New Energy Source: Vienna Soon Heats 25,000 Households

vor 2 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Wiens erste Tiefengeothermie-Anlage liefert deutlich bessere Ergebnisse als erwartet. Statt 20.000 könnten künftig rund 25.000 Haushalte klimaneutral mit Fernwärme versorgt werden. Vienna’s first deep...weiterlesen »

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53,000 jobs at risk as EU's PFAS ban threatens 93% of medicines

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The European pharmaceutical industry has issued a stark warning that a proposed EU-wide ban on PFAS chemicals could eliminate up to 53,000 jobs and threaten the production of thousands of essential medicines....weiterlesen »

$50,000 to watch World Cup in Times Square glass cube - but it's more exhausting than expected

vor 3 Stunden - upday.com

Two football fans are living out a dream job that millions would envy: Austin Franklin, 29, and Kevin Akoto, 26, are each being paid $50,000 to watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup. Their unusual...weiterlesen »

Algeria-Austria World Cup clash revives 1982 'Disgrace of Gijón' scandal

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

Algeria and Austria meet Saturday night in Kansas City with a place in the World Cup's round of 16 at stake. The match carries profound historical weight — 44 years after a controversial game in Gijón...weiterlesen »

Heatwave spreads east: Germany hits 41.3°C record as Swiss nuclear plant shuts down

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

A historic heatwave has gripped Europe, shattering temperature records and claiming dozens of lives as extreme heat spreads eastward across the continent. Germany provisionally recorded its highest-ever...weiterlesen »

A myth examined, not celebrated

vor 3 Stunden - European News Agency

Scala Wien [ENA] “Der Bockerer” at Theater Scala, produced by theater zum Fürchten and staged by Bruno Max, proves that this oft beloved Viennese classic can still unsettle an audience when its sentimentality...weiterlesen »

Die Zauberflöte

vor 3 Stunden - European News Agency

Wiener Staatsoper [ENA] Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at the Wiener Staatsoper remains one of the most compelling examples of how a familiar masterpiece can be made newly alive through thoughtful theatrical...weiterlesen »

Some Like It Hot

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Rosenburg [ENA] “Sugar – Manche mögen’s heiß” at the Sommernachtskomödie Rosenburg promises to be exactly what a summer musical comedy should be: brisk, glamorous, and just subversive enough to smuggle...weiterlesen »

That's why many Viennese people like to stay at home in the summer

vor 7 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Donau, Alte Donau, Prater und Freibäder: Drei von vier Wienerinnen und Wienern sehen ihre Stadt als attraktives Sommerziel. Das zeigt das aktuelle W24-Stadtbarometer. Vienna convinces many residents even...weiterlesen »

These are Vienna's Most Beautiful Outdoor Cafes

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Entscheidung ist gefallen: Wiens beliebteste Schanigärten und Freizeitangebote 2026 stehen fest. Ausgezeichnet wurden unter anderem das Café Hummel, Mayer am Nussberg und das Feel Good Festival. Which...weiterlesen »

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Ronaldo's Portugal faces Colombia as World Cup group stage finale decides last knockout spots

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

The World Cup's final group stage matches on Saturday will determine the last spots in the Round of 32, with knockout rounds beginning Sunday after more than two weeks of competition across three countries....weiterlesen »

Why Hungary keeps blocking Ukraine's EU path - and the 2027 deadline at risk

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

Hungary has blocked critical progress in Ukraine and Moldova's EU accession negotiations, preventing the approval of screening results needed to advance talks on five key negotiation clusters. The obstruction...weiterlesen »

Vienna Sounds the Alarm Over Planned EU Reform

vor 21 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Im Wiener Landtag warnten mehrere Parteien vor den Plänen der EU-Kommission, Fördergelder künftig stärker über die Nationalstaaten zu verteilen. Wien fürchtet um den Einfluss auf wichtige Projekte. The...weiterlesen »

Plane strikes China's tallest building - in a city where airspace is strictly controlled

vor 21 Stunden - upday.com

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower on Friday, striking the Chinese capital's tallest skyscraper and leaving debris scattered across the financial district. Witnesses reported seeing a...weiterlesen »

