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Why are UK schools closing when kids elsewhere handle the heat every day?

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More than 1,000 schools across the UK have closed or dismissed students early as extreme heat grips the country, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40°C. The unprecedented disruption has ignited fierce...weiterlesen »

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France shuts 3 nuclear reactors as heatwave cripples power grid and water supply

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Europe is enduring a lethal heatwave that has shattered temperature records across the continent and claimed hundreds of lives. France recorded its hottest day ever this week, with temperatures reaching...weiterlesen »

Sticker Before Major Change: This is What the Government Plans

vor 6 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Bundesregierung plant Änderungen bei der § 57a-Begutachtung. Unter anderem soll die bisherige viermonatige Toleranzfrist beim Pickerl entfallen. With a planned amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act, changes...weiterlesen »

31% reduced disability risk: EU clears breakthrough MS drug tolebrutinib

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

The European Commission has approved tolebrutinib, the first drug specifically designed to slow disability progression in adults with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis who haven't experienced relapses...weiterlesen »

18-Year-Old Allegedly Threatened Passersby in Vienna with Murder

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nachdem zwei Brüder in einem Wiener Einkaufszentrum mehrere Menschen belästigt haben sollen, eskalierte die Situation. Ein 18-Jähriger soll Passanten bedroht und bei seiner Festnahme eine Polizistin angegriffen...weiterlesen »

100,000 New Trees: Greens Present Heat Plan for Vienna

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Bis zu 38 Grad und Tropennächte setzen Wien zu. Die Wiener Grünen fordern jetzt einen umfassenden Hitzeplan – mit 100.000 zusätzlichen Bäumen, kühlen Schulen und klimatisierten Öffis. In light of the current...weiterlesen »

£8 family seating charge axed as Ryanair bows to competition watchdog pressure

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Ryanair has changed its family seating policy after the UK's competition watchdog launched an investigation into whether the airline was breaking consumer law by charging parents to sit with their children....weiterlesen »

Alan: French HealthTech Raises €480 million – Valuation Climbs to €5.5 billion

vor 6 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

It’s one of the largest European funding rounds of the year beyond the AI hype: French health startup Alan has raised a Series G round of €480 million (around $550 million). The new valuation stands at...weiterlesen »

21 weeks, 76 witnesses: Noah Donohoe inquest jury begins deliberations on teen's death

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

The jury at the inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe has been instructed to base their findings solely on evidence heard in court. Coroner Mr Justice Rooney began his charge to the jury of...weiterlesen »

1.71°C by 2027: Scientists predict Paris climate limit breached in first two-year forecast

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Climate scientists at the University of Graz have achieved a breakthrough in temperature forecasting, predicting global temperatures will reach 1.71 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2027....weiterlesen »

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Jogger in Vienna-Landstraße threatened with gun and robbed

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein nächtlicher Lauf endete für einen 22-Jährigen mit einem Schock: Drei maskierte Täter bedrohten den Mann im dritten Bezirk mit einer Schusswaffe und raubten Bargeld. Die Polizei sucht Zeugen. The State...weiterlesen »

Finally Official: GTA 6 Can Now Be Pre-Ordered

vor 8 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nach mehr als einem Jahrzehnt Wartezeit kann das nächste Videospiel aus der “GTA”-Reihe vorbestellt werden. The pre-orders for “Grand Theft Auto VI” in Germany were opened at midnight local time. The action...weiterlesen »

Southern Europe's heat survival rules - and the deadly mistakes tourists keep making

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

As extreme heat becomes more common across Central and Northern Europe, Southern Europeans are offering time-tested strategies for surviving scorching temperatures. What tourists often get wrong could...weiterlesen »

Museum of Illusions Celebrates Nine Years with Contests and Special Promotions

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Mehr als eine Million Menschen haben das Museum der Illusionen in Wien bereits besucht. Zum neunten Geburtstag am 14. Juli warten Gewinnspiele, Rabatte und die Chance auf einen Kindergeburtstag im Wert...weiterlesen »

Impact Life Sciences Deep Dive: Local excellence, national bottlenecks, global opportunities

vor 6 Stunden - VentureCapital Magazin

Germany's biotech ecosystem at a turning point Impact Life Sciences Deep Dive (c) VC Magazin Bildnachweis: VC Magazin . Germany conducts world-class research, but faces a critical gap in scale-up capital....weiterlesen »

