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LATEST: Austria's floodwaters subside but recovery set to take …
WEB2 days ago · The floods have claimed the lives of five people - the latest victim, that of an elderly woman, was announced on Tuesday morning. The victim was an 81-year-old woman from Würmla (Tulln district). According to the police, the woman died in her flooded home. She had already been asked to leave the house by …
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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEB1 day ago · A 30-year-old man appeared in Wiener Neustadt Regional Court on Tuesday, facing charges of Nazi reactivation after sending 65 Nazi-themed messages via WhatsApp in 2023. The messages included pictures of Adolf Hitler and Nazi slogans. The man, who lives on €400 pocket money from his mother and …
Floods latest: Two men found dead in their homes in Lower Austria
WEB3 days ago · Authorities in Austria on Monday confirmed the deaths of two elderly men amid the devastating floods hitting parts of the country. The victims, a 70-year-old from Untergrafendorf in St. Pölten-Land and an 80-year-old from Höbersdorf in Korneuburg both in the Lower Austria district, were found inside their homes inundated by floodwaters, police said. This raised the death toll from the ...
€600 fines: What's the latest on Austria's compulsory vaccine plan?
WEBDec 6, 2021 · Reports say the fines for violating the mandate would be set at €600, which could be issued every three months up to an annual total of €2,400. The fine for refusing to pay the penalty would be set at a maximum of €3,600 -- though the draft reportedly includes a clause to say that personal financial circumstances should be taken into ...
From transport to bars: When will 'normal life' resume in Vienna?
WEB2 days ago · Several underground lines, including the U2, U3, U4, and U6, were partially suspended due to flooding and water damage. Wiener Linien, the city's transport operator, reported that crews began removing temporary flood barriers and sandbags early on Tuesday morning. The U6 overhead line was also …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEBAug 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.
What makes Vienna the 'most liveable city' and where can it …
WEBJun 23, 2022 · It also has built fog showers, drinking fountains and increased offers of "cool" areas where people can escape the extreme heat. Also, looking to reduce the use of cars and make life better for residents, Vienna is betting on the "15-minute city" concept. This means that Austria's capital is trying to make the essential everyday routes and ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Austria experienced a night of intense thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday, with over 50,000 lightning flashes recorded, mainly in Lower Austria. The storms brought heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, leading to flooding, fallen trees, and road closures. Fire departments across the country responded to numerous calls for assistance.