Green Dot on WhatsApp? This is what's behind it

vor einer Stunde - Volarberg Online

Ein kleiner grüner Punkt könnte bald große Auswirkungen haben: WhatsApp testet derzeit eine neue Funktion, die auf einen Blick zeigt, ob ein Kontakt gerade online ist. WhatsApp is working on a new feature...weiterlesen »

New Work Trend: Why Getting Up Early Might Be Outdated

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Nicht jeder ist morgens am leistungsfähigsten. Der Trend „Chronoworking“ setzt auf den individuellen Biorhythmus statt auf starre Bürozeiten – erste Unternehmen testen das Modell bereits. Those who find...weiterlesen »

Stop the Social Media Ban!

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Gastkommentar von Johannes Huber. Australien zeigt, dass eine solche Maßnahme schwer durchsetzbar ist. Abgesehen davon spricht noch viel Wichtigeres dagegen. Youth Minister Claudia Bauer (ÖVP) recently...weiterlesen »

Heat, Traffic Jams, Stress: Why More Accidents Happen in Summer

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Mit dem Start der Urlaubssaison steigt auch das Unfallrisiko auf Österreichs Straßen. According to the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV), 45 percent of all traffic accidents with personal injury occur between...weiterlesen »

Russia faces recruitment crisis as monthly war deaths exceed 30,000 soldiers

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Vladimir Putin is planning a new wave of military mobilization, potentially after the State Duma elections in September, as Russia faces a critical recruitment shortage for its war in Ukraine. The Kremlin...weiterlesen »

Britain ranks 31st of 32 NATO members as defence plan faces funding crisis

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Britain is pushing ahead with publishing its Defence Investment Plan before the NATO summit on July 7, despite political tensions over funding at the top. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists the plan must...weiterlesen »

Around 1,000 Crypto Companies Face Shutdown in the EU as MiCA Deadline Hits on 1 July

vor 3 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

For Europe’s crypto industry, one of the most important deadlines in its history falls on 1 July. That date marks the end of the transitional period under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)...weiterlesen »

First Hosts Pull the Ripcord Due to Record Heat

vor 4 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die angekündigte Rekordhitze hat erste Folgen für Wiens Gastronomie. Ein Traditionslokal sperrt seinen Schanigarten aus Sicherheitsgründen zu – Gäste werden ins klimatisierte Restaurant gebeten. The announced...weiterlesen »

40.9C and rising: Paris hospitals saturated as heatwave kills 48 across France

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Paris has banned public alcohol consumption this weekend as a deadly heatwave pushes the city's hospitals to breaking point. The head of Paris police, Patrice Faure, announced the emergency measure on...weiterlesen »

GPT-5.6: US Government Staggers Launch, Wants a Say in Who Gets Access

vor 4 Stunden - TrendingTopics.eu

The US government is intervening directly in OpenAI’s product roadmap. According to a report by The Information on June 25, the Trump administration has asked the company to stagger the release of its...weiterlesen »

Nein, J.D. Vance hat nicht den Papst belehrt [premium]

vor 6 Stunden - Die Presse

Kritik, die (absichtlich) missversteht, schwächt nur die Kritik: Über das Buch „Communion“ des US-Vizepräsidenten, das in erster Linie nicht politisches Kalkül, sondern persönliches Bekenntnis ist. Neben...weiterlesen »

Senegal vs Iraq: Desperate survival battle as both teams fight to avoid World Cup exit

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Senegal and Iraq face off in a desperate battle for World Cup survival on Friday in Toronto. Both teams sit bottom of Group I with zero points after two defeats each, needing a convincing victory to keep...weiterlesen »

Climate paradox: Concern drops ten points in eight wealthy nations despite extreme heat

vor 7 Stunden - upday.com

Climate concern has sharply declined in eight wealthy nations despite worsening extreme heat, according to a new global poll. Countries including Spain, the UK, and Canada recorded drops of at least 10...weiterlesen »

Japan needs just a draw to advance, Sweden must win - World Cup Group F decider in Dallas

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Japan and Sweden face off in a decisive Group F showdown at the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Dallas. The match, scheduled for 6 PM local time at the AT&T Stadium, will determine which team advances...weiterlesen »

Brexit strengthened the EU instead of breaking it - now Barnier says UK can return

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the outcome has defied expectations. Rather than triggering a wave of exits, Brexit has strengthened the bloc while plunging the UK into sustained...weiterlesen »

EU extends Russia sanctions to July 2027 in shift to 12-month renewal cycle

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

The European Union extended its economic sanctions against Russia for another year on Thursday, while simultaneously facing internal divisions over a proposed new sanctions package that would ban former...weiterlesen »