EU slashes energy red tape with auto-approval rule to fast-track renewable projects

vor 22 Stunden - upday.com

EU Energy Ministers have agreed to slash bureaucratic red tape for building new energy infrastructure and unlock billions in funding for cross-border electricity connections. The deal, reached today in...weiterlesen »

New Gurkerl Data Show Significant Differences Between Vienna and Germany

vor 22 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Während der ersten Phase der Fußball-WM zeigt sich in Wien ein klarer Trend. Laut einer Auswertung des Online-Supermarkts Gurkerl.at bestellen Wienerinnen und Wiener deutlich mehr Bier als deutsche Großstädter....weiterlesen »

Special Olympics: After Emotional Opening Comes Bitter News

vor 23 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Nationalen Sommerspiele wurden feierlich eröffnet – doch die Rekordhitze zwingt die Veranstalter zu einem drastischen Schritt. Fünf Outdoor-Bewerbe finden aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht statt. With an...weiterlesen »

Why Brexit voters are dying out - and taking Leave majority with them

vor 24 Stunden - upday.com

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, recent polling suggests a clear shift in British public opinion toward rejoining the European Union, according to a fact-checking analysis by Full Fact, the UK's...weiterlesen »

Venezuela earthquake death toll more than doubles to 589 as 50,000 remain missing

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Venezuela's devastating earthquakes have claimed at least 589 lives, with interim president Delcy Rodríguez announcing the sharply increased death toll as international rescue teams mobilize across the...weiterlesen »

How Long the Record Heat Will Last

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Österreich steuert auf das heißeste Wochenende des Jahres zu. Bis zu 40 Grad werden erwartet, zahlreiche Juni-Rekorde dürften fallen – selbst der österreichische Allzeitrekord gerät ins Wanken. The heatwave...weiterlesen »

Westautobahn Bursts Due to Heat

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die extreme Hitze hat auf der Westautobahn bei Salzburg einen Fahrbahnschaden verursacht. Richtung Wien war am Donnerstag nur eine Spur befahrbar, Autofahrer mussten mit längeren Verzögerungen rechnen....weiterlesen »

Gaming, Cosplay & 5,000 Games: This Event is Coming to Vienna in July

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Gaming, E-Sport, Brettspiele und Cosplay unter einem Dach: Am 11. und 12. Juli verwandelt sich das Austria Center Wien wieder in Österreichs größtes Spielefestival – mit einer historischen Premiere. Gemeinsam...weiterlesen »

Oil at $73 and falling fertilizer costs - but IMF warns full recovery will take time

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Energy and commodity prices have fallen since the United States and Iran agreed to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, the International Monetary Fund warns that full normalization...weiterlesen »

Are Longer Wait Times for Rescue Now Imminent?

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Berufsrettung, Rotes Kreuz, Samariterbund und weitere Organisationen warnen vor einer Unterfinanzierung des Rettungswesens. Bleibt das Angebot der ÖGK unverändert, könnten künftig längere Wartezeiten drohen....weiterlesen »

Marianne Mendt opens the Popfest Vienna 2026

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

50 Acts, vier Tage und freier Eintritt: Das Popfest Wien bringt Ende Juli wieder heimische Musik an den Karlsplatz. Den Auftakt macht Musiklegende Marianne Mendt. The Popfest Vienna kicks off this year...weiterlesen »

Middle East routes down 25% at Heathrow - and the impact could spread globally

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Heathrow Airport expects passenger numbers to decline by 1.1% this year as the Iran-US conflict puts notable downward pressure on traffic. Europe's busiest airport forecasts 83.6 million passengers in...weiterlesen »

New Study: Nearly One Fifth of Austrians Have an Allergy

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Tränende Augen, eine verstopfte Nase und juckende Haut begleiten viele Menschen durch den Alltag. Laut einer aktuellen IMAS-Erhebung leidet rund jeder sechste Mensch in Österreich an einer Allergie. Besonders...weiterlesen »

First ever: World Cup hosts Canada forced to cross border for knockout game

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Canada has reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation's history. But the achievement comes with an unprecedented twist: the co-hosts will become the first team ever to play a...weiterlesen »

