Vienna-St. Pölten ÖBB Line Unusable for Months After Flooding
The damage amounts to hundreds of millions of euros, as Judith Engel, chairwoman of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, stated at a press conference at Tullnerfeld station.
Austria Introduces Stricter Animal Transport Regulations
The new rules apply to all livestock transport, including cattle, calves, pigs, sheep, and goats, requiring regular feeding, constant water access, and temperature control.
Thousands Protest Across Austria in Climate Strikes
Around 13,000 people joined a Fridays for Future march in Vienna, urging parties in this month’s elections to strengthen climate plans.
Weekend Storms Cause Deaths of Thousands of Birds and Animals
The weekend’s storms and flooding have had a significant impact on wildlife, with swallows particularly hard hit.
Vienna and Lower Austria Prepare for Flooding as Heavy Rain and Storms Continue
Vienna faced steady rain and strong winds on Friday, with heavier downpours and storm gusts up to 90 km/h expected on Saturday, particularly in the west of the city.
Austria Faces Road Closures Due to Severe Rain and Snow
The Austrian motorway authority, Asfinag, stated that teams along the Tauern region, Brenner Motorway, and Arlberg Expressway are on standby, fully prepared with salt supplies and snowplows.
Vienna to Introduce Own Climate Protection Law
Michael Ludwig plans to introduce Vienna’s own climate protection legislation by the end of the year, following the federal government’s failure to act.
Vienna to Switch Off Lights for ‘Earth Night’
The Danube Canal bridge lights and City Hall façade lighting will be turned off to support the initiative, which started in Germany in 2020.
Climate Activists Deflate Tyres of 40 Cars in Vienna
The group appears to be affiliated with the Tyre Extinguishers movement, which has claimed responsibility for deflating car tyres in Vienna before.
Austria Prepares for Final Summer Heatwave
Temperatures exceeding 30C are set to make a return to Austria this week as the summer’s final heatwave takes hold.