25 years, hundreds of thousands in fines - and Mexico fans still chant homophobic slur

vor 9 Stunden - upday.com

Mexican fans chanted a homophobic slur multiple times during their World Cup match against Czechia on Wednesday, while referees failed to intervene despite FIFA's stated zero-tolerance policy. The incident...weiterlesen »

Austria's Youngest Priest is Only 26 Years Old

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Mit nur 26 Jahren wurde Manuel Rennhofer zum Priester geweiht – und ist damit aktuell der jüngste Priester Österreichs. Gemeinsam mit Richard Andrae empfing er die Priesterweihe im Stephansdom. The Archdiocese...weiterlesen »

Spain reports 212 heat deaths as France issues record 72 red alerts - UK hits hottest June day

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

A severe heatwave has shattered temperature records across Europe, with France recording its hottest day ever measured and the UK experiencing its warmest June day on record. The extreme heat has triggered...weiterlesen »

This new hotspot is set to become Vienna's sweetest summer festival

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Pünktlich zum Ferienstart wird der Schwarzenbergplatz zur Eis-Meile: Zehn Tage lang warten Eisspezialitäten, Fahrgeschäfte, Trampoline und ein Familienprogramm mitten in Wien. Just in time for the start...weiterlesen »

Over 100,000 Smuggled Cigarettes Seized at Border

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Ein verstecktes Versteck in einem Transporter führte zu einem großen Schmuggelfund an der Grenze in Nickelsdorf. Das Zollamt Österreich stellte mehr als 100.000 Zigaretten sicher. Gegen den Lenker wird...weiterlesen »

Raducanu's Wimbledon path could include the returning Williams and former champions

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

At least 18 British tennis players have secured direct entry into the main singles draws at Wimbledon, with Emma Raducanu facing a potentially treacherous path as the tournament draw approaches Friday....weiterlesen »

Up to 40 Degrees: Vienna Family Pools Open Earlier

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die angekündigte Hitzewelle sorgt für eine kurzfristige Änderung: Wiens Familienbäder öffnen ab Samstag bereits um 10 Uhr statt erst am Nachmittag. Grund sind Temperaturen von bis zu 40 Grad. The upcoming...weiterlesen »

After Severe Earthquakes in Venezuela: Austrian Aid Organization Launches Emergency Relief

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Zwei schwere Erdbeben haben Venezuela in der Nacht auf Donnerstag erschüttert. Die österreichische Hilfsorganisation Jugend Eine Welt hat gemeinsam mit ihren Partnern vor Ort erste Nothilfemaßnahmen gestartet...weiterlesen »

Squishy toy explodes on 10-year-old's face leaving her hospitalized in viral trend

vor 11 Stunden - upday.com

A 10-year-old girl suffered severe burns to her face after a gel-filled squishy toy exploded on her when she microwaved it as part of a viral online trend. Violet Zerbst heated the toy for 30 seconds before...weiterlesen »

Talentir: Austrian-Swiss Startup Raises €4 Million for Global Payout Infrastructure

vor 11 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

Austrian-Swiss fintech Talentir has closed a €4 million seed round led by European venture capital firm Redstone. The company automates international payouts using artificial intelligence and a stablecoin-based...weiterlesen »

eustella Launches Europe’s First Fully Sovereign AI Agent Platform

vor 11 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

With a completely European infrastructure, affordable prices for consumers and strong partners such as IONOS CLOUD, Bitpanda and Geizhals, the Vienna-based startup eustella brings the first AI platform...weiterlesen »

Europe was never less attractive – the narrative is only catching up

vor 11 Stunden - VentureCapital Magazin

Jasper Roll, (c) Haufe Group Ventures Bildnachweis: Haufe Group Ventures . Europe is often portrayed as lagging behind the US in building globally relevant technology companies. Yet this perception overlooks...weiterlesen »

Traffic Weekend: Formula 1, Start of Holidays, and Fernpass Closure

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

The start of the summer travel season, the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Spielberg, a planned closure of the Fernpass road, and the “Masters of Dirt” show in Klagenfurt will cause significant traffic congestion...weiterlesen »

