The Berlin CDU state executive unanimously elected Finance Senator Stefan Evers as the new lead candidate for the House of Representatives election on September 20. Evers takes over the candidacy from Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, who had stepped back following criticism of his crisis management after a multi-day power outage in January.
Markus Marterbauer has publicly revealed that he has lymphoma and is currently being treated at Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien). Around 1,800 people in Austria are diagnosed with lymphoma each year, accounting for roughly five percent of all new cancer cases.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced following consultations in Paris with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that a multinational force for Ukraine is ready for deployment. In the coming months, joint maneuvers are planned in Ukraine's neighboring states to test deployment plans and demonstrate deterrence toward Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced following consultations in Paris with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that a multinational force for Ukraine is ready for deployment. In the coming months, joint maneuvers are planned in Ukraine's neighboring states to test deployment plans and demonstrate deterrence toward Russia.
Heavy airstrikes hit the airport of the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Monday, effectively ending the ceasefire that had been in place since 2022. The Houthi militia blames Saudi Arabia for the attacks and threatens retaliation. Observers fear a spread of the conflict to the southern Arabian region.
At a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Paris, Ukraine and nine European partner countries agreed to build a joint missile defense against ballistic threats. The coalition intends to draw on Kyiv's experience in aerial warfare.
The Berlin CDU state executive unanimously elected Finance Senator Stefan Evers as the new lead candidate for the House of Representatives election on September 20. Evers takes over the candidacy from Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, who had stepped back following criticism of his crisis management after a multi-day power outage in January.
The NEOS are facing a series of internal conflicts: expelled MP Veit Dengler accuses party leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger of authoritarian behavior. At the same time, Wolfgang Routil is also leaving the party, while political scientists analyze parliamentary group discipline in Austria.
Twelve US states, led by California, have filed suit against Paramount's roughly $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in a federal court in California. They argue the deal violates antitrust rules, will lead to higher prices, and will particularly hurt movie theater operators.
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Air tickets from Germany have become significantly more expensive in the first half of 2026, while Ryanair is abandoning its Berlin base and the Lufthansa Group under Carsten Spohr is announcing further cancellations. A current study by the German Aerospace Center and data from the Federal Statistical Office show price increases of 8.5 percent on average and 11.5 percent for European flights.
Markus Marterbauer has publicly revealed that he has lymphoma and is currently being treated at Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien). Around 1,800 people in Austria are diagnosed with lymphoma each year, accounting for roughly five percent of all new cancer cases.
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Lidl Austria is recalling a batch of "1001 delights Dubai Style Schokolade Pistazien Eis" (500 ml / 300 g) made by De Jongs Ijs, because cashew nuts cannot be ruled out. The batch carries the identifier D2W50J25R1 and a best-before date of December 8, 2027; customers will receive the purchase price back even without a receipt.
A 23-year-old mountaineer from the Czech Republic fell into a gorge at the entrance of the Postalm via ferrata near Strobl in the Flachgau district at midday on Monday and suffered fatal injuries. Mountain rescuers from Strobl and the Salzburg flight police recovered the victim from the gorge by helicopter.
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On the late afternoon of July 13, 2026, an apartment fire broke out in an eight-story Viennese municipal building on Wolfganggasse in the 12th district. Two persons were injured and had to receive emergency medical care; the Vienna Professional Fire Department was able to quickly bring the blaze under control.
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During an operation by US immigration agency ICE in the small town of Biddeford in the state of Maine, another person has been killed. It is already the second deadly ICE incident within just a few days, following an operation in Houston, Texas.
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A 14-year-old is in pre-trial detention at the Salzburg correctional facility following armed robberies, attacks with a knife and a Taser, as well as severe coercion of his sister. His two adult accomplices were also arrested; one of them injured a police officer during the arrest.
An expert group commissioned by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, led by Ulm child and adolescent psychiatrist Jörg Fegert, has recommended allowing access to social media EU-wide from age 13. The EU Commission aims to present a concrete draft law after the summer.
