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  • Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Survives Dramatic Lung Transplant

    10.07.2025 The former MMA fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant. After weeks in a coma and several cardiac arrests, the 40-year-old is now in rehabilitation.

    "Better Than Any PhD": Elon Musk's Grok 4 Aims to Revolutionize the AI World

    10.07.2025 The world of artificial intelligence is advancing relentlessly. Just as we have become accustomed to chatbots that write texts or generate images, Elon Musk announces a new model with Grok 4 that is supposed to overshadow everything that came before. But while the tech billionaire talks about the "smartest AI in the world," it's not just his subscription model making headlines. Is this the future of AI, or will artificial intelligence soon become an unaffordable luxury?

    Verdict After Knife Attack on Employee of Vienna Law Firm

    10.07.2025 A jury ordered the indefinite commitment of a mentally ill man to a forensic-therapeutic center on Thursday. The man, who is not criminally responsible, had stabbed and critically injured an employee of a law firm in Vienna-Landstraße on February 3, 2025.

    Viennese Allotment Gardens in High Demand: Prices Soar

    29.09.2025 The demand for allotment gardens in Vienna has been growing for years - with noticeable effects on the real estate market. A recent analysis shows: The "green gold" in the city is becoming increasingly expensive.

    Transit Dispute: Stocker and Söder Want to Speed Up Slot System

    10.07.2025 Austria, Bavaria, and Italy are planning a digital slot system with bookable truck journeys to alleviate transit traffic at the Brenner Pass. Bavaria's Prime Minister Söder stated after a meeting with Chancellor Stocker in Vienna that both sides agreed to push this project forward. Stocker plans to discuss the topic next Tuesday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

    Tourism Under Pressure: New Guest Wishes and High Costs

    10.07.2025 Gastronomy and hospitality are under pressure: Rising costs and changing consumer behavior require adaptation. The industry is calling for relief from politics.

    Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Survives Dramatic Lung Transplant

    10.07.2025 The former MMA fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant. After weeks in a coma and several cardiac arrests, the 40-year-old is now in rehabilitation.

    Ex-MMA Star Ben Askren Survives Dramatic Lung Transplantation

    10.07.2025 The former MMA fighter Ben Askren has undergone a double lung transplant. After weeks in a coma and several cardiac arrests, the 40-year-old is now in rehabilitation.

    Germ Spreader Cutting Board: How a Harmless Kitchen Utensil Can Make You Sick

    10.07.2025 Your cutting board could be the invisible culprit for health issues in your kitchen. With this simple trick, keep your cutting boards germ-free!

    Record Number of Passengers at Lower Austria Railways

    10.07.2025 The Lower Austria Railways achieved the best result in the company's history in the first half of 2025 with 595,000 passengers.

    Cult Dome Show "Love Stories and Marriage Matters" Starts Again

    10.07.2025 The TV Cupid is once again drawing his arrows: Starting July 14, there will be ten new episodes of "Liebesg'schichten und Heiratssachen" to watch on ORF 2.

    This simple life hack saves your ice cream from annoying ice crystals

    10.07.2025 Say goodbye to annoying ice crystals: With a simple trick, your ice cream will stay creamy and fresh in the freezer!

    Dispute Over Flat Rates in Tip Regulation Delays Decision

    10.07.2025 Despite an agreement between social partners on flat rates for tips, political implementation is stalling. Industry representatives insist on tax exemption.

    Wanted Person Arrested in Vienna-Währing

    10.07.2025 On Wednesday, handcuffs clicked for a man who was wanted under a European arrest warrant in Vienna-Währing.

    Construction Worker Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Favoriten

    10.07.2025 On Oberlaaer Straße in Vienna-Favoriten, there was an accident on Tuesday evening between a female driver and a construction worker. The man was seriously injured.

    Manhunt for Tobacco Shop Robbery in Vienna-Meidling

    10.07.2025 Already in April, an as yet unknown man threatened a tobacconist employee in Vienna-Meidling with a weapon and assaulted her. The police are now asking for information.