Agility Robotics goes public with $2.5bn valuation as first humanoid-focused company on US exchange

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Agility Robotics is going public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company, valuing the humanoid robot maker at around $2.5 billion. The Oregon-based startup behind the bipedal Digit...weiterlesen »

Binance Withdraws MiCA Bid in Greece, Faces EU Exit

vor 20 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has withdrawn its application for a license under the new EU “Markets in Crypto-Assets” (MiCA) regulatory framework in Greece. Despite this withdrawal, the...weiterlesen »

Why Norway really brought 580kg of food to the World Cup - and it's not what went viral

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

False claims that Norway's soccer team brought food to the 2026 World Cup because they distrust American products have gone viral online. The reality is far more mundane: elite athletes maintain dietary...weiterlesen »

Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000 as Crypto Market Buckles Under Tech Sell-Off and Rate Fears

vor 21 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

The price of bitcoin has slipped below the $60,000 mark, hitting its lowest level since October 2024. On Wednesday, the largest cryptocurrency dropped by as much as 5 percent at times, to around $59,000,...weiterlesen »

40.3°C in Paris, iconic landmarks shut - Europe's killer heatwave claims more lives

vor 23 Stunden - upday.com

A record-breaking heatwave has gripped Western Europe, forcing the closure of iconic landmarks as temperatures soar to unprecedented levels. France, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom are experiencing...weiterlesen »

Why the Wiener Linien Do Not Cool Down Their Public Transport More

vor 23 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Hitze in Wiens Öffis sorgt jeden Sommer für Diskussionen. Die Wiener Linien haben nun ihre Kühlstrategie vorgestellt und erklären, warum Busse, Bims und U-Bahnen nicht einfach stärker heruntergekühlt...weiterlesen »

Hackers Publish Documents – Vienna Airport Responds

vor 24 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Eine cyberkriminelle Gruppe behauptet, den Flughafen Wien gehackt zu haben. This is reported online by “Der Standard” among others. The hacker group “Bashe” claims to have captured a large number of data...weiterlesen »

This Viennese House Connects Imperial Era and Future

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ein Gründerzeithaus im 15. Bezirk wurde aufwendig revitalisiert und klimafit gemacht. Hinter historischer Fassade entstanden hochwertige Wohnungen mit Wärmepumpe, Photovoltaik und grünem Innenhof. In the...weiterlesen »

Adidas expects 3+ million Germany jersey sales - triple Qatar 2022

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Adidas is selling Germany's World Cup jerseys at record levels. CEO Björn Gulden announced that over three million units are expected to be sold this year — triple the number from the Qatar World Cup four...weiterlesen »

King Charles fanned by aide as record 35.8C heat hits climate reception

vor einem Tag - upday.com

King Charles endured record-breaking heat at a London climate reception on Wednesday, where one of his top aides had to fan him as temperatures inside St James's Palace became stifling. The UK experienced...weiterlesen »

Man Fatally Injured in Vienna Subway Station

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Öko-Test: Every Second Sunscreen Fails

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Sunscreen is supposed to protect against sunburn and, in the long term, against skin cancer. But it seems that many products fail at this core task. The consumer magazine Öko-Test examined 26 sunscreens...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

300-Million Hole: Vienna Rejected for Subway Funds

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Kosten für den Ausbau von U2 und U5 explodieren. Wien fordert zusätzliche Millionen vom Bund – doch im neuen Doppelbudget sind keine höheren Zuschüsse vorgesehen. The dispute over the financing of...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Southern Railway Expansion Delayed by Five Years

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Meta builds prediction market app to challenge Polymarket and Kalshi

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Meta is developing a prediction market app that lets users bet on the outcomes of political, economic and sports events. The standalone application, codenamed Arena, is modeled after platforms like Polymarket...weiterlesen »

Holiday Paradise at the Limit: Bus Drivers Paralyze Santorini

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe – but mass tourism is increasingly pushing the Greek island to its limits. A bus strike on Monday affected traffic on the Aegean island...weiterlesen »

Why Vienna is Now Relying on Giant Ice Cubes

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Vienna: Old Parking Tickets Only Valid Until June 30

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

On January 1, 2026, the city of Vienna raised the parking fees to 1.70 euros per half hour. A transition period was granted for parking tickets already purchased at the old rate. This period now ends on...weiterlesen »

