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Vienna Conference Focuses on Preventing Human Trafficking in Times of Crisis
The event, organized by the Task Force on Human Trafficking, chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the urgent need to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable groups and society as a whole to the growing risks of human...

Austria digging deep for homemade gas
Europe’s gas crunch has made securing domestic supplies more critical than ever Austria has demonstrated its interest by overturning objections brought by NGOs Domestic gas is cheaper and generates a lot less emissions As much as the European...

Reflections on K 2025
Under the theme ‘The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible’, a reported 175,000+ trade visitors from around 160 countries gathered in Düsseldorf, Germany for K 2025, with over 3,000 exhibitors presenting their technologies, products and...

International Bird Watching programme held at Rakchham-Chitkul wildlife sanctuary; 35 species spotted
An international bird-watching programme was organised today at the scenic Rakchham area of the Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh under the joint aegis of the District Administration Kinnaur, Wildlife Division Sarahan,...

Innovative Strategy Unveiled for Prostate Cancer Therapy
An international collaboration spearheaded by researchers at the Medical University of Vienna has unveiled a groundbreaking connection between thyroid hormone signaling and the progression of prostate cancer. This novel discovery elucidates the...

Virginia Catholic school celebrates National Blue Ribbon award despite DOE ending program St. Mark Catholic School in Vienna was supposed to get the National Blue Ribbon award this year, but when Department of Education canceled the program, they wer
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — St. Mark Catholic School in Vienna was supposed to get the National Blue Ribbon award this year, but when the Department of Education canceled the program, they were out of luck. In October, St. Mark's principal...

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 winner announced
By Victoria Heath Selected from a record-breaking 60,636 entries from 113 countries and territories, the category and overall winners of the world’s leading wildlife photography competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, run by the Natural...
First ‘Ready for gridX’ partnership in e-mobility with go-e
Sector coupling is the intelligent integration and control of multiple energy areas, namely electricity, heating and mobility. Since being founded in 2015, go-e has become a key provider of private charging in Germany and Austria, and is currently...
Romanian-Austrian memorandum to develop political dialogue signed in Bucharest
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 A Romanian-Austrian memorandum of understanding to deepen and develop political dialogue was signed on Monday in Bucharest by Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu and Federal Minister for European and International Affairs...

NGEN inaugurates Austria’s most powerful battery energy storage system
With the official commissioning of the Arnoldstein-Gailitz battery energy storage system (BESS) in the Carinthia province, the NGEN Group has set another milestone in Austria’s energy transition. Following the completion of its second expansion...

Letter to EP ENVI: SOER 2025 – Strengthening EU environmental, climate action for better health
EU countries have widely different approaches to protecting people against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution, a new report commissioned by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) finds. While Austria, Denmark, and France have...

LKQ Corp Reveals German Solar Power Partnership
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) on Tuesday partnered with Ecobility Services GmbH to install a large rooftop solar system at its Sulzbach-Rosenberg logistics hub in Germany. The project will be executed through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement...

New Study Warns Glaciers Will Soon Lose Their Cooling Power Against Global Warming
Glaciers have been cooling surrounding air through katabatic winds, resisting rising global temperatures. However, a new study warns this effect will peak by the 2040s, after which glaciers will warm faster and lose their cooling power. ...
Ascott Expands European Footprint with Seven New Signings in Vienna and Seville
Five new Vienna properties more than double Ascott's portfolio in the city Somerset and lyf debut in Seville as part of landmark Lagoon City resort development lyf Gambetta Paris opens, becoming the third operational lyf in Europe as the brand...

The best road trips to take in Peru
To reach Peru's lesser-known pre-Incan archaeological sites, lush jungles, and tranquil beaches, you'll need a car. And, while car rental prices in Peru are steep compared to bus tickets, road trips like these are worth the extra effort and...

Crisis as Catalyst: The Past, Present, and Future of International Law
International law has always been shaped by crisis. Each generation has faced moments of rupture that have tested the resilience of legal norms and the willingness of nations to cooperate—from wars to financial collapses, from global pandemics to...

Vienna Woods Highlights Bona Spray Mop Kit For Oiled Timber Floors
Press Release – Vienna Woods The Bona spray mop kit is intended to provide an all-in-one cleaning solution for oiled floors, which require products that clean effectively without lifting or damaging the protective oil layer. Vienna Woods, a New...

Austrian Alpine Retreat Crowned World’s Best Detox Spa in Prestigious Global Guide
8 Reading Time: 3 minutesPark Igls Medical Spa Resort has been named Best Detox Spa in The Times and Sunday Times World’s 50 Best Spas guide, launched on Monday 13th October. The new guide lists the top wellness destinations worldwide, curated and...

Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2025: 18 Winning Photos From London’s Natural History Museum
Synchronised Fishing, Winner, Behaviour: Birds; a ladyfish snatches its prey from a little egret’s beak; Yundang Lake, Fujian Province, China Qingrong Yang, China - Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2025 A haunting photograph of a rare hyena...

Image of the day: Autumn fog drapes Austria’s alpine valleys
Early morning fog curls through the Austrian Alps, filling valleys carved by the Inn, Ziller, Sill, and Ruetz rivers. Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on 14 October 2025, the image reveals how the region’s steep terrain and seasonal...