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Spring onions and outdoor radishes were ready for harvest at the end of March Difficult conditions characterize Tyrolean vegetable growingDespite numerous modern farms and good conditions Norz believes that vegetable cultivation in the state of Tyrol will face challenges in the coming years grow top-quality vegetables: we have been leaders for years in radishes thanks to the cool nighttime and warm daytime temperatures the other conditions are rather unfavorable Available land for lease is extremely limited and expensive we have to contend with high regulatory requirements We can therefore only conclude that there is no desire to expand vegetable growing in Tyrol," concludes Norz FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 HortiDaily.com Verena Cimarolli figures she has experienced multiple bouts of serendipity in her life.  She grew up with two siblings in Hall in Tirol a historic town in the Alps where her father was the director of the local tourism office and her mom was an administrative assistant despite childhood dreams of spending time in New York City and being a Hollywood actress.  she found an exchange program enabling her to finish a degree at City College in New York where she also later completed doctorate studies in applied psychology at Fordham University.  After working as a researcher at Lighthouse International for 13 years she found a research scientist position at The New Jewish Home There she met the current co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston It was written for me,” Cimarolli recalled “I was told you should not say you were in the right place at the right time because but to some extent that actually did happen.”  who was born in Korea and raised in Toronto in a similarly fortuitous way: At a party through a friend of a friend of a friend.  “The interesting thing is that he was born in July the same year that I was born what are the chances when we were born that we would have ever met in real life?” Cimarolli said.  going to museums and trying out new restaurants with James a hobby that she says she started out of a hatred for the gym an enjoyment of hiking — a popular pursuit in Austria — and being inspired by other female runners her age she’s run the New York Marathon three times despite finishing her first attempt in the dark and vowing to never race again Much of her training took place in her favorite spot in the city: Central Park.  “I know every hill,” she says laughing and it’s so amazing that it exists.” she became fascinated with older adults and how they adapt to the challenges that face them In her current job as vice president of applied research and partnerships she studies how the social environment of an older adult can help them adjust to the challenges of chronic illness.  “I think what I enjoy most is that I feel I can make a difference even if it’s just a little bit,” Cimarolli said “We write these research briefs and tool kits and if there’s just one member who is using it that should make a difference in terms of improving the care that is offered to older adults 1995 Earns bachelor’s degree from City College 1998 Completes master’s degree at Fordham University 1999 Named senior research assistant at Lighthouse International 2006 Promoted to director of evaluation research at Lighthouse International Research Institute on Aging at The New Jewish Home 2018-2021 Research associate at the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston 2021 Promoted to director of health services research and partnerships at the LTSS Center  document.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded' function () {const newsletterAsset = new HMIRegistration({ publicationId: 8 bootstrap: document.getElementById('newsletter-asset') formType : "user-initiated",pubType: "business"});newsletterAsset.mount();}); Please login or register first to view this content Only subscribers can update their account from this page Metrics details Cervical cancer (CC) screening in women comprises human papillomavirus (HPV) testing followed by cytology triage of positive cases including cytology’s low reproducibility and requirement for short screening intervals raise the need for alternative triage methods Here we used an innovative triage technique to assess the DNA methylation of human genes DPP6 RALYL and GSX1 in a real-life cohort of 28,017 women aged ≥30 years who attended CC screening in Stockholm between January and March 2017 In the analysis of all 2,377 HPV-positive samples a combination of WID-qCIN (with a predefined threshold) and HPV16 and/or HPV18 (HPV16/18) detected 93.4% of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 and 100% of invasive CCs The WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 combination predicted 69.4% of incident cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse compared with 18.2% predicted by cytology Cytology or WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 triage would require 4.1 and 2.4 colposcopy referrals to detect one cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse These findings support the use of WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 as an improved triage strategy for HPV-positive women It requires equipment and expertise that differs from HPV testing The patients who test positive for HPV through