    Arrests after Burglary in Vienna-Liesing

    10.07.2025 Wednesday evening, according to a witness, five people allegedly climbed over a fence of a workshop in Vienna-Liesing and tampered with two cars parked in the courtyard.

    Mysterious Air India Crash: Was a Fuel Switch the Key to the Catastrophe?

    10.07.2025 The Air India Express crash in Kozhikode, India, has left a deep mark on the collective memory. A plane skids off the rain-soaked runway during landing, plunges down a slope, and breaks apart. A terrible catastrophe that claimed lives and raised many questions. Investigations have been in full swing since then to find the exact cause.

    Bitcoin Surpasses Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Highs and Lows!

    10.07.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and traction Bitcoin still possesses.

    Bitcoin Surpasses Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Highs and Lows!

    10.07.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and pulling power Bitcoin still possesses.

    Bitcoin Surpasses Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Highs and Lows!

    10.07.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and traction Bitcoin still possesses. It felt like an explosion in the best sense.

    2.7 Million Loans: Libraries in Lower Austria Celebrate New Record

    10.07.2025 Lower Austria's public libraries recorded a new milestone last year with three million borrowings.

    Lynx Offspring at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn

    10.07.2025 The Schönbrunn Zoo joyfully announces the birth of Eurasian lynx cubs. In May, triplets were born there.

    Laser Against Mosquitoes: New Gadget from China Introduced

    11.08.2025 A Chinese start-up has developed a device that detects mosquitoes using LiDAR and targets them with a laser beam.

    Too Often or Too Rarely? What Bowel Movements Reveal About Your Health

    11.07.2025 How often we go to the toilet could provide important information about our health condition. A recent study reveals that there is a "Goldilocks zone" for the ideal stool frequency and deviations from it can pose risks.

    27-Year-Old Fatally Injured in Alpine Accident in Pinzgau

    10.07.2025 A 27-year-old Belgian man had a fatal accident on Wednesday in high alpine terrain near Saalbach-Hinterglemm in Pinzgau.

    20-Year-Old Lower Austrian Woman Rescued from Mur

    10.07.2025 The Graz professional fire brigade rescued a 20-year-old from Lower Austria on Wednesday evening, who ended her journey on the Mur prematurely and drifted to the shore. The woman appeared to be uninjured and was taken to LKH Graz for examination.

    Gun Laws to Be Tightened Before School Starts

    10.07.2025 The coalition plans to address the tightening of gun laws during the summer recess of parliament.

    After OLG Vienna Ruling: EVN Customers Must Act by End of July

    10.07.2025 The Higher Regional Court of Vienna (OLG) has ruled that a price adjustment clause used by EVN is not permissible. The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs.

    No Green Light for FPÖ Inquiry Committee

    10.07.2025 The planned inquiry committee of the FPÖ did not receive the green light from the Rules of Procedure Committee and will now become a case for the Constitutional Court. The FPÖ is therefore turning to the Constitutional Court.

    "Dick-Pic Ban" and Partial Pension on the National Council Agenda

    10.07.2025 On Thursday, the National Council will pass a small pension reform, ban unwanted "dick pics," and marriage under 18. A change for smokers is also on the agenda.

    Rental Apartments in Vienna Are Becoming Scarce

    29.09.2025 Fewer new buildings and growing demand are driving up housing prices in Vienna. Rental apartments, in particular, are scarce.

    Mice and Rats? One Leaf is Enough as a Natural Repellent

    15.07.2025 Rats and mice can be repelled with a simple home remedy: bay leaves offer an effective and non-toxic alternative to chemical agents.

    National Council: Social Media Regulation and Preparations for the End of Official Secrecy

    9.07.2025 The National Council was in action on Wednesday. In the evening, an amendment concerning the social media work of politicians was passed, and the legislative preparations for the end of official secrecy were completed.

    National Council: Social Media Regulation and Preparations for the End of Official Secrecy

    9.07.2025 The National Council was in action on Wednesday. In the evening, an amendment concerning the social media work of politicians was passed, and the legislative preparations for the end of official secrecy were completed.

