Vienna is among the most sexually liberal cities in the world

vor 2 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Wien gehört laut dem neuen „Sexually Liberal City Index 2026“ zu den zehn sexuell liberalsten Städten weltweit. Im internationalen Vergleich landet die Bundeshauptstadt auf Rang sieben. According to the...weiterlesen »

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165 migrants packed into a single boat crossed Channel - smashing previous record

vor einer Stunde - upday.com

A record 165 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK on Thursday in a single boat, surpassing the previous high of 128 people set in July. The vessel, dubbed a "mega dinghy" by media, measured approximately...weiterlesen »

Austria and Rapid Take the Lead in the European Cup

vor 3 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Austria Wien und Rapid haben sich in der Conference-League-Qualifikation gute Ausgangspositionen erarbeitet. Beide Wiener Clubs gewannen ihre Auswärtsspiele und gehen mit einem Zwei-Tore-Vorsprung in die...weiterlesen »

Fed holds rates steady as internal debate over inflation heats up

vor 4 Stunden - upday.com

The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Wednesday, but a growing internal debate about potential rate hikes reflects mounting concerns over persistent inflation....weiterlesen »

158 instead of 80 km/h: Police confiscate car

vor 5 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Mit 158 km/h statt erlaubten 80 km/h war ein 19-Jähriger auf der Wiener Südosttangente unterwegs. Der junge Fahrer hatte zudem keinen gültigen Führerschein – die Polizei beschlagnahmte das Auto. During...weiterlesen »

Stealth tax hits a million workers as frozen thresholds rake in billions

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Over one million additional people in Britain are expected to pay more income tax in the 2026-27 tax year, new analysis warns. The increase stems from frozen tax thresholds, a policy critics call a "stealth...weiterlesen »

How a quiet disaster season handed Munich Re its most profitable half-year ever

vor 5 Stunden - upday.com

Munich Re has reported a record profit of 3.9 billion euros for the first half of 2026. The German reinsurance giant benefited from an unusually calm period for natural disasters, with very low major-loss...weiterlesen »

$100 oil and closure of the Hormuz Strait send Brazil rates to highest in a month

vor 6 Stunden - upday.com

Brazilian interest rates surged to their highest levels in a month on Thursday as oil prices topped $100 per barrel amid escalating conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East. The jump...weiterlesen »

More E-Charging Stations: Vienna Benefits Especially

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Rechtzeitig zur Urlaubssaison wächst das österreichweite Schnellladenetz für E-Autos weiter. SMATRICS EnBW nimmt 60 neue Ladepunkte in Betrieb – ein Drittel davon entsteht in Wien. Shortly before the start...weiterlesen »

Europe might face gas shortages as storage lags at 54% vs 80% winter target

vor 8 Stunden - upday.com

Europe is racing against time to secure enough gas for the upcoming winter heating season, as a global competition for liquefied natural gas threatens supply shortages and has already driven prices to...weiterlesen »

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Walter Ruck Faces Expulsion from the ÖVP

vor 9 Stunden - Volarberg Online

In der Causa Walter Ruck bereitet die ÖVP den Parteiausschluss des Wiener Wirtschaftskammer-Präsidenten vor. Über den Fall beraten am Freitag zunächst der Ethikrat und anschließend der Bundesparteivorstand....weiterlesen »

ÖAMTC Demands Greater Relief at the Gas Pump

vor 10 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Die Spritpreise sind in Österreich vielerorts wieder über die Zwei-Euro-Marke gestiegen. Der ÖAMTC fordert deshalb eine stärkere Senkung der Mineralölsteuer und mehr Entlastung für Konsumentinnen und Konsumenten....weiterlesen »

Vienna-Schwechat Airport among Europe's Best Airports: Ranked 13th in Holidu Ranking 2026