self-sampling need to be reinvited for a separate cytology sample potentially impacting attendance rates adversely improved strategies for triaging HPV-positive women are essential we optimized the WID-qCIN test and applied it to HPV-positive women from a real-life population-based cohort of the 28,017 women ≥30 years of age having attended screening in the capital region of Sweden between 1 January and 31 March 2017 We assessed the predictive performance of the WID-qCIN test in combination with HPV16/18 genotyping compared with cytology to triage HPV-positive women The specificity (≤CIN1) was comparable for cytology (80.1%, 95% CI 78.3–81.8), HPV16/18 (76.3%, 95% CI 74.4–78.1) and WID-qCIN (76.9%, 95% CI 74.9–78.7). The specificity for the WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 was significantly lower (60.7%, 95% CI 58.5–62.9) when compared with either HPV16/18 alone (P < 0.01) or the WID-qCIN test alone (P < 0.01) (Table 2) All incident cases (diagnosed 13–72 months) were regarded as disease free for the purposes of calculating sensitivity and specificity in the prevalent setting (0–12 months) Results are stratified according to baseline cytology (a) The insets are cumulative incidence curves corresponding to CCs only The 95% CIs are shown as gray shaded areas The P values assessed using log-rank tests are displayed in light gray within a–d The model failed to converge when the cohort was stratified by cytology potentially due to poor model fit to the observed nonproportional hazards in cytology-negative and cytology-positive women Out of 28,017 screened women, 2,377 were HPV positive in the primary screening test. In this HPV-positive subset of women, cytology-based triaging identified 60.8% of CIN2+ cases and 63.6% of CCs over the 72-month study period (Table 4) This required a total of 1,432 colposcopy referrals (split over two screening rounds) resulting in an average of 4.1 colposcopy referrals required to detect one CIN2+ case HPV16/18 triage (based on a single baseline screen) would have detected 49.7% of CIN2+ cases and 75.0% of CCs Assuming that a positive HPV16/18 result would trigger a colposcopy referral a total of 654 referrals would be required for this strategy resulting in an average of 2.3 referrals to detect one CIN2+ case WID-qCIN triaging would have detected 62.5% of CIN2+ cases and 69.6% of CCs A total of 686 referrals would be required resulting in an average of 2.0 referrals to detect one CIN2+ case WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 triaging would have detected 78.1% of CIN2+ cases and 91.3% of CCs this includes seven out of eight CCs in cytology negative women detected from 13 to 72 months after the baseline screen A total of 1,033 colposcopy referrals would be required resulting in an average of 2.4 referrals to detect one CIN2+ case population-based longitudinal evaluation of triaging HPV-positive women ≥30 years of age participating in cervical screening using an automated molecular test (HPV16/18 in combination with WID-qCIN) The combined approach detects 85.9% (100%) of prevalent and 69.4% (80.0%) of incident CIN2+ (CC) cases the WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 identified seven out of eight cytology-negative women who were subsequently diagnosed with invasive CC an important finding considering patient outcome The WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 combination identified almost three times more women with CIN2+ but resulted in a much lower number of women requiring colposcopy to identify one woman with CIN2+ The fact that the WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 detects 93.4% of all prevalent CIN3 cases and predicts 87.5% of all triage cytology-negative invasive CCs indicates that replacing cytology-based triaging by a WID-qCIN/HPV16/18 triage strategy could almost eliminate invasive cancers in an HPV-screened population our data indicate that the DNAme-based WID-qCIN test may complement HPV16/18 genotyping in triaging HPV-positive women with improved performance compared with widely used cytology The fact that this triage test does not rely on assessment of cellular morphology and can be performed purely on DNA renders it suitable for screening strategies based on self-sampling The implementation of WID-qCIN in combination with HPV16/18 screening could help to overcome the issue of resampling patients for triaging after positive HPV results on self-samples Cervical screening is an essential pillar of the global strategy to eliminate CC the World Health Organization advocates for HPV-based screening using self-sampling as a simple strategy that could work also in resource-limited settings High-performance molecular triaging strategies which could be readily automated and do not require complex infrastructures Ethical approval for the use of samples and linked disease status information in the current study was granted by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority (document number 2014/1242-31/4 and 2022-04693-02) and the Medical University Innsbruck Ethical Committee (reference number 1411/2020) This study was conducted in strict adherence to ethical guidelines and principles With participation in the nationwide CC screening program women consented in writing to sample collection and diagnosis as well as potential sample reuse for future research as approved by the