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Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
WEB15 hours ago · ÖBB's busiest route severely affected by floods, repairs to take months. ÖBB board member Judith Engel has called the recent flood damage in Lower Austria "the damage of the century", Die Presse reported. The new western railway line will remain closed for months, but a second track on the old line is expected to reopen by October 10th.
OPINION: Why I love living in one of Vienna's 'worst' …
WEB6 hours ago · There are local shops, one of Vienna's biggest farmers markets, one of the city's best and most modern hospitals, and lots of restaurants. Neighbours and family members living in the district love their choice of kindergartens and schools. Our one-year-old child takes his swimming classes in the local …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Austria has witnessed a record number of deportations in the first half of 2024, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) announced at a press conference on Wednesday. The total count included 3,080 voluntary departures and 3,473 forced removals, bringing the total to 6,553, which marks a six percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEBJul 24, 2024 · COVID-19 wave on the horizon: Austrian Health officials urge vaccination. Wastewater analyses reveal a rising trend of COVID-19 in Austria, prompting health officials to remind people of the National Immunization Committee's (NIG) recommendations.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEBDec 4, 2023 · Austria's football squad faces a difficult draw at the Euro 2024. During the draw ceremony in Hamburg, the Austrian national team, known as the Red-White-Red team, was handed a challenging route to the round of 16, facing powerhouse teams like multiple world and European champions France and …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Austria toughens integration requirements for newcomers. Austria's Integration Minister Susanne Raab announced the enhancement of mandatory values courses for asylum seekers and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection.. Starting in the fall, the courses will be extended from three to five days, with new modules on security, living together, belonging, and gender equality.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEB6 days ago · Workers of public transport company, Wiener Linien, clean up fallen debris after storm Boris from the U4 subway tracks, running next to Vienna river, in Vienna, Austria, on September 17, 2024. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP) Vienna's Metro lines resume regular service, three rescued after avalanche in ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Austria experienced a night of intense thunderstorms and lightning on Sunday, with over 50,000 lightning flashes recorded, mainly in Lower Austria. The storms brought heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, leading to flooding, fallen trees, and road closures. Fire departments across the country responded to numerous calls for assistance.
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