© Ninoslav IlicIn terms of sustainability, the campus sets new standards. A photovoltaic system provides green energy, and the use of geothermal energy through thermal activation of building components contributes to cooling and heating the rooms. Rainwater is intelligently utilized, and nesting boxes for local wildlife such as swifts, bats, and jackdaws are integrated into the facade for the protection of native species. © Ninoslav IlicThe new educational campus on Hinaysgasse is more than just a school building. It is a vibrant place of learning, distinguished by its thoughtful architecture and sustainable construction. This school is a central and exciting addition to Floridsdorf, elevating education, with its open layout and various uses. You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email An efficient healthcare system is vital for the wellbeing of all citizens the City of Vienna has put a focus on healthcare for many years and has been sharing its knowledge with other cities abroad media representatives from Serbia came on a research tour to Vienna to learn more about the city's healthcare system Media representatives of "Telegraf.rs" the daily newspaper "Politika" and the news agency "Beta" were particularly interested in learning about the City of Vienna's flagship projects The three-day programme included visits of medical institutions in Vienna Executive City Councillor for Public Health and interviews about the healthcare sector The visit started with an extensive guided tour of the municipal hospital "Klinik Floridsdorf" and the innovative simulation centre that is run in cooperation with the Medical University of Vienna The simulation centre provides a realistic environment for healthcare professionals to prepare for emergencies "Klinik Floridsdorf" is Austria's most modern hospital It opened in 2019 and boasts modern architecture Several smaller hospitals such as the "Semmelweis" women�s clinic the orthopaedic hospital "Gersthof" and the old municipal hospital "Floridsdorf" have been incorporated into the new "Klinik Floridsdorf" the media representatives met with Peter Hacker He provided the guests from Serbia with an overview of and outlook on Vienna's Health Strategy the City presented a billion-euro programme to further modernise municipal hospitals and expand the primary care sector It is the largest investment programme in the history of the Vienna Hospital Association and includes the establishment of additional primary care centres to relieve the burden on hospitals The media delegation from Serbia visited the Primary Care Centre "Wien West" The Vienna Health Strategy also focuses on the continuous education and training of healthcare professionals The Serbian media representatives visited the Vienna Employment Promotion Fund (waff) that provides a specific programme for the training of nurses Participants of the "Jobs PLUS Training" project get free training and already work in the organisations that will hire them once they have completed their training The City of Vienna hopes to have an additional 16,000 fully skilled nurses available by 2030 the media delegation focused on retirement homes for senior citizens They visited the retirement home "Haus Atzgersdorf" which is one of 30 so-called H�user zum Leben retirement homes in Vienna where senior citizens can live the last years of their lives in the best way possible The homes provide their residents with a number of - sometimes rather unusual - leisure activities At the retirement home "Haus Atzgersdorf" residents have been brewing beer in the home's very own brewery in the basement since 2020 © Stadt Wien, Rathaus, A-1010 Wien • Credits and disclaimer • Privacy A 17-year-old driver without a valid driver's license ignored the "Yield" traffic sign when entering the intersection and collided with the oncoming car of a 39-year-old female driver The cars crashed into a tree and a house wall the 39-year-old suffered a forearm fracture and also complained of chest pain While the accident driver did not need to be taken to the hospital the three passengers of the 17-year-old were injured The 18-year-old had to be taken to the shock room of a hospital spokesperson for the Vienna professional rescue service The fire department also responded: One of the individuals was trapped and was freed using hydraulic rescue equipment said their spokesperson Gerald Schimpf upon APA inquiry Firefighters also removed the accident vehicles The 17-year-old was reported on suspicion of negligent bodily harm and under the driver's license law This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Und damit wir schon einen Vorgeschmack und einen guten Überblick bekommen Einfach das Formular unten ausfüllen und schon landet dein Tipp bei uns in der Redaktion Alternativ kannst du uns direkt über WhatsApp kontaktieren: Zum WhatsApp Chat The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Vienna will soon see a new alcohol ban zone come into effect at Franz-Jonas-Platz near Floridsdorf train and metro station Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) announced the ban The ban aims to improve public safety and quality of life by addressing issues linked to public intoxication in the area The district council in Floridsdorf has advocated for such a ban for years which was introduced at Praterstern in 2018 Ludwig explains the delay: “A certain number of reports and offences had to be reached before such a measure could be implemented.” “This step will prevent an alcohol scene from establishing itself as the warmer months approach,” Ludwig said adding that this measure followed a thorough examination process READ ALSO: EXPLAINED: What rules does Austria have on gun ownership? Increased police presence and targeted actions focus campaigns will be rolled out at hotspots across Vienna to boost the public’s sense of safety and the municipal group for immediate measures and Yppenplatz in Ottakring will be prioritised until the end of February “Vienna is one of the safest cities in Europe but there are certain areas where the city needs to intervene more strongly,” Ludwig noted A police spokesperson told Der Standard: “There had never been such a concerted approach in coordination with the city before.” Ludwig also reiterated his call for a weapons ban throughout Vienna citing the success of such zones at Praterstern and Reumannplatz Since the Praterstern weapons ban began in 2019 The mayor urged the federal government to expedite the adoption of a "knife-carrying ban law," a draft of which has been pending since April 2024 READ ALSO: 'Smoking and the weather:' The downsides of life in Vienna Police Commissioner Gerhard Pürstl highlighted the Meidling station as another area requiring increased police attention a violent altercation near Wilhelmstraße left a 22-year-old Syrian man critically injured from multiple stab wounds Investigations into the incident are ongoing As Vienna implements these new safety measures authorities aim to balance maintaining public order with addressing long-standing security concerns throughout the city Please log in here to leave a comment Austrian government pays €3.5m for pipe between Floridsdorf Hospital and its neighbor A government-funded district heating system is taking waste heat from Interxion's Vienna data center campus it seems the project is heavily dependent on heat pumps installed by Wien Energie The Austrian government is paying around €3.5 million ($3.7m) from environmental funds to lay an insulated pipe between Interxion's campus on Louis-Häfliger-Gasse located virtually next door on Brünner Strasse will be used to warm the hospital from 2023 The project is expected to save 4,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year "We need to end the dependence on Russian natural gas Only when we create our own energy are we strong," said Austria’s Environment Minister "Klinik Floridsdorf is a real pioneer and uses the data center warmth with heat pumps to heat the whole area and delivers half the warmth necessary for the clinic." Emphasizing the drive to energy independence she said: "Projects like this protect our independence and I am happy that we can support them." The Interxion facility has some 120,000 servers on site in two data centers. The campus is due to expand on nearby land It uses 73,000 cubic meters of hot water per year and the buildings need heating on an average of 150 days per year The organizations estimate that the hospital will be able to get 50 percent to 70 percent of its heat from the scheme Wien Energie is installing three heat pumps These extract and boost heat from the warm cooling water to deliver water to the Floridsdorf Clinic to 82°C and the cooled water returned to Interxion Interxion Austria marketing manager Ingemar Wandl told DCD in an email that heat energy in the system came from the data center and the heat pump simply increased the temperature drawing an analogy with the way an electrical transformer increases the voltage of electricity: "The described system can be compared with the principle of low voltage (26°C) a transformer (heat pump) and high voltage (82°C) The transformer is technically responsible for increasing the voltage but the basis for the total power lies in the low voltage." 