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3 Signs 39-year-old WWE star will return at SummerSlam to become a brand new champion
WWE SummerSlam is less than a couple of weeks away. The match card has almost been finalized for the two-day premium live event. Cody Rhodes has forced John Cena to sign a contract for the event, where they will be entering a street fight for the...

"We just lose places for fun?": An irate Fernando Alonso chastised his race engineer during F1 British GP
Fernando Alonso was far from impressed with how his British GP race turned out last weekend. Taking the team radio during the race, Alonso did not shy away from sharing his frustration, as he lost multiple places due to the team's strategy. The...

DIMOCO extends DCB for physical goods to Austria as it signs Drei Österreich as payment agent
DIMOCO, a leading Austrian licensed payment institute and carrier billing provider, has enabled Drei Österreich to work as an agent under its Austrian payment license. By operating under DIMOCO’s financial license, Drei ensures full compliance...

Azerbaijan’s strategic vision: Presidential aide talks energy, peace, and diplomacy with Slovak media
In an exclusive interview with Hospodárske noviny, a Slovak media outlet, Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, shares Baku’s strategic goals...

How dictatorship killed cricket’s dream and patronised football in Italy and Argentina
Italy’s Benito Mussolini and Argentina’s Juan Peron were dictators in different ideological guises that broke their countries. The Italian instigated war and destruction; the Argentine inflation and bankruptcy. Both used football as a...

As easy as Netflix: Austrian DeepTech startup Hololight raises €10 million for its XR pixel-streaming tech
Innsbruck-based DeepTech company Hololight, a provider of AR/VR (“XR”) pixel-streaming technology, has secured a €10 million investment to support the global distribution of its products and to make XR pixel-streaming accessible across the entire...

After Austria’s deadliest shooting, gun reform is no longer avoidable
According to a small arms survey, Austria is the 14th most armed country in the world, with 30 firearms per 100 inhabitants. Yet, it has often shirked from gun reform — even after the terrorist attack of November 2020, which saw assault rifles...

Austria’s Crown Jewels of Wellness: Inside the World of VAMED Vitality Spas
For those who speak the language of silk robes, thermal bliss, and panoramic mountain views, VAMED Vitality World has become a byword for five-star sanctuary. As the reigning World’s Best Thermal Spa & Medical Wellness Operator 2024 and also...

NE Department of Agriculture names new deputy director
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has appointed Jessica Shelburn as its new deputy director, effective today. Shelburn, a Nebraska native from Oak, brings a wealth of experience in political strategy, grassroots...
Altri SGPS acquires controlling stake in AeoniQ to scale green fibre production
The investment by Altri, which includes a capital increase, is aimed at developing commercial-scale production capacity for AeoniQ, aligning with its strategy to diversify into high-value, environmentally friendly cellulosic applications. This...
How firms navigate parental leave: Evidence from Austria
Fertility rates are declining globally – South Korea’s rate fell to 0.72, the lowest in the world (Kim and Yum 2025) – while large gender inequalities persist in many countries (Berniell et al. 2024). Governments have expanded policies that...

Making concrete construction more climate friendly
Sensors and formwork technology are facilitating the use of low-carbon concrete. (Photo courtesy of Doka) Concrete is a crucial construction material. It is essential for infrastructure, housing, and even renewable energy projects. Yet, its...

Prime Minister Drew Holds High-Level Bilateral Meetings With Singapore And Austria Ahead Of 49th CARICOM Heads Of Government Meeting
- Advertisement - Montego Bay, Jamaica — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, held a series of bilateral meetings yesterday, July 6th,...

Slovakia Looks to Tap More Russian Gas Under EU Exemption
The Slovak government has been pushing back against EU plans to cut off Russian energy, warning of steep costs for the country’s industry-heavy economy. The nation of 5.4 million, which borders Ukraine, would be forced to import all gas supplies...

Saudi Arabia Participates in UNCITRAL Annual Session in Vienna
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) has opened its 58th annual session in Vienna, Austria, with the Kingdom represented by an official delegation from the National Competitiveness Center and the ministries of...
Pharmexcil invites Croatia and Austria pharma delegation to explore iPHEX -2025 to enhance bilateral trade
With representatives from over 100 countries and 700 Indian companies expected at iPHEX-2025 in New Delhi, the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) has formally invited the Croatian Agency for Medicinal Products and...

Austrian study warns: “Forever chemicals” found in all tested cereal products, including organic brands
Austrian study warns: “Forever chemicals” found in all tested cereal products, including organic brands A new report by GLOBAL 2000 and PAN Europe found trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) – a persistent "forever chemical" – in all 48 tested cereal-based...

Tom Cleverley sets Plymouth Argyle objectives for Austrian training camp
Tom Cleverley believes Plymouth Argyle's pre-season training camp in Austria this week will be 'a priceless trip for us' as they prepare for their 2025/26 League One campaign. The Pilgrims' new-look squad will have six training sessions in four...

Austrian GP conclusions: Verstappen’s Mercedes guarantee as Russell’s words come back to bite
McLaren driver Lando Norris claimed his third victory of the F1 2025 season in the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Norris survived an early onslaught by team-mate Oscar Piastri to convert pole position into victory, with Charles Leclerc...

The Vienna Film Fund supports the new films by Jessica Hausner and Ulrich Seidl
07/07/2025 - The second round of 2025 funding sees €3.7 million go to 30 projects, including bold new works by acclaimed auteurs and rising talents, as well as socially engaged documentaries and TV series Directors Jessica Hausner and Ulrich Seidl...