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Inside Austria: floods, elections and the centre-right's …
WEB12 hours ago · Austria is heading into national elections on September 29th, but a devastating natural disaster could impact the campaigns. The torrential floods that recently hit the country have left four dead, with significant disruptions in Lower Austria and Vienna, including restricted public transport and evacuations. As the flood response dominated the ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
WEB1 day ago · Austria will be eligible to draw €500 million from the fund, as confirmed by Chancellor Karl Nehammer during a flood summit in Wrocław, Poland. No counter-financing will be required. With an additional €1 billion from Austria's disaster fund, a total of €1.5 billion is now available for flood relief efforts in Austria.
Salzburg and Upper Austria to go into full Covid lockdown
WEBNov 18, 2021 · The regions of Salzburg and Upper Austria will introduce a lockdown for the entire population starting on Monday, which regional leaders said would last for "several weeks" but would hopefully be over by Christmas.
Roads, rail and the Vienna Metro: What's the state of Austria's ...
WEB5 days ago · A cycle path signpost stands in the overflowed River Kamp near Altenhof, Austria on September 14, 2024, with more flooding expected amid Storm Boris. (Photo by Alex HALADA / AFP) Flooding has hit Austria hard, leaving many roadways impassable, metro services partially suspended, and river boats stranded in Vienna.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEB3 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 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 Friday
WEBDec 15, 2023 · Austria blocks Russian sanctions to remove Raiffeisen blocklisting. Austria is negotiating the removal of Raiffeisen Bank International from a Ukrainian blocklist named "international sponsors of war" as part of a deal to approve new European Union sanctions on Russia, Reuters reported, citing two individuals familiar with the situation. While Austria publicly stands in support of Ukraine ...
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.