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[email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia A 14-year-old boy took his grandfather's car keys without permission on the night of March 30 in Vienna-Floridsdorf and then went on a nighttime joyride with three friends – all only 13 years old – in his grandfather's car The 14-year-old Iraqi national was driving the Mini Clubman through Baumergasse he lost control of the vehicle – according to initial investigations The car crashed into a lamppost and was subsequently hurled against a concrete wall the driver and two of his passengers fled the scene on foot A 13-year-old boy with facial injuries was left behind The Vienna emergency services provided emergency medical care to the injured and took him to a hospital Police were able to track down all the involved teenagers and their guardians shortly thereafter The 14-year-old alleged driver was reported Investigations into the exact course of the accident are ongoing The grandfather had actually lent the vehicle to the boy's father This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Austria (AP) — Austrian police say four people were wounded Saturday evening in a shooting on a street in the capital The shooting happened in the city’s Floridsdorf district Police said that four people were shot in the street and that the gunmen fled in cars The conditions of those injured weren’t immediately clear Austria’s public broadcaster said police later seized two cars and arrested four suspects The news site Kronen said the shooting appeared to be linked to a feud between criminal gangs Police didn’t immediately release any information about a possible motive © Marina Mohr Line 27: A new tram connects Donaustadt and Floridsdorf The new tram line 27 which will run from Strebersdorf to the Aspern Nord U2 station Construction officially started in Donaustadt in February 2024 The 27 will be in service for passengers from autumn 2025 Service restriction: Line 26 diverted new switches for line 27 will be installed in the Zanggasse area Line 26 will therefore be diverted for a fortnight To the timetables In total, up to 34,000 neighbours within walking distance will benefit from the new line 27. In addition, a park & ride facility at the Aspern Nord U2 underground station with 1,500 car parking spaces will ensure that people from the surrounding area will also have a perfect connection to public transport. In future, the new tram line 27 will run from Strebersdorf via the existing route of line 26 to Zanggasse/Pirquetgasse and from there via a new 2.4 kilometre route to the U2 station Aspern Nord. Six of the 28 stops on line 27 will be newly built. The new line is largely independent of car traffic and therefore particularly reliable. In addition, the intervals will be more dense: on the shared section with the existing line 26, public transport will run at a peak interval of three minutes. New section of the route of line 27 © Wiener Linien The schedule Construction work started in February 2024 with the 120 metre long and 14.5 metre wide bridge structure at Aspern Nord on which line 27 will run over the U2 underground line and the S-Bahn in future This is followed by track construction in the Hausfeldstraße (mid-February 2024) Pirquetgasse/Berresgasse (March 2024) and Hirschstettner Hauptallee (from autumn 2024) areas Wiener Linien Customer Service Do you have questions about your ticket Have you been found without a valid ticket and have to pay an additional fee Do you have questions or problems when buying tickets online a complaint or a suggestion for us? Whatever concern you have: We are happy to take care of it Handle your request online: Visit our Help Center Find an office: Offices & opening hours Call our service line: +43 1 7909 100 Stunned people are living in Schwaigergasse in Vienna-Floridsdorf After a 22-year-old woman was killed with an axe on Tuesday evening new shocking details came to light on Wednesday the victim is said to have asked for help via video call while the perpetrator was still in her apartment ...  It's 5 o'clock in the morning and the first residents are leaving their homes in Schwaigergasse to go to work reports one of the residents at the "Krone" local inspection Investigators have been examining the crime scene for several hours more and more explosive details about the incident are coming to light.  the police emergency number was called by a work colleague of the later victim The woman had asked him and a second colleague for help via text messages as he was allegedly trying to get into the woman's room at the time the contact was made," explains police spokesman Markus Dittrich Colleagues drove to the victim's addressIn the course of a video call the intrusion into the room and the beginning of a physical attack by the 26-year-old is said to have been visible One of the colleagues then called the police while the two of them drove to the woman's address the two witnesses found the 26-year-old man running riot in the street with a naked upper body - he was holding an axe in his hands and was lashing out with it he smashed a window of an apartment on the first floor Attacker stopped by shotsWhen the emergency services arrived in front of the building the suspected perpetrator (26) from Romania apparently started to run amok with his axe He swung the weapon in the direction of the officers As the situation on the scene appeared to be life-threatening for the officers a police officer fired shots at the attacker Once the threatening situation was averted first aid measures were immediately initiated Perpetrator was allegedly mentally illThe entire area was quickly secured The police have not yet been able to confirm this information to the "Krone" Victim had massive head injuriesThe 22-year-old woman was then found by officers in the apartment "According to the current state of the investigation the 26-year-old is believed to have killed his 22-year-old roommate with an axe The crime presumably took place shortly before the attack on the police officers This article has been automatically translated,read the original article here Willkommen in unserer Community! 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Hier können Sie das Community-Team via unserer Melde- und Abhilfestelle kontaktieren In Kürze bekommen Sie eine Bestätigungs-Mail von uns Copyright © techoraco and its affiliated companies 2025 This new acquisition establishes AtlasEdge’s presence in Vienna Austria’s main connectivity hub and a key gateway for Central and Eastern Europe markets The city and its surrounding area are home to developing cloud driving demand and creating a growing addressable market "We are very excited to be establishing a presence in Vienna an attractive market characterised by significant demand for alternative data centre operators and ready-to-sell capacity," said Giuliano Di Vitantonio "Closing this transaction is a testament to our ability to execute ambitious M&A on a pan-European scale In addition to serving as a platform for the local market this also acts as another catalyst for AtlasEdge’s expansion plans.” currently part of the Siemens campus in Vienna-Floridsdorf The site will be separated from the wider campus and will be fully expanded with the new capacity by Q3 of 2026 AtlasEdge Vienna will feature a 11,000 sqm plot it has an anchor tenant in situ; and access to already secured power supply The news follows the opening of AtlasEdge’s second Hamburg data centre in February and adds to the company’s European footprint which spans 19 different metros across 12 countries “While Vienna is one of the fastest growing markets in the region it’s also one which has been historically underserved,” said