Comet ‘Tsuchinshan-Atlas’ Briefly Visible Over Vienna
Shortly after 7:15 PM, excitement went up through the crowd gathered at the Sophienalpe in Vienna’s Penzing district.
Air Emissions Mostly Decline in 2022, Except for CO2 from Traffic
CO2 emissions from fossil fuel sources rose by 2.3% compared to 2021, a result largely attributed to increased traffic following the end of pandemic-related lockdowns.
Solar Storm Lights Up the Night Sky in Austria
Currently, this solar storm is about 20% weaker than the one experienced in May this year.
Airports in Austria Rank Among Top for Private Jet Landings
Salzburg ranked tenth among European airports for private jet landings last year, with 4,511 arrivals, while Klagenfurt saw 1,148 landings.
Eurasian Teal Duck Declared Critically Endangered in Austria
Fewer than 100 breeding pairs remain, with increased recreational activities and wetland drainage contributing to the species’ decline.
Naschmarkt Area Set for Green Makeover by 2027
In line with the motto “Out of the Asphalt,” a 12,000-square-meter parking lot between the Wienzeilen will become an attractive space with extensive greenery and cooling features.
Austria Records Wettest September in History
September 2024 has officially become the wettest on record in Austria, with more than twice the usual amount of rainfall.
Vienna Launches Project to Save Endangered Danube Sturgeon
Two of the six sturgeon species are already extinct in the Danube, and the project aims to release 1.6 million juvenile fish into the wild by 2030.
How to Sort Garbage in Vienna
Find out about waste categories, deposit rules (Pfand), and where to recycle hazardous items like batteries and electronics.
EU Nations Vote to Reduce Wolf Protection
Austria’s Minister of Agriculture, Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP), has been a vocal supporter of this move, emphasizing that the wolf population in Europe is no longer endangered and grows by up to 30% annually.