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Der Flughafen Wien-Schwechat zählt erneut zu den beliebtesten Airports Europas. In einer aktuellen Auswertung landet Österreichs größter Flughafen auf Rang 13 und liegt damit vor mehreren großen internationalen...weiterlesen »

Markets tumble as oil nears $100 - and the ECB just hinted at September rate hike

vor 10 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as escalating conflict in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Stock exchanges in New York and Europe recorded their worst day in two...weiterlesen »

E-Scooter with Quadruple Motor Power Discovered

vor 11 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Bei einer nächtlichen Schwerpunktaktion hat die Wiener Polizei zahlreiche Verstöße von E-Scooter- und Fahrradlenkern festgestellt. Besonders auffällig: Mehrere E-Scooter waren deutlich schneller unterwegs...weiterlesen »

Oil tops $100, new US tariffs hit - but DAX expected to open nearly flat Friday

vor 12 Stunden - upday.com

The German DAX index is expected to open Friday's trading session with minimal movement after suffering recent declines. The benchmark index faces pressure from a combination of factors including new US...weiterlesen »

Summer Puts Many Under Pressure: Almost Every Second Person Wants to Lose Weight

vor 13 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Badesaison, Urlaub und Freibad: Laut einer aktuellen Umfrage verspürt fast jede zweite Person in Österreich zu bestimmten Anlässen den Wunsch, abzunehmen oder besser in Form zu sein. Besonders junge Menschen...weiterlesen »

40% oil surge in weeks - Iran attacks, refinery crisis and Rhine drought collide

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Fuel prices across Europe have surged to their highest levels since the onset of the Iran war, with diesel and gasoline costs soaring amid a perfect storm of supply disruptions. In Switzerland, unleaded...weiterlesen »

43% oil price surge to $100 sparks bidding war from Brazil to West Africa

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices have surged 43% this month to $100 per barrel as the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States reshapes global energy markets. The crisis has accelerated oil and gas exploration...weiterlesen »

What the ECB just signaled about September - and why your borrowing costs could rise

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

The European Central Bank held its key interest rate at 2.25 percent on Thursday, giving policymakers time to assess whether Middle East conflict will fuel inflation and require further tightening. The...weiterlesen »

$100 oil and AI doubts trigger Asian market rout—Fed rate hikes now priced in

vor 13 Stunden - upday.com

Asian stock markets plunged on Friday as oil prices surged above $100 per barrel for the first time in two months, driven by an escalating Middle East conflict and mounting doubts over artificial intelligence...weiterlesen »

Oil hits $100 after Red Sea attacks - UK petrol heading to record 160p as prices surge 20% since February

vor 14 Stunden - upday.com

Oil prices have surged to $100 a barrel for the first time since May, triggering a sharp spike in UK fuel costs that threatens to push petrol and diesel prices to near-record highs. The surge follows fresh...weiterlesen »

Viennese Piece Brings Forgotten Female Inventors to Light

vor 14 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Mit „Das hat doch eine Frau erfunden!“ bringt portraittheater in Wien ein Stück über berühmte Erfinderinnen auf die Bühne. Von Ada Lovelace bis Maria Telkes geht es um Frauen, deren Ideen bis heute unseren...weiterlesen »

Austria Extends Violence Prevention Project StoP

vor 15 Stunden - Volarberg Online

Das Gewaltpräventionsprojekt „StoP – Stadtteile ohne Partnergewalt“ wird österreichweit weitergeführt. Die Finanzierung sichert die Arbeit an 34 Standorten bis Ende Mai 2028. Eine Wirkungsanalyse bestätigt...weiterlesen »

From Cybersecurity to Risk Assessment: The Biggest Challenges in Implementing the Machinery Regulation

vor 10 Stunden - life PR

The EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will become mandatory as of January 20, 2027. It defines safety requirements for machinery and related products, as well as partly completed machinery. Based...weiterlesen »

