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Wildfire Breaks Out in Lobau, Vienna
Worlddie-presse26d ago

Wildfire Breaks Out in Lobau, Vienna

A wildfire broke out in Lobau, Vienna, in the early afternoon, requiring the deployment of professional firefighters and helicopters. Another wildfire in Burgenland led to the closure of the S31 highway.

Roman Pottery Factory Discovered in Burgenland, Austria
Culturedie-presse1mo ago

Roman Pottery Factory Discovered in Burgenland, Austria

Archaeological excavations in Burgenland, Austria, led by a University of Vienna team, have uncovered a Roman pottery factory. The discovery includes two kilns and pits filled with ceramic waste, with an estimated 100 more kilns potentially remaining underground.

Raiffeisen Elects Erwin Tinhof as New General Counsel
Worlddie-presse2mo ago

Raiffeisen Elects Erwin Tinhof as New General Counsel

Raiffeisen has announced the election of Erwin Tinhof as its new General Counsel. Tinhof, from Burgenland, takes over the leadership role from Erwin Hameseder, who is stepping down after four years in the position.

Severe Storms Hit Burgenland, Austria, Causing Accidents and Rescues
Worldder-standarddie-presse3mo ago2 sources

Severe Storms Hit Burgenland, Austria, Causing Accidents and Rescues

Severe storms have impacted Burgenland, Austria, leading to multiple incidents including a car ending up in a river from which a dog was rescued. Strong gusts of wind also caused fallen trees and a boat to get into distress on Lake Neusiedl, though no human injuries were reported.

Burgenland Gravel Road Paved Due to High Asbestos Levels
Worldder-standarddie-presse3mo ago2 sources

Burgenland Gravel Road Paved Due to High Asbestos Levels

A gravel road in Burgenland, Austria, is set to be asphalted after tests revealed elevated levels of asbestos. This measure is being taken to address the health concerns posed by the increased asbestos concentration.

Hungarian Asbestos Scandal Linked to Austrian Gravel
Worldder-standarddie-presse3mo ago2 sources

Hungarian Asbestos Scandal Linked to Austrian Gravel

An asbestos scandal has emerged in Hungary, reportedly linked to contaminated gravel imported from Austria's Burgenland region. The incident raises concerns about public health and environmental safety.

Police Search for Second Poisoned Baby Food Jar in Austria
World24ur4mo ago

Police Search for Second Poisoned Baby Food Jar in Austria

An extensive investigation is underway in Austria's Burgenland region after a suspected case of poisoned baby food, with police actively searching for a second jar of HiPP baby food believed to be intentionally contaminated with rat poison.

Carinthia Governor Fellner: 'People Are Tired of Complaining'
Worldder-standard4mo ago

Carinthia Governor Fellner: 'People Are Tired of Complaining'

Daniel Fellner, the new state governor of Carinthia, believes the destructive FPÖ will stumble and wishes for more competition for leadership within the SPÖ. He also expressed a preference for building Carinthian wind turbines in Burgenland.

Temperatures Soar Across Bosnia and Austria
Worldder-standardn1-bih1mo ago2 sources

Temperatures Soar Across Bosnia and Austria

Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius, with possible showers expected from the middle of next week. Meanwhile, temperatures have already exceeded 30 degrees Celsius in Lower Austria and Burgenland.

Greenpeace Finds High Asbestos Levels at Austrian Tourist Sites, Demands Funding
Worldder-standarddie-presse1mo ago2 sources

Greenpeace Finds High Asbestos Levels at Austrian Tourist Sites, Demands Funding

Environmental organization Greenpeace has issued a new warning about asbestos contamination in Burgenland, Austria, specifically at popular excursion destinations like Burg Schlaining and Burg Lockenhaus. The organization found high levels of asbestos at these sites, including hiking trails and parking lots, and is now demanding remediation funded by disaster relief funds.

Quarry Operators in Burgenland Counter Asbestos Criticism
Environmentder-standard4mo ago

Quarry Operators in Burgenland Counter Asbestos Criticism

Operators of a quarry in Burgenland, Austria, have criticized what they call 'unscientific' measurements by the state and Greenpeace regarding asbestos. Both the environmental organization and the state of Burgenland have rejected these accusations.

