22% tax on cash in stocks ISAs from 2027 as UK closes savings...

22% tax on cash in stocks ISAs from 2027 as UK closes savings loophole

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The UK government has confirmed a new 22% tax on interest earned from cash held in stocks and shares ISAs, effective from April 2027. The measure aims to prevent savers from exploiting loopholes in upcoming...weiterlesen »

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First since 1973: Congress votes to direct Trump to end Iran military action

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Both chambers of Congress have passed a concurrent resolution directing President Trump to end military action with Iran – the first time since 1973 that Congress has taken such a step against a sitting...weiterlesen »

Europe's double trap: Flooded by Chinese tech exports while dependent on U.S. software

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Economists are warning of a new economic phenomenon called "China Shock 2.0" that threatens to displace the U.S. as the world's foremost technology power and inflict similar damage on Europe. The warning...weiterlesen »

China's LineShine supercomputer hits 2.2 exaflops with zero US tech - ends decade of American dominance

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

A Chinese supercomputer has seized the title of world's most powerful computer, ending a decade of US dominance in high-performance computing. The machine, called LineShine, achieved a breakthrough performance...weiterlesen »

Why can OpenAI sell AI abroad but Anthropic can't? Export ban raises uncomfortable questions

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

The U.S. government has imposed strict export controls on Anthropic's most advanced AI models, effectively banning foreign nationals worldwide from accessing the technology. The move on June 12 cited national...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 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 »

Germany advances to World Cup knockouts—but won't know opponent until day before kickoff

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

Germany has qualified for the World Cup Round of 32 as group winners. The team will face a third-placed opponent on Monday at 10:30 PM in Boston. But their exact opponent won't be confirmed until Sunday...weiterlesen »

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

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

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

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Vienna Torture Trial: "Everyone Knew It"

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

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 »

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Over 50% of Australians now view China relationship as more important than US ties

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Australians now view their relationship with China as more important than their ties with the United States, a 2026 Lowy Institute poll reveals. The same survey shows confidence in President Donald Trump...weiterlesen »

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

vor 13 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

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

Taiwan vows never to surrender as China sends advanced carrier through the strait

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

China's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, one day after Taiwan launched a five-day military exercise simulating responses to a potential...weiterlesen »

500,000 trapped as seven foreign ministers warn Sudan offensive risks genocide repeat

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Seven foreign ministers have issued a joint declaration urging all parties in Sudan to de-escalate the conflict, expressing deep concern over the ongoing offensive against El Obeid amid an "extraordinarily...weiterlesen »

Viennese IT Network Demands More Women for Future Professions

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The demand for skilled workers in IT and technology has been growing for years. At the same time, the proportion of women in the information and communication technology sector is only about 20 percent,...weiterlesen »

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

vor 14 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 »

Vienna Approaching 40 Degrees: Heatwave Reaches Its Peak on Sunday

vor 14 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 »

Vienna's Financial Statement for 2025 is Approved

vor 15 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 »

Viennese Drug Ring Busted: Suspect Arrested in Hungary

vor 15 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 »

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

vor 16 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 »

SPÖ wants to "organize instead of divide" on summer tour

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The representatives of the federal government will not appear “as a closed block,” but will mingle alone or in pairs among the people, for example at the Donauinselfest, the Korneuburg summer festival,...weiterlesen »

Brussels blocks gamer protection law - your paid games can still vanish when servers close

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

The European Commission has rejected a citizen initiative demanding legal protections for video games after their servers shut down. The decision affects nearly 1.3 million gamers who signed the "Stop...weiterlesen »

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

vor 17 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 »

5-30% of digital budgets now go to AI - yet most European companies can't prove ROI

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

European companies have poured massive resources into artificial intelligence over the past year, with over 80% increasing their AI investments significantly. Yet more than half cannot demonstrate any...weiterlesen »

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

vor 19 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 »

Also Premium Brands Included: Poor Conclusion for All-Season Tires in ÖAMTC Test

vor 19 Stunden - Volarberg Online

As the ÖAMTC announced in a release on Tuesday, the test shows that the brand name alone does not guarantee balanced performance. Additionally, some manufacturers do not offer their latest models in the...weiterlesen »

Russia hits back after G7 summit: Europe 'once again becoming major threat to peace'

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the United States of abandoning its role as an impartial mediator in the Ukraine conflict and claimed Europe has become the main threat to global security....weiterlesen »

$600bn wiped out as SpaceX shares plunge 16% in three-day losing streak

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

SpaceX shares have plunged for three consecutive trading days, wiping out hundreds of billions in market value just over a week after Elon Musk's space company made a record-breaking stock market debut....weiterlesen »

Data centers could use water for 1.3 billion people by 2030 - UN launches AI transparency push

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has challenged artificial intelligence companies to come clean about their environmental footprint and commit to powering data centers exclusively with renewable energy...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 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 21 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 »

The EU Inc.: the digital “28th Regime”

vor 16 Stunden - VentureCapital Magazin

Dr. Wolfgang Weitnauer, WIPIT Bildnachweis: WIPIT . Prompted by the European competitiveness agenda of Letta/Draghi, the EU Commission presented a proposal on 18 March 2026 for a Regulation on an optional...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 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 »

Formula 1 in Spielberg: Here the Longest Traffic Jams Threaten

vor 22 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 23 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 »

