Russian strike kills two Norwegian aid workers clearing mines in Ukraine

vor 2 Stunden - upday.com

Two humanitarian workers for Norwegian People's Aid were killed in a Russian strike on Ukraine's Kherson region on Wednesday. The victims were part of a demining team operating in the partially occupied...weiterlesen »

New Scanners Change Security Checks at Vienna Airport

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Pünktlich zum Ferienstart fällt am Flughafen Wien-Schwechat eine der bekanntesten Reiseregeln Europas. Anyone who flies on vacation knows the problem: sunscreen, shampoo, or perfume must be transferred...weiterlesen »

Man Fatally Injured in Vienna Subway Station

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In der U-Bahn-Station Längenfeldgasse in Wien-Meidling ist am Mittwochmorgen ein Mann bei einem Unfall ums Leben gekommen. The subway operation had to be temporarily suspended. The accident occurred on...weiterlesen »

Why this oil shock is different - and what it means for Eurozone growth in 2026

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

The war in Iran has slashed projected economic growth in the Eurozone by 0.4 percentage points this year, according to the European Central Bank. The energy shock stems from the conflict and subsequent...weiterlesen »

Europe heatwave now affects 100 million as France drowning deaths rise to 42

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

A record-breaking heatwave is gripping Europe, forcing health authorities across the continent to issue urgent warnings as temperatures reach historic highs. France has recorded its hottest day ever, Spain...weiterlesen »

Ingenious Onion Trick Enthralls Millions on the Internet

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein Koch schneidet eine Zwiebel auf ungewöhnliche Weise und sorgt damit auf X für Aufsehen. Das Ergebnis sind feine Würfel in wenigen Schnitten. Auch Experten nennen einen entscheidenden Vorteil dieser...weiterlesen »

WM Oracle at the House of the Sea: These Animals Predict Against Austria

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Austria’s national team faces a crucial group match at the FIFA World Cup. At the Vienna House of the Sea, the match against Algeria is eagerly awaited not only by fans. The animal World Cup oracles have...weiterlesen »

Drug Focus in Vienna: Two Suspected Dealers Arrested

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The police officers were on duty as part of a focus on combating drug-related crime when they noticed the suspicious exchanges. Through coordinated intervention, a 22-year-old and a 26-year-old Austrian...weiterlesen »

800 Years Old: Stephansdom Giant's Door is Being Restored

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Millionen Besucher passieren jedes Jahr das berühmte Riesentor des Stephansdoms. Nun wird der fast 800 Jahre alte Eingang erneut umfassend restauriert – die Arbeiten dauern bis Herbst. One of Austria’s...weiterlesen »

What the warning system showed before fatal Bedford train crash - and why investigators can't yet say

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

A train driver died after passing a red signal moments before his train collided with a stationary train near Bedford, investigators have revealed. Shaun Burton, 60, was killed when the East Midlands Railway...weiterlesen »

Southern Railway Expansion Delayed by Five Years

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Schlechte Nachrichten für Pendler: Die geplante Attraktivierung der Bahnstrecke zwischen Wiener Neustadt und Gloggnitz wird deutlich später fertig als geplant. Statt 2028 ist nun 2033 vorgesehen. The modernization...weiterlesen »

Witnesses Stop Car Thief After Escape in Vienna-Favoriten

vor 5 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Alert witnesses prevented the escape of three suspected car thieves in Vienna-Favoriten on Wednesday night. The police were alerted around 1:50 AM due to a burglary theft in a parked vehicle at Keplerplatz....weiterlesen »

Vienna-Meidling: Police Officer Pulled to the Ground and Attacked

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A routine police operation in Vienna-Meidling escalated on Monday afternoon. Officers noticed a man walking on the independent track bed on Eichenstraße and instructed him to use the sidewalk. According...weiterlesen »

Why Vienna is Now Relying on Giant Ice Cubes

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The first major heatwave of the year is noticeable not only on the thermometers. The demand for cooling is also currently rising significantly in Vienna. According to Wien Energie, the demand for district...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Mariahilf: 21-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Workplace Accident

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

A serious work accident occurred on Tuesday morning in Vienna-Mariahilf. A 21-year-old man fell from a rooftop at a construction site in the area of Linke Wienzeile for reasons that are still unclear....weiterlesen »

ESC caused a tourism boost: Overnight stays increase significantly

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The Eurovision Song Contest also seems to have contributed to the growth of Vienna’s tourism: In May 2026, 1.849 million overnight stays were registered in the federal capital. This corresponds to an increase...weiterlesen »

End for Gastro Project in Vienna's Gösserhalle

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The closure comes as a surprise to many guests. The restaurant Steinhart in the former Gösserhalle in Vienna-Favoriten has announced its immediate closure. The operators bid farewell to their guests on...weiterlesen »

Kings of Leon Deliver Rock Without Frills at Concert in Vienna's Stadthalle

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Unpretentiously, the four Followills – brothers Caleb (vocals and guitar), Jared (bass), and Nathan, along with cousin Matthew (guitar) – took the stage with the house lights on and kicked off with “Slow...weiterlesen »

Up to 39 Degrees in Vienna: Highest Weather Warning Level on the Weekend Due to "Extreme Heat Stress" in the Northeast

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Both in the red-marked areas from Wels through Steyr, almost the entire Lower Austria and Vienna to Eisenstadt and northern Burgenland, as well as in the orange-marked rest of Austria, the Geosphere warns...weiterlesen »

Tea for Babies and Children in VKI Test: Half is Recommended

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Herbal mixed teas with or without fruits or with or without flavors were examined. The focus was on pesticides and contamination by wild plants, known as pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA). During mechanical...weiterlesen »

