Stretch of Wien River to be Turned into Green Oasis
The area between the Brauhausbrücke and Zufferbrücke bridges will be transformed into a green and recreational oasis.
Attersee Gains New Public Access Point with Recreation Area
The Austrian Federal Forests (ÖBf) have acquired a 7,300-square-meter area in Schörfling am Attersee (Vöcklabruck district) from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to establish a public bathing and recreation area with lake access.
Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop in Austria Since 1990
The findings from the Environmental Agency reveal a significant overall improvement, surpassing earlier estimates from March.
Klimabonus Payments to Begin on September 2
This year’s basic amount is €145. Depending on one’s location, payment levels vary between €145, €195, €245 and €290.
2024 Could Be Austria’s Hottest Year Ever
The average air temperature in Austria for 2024 is already 3.8 degrees Celsius above the annual average for the period 1961-1990.
Severe Thunderstorm Causes Chaos in Tiroler Oberland
One of the most serious incidents occurred on the Mittenwald railway line, where a train carrying 40 passengers became stranded after a landslide blocked its path.
Vienna’s Bathing Waters Rated ‘Excellent’
The water quality has been rated “excellent” at seven of the nine locations on the New Danube and five of the seven areas on the Old Danube.
“Last Generation Austria” Announces Break Up
In one of their final actions, activists spilled paint and glued themselves to the floor at Vienna Airport, leading to multiple arrests.
Wet Season Reduces Toxic Caterpillars in Vienna
Measuring 2-3 centimetres and moving in processions from tree to tree, the caterpillars’ toxic hairs can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Vienna Facility Grows 18,000 Trees for the City
The nursery grows species like field maple, hackberry and white ash, which are then relocated to their final destination.
