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23 hours ago · Technical fault caused fire on Vienna’s U1 subway. The fire that halted service on Vienna’s U1 subway line last month was caused by a technical fault in the electrical system, the Vienna State Office of Criminal Investigation confirmed, Der Standard reported. No passengers were on board at the time, but six Wiener Linien employees were injured, and significant damage was caused to the ...
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1 day ago · Rosenkranz charged with abuse of office National Council President Walter Rosenkranz of the FPÖ is facing allegations of abuse of office following claims that he delayed forwarding a loss of immunity status request for three FPÖ officials, ORF reported. The request pertains to an investigation into suspected violations of Austria's Prohibition Act at a funeral where a song associated with ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
4 days ago · People are seen with Christmas lights in the city center of Vienna, Austria on November 15, 2024. (Photo by JOE KLAMAR / AFP) FPÖ Styria begins coalition talks with ÖVP, Christmas season boosts Austrian retailers, and a fatal paragliding accident in Tyrol—and more news from Austria on Monday.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Nov 29, 2024 · File Photo: A media corruption scandal felled Austria's 35-year-old right-wing Chancellor Sebastian Kurz gave fresh urgency to calls for reform of what critics say are unhealthy links between politicians and the press. (Photo by JOE KLAMAR / AFP) Thomas Schmid, former CEO of the state holding ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
2 days ago · Snow in the Alps reduced by a third. New research has revealed that snowfall in the Alps has declined by 34 percent over the past century, with the steepest drops occurring since the 1980s, ORF reported. The findings, published in the "International Journal of Climatology," indicate that lower altitudes are experiencing rainfall instead of snow due to rising temperatures, particularly in ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Jul 24, 2024 · COVID-19 wave on the horizon: Austrian Health officials urge vaccination. Wastewater analyses reveal a rising trend of COVID-19 in Austria, prompting health officials to remind people of the National Immunization Committee's (NIG) recommendations.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Aug 21, 2024 · Austria unveils ambitious climate plan, but details on subsidy cuts remain vague. The Austrian government has presented its National Energy and Climate Plan (NEKP), outlining its strategy to achieve the EU's legally binding climate targets by 2030. The plan includes ambitious goals, such as abolishing climate-damaging subsidies, though the specifics of these measures remain unclear.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Jan 5, 2024 · Smokers pay €2.7bn in taxes a year. Last year, Austrians smoked a total of 12.6 billion cigarettes, marking a significant consumption rate, according to a report by Die Presse.While the price per pack increased by 30 cents, the tobacco tax has not changed.