Henry Harris “We pride ourselves on our distinctly customer-led approach and by developing a best-in-class facility in a prime location we will be well placed to meet this surging demand for capacity head-on.” You have reached the limit for gifting for this month The announced alcohol ban at Vienna's Franz-Jonas-Platz - the second in the federal capital after Praterstern - will take effect from February 7th This was announced by Mayor Michael Ludwig and District Head Georg Papai on Thursday "The Vienna house rules apply to everyone and are the basis for good coexistence in our city," emphasized Ludwig "Anyone who violates the rules must face consequences." an alcohol ban at Franz-Jonas-Platz and parts of Schloßhofer Straße and Rechten Nordbahnstraße near Floridsdorf station will come into effect from next Friday The consumption of alcoholic beverages will also be prohibited at Pius-Parsch-Platz on the green area along the railway embankment Enforcement will be monitored by the police and through focus actions of the city's "Task Force Vienna" and accompanied by social work Information boards will be installed in the affected areas the day before the ban comes into effect The police will then have the authority to inspect containers such as cans and bottles and to confiscate and destroy alcoholic beverages or hard alcohol commits an administrative offense The ban does not apply to the consumption of alcoholic beverages in restaurants "The square in front of the S-Bahn and U-Bahn station Floridsdorf is heavily frequented The alcohol ban and accompanying measures will make Franz-Jonas-Platz and the neighborhood around the station more attractive," said District Head Papai who was pleased about the fulfillment of a long-standing demand Ludwig pointed to further security initiatives such as the alcohol ban at Praterstern in place since 2018 and the weapons ban introduced there in 2019 Similar measures were implemented in Favoriten and regular checks at Keplerplatz and Reumannplatz as well as the establishment of a weapons ban zone who again called for a nationwide weapons ban This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here The SPAR Austria Group was founded in 1954 the retail company has been the market leader in Austrian food retailing is responsible for all IT matters and the implementation of the digitization strategy The mobile communications standard 5G plays a central role in this the use of a 5G campus network with 5G-capable shopping carts is being tested 5G promises data transmission in real time SPAR has set up a 5G test network in a supermarket in Floridsdorf smart shopping carts now roll through the store The carts communicate securely and stably via the private 5G campus network The network was installed directly at the store location the 5G mobile communications standard enables high stability and data transmission rates in the 5G test store." All carts can be located with an accuracy of up to 20 centimeters SPAR's goal is to learn more about the customer journey: What paths do customers take through the store This is information that also helps the customer This is because the anonymous collection of data helps to prevent queues at the checkout before they form shopping cart tracking prevents theft: if a trolley leaves the defined area The retailer has been working on smart retail for years and is continuously optimizing internal processes with the help of innovative solutions and technologies the digitization strategy continues to gain momentum SPAR already relies on artificial intelligence (AI) One outcome of this is that the intelligent ERP system can calculate the ideal harvest time for fruit and vegetables based on weather forecasts AI ensures that fresh produce is available in the store at all times allows the use of data glasses in everyday work they contribute to more efficient processes in order picking and storage as well as in incoming and outgoing goods and in inventory thanks to high-resolution live image transmission they enable remote support for maintenance work across national borders SPAR is convinced that 5G will catapult retail directly into the future The only problem: the technology is not yet mature It lags behind mobile development and thus slows down the expansion of the 5G network in food retail there is a particular lack of 5G-enabled terminals This means that customers will have to wait a little longer for the first fully equipped 5G supermarket to open To implement the three major advances of 5G – high data rates and high numbers of network users – high-performance semiconductors and circuits are required They are referred to as "R16 chips" for short these chips are not always available at present due to the chip shortage R16 refers to the specifications for 5G in 'Release 16' of the 3GPP the international standardization body for mobile communications Analysts do not expect 5G to be implemented before mid-2023 explains in an interview with RFID & Wireless IoT Global the benefits that can be realized in supermarkets and retail logistics with 5G Since when have 5G shopping carts been in use at INTERSPAR in Vienna-Floridsdorf and how many shopping carts are 5G-enabled What other 5G applications or tests are planned at the Floridsdorf store What role does 5G play in the digitalization strategy as a whole Why does SPAR rely on the 5G mobile communications standard Is the expansion of 5G deployment in other SPAR stores or other application areas such as logistics planned What benefits have been achieved with the deployment of 5G How will the customer journey change with the use of 5G How do customers react to the test with 5G-enabled shopping carts To what extent are data glasses being used To what extent are other IoT or identification technologies used at SPAR (for example RFID) Application Areas Coatings Technologies Legislation Markets & Companies People & Careers Production & Lab Raw materials Sponsored Content Home » News » Markets & Companies » Kansai Helios opens new finished goods warehouse in Vienna Kansai Helios Austria has opened a modern finished goods warehouse with over 7,200 m² of storage space at its Vienna-Floridsdorf site The investment improves delivery capability and sustainability – and underlines the commitment to Austria as a business location Kansai Helios Austria has opened a new finished goods warehouse in Vienna-Floridsdorf has around 7,800 storage spaces for Euro pallets and will serve as a central distribution warehouse for industrial coatings in more than 60 countries Kansai Helios aims to strengthen not only its logistical capacities but also its market position in Europe The warehouse infrastructure forms the basis for future expansion and a sustainable supply of international markets Demand for sustainable products continues to grow — but decorative coatings must also be durable Striking the right balance is one of the greatest challenges facing the.. has introduced three regional entities in Germany The aim is to decentralise the company’s structure have inaugurated a new laboratory in Shanghai The centre aims to strengthen innovation capabilities in the region US chemicals group Dow is considering the shutdown of two energy-intensive plants in Schkopau and Böhlen The decision follows market overcapacities rising costs and increasing regulatory pressures... 