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Center East branch, tracked down a 30-year-old Bosnian national. The man is suspected of having dealt with narcotics...weiterlesen »

Holiday Start Causes Animal Distress: Paw Help Can Hardly Take in Any More Animals

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The summer holidays are approaching, and with them, the number of inquiries to the animal shelter Pfotenhilfe in Lochen on the border between Upper Austria and Salzburg is increasing. As the facility announced...weiterlesen »

Bank of England hawk Haskel nominated for OBR amid 'gatekeeper' criticism

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

The Chancellor has selected former Bank of England rate-setter Jonathan Haskel to lead the Office for Budget Responsibility, stepping into a role left vacant after last year's embarrassing budget leak...weiterlesen »

Gove to play PM in Sky series simulating Russian attack on UK

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Sky has commissioned a four-part TV series that will simulate the UK government's response to a Russian attack on British soil, featuring real former politicians and military figures in fictional cabinet...weiterlesen »

Mexican military downs spy drone over South Korean training facility days before World Cup match - suspects flee with device

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Mexican security forces downed a suspected spy drone over South Korea's closed training session in Guadalajara, just days before the team's crucial World Cup match against host nation Mexico. Two unidentified...weiterlesen »

For Karner, a Large-Scale Amnesty is Out of the Question

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Sporrer had planned to enable the release of 500 inmates in a one-time action to relieve the prisons. According to her plans, prisoners with an unconditional sentence of up to five years would be eligible....weiterlesen »

Pharmaceutical Company Takeda Cuts 200 Jobs in Austria - Mainly in Vienna

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

“Die Presse” reported online on Tuesday about the job cuts. According to the APA, the number of jobs being eliminated will be less than 200. An exact number cannot be provided as the process is still ongoing....weiterlesen »

Up to 35 Degrees in Vienna Classrooms: Criticism of Holiday Debate

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Amidst a heatwave, the situation in Vienna’s schools is causing criticism. The FSG compulsory school representation reports high temperatures in numerous classrooms and sees regular teaching as significantly...weiterlesen »

Dollar hits one-year high as markets price in 90% chance of Fed rate hike

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

The U.S. dollar surged to a one-year high on Tuesday, driven by investor expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year. The dollar index (DXY) climbed to 101.186 in early European...weiterlesen »

Four years later: Sussexes offered royal security for family visit to UK

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to return to the United Kingdom with their children for the first time in four years. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been offered royal accommodation and...weiterlesen »

Royal Mail defies cost crisis with earnings surge - but parent company slumps 20%

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Royal Mail has defied rising staff costs to deliver a sharp jump in underlying earnings, reaching £5 million for the year ending March 31 compared to £2 million the previous year. Revenues climbed 2.6%...weiterlesen »

Children aged two and four found dead in car as France heatwave exceeds 40°C

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Two children aged two and four have died after being found unresponsive in a car parked inside the garage of their family home in Carpentras, France. The tragedy occurred during a severe heatwave with...weiterlesen »

Cultural Summer Vienna Brings 29 Free Concerts to Vienna's Retirement Homes

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The gardens of the Houses for Living will once again become concert stages in the summer of 2026. For the seventh time, the Vienna Cultural Summer will be hosted in the Viennese retirement homes. A total...weiterlesen »

Hitze und Alkohol: Rotkreuz-Arzt warnt vor Risiko

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Especially in the heat, beer, spritz wine, and the like should only be consumed in moderation, said Wolfgang Schreiber, chief physician of the Red Cross, on Monday in an interview with the APA. Both high...weiterlesen »

Two children found dead in car as France shatters heat records in deadly heatwave

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

An exceptional heatwave is gripping Europe, breaking temperature records and claiming lives across the continent. France recorded its hottest day in history on Monday as two young children were found dead...weiterlesen »

Millions of Pensioners Must Now Pay a New Fee

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Austrian pensioners will have to prepare for an additional financial burden in 2026. For the first time, the E-Card fee will also be collected from pensions. According to the umbrella organization of social...weiterlesen »

Formula 1 in Spielberg: Here the Longest Traffic Jams Threaten

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

When Formula 1 returns to Spielberg, the largest travel wave of the motorsport year also rolls in. From June 26 to 28, tens of thousands of visitors are expected in the Styrian Murtal. The ÖAMTC therefore...weiterlesen »

How to Repel Ants in the Lawn Without Chemicals

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Many garden owners are familiar with the problem: suddenly numerous small mounds of earth appear on the lawn. Ants, particularly the yellow meadow ant, are often responsible. The insects can quickly spread...weiterlesen »

Geminor awarded Norway’s largest residual waste contract

vor 15 Stunden - Recycling Portal

Romerike Avfallsforedling IKS (ROAF) has awarded Geminor the contract for the transportation and energy recovery of 55,000 metric tons of residual waste annually. The contract has a duration of up to four...weiterlesen »

Seven brother pairs at 2026 World Cup - four represent different nations

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Seven brother pairs will compete at the 2026 World Cup, with four of them representing different nations. The Williams, Luckassen/Brobbey, Doué and Souttar brothers all chose different national paths despite...weiterlesen »