These 34 Places Offer Protection from the Heat in Vienna

vor einem Tag - 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 Drug Day: Psychology as a Key in the Fight Against Addiction

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Adolescents and young adults are considered a vulnerable group. Experts therefore see prevention and early psychological support as important components in dealing with addiction disorders. According to...weiterlesen »

Families demand accountability after Nottingham maternity scandal: 'You can kill babies and nothing happens'

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A major inquiry into maternity care failings at Nottingham hospitals publishes its findings on Wednesday, exposing a pattern of preventable baby deaths and life-changing injuries that has devastated around...weiterlesen »

OGH Strengthens Rights of People with Disabilities

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A ruling by the Supreme Court (OGH) could sustainably improve the situation of many people with disabilities in Vienna. The highest court clarified that necessary care costs within the framework of an...weiterlesen »

US World Cup star Balogun owes citizenship to law Trump wants to abolish

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A US national team player's citizenship has become an unlikely symbol of policy clashes at the FIFA World Cup. Folarin Balogun, born in New York 25 years ago when his Nigerian parents couldn't fly home...weiterlesen »

OpenAI’s New GPT5.5-Cyber Beats Anthropic’s Mythos, But No Ban Yet

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

OpenAI has unveiled the full version of its cybersecurity-focused AI model GPT-5.5-Cyber. The model is part of the company’s own cyber-defense program “Daybreak” and is explicitly aimed not at the general...weiterlesen »

Sunscreen Fact Check: What the Sun Protection Factor Really Means

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Sun protection is much more than just sunscreen. Experts recommend avoiding intense sunlight, especially between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., as much as possible. During this time, UV exposure is particularly high....weiterlesen »

Donauinselfest 2026: Wiener Linien run every 30 seconds

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

With additional subway trains, shorter intervals, and hundreds of employees, the Wiener Linien are preparing for the Danube Island Festival 2026. From July 3 to 5, hundreds of thousands of visitors are...weiterlesen »

Posad-Pokrovske: Rebuilding Under the Shadow of Russian Drones

vor einem Tag - nrz.de

This episode was made with AI. Posad-Pokrovske, near Kherson, was meant to become a symbol of Ukraine's reconstruction. When Jan Jessen visited the village a year ago, new houses were still little more...weiterlesen »

Posad-Pokrovske: Rebuilding Under the Shadow of Russian Drones

vor einem Tag - WAZ

Posad-Pokrovske was meant to symbolize Ukraine’s recovery. Now Russian drones are striking again. Why many residents still refuse to leave. This episode was made with AI. Posad-Pokrovske, near Kherson,...weiterlesen »

Posad-Pokrovske: Rebuilding Under the Shadow of Russian Drones

vor einem Tag - Berliner Morgenpost

Posad-Pokrovske: Rebuilding Under the Shadow of Russian Drones

vor einem Tag - Westfälische Rundschau

Posad-Pokrovske: Rebuilding Under the Shadow of Russian Drones

vor einem Tag - HARZ KURIER

Why business chiefs and union bosses are making the same demand of Britain's next PM

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Andy Burnham, expected to be Britain's next Prime Minister, is facing mounting pressure from business leaders, unions, and fellow Labour MPs to rule out appointing Ed Miliband as Chancellor of the Exchequer....weiterlesen »

Met chief calls for AI and facial recognition rollout without new laws as police tech budget half that of other agencies

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The head of Britain's largest police force has called for more freedom to deploy new technology without waiting for legislation, warning that police tech budgets have fallen to half the level of other...weiterlesen »

Three-minute breaks every match - even in air-conditioned stadiums. Why FIFA won't budge

vor einem Tag - upday.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is defending controversial hydration breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup, arguing they improve game intensity and player welfare despite widespread criticism from fans...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Kamikaze drone maker Stark Defence raises €500m from Sequoia and Peter Thiel

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Stark Defence has raised €500 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital and Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. The Berlin-based kamikaze drone startup now carries a valuation of more than €3.5 billion....weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

11,000 stranded seafarers to be evacuated after Strait of Hormuz reopens

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

The United Nations' International Maritime Organization has announced an evacuation operation for more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Middle East. The move follows a recent interim peace agreement...weiterlesen »