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envisaged: a first-place finish in the national parliamentary When I told my Viennese neighbours in the posh Hietzing 1130 district that I was moving from the part of town that's home to the beautiful Schönbrunn palace across the river to the neighbourhood of Floridsdorf 1210 Hietzing is an old Viennese district with historical buildings and the old Viennese charm people love when visiting the city It was great being close to arguably one of the best metro lines in the town I had countless places to go for walks and runs (with or without my dog) and it was particularly fun to sit on my balcony and listen to the lions at the Schönbrunn Zoo or the Summer Night concerts willingly) for Floridsdorf 1210 - otherwise known as the 21st district READ ALSO: The essential guide to Vienna's three outer districts When you search online for guides on the different Viennese districts you will spot a trend: bloggers and travel writers will talk for pages about the stunning first district the cool and trendy seventh district and pretty much every other district except for the "rough" or "far away ones." is historically working class and has some of the city’s most beautiful parks and public pools The Viennese joke about the 21st and 22nd districts so far away that they barely ever go to (we heard this from a friend of ours) across the river and with its large immigrant (mainly Balkan is described frequently as "rough" and "far away" who suffered a lot of xenophobia in my former "fancy" neighbourhood I was very suspicious of any statements claiming that that immigrant-filled area was rough and dangerous but with nothing given to back up that information I was also very surprised to read people writing in "extensive guides" about Vienna things like there is nothing to comment about Floridsdorf or that the writer and Vienna expert had never spent time in that neighbourhood That seems like a significant oversight since the district is home to almost 10 percent of Vienna's population hosting over 180,000 people in and area that's 44.4 square kilometres The district may not have the historical and beautiful buildings of Hietzing - or as many green spaces in which to relax But it's not all apartment blocks and towers Some 44 percent of the 21st is made up of green areas residents here - and anyone who decides to visit - have plenty of options to be in nature In fact there are a total of 108 parks in the 21st district OK they are not as big as the one in Hietzing READ ALSO: OPINION: How you can best deal with angry Austrians From small neighbourhood parks to more extensive green areas such as Aupark Jedlesee - not to mention Floridsdorfer Wasserpark and the district’s outskirts You are also right on the banks of the Danube river which changes your relationship with the city The first time I swam in the Danube - a quintessential Viennese activity - was years after I moved to Vienna and only when the large European river was on my doorstep In the 21st you are also very close to the Donauinsel but Floridsdorf has a beautiful region full of vineyards and traditional Heurige (wine taverns) to visit Some overlook the Danube and the city centre making it a lovely place to take your friends and family from abroad You’ll hear many different languages and even be invited to local community events Neither myself nor my friends and neighbours have experienced the perceived higher crime rate of Floridsdorf including Hietzing: a failed attempted break-in in our apartment block's underground storage unit Some data show that the inner districts are more often a target of property crime (burglary and theft). Violent crime is rare overall in Vienna and more than half of the cases happen when the victim and perpetrator know each other already I often say to newcomers that there are no "bad" neighbourhoods in Vienna Even "far-away" Floridsdorf is extremely well-connected to the city centre - via metro and fast trains - and it offers everything one might need nearby The U6 line has a bad reputation (locals will mention rumours of crimes and a few notable cases) It's the one where you spend most of your time above the ground enjoying beautiful views of the Danube and the city READ ALSO: IN NUMBERS: The essential guide to Vienna's ten inner districts one of the city's best and most modern hospitals Neighbours and family members living in the district love their choice of kindergartens and schools Our one-year-old child takes his swimming classes in the local public pool and we have joined a German music class and a local English playgroup for kids his age Living in the outskirt districts of Vienna Liesing (1230) and parts of the outer districts is not for everyone to be within walking distance of countless pubs and cafes or to feel like you live in an imperial capital as you look out your window then the inner districts are a more suitable choice and even though you are in the Austrian capital I pay the same amount of rent in Floridsdorf as I did in Hietzing we lived in a (lovely!) one-bedroom apartment with a seven-square-meter terrace we have a two-bedroom place with an 18-square-meter terrace and two smaller balconies READ ALSO: REVEALED: The most affordable districts to live in Vienna The outer districts attracted me the most when searching for a new place I was looking for affordability (it was just after Covid; I think we were all craving bigger living spaces) lots of green areas and maybe even a garden I wouldn't give up living in the "Transdanubien" just means living next to one of the best things in Vienna I'd broaden my search to include Vienna’s second district But the sheer sizes of Floridsdorf and Donaustadt mean that anyone will have better luck finding a place in these neighbourhoods READ ALSO: IN NUMBERS: The essential guide to Vienna's ten outer districts mainly for rentals in new buildings with gardens or a property to buy (also with a garden) My search filters mostly target those two districts but after seeing what a lively and beautiful place Floridsdorf can be I am no longer afraid of looking beyond stereotypes and "bad reputation" in and around Vienna Do you agree with my choice of Vienna neighbourhood or do you think I made a big mistake in moving I'm keen to read your own views in the comments section below By 2024-01-23T05:00:00+00:00 AUSTRIA: The Wien municipality has announced plans to create an S-Bahn ring from 2032 by combining two services and upgrading a freight-only line for passenger use The orbital service would be formed from the existing S80 and S45 services; S45 trains would be extended from Handelskai to Praterkai Interchange between S45 and S80 would be provided at Hütteldorf and Praterkai There would be four trains/h per direction The extension of S45 from Handelskai to Praterkai would use the existing freight-only alignment parallel to the River Danube This will require upgrading to enable use by frequent passenger services and alternative routes for freight traffic are also expected to be required Two new stations would be created at Reichsbrücke and Donaumarina The city of Wien and Austrian Federal Railways undertook an 18-month feasibility study involving independent transport planning specialists to assess how an orbital S-Bahn service could be developed when the city council and ÖBB declared the project feasible The study also examined a single-line option but this was deemed less viable The extension of the S45 from Handelskai to Praterkai is also being studied for possible inclusion in ÖBB’s Zielnetz 2040 plan Another key scheme is the upgrading of the Hütteldorf – Meidling route where work will include double-tracking between Hütteldorf and Penzing plus the reconstruction of Hütteldorf station and the addition of another at Baumgarten these interventions would provide greater robustness for the planned ring service AUSTRIA: Wien ‘is taking a big leap into the future of digitalised transport’ Siemens Mobility’s CEO of Rolling Stock Albrecht Neumann said when the first of 34 Series X metro trainsets entered passenger service on June 16 ‘Innovations like the new passenger information system with real-time .. AUSTRIA: ÖBB Infra announced plans on March 17 to rebuild the infrastructure on Wien’s 11·3 km cross-city S-Bahn core that links Floridsdorf with Meidling through the heart of the city The route is to be fitted with ETCS Level 2 and several stations are to be .. air-conditioning and more seats than before are just a few of the major improvements’ said Wiener Lokalbahnen Managing Director Monika Unterholzner at a presentation of the Alstom light rail vehicles which are entering service on the Badner Bahn inter-urban light rail line Site powered by Webvision Cloud 13,000 square meter site built in 17 months A1 Telekom Austria AG has opened a data center in Floridsdorf The two companies have partnered since 2010 on managed services and cloud computing in the region The €40 million (US$45.5m) 'A1 Next Generation Datacenter' project was originally greenlit in 2016, with A1 breaking ground on the site in July last year It spans 13,000 square meters (139,930 sq ft) in total with four server rooms consisting of 2,550 sq m (27,447 sq ft) of white space "We are proud of this project and, above all, that we have been able to open it as planned after only 17 months of construction today," Patricia Neumann, director-general of IBM Austria said (translated) at the opening ceremony, Wirtschafts Zeit reports "The A1 NGDC is an important contribution to further advance Austria's digitization We are pleased to have realized such an important infrastructure project together with A1 and to contribute our many years of experience in the design planning and implementation of data centers." Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig added (translated): "Vienna is on the way to [becoming] the digital capital of Europe a state-of-the-art infrastructure that meets the highest security standards The new A1 data center is an important building block for Vienna's digital efforts." Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia The city of Vienna is also setting up an alcohol prohibition zone at Franz-Jonas-Platz in Vienna-Floridsdorf Such a zone has already existed at Praterstern since 2018 As Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) explained on Wednesday together with State Police President Gerhard Pürstl at a media event the new prohibition zone is to come into effect at the beginning of February the district administration had been campaigning for a prohibition zone in Floridsdorf for years The decision was made "after thorough examination," Ludwig said at a press conference during a joint police and city media public focus action in Fritz-Imhoff-Park in Vienna-Mariahilf Franz-Jonas-Platz now meets the criteria to establish such a zone "We notice that heavily intoxicated people hang out there which restricts the feeling and quality of stay here," the city chief shared "The situation in Floridsdorf has simply changed," added a spokesman for the mayor to the APA The alcohol ban is expected to start "at the beginning of February" before the start of spring The city hopes this will have a kind of preventive effect "Based on the surveys we have conducted in recent months we wanted to start at a time when these people are not yet so prevalent," said Ludwig "Because this is of course especially an issue in the warmer season." Pürstl emphasized the importance of "the subjective feeling of security of the Viennese" in connection with measures in public spaces There are "certain appearances that repeatedly characterize some places in Vienna," said the police president it has been learned that the alcohol ban "is a measure that significantly facilitates police intervention," said the senior official No further prohibition zones are currently being considered Such measures must always be well thought out and "are not used hastily but always after appropriate examination of the facts," said the mayor "Because what we do not want to achieve is to create problems in other parts of the district through a measure." This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Company takes over facility on Siemens campus AtlasEdge has expanded into Austria with the acquisition of a data center in Vienna the acquired site is currently part of the Siemens Campus in Vienna-Floridsdorf with expansion space to become a 10MW facility will be technically and physically separated from the wider campus and will be fully expanded with the new capacity by Q3 2026 The company said the AtlasEdge Vienna sits on 11,000 sqm (118,405 sq ft) Savills and Modesta advised AtlasEdge on the deal "We are very excited to be establishing a presence in Vienna an attractive market characterized by significant demand for alternative data center operators and ready-to-sell capacity," said Giuliano Di Vitantonio "Closing this transaction is a testament to our ability to execute ambitious M&A on a pan-European scale NTT and Digital Realty operate campuses in Vienna. Microsoft is working on an Austrian cloud region in the city Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia or lucky charms filling up many people’s to-do lists If you’re planning on shopping on December 31st you’ll need to pay attention to the shortened opening hours and malls in Vienna will close earlier than usual Supermarkets and pharmacies: When are they open Most supermarkets and drugstores will have reduced hours on New Year’s Eve READ ALSO: How to celebrate New Year's Eve like an Austrian Vienna’s malls are great for those who want a wide range of shops in one place but they too close early on New Year’s Eve Vienna’s New Year’s Eve markets are still open READ ALSO: What are the strict rules in Austria for New Year's Eve fireworks? Public transport on New Year’s Eve in Vienna Vienna’s public transport system will operate throughout the night on December 31st so you'll be able to get to and from celebrations without worry not all stations near the downtown New Year’s Eve events will be open This is to disperse crowds and avoid overcrowding at stations close to the main stages While chain stores and shopping centres dominate the options smaller local stores may have different schedules Martini Bäckerei in Floridsdorf has announced (via a pamphlet on its door) that it will remain open until 6 pm It’s worth checking their hours in advance if you have a favourite local shop High fruit prices shock passers-by and neighbors in Vienna-Floridsdorf Experts explain how market traders calculate and why politicians don't want to impose upper limits on stall operators A small cup of strawberries for 9.56 euros (price per kilo 11.80 euros) Passers-by and residents of the Floridsdorf market are shocked: "These are luxury prices every stall operator can basically charge whatever they want but the Ministry of Economic Affairs rejects it," says Alexander Hengl  "The traders are also suffering from the high personnel and energy costs you pay more than for domestic grapes in the fall," says Dietmar Schwingenschrot from the Chamber of Commerce strawberries from HungaryMost grapes currently come from Peru (by ship) or South Africa (by plane) for example," says the market office spokesperson As soon as Austrian fruit and vegetables are available imported products become less interesting - and cheaper Hengl believes that market traders need not shy away from comparing prices with supermarkets a quick inspection of the Krone market in Döbling shows that fruit is cheaper on average in supermarkets Only local organic strawberries came to almost ten euros per kilo in one case Austria is below the average of the EU and EURO member states in terms of the index for the development of food prices and also for fruit and vegetables in recent years Internal market as an explanationThe Ministry of Economic Affairs explains why politicians do not want to impose upper limits on market drivers as follows: "We live in the European internal market Upper price limits would mean that products would not be offered in Austria but would end up in other member states." It is important that the price labeling fits locally everything else is decided by the customer The Market Office is responsible for price labeling There are currently no complaints about goods being incorrectly labeled at the markets in Vienna ÖBB is using the summer for construction work in the country's east A new timetable will apply on some railway lines in Vienna and Lower Austria from June 29th to September 2nd the Austrian rail company announced on Tuesday There will be no trains between Floridsdorf and Praterstern a rail replacement service with buses will be provided A reduced train service is available between Praterstern and Liesing Wiener Linien will accept ÖBB tickets on selected alternative routes Trains on the REX1 line (Floridsdorf—Gänserndorf —Břeclav route) will be diverted at longer intervals via Vienna Stadlau and Vienna Simmering All other trains north of Vienna start and end in Floridsdorf or are cancelled READ ALSO: The seaside destinations you can reach without a car or plane from Austria The trains on the S1 line with the destination and departure station Marchegg are cancelled between Vienna Süßenbrunn and Marchegg A rail replacement service will be set up between Vienna Süßenbrunn and Gänserndorf The S1 trains travelling to/from Gänserndorf every hour according to the annual timetable will be extended to/from Marchegg Timetable changes will occur on the southern line between Vienna and Wiener Neustadt Hbf Trains will not run on the section between Bad Vöslau and Leobersdorf Those on the CJX9 line start and end at Vienna Central Station and will be diverted between there and Wiener Neustadt the stops in Vienna Matzleinsdorfer Platz and Baden will be cancelled ÖBB is organising rail replacement services with buses for the following route sections:  The Railjet and CAT connections and the Vienna Airport Lines buses will continue to run to Vienna Airport There will be timetable changes on the S7 line To offer passengers planning security and to inform customers comprehensively and promptly