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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...

British Airways adds Rabat, Graz, and expanded Madrid service to short-haul network
British Airways is boosting its short-haul network with the launch of new routes to Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria, as well as expanded service to Madrid from London City Airport. The additions bring the airline’s total number of short-haul...

Everything Vancouver travellers need to know about visiting Vienna
The city boasts shorter lineups than its major Western European counterparts. Vienna, once the centre of the Holy Roman Empire, has a history as rich and fascinating as any of the world's top cities. But much of the Austrian city's charm shines in...

What’s New with NIO in June 2025
NIO Inc. Delivered 24,925 Vehicles in June, Up 71.2% QoQ NIO delivered 24,925 vehicles in June 2025, representing an increase of 17.5% year-over-year. The deliveries consisted of 14,593 vehicles from NIO’s premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO,...

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...
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...

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,...

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...
India aims to increase hydrocarbons exploration acreage to 1 million sq km by 2030: Hardeep Puri
Vienna [Austria], July 9 (ANI): India aims to increase its hydrocarbons exploration acreage to 0.5 million sq km by 2025 and 1.0 million sq km by 2030, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri said. With 2.5 lakh sq km open for...

Oil Softens on Tariff Announcements, US Inventory Build
Karim Bastati DTN Analyst VIENNA (DTN) -- Oil futures softened Wednesday morning, slightly retreating from the recent two-week high following an industry report showing growing crude oil stockpiles in the United States and the announced imposition...

Christian Horner Removed As Red Bull F1 Boss, Laurent Mekies Named New Team Principal
In a move few saw coming (unless you are perpetually on the internet), Red Bull Racing has removed Christian Horner from his role as F1 team principal and CEO after two decades. Horner’s departure comes as the team grapples with a dip in...

Gabriel Reifinger receives dual honours at UAE’s Next MasterMind Awards 2025
Austrian fitness innovator and entrepreneur Gabriel Reifinger has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the UAE’s Next MasterMind Awards 2025, held at Al Habtoor Palace in Dubai. Reifinger was celebrated for his dynamic impact on the...

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...

Apple Account Card expected to hit seven more countries
The Apple Account Card may be spreading to more countries than first thought, with another seven countries in Europe earmarked for the financial feature. The Apple Account Card in Apple Wallet is a facility where users can deposit funds that can...

Turkey to supply natural gas to Syria after grid connection
Turkey has connected its gas grid to Syria and plans to supply power-generation gas, Turkish Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced at the 2025 OPEC Seminar. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Wednesday that Turkey has...

Fan Favourite: As Sales Soar, Revo Foods Brings Back Hyper-Realistic Vegan Octopus
6 Mins Read Austrian mycoprotein player Revo Foods has re-released its 3D-printed octopus product, The Kraken, as a permanent offering after receiving “overwhelming demand”. Robin Simsa and his team get four to five messages every week about a...

Business live blog, Wednesday July 9 — as it happened
As US markets opened, Wall Street shrugged off President Trump’s aggressive tariff moves and kept a close eye on negotiations with global trade partners. The S&P 500 was up 0.38 per cent to 6,250.18, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.4...

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...
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How a Fried Chicken Order Blew the Cover on America's Most Infamous Crime Spree
The outlaws relied on humble, easy-to-carry foods during their flight. A hefty fried-chicken takeout order tipped off authorities to their location. They often traded cash for basic farm fare to keep themselves fed. One of them chatted recipes...

Wizz Air returns to Israel earlier than planned – Flights resume 8 August 2025
Wizz Air has announced it will resume flights to Tel Aviv from 8 August 2025, over a month earlier than the previously planned 15 September return. The move marks the airline’s renewed commitment to the Israeli market, where it is set to reclaim...