Hipp Baby Food Recalled After Rat Poison Found in Jar
Healthnosder-standardirozhlas+4die-pressedelo24uraktuality-sk4mo ago7 sources

Hipp Baby Food Recalled After Rat Poison Found in Jar

Austrian investigators confirmed the presence of 15 micrograms of rat poison in a jar of Hipp baby food, leading to an immediate product recall. The discovery prompted warnings and investigations into the contamination.

HiPP Baby Food Contaminated with Rat Poison in Austria
Healthirozhlasdie-pressen1-serbia+3danasbalkan-webmeta-mk4mo ago6 sources

HiPP Baby Food Contaminated with Rat Poison in Austria

Authorities in Austria are investigating cases of HiPP baby food jars found contaminated with rat poison, prompting warnings and searches for additional affected products. Distributors in other countries like Serbia, North Macedonia, and Slovakia have issued assurances or launched investigations regarding their local supplies.

Burgenland Discontinues Medical Scholarships
Healthder-standard4mo ago

Burgenland Discontinues Medical Scholarships

The Austrian state of Burgenland has announced it is discontinuing its medical scholarship program, stating that hospitals no longer face staff shortages and are adequately staffed for years to come.

RBS Women's Team Favored Against Hartberg
WorldYahoo5mo ago

RBS Women's Team Favored Against Hartberg

The RBS women's team is considered the favorite in their final home match of the regular season against SpG Südburgenland/TSV Hartberg, recalling a previous 5-2 victory.

Orpheus and Eurydice Premiere at Schloss Tabor
Cultureder-standard11d ago

Orpheus and Eurydice Premiere at Schloss Tabor

A unique adaptation of the ancient story of Orpheus and Eurydice, portraying Orpheus as a groper and Eurydice as a deceiver, is set to premiere at Schloss Tabor in Southern Burgenland on August 27.

ORF to Air Documentary on Roma in Burgenland
Worldder-standard26d ago

ORF to Air Documentary on Roma in Burgenland

Austrian broadcaster ORF will show a documentary by Robert Dornhelm about the Roma community in Burgenland, featuring texts by Michael Köhlmeier and significant community involvement.

Lenzing Stock Plunges Amid Global Job Cuts and Site Sale
Businessdie-presse1mo ago

Lenzing Stock Plunges Amid Global Job Cuts and Site Sale

Lenzing's stock has plummeted by up to 19 percent following the announcement of 2,000 job cuts worldwide by the end of 2027, including 600 in Burgenland, Austria, and the planned sale of its Heiligenkreuz site, causing nervous reactions among shareholders.

Austrian States Propose Healthcare Reforms and Power Shifts
Politicsdie-presse3mo ago

Austrian States Propose Healthcare Reforms and Power Shifts

Austrian federal states are putting forward proposals and warnings regarding healthcare reform, including the idea of making AKH a 'federal hospital' and calls for more power to be delegated to the states. Burgenland's governor, Hans Peter Doskozil, has openly opposed single-source funding.

Austrian Police Arrest Man in Baby Food Poisoning Case
WorldBBCdr-dkyle-uutiset+34helsingin-sanomatnosruvtagesschaufazaftonbladetberlingskeDW+26 more3mo ago37 sources

Austrian Police Arrest Man in Baby Food Poisoning Case

Austrian authorities have arrested a man suspected of contaminating baby food jars with rat poison. The suspect is believed to have attempted to blackmail a baby food manufacturer.

Rat Poison Found in HiPP Baby Food Jars, Blackmail Suspected
HealthAPBBCThe Guardian+41dr-dkyle-uutisetcbcruvaftonbladetDWlsm-lvder-standard+33 more4mo ago44 sources

Rat Poison Found in HiPP Baby Food Jars, Blackmail Suspected

Rat poison has been discovered in HiPP baby food jars in Austria, with similar findings reported in Slovakia and Czechia, prompting a multi-country police investigation into suspected blackmail. The company has initiated product recalls as authorities warn the public.