Three extra years without insulin: NHS approves first drug to delay type 1 diabetes

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

The NHS in England and Wales has approved teplizumab, the world's first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by up to three years. The immunotherapy gives children and young people precious...weiterlesen »

Showdown in the Battle over the EU Inc.

vor 22 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

Rarely has a company-law initiative from Brussels mobilised such opposing camps. On 18 March 2026, the European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen presented the draft regulation for the EU...weiterlesen »

SpaceX Stock Loses Nearly $700 Billion in Market Value Within a Week

vor 23 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

SpaceX’s stock rally has come to a halt for now. On Monday, the share fell 16.43 percent to around $154 — its lowest level since the first trading day. In after-hours trading, the stock recovered only...weiterlesen »

Trump shift drives G7 unity: Alliance considers licensing Ukraine to produce missiles

vor einem Tag - upday.com

European G7 countries and the United States are preparing to license Ukrainian companies to produce long-range missiles and air defence systems. The move aims to boost domestic military production and...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Social media drives 1.7 billion UK high street visits a year as Gen-Z travels for trends

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Social media is driving an estimated 1.7 billion visits to UK high streets annually, transforming the way Britons discover and experience shops, cafes and restaurants. The phenomenon translates to more...weiterlesen »

The guitars behind The Smiths' biggest hits - now Johnny Marr is selling them all

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Johnny Marr has announced plans to auction 95 guitars from his legendary career with The Smiths and beyond. The sale includes iconic instruments that shaped some of indie rock's most influential songs,...weiterlesen »

Corona Pandemic Had Consequences for Pregnant Women and Babies

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

During the Covid-19 pandemic, women in Austria had a higher initial weight at the beginning of pregnancy, more often overweight and obesity. This resulted in heavier babies and more difficult deliveries....weiterlesen »

China strikes back at Pentagon, bans exports to US rare earth producers

vor einem Tag - upday.com

China has imposed export controls on two US rare earth producers, escalating tensions over critical minerals just days after the Group of Seven nations agreed to reduce their dependence on Chinese supplies....weiterlesen »

The Silence of Ventimiglia: The Balzi Rossi Case

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Journalist [ENA] The Silence of Ventimiglia: The Balzi Rossi Case and the Memory Erased by Progress A Crossroads of Civilisations Ventimiglia is not merely a border town; it is a historical palimpsest...weiterlesen »

Most Visited Greek Island Struggles with Influx of Visitors and Strike

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

“We are required to deal with thousands of visitors every day without having the necessary minimum infrastructure,” stated the union of tour operators and bus companies. The Cycladic island in the Aegean...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 »

Brexit Balance 2026: What the British Really Think

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Many see negative consequences for the economy, cost of living, and migration – and wish for closer ties with Europe again. Ten years after the historic referendum, the mood in the United Kingdom has apparently...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 »

SpaceX Stock Falls for a Third Straight Day – and Already Wants to Raise More Cash

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

After its spectacular market debut, SpaceX stock is coming back down to Earth: shares in Elon Musk’s space company fell for a third consecutive trading day on Monday. Shortly after the open, the stock...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 »

£4.7bn easyJet takeover bid goes public as Castlelake bypasses board after three rejections

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US investment firm Castlelake has taken its £4.7 billion takeover bid for easyJet directly to shareholders after the budget airline's board rejected three successive offers. The firm publicly disclosed...weiterlesen »

This Summer Habit Can Become Dangerous at the Wheel

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

With rising temperatures, a habit returns that traffic experts view critically. Many drivers get into their cars directly after visiting the pool or lake wearing flip-flops, bathing slippers, or even barefoot....weiterlesen »

Vienna Changes Night Service: Those Who Call 141 Now Reach 1450

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The telephone health advice line 1450 is taking on an even more central role in the Vienna health system. Since the beginning of May, callers who dial the number 141 outside of office hours are directly...weiterlesen »

Online Fraud is Booming: Countries Demand Tougher Action

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The consumer protection ministers of the states consider a national action plan against fake shops necessary so that sites can be blocked more quickly. At their conference in Potsdam, they unanimously...weiterlesen »

Despite Record Numbers: Vienna's Cult Theater Hits the Brakes

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The Vienna Rabenhof Theater is currently experiencing one of its most successful phases – yet it is still downshifting. With nearly 67,000 visitors and an occupancy rate of almost 89 percent, the theater...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 »

The Friends director who became family - cast reveal bonds with James Burrows

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Jennifer Aniston has joined her former Friends castmates in honoring director James Burrows as a "father figure" following his death at age 85. The tributes from Aniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and...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 »

1,000 episodes, 11 Emmys: TV comedy legend James Burrows dies at 85

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

James Burrows, the legendary television director behind Friends, Cheers, and countless other beloved sitcoms, has died at the age of 85. His death on Friday prompted an outpouring of tributes from actors...weiterlesen »

Myths of Everyday Life

vor einem Tag - European News Agency

Wiener FestWochen [ENA] This is a formally lucid yet intellectually ambitious contribution to Vienna’s long tradition of documentary theatre, transforming the city’s lived experiences into a collectively...weiterlesen »

Undav's 94th-minute winner sends Germany through as Group E champions

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Germany secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday, guaranteeing their place in the World Cup Round of 16 as Group E winners. Substitute Deniz Undav emerged as the...weiterlesen »