Tyrol: Zams Launches Major Inn River Revitalization Project
Zams to restore Inn River habitat with €1.6M project, creating biodiversity zones and a new local recreation area.
Vienna Issues Grilling and Fire Ban
Vienna bans grilling and open fires in public areas due to wildfire risk; private BBQs allowed only outside danger zones.
Austria Faces 38 °C Heatwave Next Week
Austria will hit 38 °C next week. Heat warnings from Vienna to Vorarlberg—stay cool, hydrate, and watch for afternoon storms west.
Lightning Fires Break Out in Tyrol After Hailstorms
Lightning strikes ignited a Wörgl home and Kössen barn amid hailstorms; Tyrol saw 150 fire calls, Lower Austria 80, and farms lost €9 M in damaged crops.
WWF: Austria Built Over 10× Stephansplatz Area Each Day
Austria sealed an average of 11 ha/day from 2015–24—over four times the 2.5 ha limit. WWF calls for binding land-take caps.
Austria Records First 35°C Day as Heatwave Sparks Fire Warnings
Austria’s early June heatwave shatters records—more 30 °C days, first 35 °C hit, and rising forest-fire danger.
Meteor Spotted near West Autobahn
After a June 12 fireball near the West Autobahn, NHM urges locals to search between Inning and Haindorf for apricot-sized meteorite fragments.
95.8% of Austria’s Lakes and Rivers Rated “Excellent,”
Austria’s bathing waters rank fourth in the EU—95.8% of its rivers and lakes are “excellent,” down from 96.9% last year; coastal sites remain clean.
Tyrol: Referendum Rejects Kaunertal Power Plant Expansion by 84%
Pfunds voters reject Kaunertal power plant expansion by 84.45 percent; environmental groups and WWF call for eco-friendly alternatives.
Austria Ranks 5th in Global Waste Index 2025 Despite 803 kg Per Capita
Austria jumps to 5th in Global Waste Index 2025, recycling 42% of its 803 kg per capita waste.