Edinburgh's £50m tourist tax triggers arts cancellations as Scottish Ballet cuts shows

vor 15 Stunden - upday.com

Edinburgh is introducing a 5% visitor levy on overnight accommodation starting July 24, 2026, making it the first city in Scotland to implement a tourist tax. The charge is expected to generate up to £50...weiterlesen »

Japan's yen hits ¥164 per dollar - weakest since 1986 as inflation climbs 1.6%

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Japan's key inflation measure has risen for the first time in three months, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for another interest rate increase this year. The consumer price index excluding fresh food...weiterlesen »

Petrol approaching 160p per litre - what the Middle East oil spike means for UK drivers

vor 16 Stunden - upday.com

Fuel prices across Europe have surged sharply as oil exceeded $100 per barrel following renewed tensions in the Middle East. In Austria, diesel reached 2.009 euros per liter on Wednesday, while UK drivers...weiterlesen »

Mortgage rates surge in Canada and UK as oil tops $100 amid Middle East crisis

vor 19 Stunden - upday.com

Mortgage rates in Canada and the UK are surging as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices and bond yields, reversing weeks of declining rates and threatening to increase borrowing costs for millions...weiterlesen »

Middle East flare-up sends oil past $100 - and inflation fears are back

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

European and Brazilian stock markets fell sharply on Thursday as oil prices surged back above $100 per barrel, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Spain's Ibex 35 dropped 1.75% to below 19,300...weiterlesen »

King Charles opens Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after city rescued competition from collapse

vor 20 Stunden - upday.com

King Charles and Queen Camilla opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday night, marking the start of a competition that nearly didn't happen. The ceremony at the OVO Hydro celebrated Glasgow...weiterlesen »

Police Prohibits Identitarian Demonstration in Vienna

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Die Wiener Polizei hat die für Samstag geplante Demonstration der rechtsextremen Identitären untersagt. Grund ist eine bereits zuvor angemeldete Gegendemonstration auf derselben Route. The demonstration...weiterlesen »

The Grounds changes everything in EA Sports FC 27 - street football meets open-world exploration

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Electronic Arts has unveiled EA Sports FC 27, set to launch September 25, 2026, introducing "The Grounds" as the franchise's most significant innovation since its rebrand from FIFA. The open-world social...weiterlesen »

England fans praised abroad while domestic abuse soars at home during World Cup

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Domestic violence and football-related incidents in England and Wales reached record levels during the 2026 World Cup, despite England fans abroad earning praise for exemplary behavior. Police recorded...weiterlesen »

Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Marta could eye seventh and final tournament

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, marking the first time South America stages the tournament. The competition runs from June 24 to July 25, with the opening match and final scheduled for...weiterlesen »

Energy shock's full impact yet to hit: Lagarde warns inflation stays above 2% until 2027

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, keeping its key rates unchanged as the energy shock continues to fuel inflation across the Eurozone. ECB President Christine Lagarde warned...weiterlesen »

Vienna's Tourism with 4 Percent Increase in Overnight Stays in the First Half of 2026

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wiens Tourismus kann eine erfolgreiche Halbjahresbilanz ziehen: Mit 9,3 Mio. Gästenächtigungen erreichten die ersten sechs Monate im Jahr 2026 einen Zuwachs von 4 Prozent im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Auch...weiterlesen »

$100 oil returns as Red Sea tanker attacks fuel global supply crisis fears

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Brent crude oil surged past $100 per barrel on Thursday for the first time in two months, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and fresh attacks on oil infrastructure. The benchmark price jumped 6.3%...weiterlesen »

Warren demands answers from Barclays over 'failure to investigate' ex-CEO's Epstein ties that cost him £18m

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded urgent answers from Barclays about what she described as the bank's "apparent failure to meaningfully investigate" ties between its former CEO Jes Staley and convicted...weiterlesen »

$126,000 to $66,000: Bitcoin crash forces BitMEX to shut down after 12 years

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is shuttering operations on September 23, 2026, marking the end of a platform that pioneered highly leveraged Bitcoin derivatives trading. The closure comes as a prolonged...weiterlesen »