about rail replacement services ÖBB is launching a comprehensive information campaign in May Advertisements in daily and district media and distribution campaigns for a particular information folder before and during the closure period will help travellers find the proper connection READ ALSO: Five European cities you can reach from Austria in less than five hours by train Municipalities and residents affected by construction work are informed electronically or by post about disruptions such as noise dust and increased lorry traffic on construction site access roads Travellers can find information on the timetable at www.oebb.at, www.oebb.at/baustellen, 05-1717 and on the SCOTTY mobile app. Information on the Vienna S-Bahn upgrade can also be found at www.s-bahn.wien Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) has already cast his vote. As the first of the top candidates of the Vienna City Council election he went to vote early in an elementary school in his home district of Floridsdorf the 64-year-old incumbent once again called on all Viennese to go to the polls in front of media representatives "Today is a special historical day," he reminded of the meeting of the first provisional government exactly 80 years ago It is not a matter of course to be allowed to vote in a democracy all ruling parties have lost 3.5 to 10 percentage points it has been difficult times with the Corona pandemic His goal is therefore to "approximately reach the good election result from five years ago," said the mayor but ultimately it will depend on how many people participate in the election Floridsdorf is one of the most hotly contested districts between SPÖ and FPÖ the Freedom Party managed to turn Floridsdorf and Simmering blue Severely affected by the Ibiza and expense scandals they lost both districts back to the Reds in 2020 Now the former main red competitor is back in the race: In the National Council election last fall This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Observers say that Vienna has one of the best public transport systems in the world But some lines are 150 years old and the population of Austria’s capital city is steadily growing – more than anywhere else in the country - and so the S-bahn is seeing a major ugrade There is a modernisation of the “Stammstrecke” main line making it the most popular local transport network in Austria Repairs and upgrades will take place between the Meidling and Floridsdorf stations which connect central Vienna from north to south This means that various points will be closed with the S-Bahn network staggering closures to reduce disruption if you are between Floridsdorf down to Praterstern station you will be inconvenienced for quite a while They will be closed in July and August 2024 Many of the train station buildings will be repaired from August 2025 to 2027 Wien Mitte down to Hauptbahnhof will be closed from September 2026 till Oktober 2027 After that two stations from Hauptbahnhof to Meidling will be closed for just November and December There will also be 40km of new lines at the ends of the Nordwestbahn extending out till Unterretzbach Nordbahn past Gänserndorf and the Südstrecke out till Payerbach-Reichenau giving residents of the suburbs better access to the city A map of the "Stammstrecke". Image: S-bahn.wien. 60km of new overhead lines and 9 new parking facilities You can get more information on the upgrade here Innsbruck's central railway station evacuated following bomb threat A bomb threat sparked a major police operation at Innsbruck's main railway station on Sunday evening causing a temporary evacuation of the station and surrounding area An unknown caller reported two bombs at the station The station area was searched with sniffer dogs and an armoured police vehicle was deployed and the all-clear was given around 9:50 p.m. Vienna sausage stands push for UN recognition From top bankers and politicians to students and factory workers, Vienna's popular sausage stands heaving with bratwurst and meaty delicacies are a longstanding cultural legacy they hope to have recognised by UNESCO Mosquitoes return to Vienna after two mild years return to Vienna due to abundant rain and the current heatwave Flooding triggers the hatching of gnat eggs, increasing their presence. However, Hans Peter Führer, a parasitologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, explained that Vienna is experiencing a normal mosquito season overall. "The last two years have been very weak mosquito years, which is why we may be particularly affected this year," he told ORF including one at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna-Floridsdorf floodwater gnats seek shady areas and appear in swarms Predicting the course of the mosquito season remains difficult due to its dependence on weather patterns Major rail line closure to disrupt Vienna public transport this summer A critical section of Vienna's busiest local transport route the main line between Praterstern and Floridsdorf will be closed for two months this summer from June 29th to September 2nd The closure is necessary for essential modernization work to accommodate more and longer trains in the future While the work aims to improve the line's capacity it will result in significant disruptions and detours for passengers will operate between Praterstern and Floridsdorf at a five-minute interval during the day such as using the U6 metro line between Floridsdorf and Meidling or switching to trams or buses the U1 metro line can be used as an alternative with similar work planned for July and August in 2025 and 2026 Austria faces critical labour shortage in key sectors A new study by the Economic Research Institute (Wifo) warns that Austria could face a critical labour shortage in systemically essential sectors an estimated 300,000 employees in these sectors are expected to retire Replacing these workers will be challenging especially considering the shrinking labour market and the need to attract new talent to these fields Head of Social Affairs at the Chamber of Labour (AK) emphasizes that significant improvements in working conditions and incentives are necessary to address this issue The healthcare sector is particularly vulnerable The demand for services is rising due to an ageing population while a large portion of the workforce is nearing retirement age This could lead to a significant gap in healthcare provision in the coming years If you have any questions about life in Austria, ideas for articles, or news tips for The Local, you can contact us at news@thelocal.at or leave a comment below street prostitution in the industrial area of Strebersdorf will be limited to certain times Floridsdorf District Chairman Georg Papai said From November 1st to February 29th prostitutes will be allowed to work on the streets from 7am to 7pm from March 1st to April 30th and during October from 6am until 10pm and between May 1st and September 20th from 6am until 10pm Police will be in the area to make sure that people are not being harassed short-term proposal which we believe will lead to an improvement of the situation around the industrial area for residents Pedestrians and business owners from the area have complained that they have been accosted by prostitutes and pimps and have also found used condoms on the pavements However, the Wir für Floridsdorf (WiFF) party is still calling for a total ban on street prostitution in the area and says that the presence of street walkers has led to “a significant increase in violence and drug-related crime" The Viennese Prostitution Act of 2011 allows prostitutes to work only in certain areas and streets within the city It was designed to move prostitution into regulated brothels Learn how to navigate the hospital system in Austria and ensure that you and your family receive the best medical care By Alicia Walker Fortunately for expats, Austria boasts one of the best healthcare systems in Europe. In fact, it was ranked ninth in Europe in the Euro Health Consumer Index in 2018 This is largely due to the fact that hospitals in Austria offer universal coverage making them an ideal place to receive treatment coupled with high-quality care and access to top physicians with a wide variety of specialists and mental health professionals you know you are in safe hands when receiving care To help you navigate the hospital system and ensure you receive the best care this guide provides the following information: Austria operates a two-tier healthcare system