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ISS Austria secures largest contract in its 70-year history
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
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 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...

How many economic losses from climate-related events has Europe suffered since 1980?
Published on 04/07/2025 - 14:56 GMT+2 Europe has experienced over €790 billion in economic losses due to extreme weather and climate-related events from 1980 to 2023, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Germany suffered...

Kuching South Mayor shares urban solutions at World Cities Summit in Vienna
Wee speaks at one of the sessions during the forum. KUCHING (July 4): Kuching South Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, was among the city leaders invited to speak at the prestigious Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit, held in Vienna, Austria, from...

SA, Austria sign MoU on cooperation in technical and vocational education and training
South Africa and Austria on Friday signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs), which President Cyril Ramaphosa said will support South Africa’s efforts to produce the skills the country’s economy needs. Ramaphosa hosted Austrian President...

Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, cites economic opportunities
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that as South Africa strives to achieve energy security through investment in renewable and other clean energy, it looks forward to expanding its cooperation with Austria. On Friday, Ramaphosa hosted Austrian...

Severe weather and intense rainfall ahead for Central Europe as Heat Dome collapses and deep trough emerges
The long-lasting heat dome and heatwave across a large part of Europe is, at least temporarily, collapsing and will be replaced with much colder air mass. Significant weather will likely develop across central Europe, accompanied by severe...

British Grand Prix 2025: Qualifying and race UK start times, how to watch and weather forecast
Can Lando Norris win his first British Grand Prix? (Photo: Getty) Formula 1 rolls into Silverstone this weekend for the 2025 British Grand Prix, where Lando Norris can take the lead of the title race in front of his home fans. Following an...
Austrian Grand Prix: Norris prevails in chaotic race
The Austrian GP was predicted to be intense, and it certainly lived up to expectations. The chaos began as early as Carlos Sainz’s retirement before the first lap, and saw Lando Norris take first place in the 11th race of the season. Sainz was...

Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar to supply 700 MW to Austrian utility
Trina Solar has agreed to supply more than 700 MW of high-efficiency PV modules for projects in Spain and Italy under a five-year deal with Verbund Green Power, while EVE Energy says it will invest CNY 8.65 billion ($1.2 billion) in a new battery...

President Ramaphosa hosts Austrian president
PRETORIA - The red carpet is out at the Union Buildings as President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, Alexander van der Bellen. The two leaders are expected to firm up ties across several key sectors, from clean energy and higher...
Ocon capable of making a point
The British Grand Prix takes centre stage this weekend, and Formula One expert Louis Bollard is on hand with his big-race preview. F1 betting tips: British Grand Prix 1.5pts each way George Russell to win the race at 12/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3)...

'Violent weather phenomena' storming off Ireland as Met Eireann raise alert
A potentially violent extreme weather event is due off Ireland in the coming days. Weather experts are warning of a continuing heatwave reaching record highs once again after hazard heat baked central and eastern Europe. SuperChris90, a popular...

Jones sets the pace on weather-affected day in Austria
Sam Jones carded an impressive seven under par 62 to take a one-shot lead after a weather-affected opening day of the Interwetten Open. The 29-year-old made the perfect start to his opening round with an eagle at the first hole before adding two...

EU invests €2.8 billion in 94 transport projects to boost sustainable, connected mobility across Europe
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - BRUSSELS, July 04 (WAM/APP) : The European Commission selected 94 transport projects to receive nearly €2.8 billion in EU grants under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). By modernising...

Climate change worries 44% of Greek hoteliers
European and Greek hoteliers express strong concerns about the impact that climate change may have on their businesses in the coming years. According to a survey by Statista and Booking.com entitled “The Titans of Travel”, which also uses data...

'Music in the mountains': Why Salzburg is the perfect day trip in Austria
Where to explore, eat, drink, and be merry in this fairytale city. One of the most iconic musicals was filmed in this picturesque Central European city that's also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salzburg, Austria, looks and feels like...

Temporary Vienna library opening delayed by permitting issues
Temporary Vienna library coming soon to Cedar Park Shopping Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Vienna residents will have to wait a little longer than expected to check out library books without leaving town. Previously expected to launch in...

Port of Vienna Enjoys Record Year in 2024: Increased Turnover and High Investments Secure Future
With a total area of around three million square meters—more than one and a half times the size of the Principality of Monaco—the Port of Vienna is the largest public Danube port in eastern Austria and an indispensable trimodal logistics hub in...