Swedish Ethical Review Authority No additional written informed consent was collected from the study participants Patient consent followed an opt-out principle (that is samples were biobanked by default unless participant opted out) Due to the screening-based character of the described study no form of patient compensation was provided Women with HPV-positive and cytology-negative results at the baseline visit were invited for follow-up screens within 36 months Women with HPV-positive and cytology-positive (ASC-US+) results were referred for colposcopy cervical biopsies were taken and histopathologically assessed The histopathological findings were reported as CIN2 or CIN3 Swedish pathology laboratories gradually replaced reporting of CIN2 and CIN3 separately with HSIL (which includes CIN2 or CIN3 without differentiating between the two) Positive histopathological findings (that is CIN2+) triggered immediate treatment of the patient according to national guidelines the NKCx and the GCR disagreed on the diagnosis of invasive cancer the original diagnostic slides and medical charts were reviewed by a pathologist who was unaware of HPV and cytology status the diagnosis provided by the NKCx was carried forward The data on race and ethnicity were not collected for this study cohort We conducted a population-based cohort study including all women ≥30 years of age who attended the CC screening program in the capital region of Stockholm between 1 January and 31 March 2017 (the KI-q1-2017 cohort) (Fig. 1) only samples from women or those with a cervix were evaluated for this study HPV16/18 status (for HPV-positive cases only) and cytology outcomes on women having attended the CC screening program between 1 January and 31 March 2017 from NKCx to identify all HPV-positive specimens Histopathological diagnoses made between 0 and 12 months and between 13 and 72 months were extracted from NKCx and invasive CC cases were independently verified using data retrieved from the GCR last cytology-positive test and last cytology-negative test results between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2022 were extracted from NKCx and 95% CIs were computed for all estimates The analyses were performed using R (version 4.3.1) The 95% CIs for proportions were computed using the Wilson method in the prop.test function in the stats R package (version 4.3.1) sensitivity or specificity estimates were 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See what’s on offer in the summer in one of PlanetSKI’s favourite winter playgrounds. in the saddle or on climbing ropes: mountain enthusiasts gourmets and families can look forward to nu merous new opportunities and attractions in summer 2023 Here at PlanetSKI we have asked the Tirol Tourist Board to give us the full details of what is on offer this summer These include Austria’s first indoor bike park long-distance hiking on the “Glocknerk- rone” trail PlanetSKI will be visiting again this summer to report first hand on its many summer attractions but first here’s  an overview of Tirol’s new highlights: The Glocknerkrone: new long-distance hiking trail in East Tirol the new long-distance hiking trail in East Tirol traverses the most impressive peaks of the Glockner’s southern flanks on a six-stage tour Hikers come into close contact with the mountain landscape and the Hohe Tauern National Park with its unspoilt peaks over a route length of 65.6 kilometres and elevation differences of 3,737 metres starts in Matrei in East Tirol and leads in six stages to Kals am Großglockner Overnight stays are made in some of Kals’ finest mountain huts See more here – www.glocknerkrone.at Tirolean Silberpfad (Silver Trail): new long-distance hiking trail in the Kar- wendel Silberregion The Tirolean Silberpfad (Silver Trail) is a circular tour that leads “around the Inn Valley,” passing through all twelve communities of the Karwendel Silberregion Jenbach railway station is the starting point from where it takes five days to hike at medium altitudes through the Karwendel Mountains and the Tux Alpine foothills The easy to moderately difficult long-distance hike is particularly entertaining The historical background of the region is reflected throughout the entire route Some stages are also suitable for families Hikers cover some 3,360 metres of elevation difference on the 86-kilo- metre tour along which there are plenty of places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays See more here – www.silberregion-karwendel.com Top of Alpbachtal: new viewing platform with 360° panoramic views The prestigious Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta is responsible for the design of the new viewing platform in Alpbachtal: “Top of Alpbachtal” is a 13-metre- high observation tower at the top station of the Hornbahn 2000 cable car With a large panorama window inside and a 360° viewing platform visitors can look forward to unique panoramic views In accordance with Alpbach Valley tradition the tower is made of wood and clad with handmade shingles The interior design is based on a Tirolean lounge theme Those interested can visit the new viewing platform in summer 2023 on guided tours or on individual hikes See more here – www.alpbachtal.at Place it Token: playful visitor guidance in the Alpbach Valley the Alpbach Valley will be the pilot region for a new digital visitor guidance project