$98 oil and rising gas prices: Why ECB's next move just got a lot harder

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The European Central Bank is widely expected to pause interest rate hikes on Thursday, keeping borrowing costs at 2.25% following June's increase. But renewed fighting between the United States and Iran...weiterlesen »

Vienna Remains a Luxury Hotspot: Real Estate Prices Are Rising Again

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Der österreichische Luxusimmobilienmarkt hat 2025 wieder zugelegt. Laut REMAX stieg das Transaktionsvolumen auf 3,36 Milliarden Euro. Besonders stark entwickelten sich Wohnungen, Wien bleibt bei Spitzenpreisen...weiterlesen »

US refineries running all out to fill global gap—but what happens when they break down?

vor einem Tag - upday.com

US oil refineries are operating at maximum capacity to compensate for severe global fuel shortages caused by wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. This has pushed some facilities to 100% utilization while...weiterlesen »

Vienna Focuses on More Participation in the Neighborhood

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Wien fördert auch heuer wieder Bürger*innen-Projekte für Demokratie und Beteiligung. Aus 132 Einreichungen wählte eine Fachjury 31 Vorhaben aus, die bis Ende 2026 in verschiedenen Bezirken umgesetzt werden....weiterlesen »

The income threshold that triggered Santander to contact 146,000 customers

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Santander UK has reached out to 146,000 customers who are expected to spend more than 10% of their monthly income on energy bills. The bank identified these vulnerable customers following the energy price...weiterlesen »

BOJ rate hike timing splits economists as political pressure mounts and yen slides past 163

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Half of surveyed economists expect the Bank of Japan to postpone its next benchmark interest rate hike until December, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government seen as a key obstacle to further...weiterlesen »

Beach Bar Herrmann Becomes a Comedy Stage

vor einem Tag - Volarberg Online

Lachen mit Blick auf den Donaukanal: Die Strandbar Herrmann wird heuer zur Open-Air-Comedy-Bühne. Der Eintritt ist kostenlos – wegen der begrenzten Plätze ist aber eine Reservierung erforderlich. If you...weiterlesen »

Design in Perfection: The New Barracuda SenZZo

vor einem Tag - life PR

With warm rays of sunshine, spring has driven ice and snow out of Germany over the past few days – and at the same time officially ushered in the 2026 tuning season! For the experts at Barracuda Racing...weiterlesen »

Trump's global tariffs expire Friday as $81.3bn refund reveals Supreme Court defeat

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Trump's global tariffs expire on Friday after the Supreme Court ruled his earlier duties unlawful. The US government has refunded $81.3 billion in tariffs between October 2025 and June, while the president...weiterlesen »

200 hectares scorched, 30-mile smoke plumes - and not a single firefighting helicopter in sight

vor einem Tag - upday.com

Wales has activated crisis management arrangements as firefighters battle multiple severe wildfires that have been burning for days with no aerial support available anywhere in the UK. The Ministry of...weiterlesen »

Stars performed for free - but their World Cup halftime songs just hit streaming gold

vor einem Tag - upday.com

World Cup halftime performers saw their songs surge on streaming platforms following the tournament's first-ever halftime show on July 19. Justin Bieber's "Everything Hallelujah" more than doubled its...weiterlesen »

Over 70 drone strikes in one month as RSF escalates siege on Sudanese city

vor einem Tag - upday.com

The Sudanese city of El Obeid faces intensifying drone attacks as paramilitary forces battle the army for control of central Sudan. International officials warn the escalation could signal a grim new phase...weiterlesen »

Three days to build a ghost gun: How 3D printers create untraceable weapons from free plans

vor einem Tag - upday.com

A German television documentary has exposed the alarming ease with which deadly firearms can be produced using 3D printers. Weapon expert Jörg Sprave demonstrated in an ARD film that he built a fully functional...weiterlesen »