Ambassador-designate of Austria to the OECS presented her Letter of Credence to the OECS Director General

SOURCE: PRESSROOM- In a ceremony held at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission headquarters in Castries, Saint Lucia, on August 18, 2025, Her Excellency Gabriele Méon-Tschürtz, Ambassador of Austria to the OECS, presented...

Technological Advancements In Payments, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher J. Waller, At The Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2025, Teton Village, Wyoming

Thank you for inviting me to speak today on payments innovation.1 It is an exciting time to work in payments. While I have always been interested in the topic, I would have never imagined decades ago that payments would generate this amount of...

Novomatic Offers $216 Million Unconditional Takeover Bid for Ainsworth Game Technology

In a bold move underscoring its ambitions in the Australian gaming market, Austria’s Novomatic has launched an unconditional off-market cash bid for Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT), offering AU$1.00 per share (approximately $0.65 USD). The...

Stephanie Shirley, who created a tech world for women, dies at 91

When she started her software business, Freelance Programmers, in 1962, British women could not work on the stock exchange floor or even drive a bus. Her initial financing was 6 pounds (roughly $16.85 then and about $220 today), but she needed her...

Unethical medical research under National Socialism: Researchers publish database for science and remembrance

There were tens of thousands of human victims of coerced medical research under the German National Socialist regime. An important approach to processing these crimes involves raising awareness of the individual fates of those affected and thus...

Keeping cool with colours: Vienna museum paints asphalt to fight heat

Hit by heatwaves, European cities are trying to change their urban planning (Photo: Alex HALADA / AFP VIENNA, Austria (AFP) — Equipped with an infrared thermometer, Austrian artist Jonas Griessler measures the sweltering heat in an inner courtyard...

Austria continues to battle Salmonella outbreak with 72 now confirmed sick

The number of people sick in a Salmonella outbreak in Austria has more than doubled. The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) said 72 people are now ill, up from the previous total of 35. Patients were detected between December 2024...

Austria allocates €12 million for solar-plus-storage rebates

The Austrian government had budgeted €12 million ($14 million) for a second funding round but wants to finance successful applications and bring 220 MW new solar and 200 MWh of storage online. August 20, 2025 Sandra Enkhardt From pv magazine...

[ESC] ‘Runcations’ are all the rage, and Vienna is a runner’s paradise

The Donaukanal is a hotspot for runners in Vienna. The running course provides a different perspective of the city, rich with graffiti art and a cool breeze off of the river. (Park Mee-hyang/Hankyoreh) Humans crave speed. Our instinct to race...

Austria’s eAusweise held up as a model for EU digital ID

Austria’s digital ID wallet eAusweise supports the mobile driver’s license (mDL) and the app now supports digital vehicle registration certificates, age verification and identity verification on both iOS and Android devices. Users can share their...

Work in Progress: Broad Criticism, Including from Austria, of New Tariffs Deal Between the US and the EU

UCF Researcher Helps Confirm Genetic Restoration Success for Florida Panthers

In 1995, scientists translocated eight Texas pumas into Florida in a genetic restoration effort to save the only viable puma population east of the Mississippi from extinction, the Florida panther. The move raised concerns about harmful mutations...

Research | Fewer families with children, more off-peak travel - Southern Europe in focus

New analysis by Capital Economics shows that the increase in the number of adults with children is contributing to the gradual strengthening of off-peak vacations. Travelers without family commitments take advantage of lower prices and choose to...

Scientists Have Revealed How Geese Choose Leaders

7 There are several important qualities. Scientists from the University of Vienna spent four years observing a flock of geese. They found out how the birds choose a leader. The study was published in the journal iScience, writes techinsider. The...

Austrian newspaper’s pay or consent model violates EU privacy rules: court

Published on 19/08/2025 - 15:47 GMT+2 The Austrian Federal Administrative Court on Monday said that newspaper Der Standard violated the EU’s data protection rules when introducing a "pay or OK” model on its website, confirming an earlier decision...

Cuban biotechnology stands out at World Immunology Congress

Cuba’s scientific expertise in treating autoimmune diseases was showcased at the plenary session of the 19th International Congress of Immunology, taking place in Vienna until August 22. The event is sponsored by the International Union of...

Austria quadruples subsidy budget, approves 9,000-plus applications for solar, storage systems

A second call for subsidy applications for solar and storage in Austria – held from June 23 and July 7 and with a budget of €12 million – attracted so many responses the funding pot has risen to €48.8 million, the Austrian Ministry of Economic...

Heading to Vienna for Eurovision 2026? Here’s where to go and what to do

Vienna has a rich LGBTQ+ scene and history. (Photo by Joerg Koch/Getty Images) Vienna has been named the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, and the vibrant Austrian capital offers an ample amount of activities for LGBTQ+ visitors....

Deadly tropical virus could reach London due to rising temperatures, scientists warn

A deadly tropical virus could become a growing threat in London and other major European cities due to climate change, scientists have warned. Dengue fever, which is spread by the Asian tiger mosquito, has been moving steadily northward in Europe...

Dresden Research Team Develops AI Model for Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Genetic Colorectal Cancer Markers in Tissue Samples

A groundbreaking multicenter study has unveiled a novel approach employing deep learning to decode complex genetic alterations within colorectal cancer, marking a significant advancement in precision oncology. Researchers analyzed nearly 2,000...