Using an app developed by the Bonn-based company “placeit” the behaviour and movement of guests can be gauged by electronic tokens all they have to do is scan a QR code with their smartphone and the digital scavenger hunt begins but information provided augments the real world instead: as guests wander from station to station they are notified on their smartphone which sights or eateries are nearby 60th Anniversary: Kaisergebirge Nature Reserve & Kaiserlift Kufstein The Kaisergebirge has been a nature reserve since 1963 and this year the popular hiking area between Zahmer and Wilder Kaiser celebrates its 60th anniversary families and passionate mountaineers appreciate the unspoilt landscape which is conveniently accessible by taking the Kaiserlift Kufstein The start of the summer season on 29th April 2023 also marks the start of the anniversary year Visitors can then look forward to a series of smaller work- shops and lectures on the Kaisergebirge Mountains throughout the summer with a focus on raising awareness and educating people about the nature reserve See more here – www.naturerlebniskaisergebirge.at BergWaldWeg Trail Penken: scenic hike in Mayrhofen The new 4.7-kilometre BergWaldWeg trail on Mount Penken leads from the Penkenbahn top station to the middle station of the Finkenberger Almbahnen cable car hikers enjoy the idyllic landscape and unique views of Mount Ahorn opposite and the Stilluptal Valley Those wishing to extend the tour a little further can take the Finkenberger Almbahn up to the Penkenjoch and then the PanoramaRundWeg Penken trail back to the Penken Kombibahn from where you can walk back to the original starting point hikers can take the bus from the valley station of the Finkenberger Almbahn back to Mayrhofen See more here – www.mayrhofen.at wheelchair-accessible facilities in the Reutte Na- ture Park Region tourist attractions in the Reutte Nature Park region will be enhanced by a new feature as the circular trail on the dam wall of the new mountain lake will be wheelchair accessible as will the Alpine Rose Garden below the mountain station visitors will also be able to access the revitalised Alpine Rose Garden with wheelchairs or prams Following the extension of the Alpine Rose Trail from Höfen to Lechaschauer Alm Bergwelt Hahnenkamm is thus implementing further steps in its overall accessibility concept See more here – www.bergwelt-hahnenkamm.at Seefeld Region – Tirol’s alpine plateau: new panoramic trail around the Seefeld Pfarrhügel with views over Seefeld the region and the surrounding mountain landscapes from Hoher Munde to the Karwendel Nature Park See more here – www.seefeld.com Ötztal: new hiking trail from Gampe Alm to Hochsölden parallel to Bike Republic Sölden’s Gahen Line See more here – www.oetztal.com Ötztal: new rest areas or viewing platforms with photo opportunities and views of Rotmoos Waterfall in Gurgl Pitztal: new panoramic hiking trail with wonderful views from Sechszeiger to Hochzeiger See more here – www.pitztal.com Stubai: new nature attraction at Mischbach Waterfall featuring a wooden viewing platform and views of the cascading waterfall See more here – www.stubai.at Tirolean Oberland: new panorama trail below the cascading creek in the Anton-Renk and Stalanz area See more here – www.tiroleroberland.com Area47: Austria’s first indoor bike park in the Ötztal Valey Austria’s first indoor bike park with pumptrack drops and co opens on 28th April 2023 in Area47 in the Ötztal Valley Bike enthusiasts can then look forward to year-round biking fun for all proficiency levels is skillfully integrated into the 3,700 m2 hall an asphalt pumptrack with a kids’ pumptrack awaits on an area of 1,000 m2 The jump line beyond promises action-packed jumps with two roll-ins (from medium to expert) including a landing bag while a 140-metre-long dirt flow line with two lines in easy to medium difficulty invites you to cruise Various features made of natural materials in the Skills AREA See more here – www.area47.at Bike Area Fieberbrunn: new single trail & new shaped line bikers will be able to enjoy a new single trail and a completely reshaped Hänsn Line in the Easy Park Obingleitn medium difficulty) complements the flowing Schweinestberg trail and offers advanced bikers even tougher challenges The trail starts at the “Schweinestberg Trail” gate just below the Streuböden middle station in Fieberbrunn; after a few metres the new trail branches off to the right into the forest See more here – www.fieberbrunn.com Bike Republic Sölden: New practice course With the start of the summer season from 9 – 11 June 2023 the new practice course at the end of the green track “Schtirggar Line” will also be put into operation in the Bike Republic Sölden Bikers will have six curves and various wooden jumps See more here – www.bikerepublic.soelden.com Kitzbühel Alps: new Bike Route from KRAFTalm to Rigi Bikers can enjoy magnificent views of Kelchsau and the Kitzbühel Alps on the new 268 bike route from the KRAFTalm at the middle station of the Salvista cable car to Alpengasthof Rigi this MTB route is classified as difficult / black those who put the effort in and make it up the climb are rewarded with a great place to stop for refreshments See more here – www.kitzbueheler-alpen.com Sonnenrast-Trails: new Bike Infrastructure Project in the Kitzbühel Alps The recently formed Bike ARGE consortium