Study: Almost Every Second Child Suffers from Social Media

vor 16 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Instagram, TikTok und Co. beeinflussen laut einer aktuellen Umfrage das Körperbild vieler Kinder. Fast jeder zweite Elternteil beobachtet diesen Effekt – gleichzeitig sprechen nur wenige Kinder offen darüber....weiterlesen »

Vintage Car Fans Await a Grand Spectacle in Vienna

vor 17 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Historische Fahrzeuge, glänzender Chrom und Motorsport-Flair: Die “29. Vienna Höhenstraße Classic” startet heuer erstmals beim Auhof Center in Wien. Besucher können die automobilen Raritäten aus nächster...weiterlesen »

Canada forced to leave home despite co-hosting World Cup - team's emotional farewell letter

vor 17 Stunden - upday.com

Canada's national soccer team has bid an emotional farewell to home fans as they relocate to the United States for the remainder of the Women's World Cup. The co-host nation sent a public thank-you letter...weiterlesen »

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

vor 18 Stunden - upday.com

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 »

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

vor 19 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 »

Why These Seven Books Are Worth Reading Right Now

vor 20 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Im ersten Halbjahr 2026 sind eine Reihe von Büchern mit außenpolitischen Themen erschienen. Those who want to use the quiet summer days to delve deeper into the political upheavals of our time will find...weiterlesen »

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

vor 21 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 »

£9 trillion in UK savings shun British firms as companies flee to foreign markets

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

The UK government must act boldly to stop the exodus of British-listed companies abroad by unlocking the £9 trillion in household savings and pension funds that currently fail to support domestic businesses....weiterlesen »

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

vor 22 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 »

€600m a day: France seizes fifth Russian oil tanker since September

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

France intercepted a Russian oil tanker suspected of belonging to Moscow's "ghost fleet" off the coast of Sicily on Tuesday. President Emmanuel Macron announced the operation on Thursday, marking the fifth...weiterlesen »

Global trust in US collapses: 76% have no confidence in Trump across 36 countries

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

Global trust in the United States has collapsed under President Donald Trump, according to a comprehensive Pew Research Center poll. The survey of more than 42,000 people across 36 countries reveals 76...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 »

Vacation with Children? This Document Can Prevent Trouble

vor 23 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Wer mit Kindern ins Ausland reist, sollte nicht nur an Reisepass und Tickets denken. Die Notariatskammer empfiehlt eine Reisevollmacht – in einigen Ländern ist sie sogar vorgeschrieben. With the start...weiterlesen »

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

vor 23 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 24 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 »

8,000 robotaxis already on roads - now UN creates worldwide safety framework

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

A United Nations agency adopted the first global regulations for fully autonomous vehicles on Wednesday, establishing uniform international safety requirements that could enable the broader rollout of...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Austria-Algeria: Both teams benefit from a draw - World Cup's strangest scenario

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Austria and Algeria face a World Cup match on Sunday that risks becoming a repeat of football's most notorious "non-aggression pact." The 4:00 AM kickoff in Kansas City has drawn uncomfortable parallels...weiterlesen »

Up to 40 Degrees: Vienna Family Pools Open Earlier

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Large-Scale AI Model Theft

vor einem Tag - TrendingTopics.eu

US AI company Anthropic is leveling serious accusations against Chinese tech giant Alibaba: in a letter to US senators and the White House, the company accuses operators linked to Alibaba’s Qwen AI lab...weiterlesen »

Oil crashes from $120 to $70 as 39-day Hormuz crisis eases

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Oil prices have plunged to their lowest levels in four months as tanker traffic resumes through the Strait of Hormuz, easing global supply fears that erupted during the recent Middle East conflict. The...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Member states block critical EU reforms as competitiveness keeps sliding

vor einem Tag - upday.com

European efforts to implement key competitiveness reforms are falling short, with most of the critical work still ahead. A new study from the Institut Montaigne reveals that while the EU has made progress...weiterlesen »

Star Wars, Austria Stars and Water Fun: Vienna Invites to the Water Festival

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Just in time for the summer heat, Vienna invites everyone to the big Water Festival in Favoriten. On June 26, the Water Tower water playground will become a meeting point for families, children, and school...weiterlesen »

Finalists for the 2026 Strüngmann Award announced

vor einem Tag - VentureCapital Magazin

Winner to be announced in September Dr Jonathan Talbot (Mosanna Therapeutics, Melodia Therapeutics), Prof. Dr med. Wieland Sommer (Jacobian), Dr Stefano Portolano (Azafaros) (c) Melodia Therapeutics/Jacobian,...weiterlesen »

18-year-old Alajbegovic fires Bosnia into historic World Cup knockout round

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Bosnia-Herzegovina has qualified for the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time in their history. The team secured their place among the eight best third-placed teams after defeating Qatar 3-1...weiterlesen »