which means that all individuals receive publicly funded care. However, they also have the option to purchase supplementary private health insurance The healthcare system provides free access to basic healthcare to all its citizens and residents Austria also services tourists with free basic healthcare including temporary visitors to the country Basic healthcare includes treatment in public hospitals, basic dental services, medication, and even some specialist consultations. Importantly, those holding a European Health Insurance Card (EIHC) may use it in Austria Austria’s healthcare system is fairly complex it consists of cross-stakeholder structures at federal the passage of laws and their implementation rests with the nine provincial governments In 2023, Austria had over 260 hospitals in total (227 public and 35 private) Austria has both public and private hospitals, and your doctor can refer you to either one patients are typically treated at general care units (Allgemeine Gebührenklasse) which is fully covered by public health insurance public hospitals also have a special class (Sonderklasse) that provides enhanced comfort and amenities This requires patients to pay out-of-pocket or private coverage Austria also has private hospitals that offer higher levels of comfort and flexibility during in-patient treatment these services require payment from either the patient or private health insurance If you plan to go to a private hospital or Sonderklasse unit remember to bring your insurance policy number This is essential for direct billing between the hospital and your insurer ensuring a smooth process without requiring upfront payment if your contract does not include a deductible everyone in Austria has access to hospital treatment If you are a working resident of the country you will have automatically been issued with an e-card (health insurance card) it is important to remember to take your e-card along with you This enables you to access medical services without payment in advance Under the complex structure of Austria’s healthcare system each local authority provides emergency care there are some differences between the different states within the country response times across Austria are very good hospital staff throughout the country will generally speak good English Everyone in Austria is entitled to emergency medical care it is important to take note of the following numbers in the event of a medical emergency: It’s important to note that due to the high standard of care provided to everyone in Austria you will likely face longer waiting times if you are restricted to only public healthcare you may need to share a hospital room with as many as nine other patients With this in mind, you may be tempted to take out private health insurance. There are many private health insurance providers in Austria, all of which are regulated by the Financial Market Authority Best expat health insurance quotes in Austria Expats in Austria can also make use of private international health insurance These insurers offer coverage in Austria and abroad Both offer a range of plans to suit all people and situations a plan for children below 18 could cost around €30 per month the same plan for someone above 65 may cost as much as €450 to €500 per month Additional factors include both gender and pre-existing conditions.  Generally speaking, your insurer should cover the costs for the time in a special ward. In most instances, for instance, the private health insurer will pay the hospital directly. Typically, private insurance tends to cover access to smaller wards in private hospitals and easier access to elective doctors to have access to modern facilities and state-of-the-art technology you are eligible for all basic hospital care in the country it is important to understand the relationship between employment and healthcare coverage; for both yourself and your family public health care enrollment and health insurance are automatic and linked to employment This is because employers register an employee and the government directly deducts health insurance tax from the individual’s salary Those who are self-employed can also enroll themselves Health insurance is also guaranteed for spouses and dependents Co-insurance is also non-contributory for children as well as individuals who care for the children; for example public insurance costs are based on income they are unrelated to an individual’s medical history Guide to getting health insurance in Austria you can expect to pay between 10 and 20% of the overall cost there is a cap on self-employed workers which limits the charges to 5% of their net annual income health insurers settle treatment costs directly but there are some specific treatments that may require additional costs You can supplement your public insurance with ‘Special Class’ private health insurance In addition to giving you privacy in hospital rooms this will grant you access to a private bathroom The time of your discharge will vary between hospitals and regions it will be decided in discussion with your attending doctor a doctor may discharge you on any day of the week you should receive your medical report within one to two weeks It may also include appointments for follow-up examinations Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19 visiting hours for public hospitals in Austria have changed they are restricted to between 15:00 and 18:00 public hospitals such as Vienna General Hospital (AKH) allow only one visitor per patient per day all visitors must complete a visitor datasheet and register at the station beforehand visits are not permitted by people who have suspected symptoms of COVID-19 a declaration of your state of health must now be completed upon entry both public and private hospitals offer flexible visiting hours You can use Bookimed to find the best hospitals in Austria This free global platform provides hospital ratings based on reviews from real patients Wiener Privatklinik Vienna General Hospital (AKH) Döbling Private Clinic You can also check the Ranking Web of World Hospitals to find the best hospitals and clinics in Austria Additionally, you can see the full list of hospitals in Austria Alicia has lived more than half her life in the UK She was the editor of a food magazine for a decade and various lifestyle magazines in Hong Kong and the UK previous to that She now writes scripts for children’s television in Singapore and content for Expatica Dieser Artikel befindet sich derzeit im Archiv die teils viermal so hoch sind wie in einem durchschnittlichen gesamten September sind haben in den letzten Tagen zu einer gefährlichen Hochwassersituation in Ostösterreich geführt Nach den anhaltenden Unwettern entspannt sich die Lage in Wien langsam Risikozonen und der Wetterlage wissen müssen Der Fokus der Einsatzkräfte lag die vergangenen Tage und Nächte am Wienfluss Donaukanal und der Liesing: Nach dem Dauerregen haben die Wassermassen den Wienfluss von einem Rinnsal zu einem reißenden Fluss anschwellen lassen der am Sonntag in Penzing über die Ufer trat hat so viel Wasser geführt wie bei einem 100-jährigen Hochwasser Inzwischen hat sich die Hochwassersituation in Wien nach Angaben von Bürgermeister Ludwig deutlich entspannt Derzeit laufen in der ganzen Stadt die Arbeiten Die Wiener Linien mussten aufgrund des kritischen Pegelstandes des Wienflusses und Donaukanals den U-Bahn-Betrieb erheblich einschränken. Die gefährdeten U-Bahn-Trassen entlang des Donaukanals wurden mit Dammbalken und Sandsäcken vor dem eindringenden Wasser geschützt Seit Mittwoch Früh sind alle U-Bahnlinien wieder durchgängig unterwegs.  Durchgehender Betrieb zwischen Schottentor und Seestadt.  Durchgehender Betrieb zwischen Ottakring und Simmering.  Durchgehender Betrieb zwischen Heiligenstadt und Hütteldorf.  Durchgehender Betrieb zwischen Siebenhirten und Floridsdorf.  Auch bei den ÖBB kommt es wegen der Witterung zu zahlreichen Abweichungen und Verspätungen im Zugverkehr aktuell gibt es einige Streckenunterbrechungen in der Ostregion. Die dringende Reisewarnung wurde bis Donnerstagabend verlängert Der Betrieb auf den zentralen Strecken wird laufend wieder aufgenommen.  alle nicht unbedingt notwendigen Reisen nicht anzutreten bzw Auf den Hauptverkehrsverbindungen der West- und Südstrecke wird derzeit ein Notfahrprogramm mit Bussen organisiert Aktuelle Informationen werden laufend auf oebb.at & SCOTTY aktualisiert Aus Sicherheitsgründen kam es am Sonntag zu Sperren der Westautobahn (A1) und der Südautobahn (A2) vor allem war die Westeinfahrt und -ausfahrt bei Wien betroffen.  