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Johannes Pleschberger

Austria

Drones aid reforestation in Austria's Tyrol forest

In Austria's Alps, drones are being used in a pilot project to protect areas of the forest vulnerable to deforestation.

World News

Austria considers new contract for Russian gas

It is uncertain whether Austria will be able to use the Ukrainian pipeline on its own from 2025. The European Union has repeatedly criticised the Alpine republic for depending on energy supply from Moscow.

World News

WWF fights for EU Nature Restoration Law despite pushback from MEPs

The proposal says all damaged ecosystems should be repaired by 2050. But the centre-right European People's Party has opposed the bill, claiming it would endanger food security in the continent.

Earth News

The Austrian winemakers switching grapes to account for climate change

The effects of climate change are changing Austria's wine industry. Rising summer temperatures mean many wines are losing acidity and tasting less fresh. But some winemakers are hoping alternative grape varieties could save the day.

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Austria

Austrians skimp on Christmas gifts as economic woes bite

Faced by rising bills and prices, Austria's Christmas shoppers are tightening their bets, according to retailers who warn of jop cuts next year.

Slovakia

Slovakia's plan to sell fighter jets to Ukraine divides a nation

Jaroslav Nad', Slovakia's defence minister, wants to hand over the country's MIG-29 fleet in the autumn for €300 million.

Austria

New law allowing assisted suicide comes into effect in Austria

Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland and has been decriminalised in several European countries, including Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Austria

Austrian police investigate fraud at Vienna COVID vaccination centre

Austria's largest COVID vaccination centre is under scrutiny after dozens of people received a vaccination certificate without actually getting the jab.

Austria

Austrian MPs vote to lift Kurz's immunity in corruption trial

MPs voted to lift ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz's parliamentary immunity.

Austria

Austria introduces tougher COVID-19 measures for the unvaccinated

On Saturday, Austria registered a record high of 10,000 new infections. The country has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe, with only 63% of people vaccinated.

Climate

'Plastics are not that bad': Why isn't Slovakia cutting back on waste?

The Slovakian government is encouraging supermarkets to replace plastic bags with compostable alternatives, but it's easier said than done.

Austria

Cross-border medical centre set up for Austrian and Czech patients

Where the iron curtain once prevailed, doctors and interpreters now care for patients from both Austria and the Czech Republic.

Austria

The EU promotes the virtues of train travel with the 'Connecting Europe Express'

Travelling throughout Europe only by train has its difficulties, but the EU and its members are highlighting the environmental virtues of this form of transport with the 'Connecting Europe Express', a train that is currently crisscrossing the continent.

World

Ski resorts reopen in Austria despite third national lockdown

More than 400 Austrian ski stations have been allowed to reopen just before the country entered another nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Earlier this year, tourists in the alpine party town of Ischgl spread COVID across Europe after the resort failed to lock down quickly enough.

Austria

Europe expands night train network as rail becomes more popular

Both state railroads and private operators want to convince travellers to switch from airplanes to sleeper cars.

World

Austria begins mass coronavirus testing in lead up to Christmas

Provinces in Austria have kicked off a voluntary mass coronavirus testing programme to find undetected infections.

Austria

COVID-19: Vienna residents visit Plague Column to ask for protection

Vienna's Plague Column, erected after the Great Plague of 1679, has become a site of pilgrimage as the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic.

Germany

China deletes Mesut Ozil from computer games over Uighur Muslims tweet

China deletes Mesut Ozil from computer games over Uighur Muslims tweet

Austria

Trouble brewing over eco-pooing? Portaloo manufacturers in court fight

Two rival portaloo providers in Austria are currently battling each other in court amid a diagreement over the proper handling of fecal matter.

Austria

What does voting at 16 change? The case of Austria

Teenagers of 16 and 17 can vote in a couple of European countries. But is it a good thing?

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