Letter that forced Britain to give up America shown in London for first time

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

A letter signed by George Washington accepting British surrender has gone on display for the first time in London. The document marks the beginning of the end of the American Revolutionary War. Written...weiterlesen »

Why Britain's winter lights are safe but households face sharp bill shock from Middle East conflict

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Britain has secured enough electricity to power the nation through winter despite households facing sharply higher bills from the Iran war. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) forecasts a surplus...weiterlesen »

Germany's historic Lithuania deployment hits recruitment snag—conscription on standby

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Germany is preparing to conscript soldiers for its new Lithuania-based tank brigade if voluntary recruitment falls short. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius confirmed during a troop exercise that while 90...weiterlesen »

Vienna Declares War on Short-Term Rentals

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The city of Vienna is planning the next step in the fight against the loss of housing due to short-term rentals. Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced plans to significantly tighten the rules for platforms...weiterlesen »

Life-threatening heat hits UK: What the 30-minute emergency rule means for you

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a rare red heat health alert as the country braces for extreme temperatures reaching up to 38C this week. The alert, only the second of its kind since the system...weiterlesen »

£365m tax error hits 8.7 million pensioners - government knew for a year

vor einem Tag - upday.com

HM Revenue and Customs has overtaxed millions of pensioners for at least a decade due to a calculation error, potentially overcharging them by up to £365 million. The tax authority is now working to fix...weiterlesen »

Baby Born in Vienna McDonald's: Mother Gives Birth to Daughter Before Hospital Trip

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

An extraordinary birth occurred in Vienna. Because the contractions suddenly became stronger and there was not enough time to reach the hospital, a woman gave birth to her baby in a McDonald’s branch on...weiterlesen »

Due to Energy Drink: Chase in Vienna-Donaustadt Ends with Arrest

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A suspected shoplifting at a gas station in Vienna-Donaustadt caused tumultuous scenes on Saturday. A 19-year-old is said to have stolen an energy drink. When employees of the gas station recognized the...weiterlesen »

650,000 Euros Missing: Plumber in Custody

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Investigators of Vienna’s economic crime unit have uncovered a suspected multi-million euro fraud. At the center of the investigation is a 31-year-old Austrian who, along with other suspects, is believed...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Alsergrund: Man Seriously Injured in the Face with Broken Bottle

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

An argument in a park in Vienna-Alsergrund escalated on Saturday and ended with serious injuries. According to the police, two men clashed in the area of Glasergasse. During the altercation, a 33-year-old...weiterlesen »

Vacation is Not Hidden On-Call Time

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Vacation is actually supposed to serve relaxation. However, for many employees, work apparently does not end with the start of the holidays. A recent survey by karriere.at shows that numerous employees...weiterlesen »

Four Stab Wounds on Gas Station Operator: Trail Led to Hospital

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A knife attack on a gas station operator in Vienna-Simmering triggered a large-scale police operation over the weekend. The operator of a gas station was injured by multiple stab wounds and had to be taken...weiterlesen »

FPÖ Raises Alarm: Vienna's Debt Could Rise to 30 Billion Euros by 2030

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

In the course of the debate on the financial statement, the Vienna FPÖ has massively criticized the financial policy of the red-pink city government. FPÖ Vienna chairman City Councillor Dominik Nepp pointed...weiterlesen »

New Technology from Vienna Aims to Get Children Away from Screens

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

While many learning offerings for children rely on tablets, smartphones, or apps, a Vienna-based start-up is pursuing a different approach. The EdTech company Plappi has developed a voice-controlled learning...weiterlesen »

BBC sends reporter to Downing Street as Starmer resignation speculation mounts

vor einem Tag - upday.com

BBC Breakfast altered its usual format on Monday morning as speculation mounted over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's potential resignation. Host Jon Kay reported live from Downing Street while co-presenter...weiterlesen »

Footballer plans to leave World Cup for birth - presenter calls it 'disgusting moment'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A French TV presenter has been suspended after calling childbirth a "disgusting moment" where fathers are "useless" – sparking outrage over Belgian footballer Jeremy Doku's plan to leave the World Cup...weiterlesen »

400,000 Icelanders to decide EU future on August 29 after Trump's Greenland threats accelerate vote

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Iceland will hold a referendum on August 29 to decide whether to resume negotiations for joining the European Union. This marks the first such vote in more than a decade for the nation of approximately...weiterlesen »

£1.5bn hit as Britain braces for 39C heatwave that could shatter 1976 record

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Britain is bracing for an extreme heatwave this week, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 39C and potentially break the June record of 35.6C set in 1976. The Met Office has issued an amber extreme...weiterlesen »

Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht in English Channel

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A Russian warship fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation by the UK Ministry of Defence. The incident occurred about 20 nautical miles...weiterlesen »

Why U.S. teammates aren't worried about Pulisic's calf injury before Australia match

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Christian Pulisic trained separately from his U.S. teammates on Monday due to a calf injury, but the Americans remain confident their star forward will be ready for Friday's critical World Cup showdown...weiterlesen »