Lower Austria School Evacuated After Explosive Chemical Found
Around 250 people were safely evacuated after picric acid was found in a chemical cabinet in the laboratory at HTL Mödling.
Man Rescued After Hours Trapped in Toilet Container
The trapped man appeared to be in good spirits after being rescued, as he had probably slept in the toilet container.
School in Linz Evacuated After Bomb Threat During Week of Alerts
A Linz school was evacuated Friday after an anonymous bomb threat, during a week of similar threats across Austria’s railway stations.
Hungarian Law Firm Wants 19 Cents for Austrian Border Delays
The firm argues that the controls breach the Schengen Agreement and is demanding 19 cents in compensation for a detour taken by the lawyers.
Over 100 Firefighters Battle Major Warehouse Fire
The 8,000 square metre building contained various businesses, including a children’s trampoline park scheduled to open on Friday.
Schönbrunn Zoo Says Goodbye to Beloved Pandas
Yang Yang and Yuan Yuan will now spend the rest of their lives in a facility in China that specialises in caring for elderly pandas.
Vienna Airport Sues Climate Activists for €36,000
Vienna Airport has filed a lawsuit against twelve climate activists from the group Last Generation, seeking €36,000 in damages for disruptions caused on July 24 and 27.
Austria’s Heatwave Ends as Temperatures Drop
Temperatures across Austria will drop by 10C or more this week, following the country’s second hottest summer on record.
Man Saved from Fire by Jumping onto Air Cushion
When emergency services arrived, the man was hanging dangerously from the window of his second-floor flat and had to jump onto an air cushion.
Severe Weather Sparks Major Response in Lower Austria and Tyrol
The district of Hollabrunn was the hardest hit, with several roads closed and water levels rising up to a metre in some areas.