35°C and you're done: Poland's new heat law forces paid work stoppages from 2027

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Poland is set to introduce legally binding maximum workplace temperatures starting January 1, 2027. Under the new regulations, employers must halt work when temperatures exceed 35 degrees Celsius for office...weiterlesen »

The item in your suitcase causing two plane fires every week

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched an urgent campaign warning passengers about the fire risk from lithium batteries in checked luggage, as over 60 million travelers prepare to fly this summer....weiterlesen »

School's Out for Heat? How Austria's Schools Are Responding to 40 Degrees

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Ventilatoren, Freibad oder früher Schulschluss: Die Hitzewelle zwingt Schulen zu kreativen Lösungen. Ein flächendeckendes „Hitzefrei“ gibt es jedoch nicht – darüber entscheiden die Standorte selbst. Austria’s...weiterlesen »

Battery incidents on UK flights double to 206 - power banks and vapes must go in cabin bags

vor einem Tag - upday.com

UK aviation authorities have issued an urgent warning to summer travelers after incidents involving lithium batteries in checked luggage nearly doubled in a single year. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)...weiterlesen »

Venezuela death toll soars to 235 as Germany deploys rescue dogs - critical 72-hour window

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Nearly 50 rescue workers from Germany's Technical Relief Agency (THW) are deploying to Venezuela to search for survivors trapped under rubble after devastating earthquakes. The team departed Friday morning...weiterlesen »

Stop the Social Media Ban!

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

First Hosts Pull the Ripcord Due to Record Heat

vor einem Tag - 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 »

Wait, what? Polestar banned in U.S. but sister brand Volvo gets the all-clear

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The U.S. Department of Commerce has denied Polestar authorization to sell vehicles in the United States starting with the 2027 model year. The Swedish electric car manufacturer, which is controlled by...weiterlesen »

Why Man City just paid £130m for Anderson - and what it means for their rebuild

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Manchester City has agreed a deal with Nottingham Forest to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson in what is set to become the club's record transfer. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical...weiterlesen »

Paraguay must win to advance - Australia needs just a draw in World Cup decider

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Australia and Paraguay face off in a winner-takes-all clash in Santa Clara that will decide who advances directly to the World Cup knockout stage. Both teams enter the final Group D match with three points,...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

11,000 sailors stranded as UN suspends Persian Gulf evacuation after ship attack

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The UN's International Maritime Organization has suspended its evacuation plan for stranded ships in the Persian Gulf following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. The pause affects...weiterlesen »

75 Years of Porsche Racing: MAK Opens Its Doors for Free

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Historische Porsche-Rennwagen, Design und freier Museumseintritt: Am 27. Juni verwandelt sich das MAK in Wien in einen Treffpunkt für Motorsport- und Kulturfans. Motorsport meets Museum: The Museum of...weiterlesen »

350,000 Haitians face deportation as Supreme Court backs Trump on migrant protections

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The US Supreme Court has handed President Donald Trump sweeping authority to strip legal protections from hundreds of thousands of migrants. In a 6-3 decision Thursday, the court ruled that the administration...weiterlesen »

Study: Almost Every Second Child Suffers from Social Media

vor einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 einem Tag - 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 »

Full refunds in 7 days: EU tightens rules for cancelled flights and trains

vor einem Tag - upday.com

EU travelers will soon find it easier to claim their rights when transport problems occur. The European Parliament and EU member states have agreed on new regulations that introduce a standardized compensation...weiterlesen »

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

vor 2 Tagen - 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 »

Four-time Jackpot Cracked: 4.1 Million Euros Won

vor 2 Tagen - Volarberg Online

Ein einziger Tippschein hat den Vierfachjackpot bei Lotto “6 aus 45” geknackt. Mehr als 4,1 Millionen Euro gehen in die Steiermark. Auch beim Joker gab es dort einen Solo-Gewinn. With a single lottery...weiterlesen »

Scotland boss slammed after storming out of BBC interview: 'Who do you think you are?'

vor 2 Tagen - upday.com

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has drawn fierce criticism after abruptly walking out of a BBC interview following his team's crushing 3-0 defeat to Brazil in Miami on Thursday. The loss leaves Scotland...weiterlesen »