STRABAG PFS Strengthens Footprint in Austria with Acquisition

STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH (STRABAG PFS) has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the share capital of Austrian electrical engineering and IT infrastructure solutions providers Elektro-Kagerer GmbH and Kagerer...

Climate change shrinks Swiss glaciers by a quarter in past decade: Report

Switzerland's glaciers, which are disproportionately impacted by climate change, have lost a quarter of their volume in the past decade alone, a study warned Wednesday, heightening concerns over accelerating melting. Switzerland's glaciers, which...

Austria’s Armed Forces Switch 16,000 Workstations to LibreOffice for Sovereignty

In a move that underscores growing concerns over digital independence in government operations, Austria’s armed forces have completed a sweeping transition from Microsoft Office to the open-source alternative LibreOffice. This shift, affecting...

Austrian Airlines Presents Winter Flight Schedule 2025/2026: New Long-Haul Route to Dubai and More Comfort in Italy

As a seasonal highlight, AUA is adding the route from Vienna (VIE) to Dubai (DXB) to its winter flight schedule for the first time. The connection will be offered five times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday) from December 2025...

The terroirs behind Chardonnay’s success in Austria

After a top bottling left db judges saying “wow”, we explore the rich range of terroirs – from ancient volcanoes to lakeside slopes – driving a Chardonnay revolution in Austria. Chardonnay on the vine in Austria (Credit: Austrian Wine/WSNA)...

"When designed properly, modern recyclable plastics actually offer a lower carbon footprint"

Plastic packaging is still very much suitable for the fresh produce industry, as long as you're flexible to your clients' needs, says Sibel Abudaram, general manager of Turkish packaging manufacturer Asplastik: "We specialize in flexible packaging...

European Commission opens cases against Estonia & Austria over Drinking Water Directive

The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against Estonia and Austria for failing to correctly transpose the Drinking Water Directive (Directive (EU) 2020/2184) into national law. The Directive is a key component of the EU’s...

Slovenian region strengthening cooperation with Austria's Carinthia

Jesenice, 8 October - A cross-border project of Slovenia's northern Gorenjska region and Austria's Carinthia promoting sustainable development was launched in Jesenice on Wednesday. Covision, the first project of its kind, aims to strengthen ties...

Overshoot: Exploring the implications of meeting 1.5C climate goal ‘from above’

The first-ever international conference on the contentious topic of “overshoot” was held last week in a palace in the small town of Laxenburg in Austria. The three-day conference brought together nearly 200 researchers and legal experts to discuss...

Vienna Fall Festival Parade to bring traffic delays this Saturday

VIENNA, Ill. (WSIL) -- Vienna will host its annual Fall Festival Parade on Saturday, October 4, 2025, beginning at 10 a.m. The event will cause several street closures throughout the city, including parts of U.S. Route 45 and Illinois Route 146....

Events dedicated to the peaceful neutrality policy of Turkmenistan were held in Austria and Hungary

In early October 2025, an event dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan was held in Vienna. The event was organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Austria with the...

Peace gains and visit of 25 diplomats boost Mindanao’s investment climate 

KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 8 October) — Mindanao’s investment climate has significantly improved since the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro in 2014 and the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim...

German city crowned Europe’s green capital for ‘strong commitment’ to climate change

Published on 06/10/2025 - 11:36 GMT+2 •Updated 11:40 Europe’s greenest cities have been unveiled in a prestigious ceremony this month, securing a staggering €1 million in collective sustainability grants. On 2 October, Heilbronn (Germany) was...

Full list of Starbucks coffee shops that have abruptly shut as giant axes ‘some’ of its 520 UK stores

STARBUCKS has already started shutting “some” of its 520 UK stores following a review of its global coffee shops. At the end of September, the company confirmed it has launched a consultation over the proposed closure of a number of company-owned...

Delhi News Live Updates: Best time to invest, innovate and make in India, says PM Modi at IMC 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, a telecom, media, and technology event, at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, a press release from the PMO read. Organised by the Department of...

Burgenland YC wins Austrian J/70 Sailing League

by J/Boats 7 Oct 13:27 PDT 4-5 October 2025 The dramatic finale of the eleventh Bundesliga season on Lake Mattsee was marked by unusually high temperatures, little wind, and thus few races. Nevertheless, the championship remained exciting until...

TIS 2025 in Seville to Showcase How Innovation and Technology Are Redefining Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism at the Heart of Global Transformation Sustainable tourism that respects local communities and promotes inclusivity is becoming one of the travel industry’s leading priorities. With travelers increasingly aware of their...

Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng to open Club Kuss concert series

Teng, whose sound she describes as chamber folk or indie pop, doesn’t plan a setlist as she performs solo. Instead, she calls herself a “songscapes performer” and will bring her “toys” that include keyboards, a drum pad, looper for voice effects,...

Declaration of the 21st Cuban Civil Society Forum Against the Blockade

8 DECLARATION OF THE 21ST CUBAN CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM AGAINST THE BLOCKADE, HELD AROUND THE THEME “THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF THE ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, AND TECHNOLOGICAL BLOCKADE IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AGAINST CUBA, ON...

A Brand Debut in Copenhagen, Renovations in Singapore and the Radisson Group’s French Expansion

Lobby at 1 Hotel Copenhagen. Credit: Mikkel Vang. Denmark Eco-conscious and sustainable living in Copenhagen made the city a desirable destination for 1 Hotels first location in continental Europe, 1 Hotel Copenhagen. The hotel, which is deeply...