87% of EU crude oil imports would fail new methane standards - industry warns of price spike

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A new European Union regulation on methane emissions threatens to disrupt oil and gas imports and drive up fuel prices starting January 1, 2027. Major energy companies and industry associations warn that...weiterlesen »

$88 billion war package: Trump seeks $67 billion for Pentagon as Congress pushes back

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US President Donald Trump requested nearly $88 billion in supplemental funding from Congress on Wednesday, primarily to cover mounting costs from the Iran war. The move sets up a contentious battle with...weiterlesen »

What Google's biggest Play Store change means for your app purchases

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Google is implementing one of its biggest Play Store changes in years, giving Android app developers the ability to offer their own payment systems alongside Google's standard checkout. The shift takes...weiterlesen »

Trump cancels housing bill signing with 90 minutes' notice, demands election reform first

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US President Donald Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill on Wednesday, demanding Congress first pass his proposed election reform legislation. The move canceled a planned signing ceremony with...weiterlesen »

US threatens to cut gas supplies to Europe over methane rules

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has warned the European Union that American gas supplies will be redirected to other markets if the bloc refuses to ease its regulations on methane emissions. The warning...weiterlesen »

Australia forced into lineup shake-up as two stars ruled out before Paraguay showdown

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Australia faces a major lineup shake-up ahead of their do-or-die World Cup clash with Paraguay on Friday. Injuries to defender Jacob Italiano and attacker Mathew Leckie have forced coach Tony Popovic to...weiterlesen »

Binance Withdraws MiCA Bid in Greece, Faces EU Exit

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Study Shows: Every Second Austrian Has Financial Worries

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Hohe Lebenshaltungskosten belasten viele Haushalte. Laut einer neuen Studie fühlt sich fast jeder zweite Österreicher finanziell gestresst – trotzdem liegt Österreich im internationalen Vergleich überraschend...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 »

Davies returns as Canada and Switzerland battle for Group B crown in Vancouver tonight

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Switzerland and Canada clash in Vancouver on Wednesday evening to decide the winner of World Cup Group B. Both teams sit on four points after two matches, with Canada leading on goal difference. The match...weiterlesen »

19 EU countries back offshore deportation centers for rejected asylum seekers

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Nineteen European Union countries are pushing to establish migrant return centers outside the bloc, with rejected asylum seekers potentially being sent to countries like Rwanda, Uzbekistan, and Uganda....weiterlesen »

4.8% vs 2.68%: Poland now lectures Britain on military strength

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has delivered a stark warning to Britain: strengthen your military or watch your global influence fade. In a notable intervention ahead of next month's NATO...weiterlesen »

Who speaks for Europe on Ukraine? EU summit exposes bitter rift before NATO meeting

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Leaders from Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Poland convened in Berlin on Wednesday to forge a unified European security strategy ahead of a critical NATO summit. German Chancellor Friedrich...weiterlesen »

New Scanners Change Security Checks at Vienna Airport

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Why Weight Loss Injections Are Not a Miracle Cure

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Hardly any health topic is currently attracting as much attention as the so-called weight loss injections. The most prominent example of this is Ozempic. The medications promise significant weight reduction...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 »

Britain debates rejoining the EU - but Brussels has moved on and likes the status quo

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the economic consequences are becoming starkly apparent. UK exports to the bloc have dropped dramatically, trade data shows a sharp decline in...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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Ingenious Onion Trick Enthralls Millions on the Internet

vor einem Tag - 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 »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

The World Cup just got 62% bigger - and finalists now face eight grueling matches

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off in North America, marking the largest tournament in the competition's history. For the first time, 48 nations are competing across three host countries—the USA, Canada,...weiterlesen »

Two-thirds want to look at their phones less during vacation

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

For many people, summer vacation is meant to be one thing above all: a break from everyday life. This apparently also includes a break from smartphones, laptops, and social media. This is shown by a representative...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 »

Klinik Favoriten: These Images Are Meant to Inspire Cancer Patients

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

A waiting area in a hospital is associated with worries, uncertainty, and stressful moments for many people. This is exactly where students from BG/BRG Keimgasse are making a special statement. With the...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 »

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 »

End for Gastro Project in Vienna's Gösserhalle

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Burnham pledges to keep pension triple lock - but economists want him to scrap it

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester who has become an MP, is widely expected to become the next Prime Minister of the UK as early as July 17 following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation. His...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 »

These 34 Places Offer Protection from the Heat in Vienna

vor 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 2 Tagen - 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 »

The AI question rattling markets - will massive tech spending deliver the profits promised?

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Global stock markets declined sharply on Wednesday as investors dumped tech stocks amid mounting concerns about artificial intelligence valuations and profitability. The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 2.2 percent...weiterlesen »

OGH Strengthens Rights of People with Disabilities

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

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