An expert panel commissioned by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recommends restricting access to social media for children under 13 across the EU. The Commission aims to present a concrete legislative proposal after the summer; national solo efforts such as those in France, Austria, or Greece are considered problematic.
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After being eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinal against England, the Norwegian national team was received in Oslo on Monday by more than 100,000 fans. Following an audience with King Harald, the team appeared on the palace platform before cheering supporters and continued the celebration with a bus parade.
At the WTA125 clay court tournament in Kitzbühel, three Austrian women are in action on Tuesday. Julia Grabher faces Ekaterina Perelygina in the round of 16, while during the day Sinja Kraus, Arabella Koller, and Leonie Rabl are playing. At the WTA250 in Athens, Lilli Tagger advanced confidently to the second round.
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The EU is ending its funding of the Venice Biennale after organizers allowed Russia to participate in the art exhibition for the first time since 2022. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas sharply criticized the decision, citing Ukrainian civilians killed in Russian attacks.
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On Monday at 8:15 PM, the 30th season of "Liebesg'schichten und Heiratssachen" premieres on ORF 2. In the first episode, host Nina Horowitz introduces six singles, including Brigitta from Lower Austria, Karin from Linz, Tyrolean baker Michl, and 72-year-old Otto.
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After being eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinal against England, the Norwegian national team was received in Oslo on Monday by more than 100,000 fans. Following an audience with King Harald, the team appeared on the palace platform before cheering supporters and continued the celebration with a bus parade.
The NEOS are facing a series of internal conflicts: expelled MP Veit Dengler accuses party leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger of authoritarian behavior. At the same time, Wolfgang Routil is also leaving the party, while political scientists analyze parliamentary group discipline in Austria.
The black-red coalition plans to raise the tobacco tax more sharply than previously envisaged. A pack of cigarettes could thus cost around 11.80 euros by 2030, about 40 cents more than in the current draft. The Federal Ministry of Finance, Chancellery Minister Frei, and drug commissioner Streeck point to budget consolidation and health protection.
Andy Burnham is on the verge of becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 349 Labour MPs are backing his candidacy, securing a mathematical majority.
At the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, a compromise in the dispute over possible trade restrictions for products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank is not in sight. While EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas considers a qualified majority sufficient, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul insists on the unanimity principle.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced in Paris the launch of a new European missile defense coalition with Ukraine. In addition to Germany and France, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom are participating in the alliance, which is intended to advance industrial cooperation in building a joint defense against ballistic missiles.
High FactualityA 23-year-old mountaineer from the Czech Republic fell into a gorge at the entrance of the Postalm via ferrata near Strobl in the Flachgau district at midday on Monday and suffered fatal injuries. Mountain rescuers from Strobl and the Salzburg flight police recovered the victim from the gorge by helicopter.
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US President Donald Trump announced on Monday on the television network Fox News that the USA wants to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and be paid for…
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Heavy airstrikes hit the airport of the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Monday, triggering what the internationally recognized government described as the worst escalation in the Yemeni civil war in years. The Houthi militia accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out the attacks, while Riyadh initially made no public statement.
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The USA attacked dozens of targets in Iran again on Sunday and Monday, while Tehran retaliated with strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a full resurgence of the war and called for the immediate resumption of negotiations.
High FactualityThe black-red coalition plans to raise the tobacco tax more sharply than previously envisaged. A pack of cigarettes could thus cost around 11.80 euros by 2030, about 40 cents more than in the current draft. The Federal Ministry of Finance, Chancellery Minister Frei, and drug commissioner Streeck point to budget consolidation and health protection.
Andy Burnham is on the verge of becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 349 Labour MPs are backing his candidacy, securing a mathematical majority.
At the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, a compromise in the dispute over possible trade restrictions for products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank is not in sight. While EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas considers a qualified majority sufficient, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul insists on the unanimity principle.
High FactualityFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced in Paris the launch of a new European missile defense coalition with Ukraine. In addition to Germany and France, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom are participating in the alliance, which is intended to advance industrial cooperation in building a joint defense against ballistic missiles.
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After three years of negotiations, Switzerland and the United Kingdom have agreed on a new free trade agreement. The signing is planned for the end of 2026 and includes, among other things, the elimination of roaming fees.
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Technology group Bosch secures up to $225 million in US funding for its chip factory in Roseville, California, and has begun sample production of silicon carbide chips there. Series production is still planned for this year.
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The electrical engineering sector and the PV Austria association criticize the current funding system for photovoltaic systems as inadequate. In the most recent funding call, the available funds were allocated within 33 seconds; out of nearly 28,000 applications, only around 3,000 could be considered.
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VW CEO Oliver Blume has for the first time publicly put a figure on possible additional job cuts at Volkswagen in an internal interview: without a reduction in…
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The discounter Aldi Süd supports the introduction of a sugar tax on soft drinks such as cola and lemonades in a position paper. At the same time, the food industry is warning of a burden on consumer climate and of a launch as early as 2027.
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Austria's Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) publicly disclosed on Monday that he has been diagnosed with a lymphoma. Treatment begins immediately at Vienna's AKH, but the minister intends to continue performing his official duties in full.
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A research team led by Andreas Koeberle at the University of Graz has identified long-chain vitamin E metabolites as potential active compounds against chronic inflammation. In mouse models and on human immune cells, the substances showed both anti-inflammatory and healing-promoting effects.
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Around one in three people in Germany report having experienced health problems due to heat, according to the DAK Heat Report 2026, presented by the health…
Five years after the devastating flood in the Ahr Valley, not all the damage has been repaired by far, and comprehensive flood protection continues to be delayed. Seventeen potential sites for retention basins are on the table – but whether they will actually be built remains open.
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In the crash of a small airplane in a remote forested area in Gaming in the district of Scheibbs on Sunday, two people lost their lives. A 15-year-old and a 41-year-old survived the accident with serious injuries; the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office had a technical expert examine the cause.
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A forest fire broke out on Monday on the former Jüterbog-West military training area in Brandenburg. Around 30 emergency personnel and twelve fire department vehicles are battling the flames in the munition-contaminated terrain.
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A 44-year-old German woman got into a distress situation on Sunday morning on the via ferrata "Verborgene Welt" in Amlach in East Tyrol due to exhaustion and heat and was rescued by a rescue helicopter using a variable rope. The woman was taken to the Lienz district hospital.
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The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has filed an additional indictment against the former BVT chief inspector Egisto Ott and his former superior Martin Weiss. The two are charged with violating a duty of secrecy in connection with the so-called BVT compendium. A joint trial at the Regional Court is expected in the autumn.
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The Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence Service (DSN) has arrested a 35-year-old Russian citizen in Vienna who is alleged to have illegally resold parts made by Glock, SCT, and Lone Wolf. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and State Secretary Jörg Leichtfried hailed the find as a success of the 2025 amendment to the Weapons Act.
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The European Union and the United Kingdom imposed joint sanctions on Monday against Russian actors held responsible for years of cyberattacks and sabotage. Germany, France and Finland also summoned the Russian ambassador to protest against the attacks.
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The Horn Police Inspectorate is investigating two serious cases of criminal damage and incitement at the Bundesrealgymnasium. Unknown perpetrators sprayed a 40 by 3 meter banner onto the running track, among other things, and left A4 sheets with defamatory texts. The property damage is estimated at €40,000 to €50,000.
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The Croatian Football Federation has presented Slaven Bilić as the new head coach of the national team. The 57-year-old succeeds Zlatko Dalić, whose contract had expired after the World Cup elimination against Portugal. Bilić had already managed the team from 2006 to 2012.
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