    Lima: Gas Workers Find 1,000-Year-Old Child Mummy

    9.07.2025 In Lima, a roughly 1,000-year-old mummy of a child was discovered during construction work, presumably from the pre-Columbian Chancay culture. The find is a reminder of how closely modernity and history are intertwined in Peru.

    Protection of Employees and WHO as Topics in the National Council

    9.07.2025 The protection of employees and the World Health Organization were topics in the National Council on Wednesday.

    Lilli Tagger is in the Quarterfinals of Wimbledon

    9.07.2025 The Tyrolean Lilli Tagger has reached the quarterfinals at the junior tournament in Wimbledon. Against the Briton Ruby Cooling, she showed a strong performance and clearly won 6-3, 6-2.

    Florian Silbereisen heats up 2026: Schlager Highlights and Mega Shows

    9.07.2025 Florian Silbereisen will create a Schlager firework in 2026 with new mega shows, and the legendary "Schlagerbooom" will make Kitzbühel tremble – get your tickets now!

    Several Kilos of Marijuana and Cocaine Seized in Vienna

    9.07.2025 In the Vienna districts of Neubau and Favoriten, a large quantity of drugs was discovered during two house searches on June 5. Approximately 10 kilos of cocaine, 73 kilos of marijuana, 52.9 grams of heroin, and 9,940 euros in cash were seized.

    Tupperware is out: You must know these ingenious alternatives!

    9.07.2025 Tupperware is history! Discover now the most ingenious alternatives for your meal prep and sustainable food storage – stylish, practical, and eco-friendly!

    Tupperware is out: You must know these ingenious alternatives!

    9.07.2025 Tupperware is history! Discover now the most ingenious alternatives for your meal prep and sustainable food storage – stylish, practical, and eco-friendly!

    Several Kilos of Marijuana and Cocaine Seized in Vienna

    9.07.2025 In the Vienna districts of Neubau and Favoriten, a large quantity of drugs was discovered during two house searches on June 5. Approximately 10 kilos of cocaine, 73 kilos of marijuana, 52.9 grams of heroin, and 9,940 euros in cash were seized.

    Money Withdrawn with Cards Stolen in Austria: Women Identified

    9.07.2025 The Salzburg police have tracked down a group of women who stole wallets in Vienna, Lower Austria, Graz, and Salzburg and used the ATM cards contained within to withdraw money or make purchases.

    The Art Sensation: MAK Displays Lost Works of Klimt

    9.07.2025 A fire destroyed dozens of Klimt artworks in 1945. What remains are gaps in cultural memory.

    Apple and Microsoft Surpassed: Nvidia Achieves Historic Market Value of 4 Trillion Dollars

    9.07.2025 The US chip manufacturer Nvidia is the first publicly traded company worldwide to reach a market capitalization of four trillion US dollars, surpassing Apple and Microsoft.

    Apple and Microsoft Surpassed: Nvidia Achieves Historic Market Value of 4 Trillion Dollars

    9.07.2025 The US chip manufacturer Nvidia is the first publicly traded company worldwide to reach a market capitalization of four trillion US dollars, surpassing Apple and Microsoft.

    Rapid Vienna signs central defender Marcelin

    9.07.2025 New addition to the football Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna: Defender Marcelin transfers from Beitar Jerusalem to the Hütteldorfers.

    UNESCO Meeting: Vienna Does Not Disappear from "Red List"

    9.07.2025 The historic center of Vienna will continue to appear on the "Red List" of endangered World Heritage sites.

    The Art Sensation: MAK Displays Lost Works of Klimt

    9.07.2025 A fire destroyed dozens of Klimt artworks in 1945. What remains are gaps in cultural memory.

    Hungary: Austrian Woman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Animal Cruelty

    9.07.2025 In Hungary, an Austrian woman was sentenced to two years of unconditional imprisonment for severe animal cruelty.

    Temu will supply Europe with food in the future

    9.07.2025 The Chinese online marketplace Temu plans to enter the European food trade. The offering is also set to be expanded in Austria.

    Drug Ring in Styria Busted by Police

    9.07.2025 As part of the operations "Hochsteiermark" and "Kaukasus," investigators have dismantled a drug ring that was particularly active in Upper Styria.