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"We had been trying to enter Chile, a big consumer of Hass, for years"
This year, Carlini Avocado sent Brazil's first Hass avocado shipment to Chile, a milestone for the Brazilian avocado sector. "We had been trying to gain access to the Chilean market for years, as it is a major consumer of Hass avocados and is...

NY weather update: Penny-sized hail and damaging winds forecast with thunderstorms to hit Oneida County Sunday
On Sunday at 3:40 a.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4:15 a.m. for Oneida County. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are foreseen. "At 3:40 a.m., severe...

NY weather: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Oneida County until 3 a.m. Sunday – winds gusting up to 40 mph
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 2:50 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:30 a.m. for Oneida County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:49 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong...

Karbon-X Becomes Official Name Sponsor of BK Dukes Basketball Team
CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / Karbon-X Corp. (OTCQX:KARX), a vertically integrated climate solutions company, has signed a multi-year agreement to become the official name sponsor of BK Dukes, one of Austria's top professional...

Austria Center Vienna reports strong year for events in 2024
Vienna ranked top global congress city in 2024, with Austria Center Vienna hosting 60 events and advancing sustainability, modernisation, and workplace excellence. In 2024, Vienna was named the world’s top congress destination in the ICCA ranking....

Environment Ministry Denies Information of Huge Surge in Environmental Taxes
Insinuations about a "huge surge" in environmental taxes and in consequence are baseless, the Ministry of Environment and Water's press centre said on Friday. The statement came in response to information about an increase of "eco-tax" added to...

Herbert Bayer comes alive in 3D
“Marble Garden” was created on the Aspen Institute campus in 1955. It is featured in the exhibit “Sculpting the Environment: The Three-Dimensional Art of Herbert Bayer” at the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies. Photo by Dan Bayer This year...

Vienna honeymoon starts in business class aboard Austrian Airlines 787
As Lufthansa rolls out its new Allegris generation of longhaul product on Airbus A350 twinjets — and enjoys positive reviews from flyers — and as sister SWISS prepares to soon launch a Senses-branded version of the experience, some industry...

Vienna Woods Expands Range Of Reclaimed And European Oak Flooring In Auckland
Vienna Woods, a supplier of premium timber flooring in New Zealand, has expanded its offering of reclaimed and European oak flooring solutions for residential and commercial projects in Auckland and nationwide. The company’s reclaimed wood...

Can The Club World Cup Weather The Storm And Heat Of A U.S. Summer?
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 18: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid pours water over his face during ... More the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Miami Gardens,...

Vienna City Council tackles variety of concerns
Glen Newman discusses his concerns surrounding brine water in the Mid-Ohio Valley at Thursday’s Vienna City Council meeting. (Photo by Gwen Sour) VIENNA — Vienna City Council gathered Thursday evening for a regularly scheduled meeting centered on...

'Joyous' day as thousands attend Hat Fair before it takes a break next year
On Saturday, July 5, the UK's longest-running festival of outdoor arts welcomed an array of street performers, local talent, and international acts, transforming Winchester's streets and green spaces into vibrant stages. The festival, organised by...

The cemetery where endangered species thrive
At the Vienna Central Cemetery, a meadow near the hamster's headquarters is reserved for natural burials, abutting the rows of more traditional graves, covered with stone slabs, ornamental flowers and those delicious candles. Nearby, there are...

Environmental concerns continue in Chemko Strážske area
Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba (SNS nominee) should, according to the extra-parliamentary party Demokrati, continue addressing environmental burdens in other parts of the Chemko Strážske industrial complex, involving approximately 1,500 tons of...

Austrian school shooter an introverted fan of online shooting games, say police
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Roundup: US stance on climate risk sparks heated debate at FSB meeting
The US faces international backlash for its climate risk stance during the FSB’s annual plenary meeting, whilst the SEC’s decision to drop ESG rules placing it at odds with European and Asian central banks seeking to strengthen green finance. FSB...

Full list of Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
12:32, 07 Jul 2025 Spain is a top holiday destination globally, boasting a Mediterranean climate, delectable cuisine and historical sites. Compared to other tourist hotspots, Spain is often seen as a cost-effective choice. The European nation is...
Feature: Smart tech aids bird conservation in Austria's national park
VIENNA, June 20 (Xinhua) -- At the end of a narrow bridge hidden among tall reeds, a secluded cabin sits on the water of the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park in Austria. From its windows, lucky visitors can catch sight of rare birds that...

Test Drive: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4MOTION 2025, Elegance With A Sporty Touch
The Volkswagen Tiguan 2025 arrives completely redesigned in this new generation, with a more elegant appearance, digitized interior, and greater focus on efficiency and comfort. In its SEL R-Line 4MOTION version, it combines the best of sporty...

Flash Floods in the Alps: How Climate Change Is Supercharging Summer Storms
Intense, short-lived summer downpours are expected to become both more frequent and more intense across Alpine regions as the climate warms. In a new study, scientists from the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and the University of Padova analyzed...