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Oman participates in Cities Summit forum in Vienna
Oman Observer
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July 5, 2025
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 14th World Cities Summit Mayors Forum, hosted this year in Vienna, Austria, from July 2-4, 2025. Recognised as one of the leading global platforms for urban leadership, the Forum brought together...
2 Killed in Light Aircraft Crash in Austria
Sada Elbalad
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July 5, 2025
Sat 05 Jul 2025 | 10:29 PM At least two people lost their lives on Saturday following the crash of a small aircraft in western Austria, according to a statement from Austrian police. The incident occurred in the afternoon near the town of Krimml,...
British Grand Prix 2025: Start time, grid positions, how to watch and weather forecast
Evening Standard
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July 5, 2025
Norris will hope to continue that fightback on home soil this weekend, though could only qualify third on Saturday as both McLarens fell behind a blistering last-gasp lap from Max Verstappen, who clinched pole position to bounce back from his...
F1 weather forecast: Rain in the air for British Grand Prix on Sunday
The Independent
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July 5, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Dimitrov overcomes an Austrian to set up Sinner showdown at Wimbledon
BGNES
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July 5, 2025
Grigor Dimitrov reached the round of 16 of the Grand Slam tennis tournament - Wimbledon. The Bulgarian qualified for the fifth time and third consecutive time to this stage after a victory over Sebastian Ofner from Austria with 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (0)....
Business InsightsBrics leaders meet under pressure from tariffs, oil shocks and climate rifts
The National News
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When the leaders of the Brics group of developing countries gather on Sunday for their 17th annual summit, the backdrop is one of the most geopolitically volatile the bloc has faced in years, with trade tension, regional conflicts and energy...
How extreme heat has become Europe’s new climate reality
The Indian Express
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July 5, 2025
Extreme heat has stifled Europe. The heatwave, which began in late June, has affected thousands of people across the continent, bringing record-breaking temperatures and unbearable conditions. So far, eight people, including a young child, have...
Brics leaders meet under pressure from tariffs, oil shocks and climate rifts
The National News
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When the leaders of the Brics group of developing countries gather on Sunday for their 17th annual summit, the backdrop is one of the most geopolitically volatile the bloc has faced in years, with trade tension, regional conflicts and energy...
Vienna: Still Among the World's Leading Conference Cities
Vindobona
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With a total of 239 international association congresses, Vienna has defended its position from last year and is surpassed in the UIA list only by Brussels (388 conferences). Vienna is followed by Seoul (180), Barcelona (159), and Tokyo (148)....
Austrian Forum for Peace 2025: Peace Work in Times of Crisis, New Approaches, and the Role of Europe
Vindobona
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ACP Director Tobias Lang expressed his delight at the broad international participation, including delegations from the Arab League, the EU/EEAS, the OSCE, UNESCO, the United Nations, and the World Bank. “The conference participants exchanged...
EU invests €2.8b in 94 transport projects to boost sustainable, connected mobility across Europe
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
BRUSSELS - The European Commission selected 94 transport projects to receive nearly €2.8 billion in EU grants under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). By modernising railways, inland waterways and maritime routes across the trans-European...
Innsbruck and Vienna Submit Bids to Host Eurovision 2026
ESCXTRA
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July 4, 2025
Two Austrian cities, Innsbruck and Vienna, have officially submitted their bids to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. Both proposals were delivered to national broadcaster ORF ahead of the selection process. Innsbruck’s bid is titled “Together...
Ferrari impress on Friday but ‘Mercedes weather’ is forecast: Practice data | 2025 British Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
RaceFans
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July 4, 2025
McLaren were quickest in practice on Friday at Silverstone but Ferrari continued their impressive showing from Austria – at a track where they struggled last year. But the expected arrival of cooler conditions from Saturday, and potentially rain...
Vienna motorcyclist dies in Hubbard Township crash
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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Staff report HUBBARD — A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and Franklin Avenue SE in Hubbard Township on Wednesday, authorities said. The Ohio State Highway Patrol Warren Post responded...
Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen's State Visit: A new chapter in South Africa-Austria relations
IOL
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President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host his counterpart, Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander van der Bellen, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said the State Visit...
South Africa, Austria strengthen trade and economic relations
CNBC Africa
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July 4, 2025
In a momentous step towards fostering stronger diplomatic and economic relations, South Africa played host to the Austrian President, Alexander van der Bellen, and his delegation at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. This visit, recognized as an...
Austria’s poultry output falls, welfare still strong
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
Austria’s total poultry meat production across species stood at 149,000 metric tons (MT) in 2023, a decrease of 1.5%, according to the latest data available from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The country’s egg production in...
ISS Austria secures largest contract in its 70-year history
Facilities Management Journal
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July 4, 2025
ISS has entered a new partnership with a major public healthcare institution in Austria. The contract, which will be effective from 1 February 2026, has an annual value of approximately DKK 200 million (£23 million), and will see ISS delivering...
Taking Time in Tyrol: hut-to-hut in the Austrian Alps
The Great Outdoors
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July 4, 2025
Main image: The summit of Reither Spitze on the Karwendel Höhenweg in Tyrol | Credit: Alex Roddie I sometimes wonder if there are two walkers in me, tussling for dominance. There is the man who likes to go fast: a creature of firm trails and...
Interior Ministers of Bulgaria, Austria Open Surveillance Zone along Bulgarian-Turkish Border
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgarian Minister of the Interior Daniel Mitov and his Austrian counterpart Gerhard Karner opened a new border surveillance zone along the border between Bulgaria and Turkiye here on Friday. It is part of a large-scale project worth BGN 170...