These 34 Places Offer Protection from the Heat in Vienna

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The heatwave has Vienna firmly in its grip – and the city is expanding its information offerings. From now on, the so-called Cool Zones can be accessed as a separate layer on the Vienna online city map....weiterlesen »

World Cup's 48-team chaos: 495 possible scenarios as third-place teams battle for knockout spots

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Seven nations have secured their spots in the World Cup knockout stage after winning their opening two matches, while five teams face elimination as the group stage enters its final round starting Wednesday....weiterlesen »

Murder probe launched after body found at ancient Peak District stone circle

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

Derbyshire Police have launched a murder investigation after a 26-year-old man's body was discovered at the Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District. Emergency services were called to the ancient...weiterlesen »

Waymo's sixth software recall reveals ongoing struggle with unexpected road conditions

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Waymo is recalling software for nearly 4,000 robotaxis in the United States after autonomous vehicles repeatedly drove into closed highway construction zones. The voluntary measure temporarily suspends...weiterlesen »

Fox pays two Americans $50,000 to watch all 104 World Cup matches in Times Square glass studio

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Two young Americans have landed an unusual summer job: Fox has hired Austin Franklin, 29, and Kevin Akoto, 26, to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup for $50,000. The duo watches every game from...weiterlesen »

70% of IVF patients pay for add-ons that don't improve their chances of having a baby

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

Most IVF add-on treatments offered by fertility clinics lack reliable scientific evidence and fail to improve the chances of having a baby, the largest review of its kind has found. Over 70% of IVF patients...weiterlesen »

The handshake that wasn't: Spence pulls back as Partey approaches before England-Ghana

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

England defender Djed Spence appeared to avoid shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup group stage match in Boston on Tuesday. Footage circulating on social media shows...weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 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 23 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Murder Investigations Against Former Employee After Questionable Deaths at Vienna Clinic

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Man Found Dead in Lake in Mödling District

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The rescuers were alerted to the Dürrsee because the 82-year-old was missing. The diving service of the state fire brigade association and a police drone unit were also involved in the search, as reported...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

"Noble Guests": These Works by Klimt, Schiele, and Gerstl Are Temporarily on Display in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The loans include Klimt’s landscape paintings “Italian Garden Landscape” (1913) and “Landscape with Mountain Peak” (1916), which will be shown in the Klimt Room on level 4 of the museum. On level 3, in...weiterlesen »

Vienna Approaching 40 Degrees: Heatwave Reaches Its Peak on Sunday

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Vienna's Financial Statement for 2025 is Approved

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

3-hour airport queues and missed flights: EU border system sparks travel crisis

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Union's new biometric border system has triggered chaos at major airports across the continent, with passengers missing flights, waiting hours in queues, and airlines demanding an immediate...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

46-Year-Old Set Car on Fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The arson occurred around 7:50 PM. The Vienna Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire quickly. Two female witnesses told the Vienna police that they had observed a man tampering with the vehicle....weiterlesen »

Driver Without License Under the Influence of Alcohol Caused Serious Traffic Accident in Vienna-Landstraße and Fled

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The accident happened around 11:48 PM at Erdberger Lände. When the police and Vienna’s professional fire brigade arrived, there was no one inside the vehicle. Witnesses stated that the driver had been...weiterlesen »

Information Requested: Car Driver Caused Accident of Motorcyclist in Lower Austria and Committed Hit-and-Run

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

The 49-year-old swerved onto the shoulder shortly after 5:30 AM to prevent a collision with an oncoming vehicle that was avoiding a dead fox lying on the road. The local resident fell and was taken to...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Pröll wants "new tools" for the Public Service

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

In a “strategic speech,” the State Secretary addressed the public employees. “Austria needs you. Austria appreciates you. And Austria will be better together with you,” he praised those present. In the...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Why the UK economy is shrinking while the eurozone avoids recession

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK economy has flat-lined for the second consecutive month, with businesses cutting jobs amid mounting cost pressures linked to the Middle East war. S&P Global's purchasing managers' index fell to...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Two Speeders Pulled from Traffic in Lower Austria at Over 210 km/h

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

On the North/Weinviertel Motorway (A5) near Mistelbach, a 22-year-old was driving his car at 219 km/h, while on the West Motorway (A1) near Pöchlarn (Melk district), a 31-year-old accelerated his vehicle...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Hitze und Alkohol: Rotkreuz-Arzt warnt vor Risiko

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

5-1: Netherlands demolish Sweden as Koeman's Brobbey gamble pays off spectacularly

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Netherlands delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Sweden in their World Cup 2026 Group F clash in Houston, with Brian Brobbey's early double and coach Ronald Koeman's tactical gamble paying off spectacularly....weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Partey ready to face former Arsenal teammates Rice and Saka after visa denial kept him out of Ghana opener

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Thomas Partey has declared himself ready to play for Ghana against England on Tuesday after missing his country's World Cup opener due to a visa issue that prevented him from entering Canada. The 33-year-old...weiterlesen »

How to Repel Ants in the Lawn Without Chemicals

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

Why Norwegian royals are at the World Cup while their mother is in hospital

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus have arrived in the United States to support Norway's national football team at the World Cup. The royal siblings will attend Tuesday's match between...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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 »

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 »

Clive Davis, music legend who discovered Whitney Houston and Springsteen, dies at 94

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who discovered and shaped the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin and countless other stars, has died at age 94. His family confirmed...weiterlesen »

Family rejects driver's excuse after World Cup guard dragged under Tesla and killed

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

A 22-year-old World Cup security guard died after being struck by a vehicle while walking home from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles. Aaron Avery was killed around 10:30 PM on June 15 - his second...weiterlesen »

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