Mittlerweile sind die Hochwasser bedingten Sperren im Straßenverkehr wieder aufgehoben.  Die zum Schutz der Bevölkerung gesperrten rund 1.000 Parkanlagen der Wiener Stadtgärten werden nun laufend wieder geöffnet Durch die enormen Regenmengen war der Boden stark aufgeweicht wodurch die Standsicherheit der Bäume beeinträchtigt war Derzeit wird die Standsicherheit der Bäume überprüft die Freigabe der Parkanlagen erfolgt schrittweise. Dennoch ist in der Nähe von Bäumen Vorsicht vor Baumstürzen geboten Am Mittwoch werden schrittweise folgende Erholungsgebiete schrittweise geöffnet:  Nach Wassereintritten aufgrund des Dauerregens ist auch der Donauturm vorübergehend geschlossen Am Mittwoch soll der Donauturm dann wieder für Besucher geöffnet werden.  Normalerweise ein harmloses Rinnsal schwoll der Wienfluss am Sonntag innerhalb weniger Stunden zu einem reißenden Fluss an An manchen Stellen schwappte das Wasser sogar über in Richtung der Straßen und Gehwege und der entlanglaufenden U-Bahntrasse der U4. Innerhalb von 24 Stunden ist der Pegelstand von 50 cm auf über 2,30 m am Sonntagmorgen angestiegen Von den Überschwemmungen besonders betroffen ist der Bezirk Penzing dort ist der Wienfluss im Bereich der Ludwiggasse über die Ufer getreten und hat Häuser überflutet.  Auch dort, wo der Wienfluss in den Donaukanal mündet, ist der Wasserpegel gefährlich hoch gestiegen. Die Strandbar Herrmann und die Gastronomie entlang des Kanals standen am Sonntag weitestgehend unter Wasser Wo sonst Spaziergänger und Radfahrer gemütlich flanieren wälzten sich am Sonntag Wassermassen.  Auch im Bereich des Vienna City Beach Club weiter flussabwärts ist der Fluss über die Ufer getreten Sonntagnacht und Montagmorgen brachten eine kleine Verschnaufpause für die Einsatzkräfte in Wien Durch die kurze Regenpause kam es zu einem leichten Rückgang der Pegelstände der Wiener Gewässer und einer Entlastung der Auffangbecken. Doch wie sieht die Wetterlage für die kommenden Stunden und Tage aus Sind weitere Regenfälle und damit ein steigendes Hochwasserrisiko zu befürchten Mittwoch Letzte dichte Wolken ziehen bald weg und die Sonne scheint für längere Zeit Die Schauerneigung bleibt den ganzen Tag insgesamt gering Dazu weht schwacher Wind meist aus Nordost Donnerstag Der Tag verläuft vielfach sonnig Harmlose Wolken stören kaum und damit bleibt auch die Schauerneigung gering Als "herausragende aber bewältigbare Situation" hat Bürgermeister Ludwig die Unwetterlage der letzten Tage in Wien zusammengefasst Dass die Bundeshauptstadt trotz des rund 30-jährigen Hochwassers in der Donau bzw. 100-jährigen Hochwassers im Donaukanal und Wienfluss von einer katastrophalen Überschwemmung verschont geblieben ist sei auf den effektiven Hochwasserschutz zurückzuführen hält der Wiener Bürgermeister fest.  Besonders bewährt habe sich die Donauinsel als Jahrhundert-Hochwasserschutz ebenso wie die künstlich geschaffene Neue Donau die als Entlastungsgewässer für den Hochwasserfall dient Doch auch die kürzlich erfolgte Renaturierung des Liesingbaches sei effektiv gewesen » Mehr zur Donauregulierung lesen In den vergangenen Stunden und Tagen leisten die Einsatzkräfte in ganz Österreich Unglaubliches Allein in Wien sind zu Spitzenzeiten mehr als 100 Einsatzanforderungen pro Stunde bei der Feuerwehr eingelangt seit letzter Woche verzeichnet die Feuerwehr in Wien fast 3.000 Hochwassereinsätze.  Aber nicht nur Niederschlag und Wassermassen sondern auch der Wind sorgen für zahlreiche Schäden Keller und Garagen sind auch umgestürzte Bäume und abgebrochene Äste für Stromausfälle verantwortlich. In drei Wiener Bezirken – Penzing Landstraße und Donaustadt – war am Sonntagvormittag die Stromversorgung unterbrochen Die Wiener Netze sind ebenfalls im Dauereinsatz und versuchen die rund 300 gemeldeten Störungen schnellstmöglich zu beheben Störungen können Sie unter folgender Hotline der Wiener Netze melden: 0800 500 600 Wie viel Schaden das Hochwasser und Unwetter in Österreich angerichtet haben es ist von einem hohen Millionenbetrag auszugehen Viele Menschen sind von den Überschwemmungen und Sturmschäden betroffen und werden auf die Zahlungen ihrer Versicherung angewiesen sein Doch welche Schäden sind durch die Versicherung im Hochwasserfall abgedeckt Schäden am Haus selbst deckt die Eigenheimversicherung. Die meisten Haushalts- und Eigenheimversicherungen bieten bei Schäden nach Starkregen Hochwasser oder Vermurung Produkte mit begrenzter Deckung an – diese bewegt sich in der Regel zwischen 4000 und 10.000 Euro Individuell sind höhere Versicherungssummen vereinbar.  Die Kaskoversicherung übernimmt die Kosten für Unwetterschäden am Auto wobei abhängig von der Art der Kaskoversicherung ein Selbstbehalt anfällt Tipp: Hat das Fahrzeug durch Wasser Schaden genommen sollte es nicht in Betrieb genommen werden da der Motor dadurch beschädigt werden kann Dann kann die Versicherung ihre Zahlungen verweigern Schäden sollten immer schriftlich bei der Versicherung gemeldet und mit Fotos dokumentiert werden. 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although he would not get a chance to show off his party trick on this occasion The Slovakia international scored 10 times last season as his team finished halfway up the Austrian Fourth Division.The amateurs from the Floridsdorf district of Vienna weren’t expected to trouble their illustrious visitors but that didn’t stop the locals packing out the Schwarzlackenau Stadium – with the help of a small but boisterous Arsenal contingent Beer and music were in plentiful supply as a festival atmosphere kicked in well before kick-off.As expected the game was played almost exclusively in the Austrians’ half but Arsenal’s radar was off in the first half-hour or so Andrey Arshavin slotted wide after two minutes Ramsey also missed the target from just outside the box and Thomas Vermaelen squandered a decent chance for his first Arsenal goal lashing a shot wide after Ramsey’s clever chip had fallen for him eight yards out.Meanwhile Gerhard Taschwer earned his corn in the Columbia goal The keeper pushed away Diaby’s fierce shot at his near post and denied the Frenchman again when he tried his luck from long range.Despite the pedestrian pace of what was essentially a training exercise it seemed a matter of time before Arsenal broke the deadlock Then Columbia raised the biggest cheer of the evening with a goal completely against the run of play.It was a farcical one from Arsenal’s perspective Mikael Silvestre played the ball back to Almunia but the Spaniard’s first touch was slightly heavy Almunia’s attempted clearance ricocheted off the striker and into the net.Suitably embarrassed Within a minute they were level as Diaby charged down the right channel and squared the ball for Bendtner to tap into the roof of the net.The scoreline soon had a more predictable look to it Within three minutes of the Dane’s equaliser Ramsey evaded a challenge on the edge of the Columbia box and slammed a shot into the bottom corner.Four minutes later the striker flicked the ball to Ramsey and then collected the return pass inside the box before jinking past Taschwer and rolling the ball into the net.It was a sign that Arsenal could pick up the pace at will.Wenger made eight changes at the break with Senderos deployed in a defensive midfield role – quite possibly a first for the Swiss And two of those substitutes linked up for Arsenal’s fourth goal as Traore’s cross was handled and Van Persie fired home from the spot.The Dutchman so nearly set up a fifth for Denilson on the hour mark but rushing out to block the Brazilian’s low shot.Wilshere and Ramsey returned to the fray with 20 minutes to go as Arshavin and Eboue were given a breather Arsenal kept the scoreboard ticking over.First Van Persie buried a header from Sagna’s right-wing cross and Gallas did likewise with 14 minutes remaining Then Ramsey rounded things off with a fizzing shot which flew in off the post Copyright 2025 The Arsenal Football Club Limited Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source MEN WOMEN ACADEMY CLUB Everything you need to know about our 24/25 European campaign MEN WOMEN ACADEMY ALL MEN WOMEN UNDER-21 UNDER-18 Explore our Help Centre for answers to common questions For all other enquiries please use our New Enquiry form Website feedback? Fill in our form Report abuse and discrimination here Check out our exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today MEN WOMEN ACADEMY