in the Kitzbühel Alps is focusing on expanding the bike infrastructure in the region The first of these will be the Sonnenrast trails in the Kitzbühel Alps – Brixental region at Sonnenrastbahn cable car from summer 2023 Three new trails for less experienced bikers and children will be created and bike transport with the mountain railway will also be possible new attractions will be added to the bike area every year The new Marienberg Trail in Biberwier in the Tirolean Zugspitz Arena starts directly beneath the Sunnalm at Marienberg With a length of 3.6 kilometres and a difficulty level of blue (S1) 835 or comfortably with the Marienberg cable car The Marienberg trail first starts alongside the ski slope then leads along a short section of forest road to the “Mure” where the trail finally meanders gently through the forest and is strewn with obstacles The trail ends at the middle station and leads directly into the “Fun Trail.” See more here – www.zugspitzarena.com You can book your e-bike or mountain bikes across Austria through Intersport using discount code PlanetSKIBike. Outdoor Escape Adventure: multimedia Treasure Hunt in the Zillertal Valley A new interactive adventure will lure children young people and families to the Spieljoch in the Zillertal in summer 2023: puzzle lovers will embark on an exciting search for the mysterious legacy of Grandpa Mauritsch on the “Abandoned Mine” outdoor escape adventure Equipped with a map and the corresponding radio drama players vie for Grandpa Mauritsch’s inheritance via a mobile phone app which was programmed by Innsbruck- based gamification producer Locandy accompanies adventurers on their mission from the mountain station via the reservoirs to the Spieljochbahn middle station Those who manage to solve the riddle can exchange it for a surprise gift at the Kohleralm-Hof See more here – www.spieljochbahn.at GOASBerg mystery tour: new attractions in the Brixen Valley On the GOASBerg mystery tour in the Brixen Valley in the Kitzbühel Alps eight quiz points about the animal and plant world provide interesting and valuable information about the local nature in playful fashion The 3.5-kilometre hike from the top station of the Gaisberg lift down to the Obergaisberg Guesthouse is also suitable for children With a walking time of one and a half hours it invites you to discover the varied mountain and forest landscape of the Kitzbühel Alps a new viewing platform with a hidden object challenge and a slide await you along the way Triassic Park: new water games & augmented reality puzzles at Steinplatte Waidring The popular Triassic Park on the Steinplatte Waidring in the Pillerseetal Valley will have a new attraction in summer 2023 The “MiniUrmeer” is a playground with a completely new water feature and lots of opportunities to let off steam After an exciting raft ride and the giant dino tube slide little prehistoric explorers can splash around climb or just chill out to their heart’s content A new dinosaur has also joined them in Triassic Park Older kids can bring prehistoric times to life in the interactive augmented reality puzzle experience Those who crack the secret code word can look forward to a cool wooden medal with a dinosaur engraving See more here – www.triassicpark.at Timok’s Wild World: new explorer trail in Fieberbrunn Science freaks take note: Timoks Wild World the family & leisure park in Pillersee Valley is getting a new attraction in summer 2023 Timok’s Explorer Path is being created between the Streuböden mid-station and the Wildalpgatterl Timok play- fully reveals flora and fauna news about the alpine region and its small There is a riddle to solve at each station Those who answer all the questions correctly and solve the mystery word will receive a small reward at the cash desk See more here – www.fieberbrunn.com Leutasch Spirit Gorge: redevelopment of the popular excursion destination in the Seefeld Region – Tirol’s alpine plateau Leutasch Spirit Gorge is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Seefeld region The gorge will be extensively renovated and redesigned by summer 2023 Visitors can then look forward to a family-friendly themed trail with its own storyline great interactive stations and the legendary inhabitants of the gorge Paznaun-Ischgl: new archery course at Lake Schwarzwassersee in Ischgl See more here – www.paznaun-ischgl.com Pitztal: Downhill fun from 2,000 to 1,450 metres on the new Hochzeiger Family Trail to the Hochzeiger valley station new Zirbenbaumhaus tree house at ZirbenPark Hochzeiger World of Swiss Stone Pine a modern scavenger hunt with three different levels of difficulty Zillertal: Opening of the new Nature Park House in Ginzling The new Nature Park House in the Zillertal Alps Nature Park in Ginzling will open on 17th June 2023 The house offers visitors a unique opportunity to discover the geological treasures of the Zillertal Alps and features a comprehensive exhibition on the topics of geological history The unique collection of Zillertal garnets is a special highlight the Nature Park House also has a newly created nature garden with an attractive climbing and play landscape A spacious terrace and two charging stations for electric cars round off the facilities available See more here – www.naturpark-zillertal.at Reutte Nature Park Region: new “Top Liner” inclined lift system at Ehrenberg Castle World Ehrenberg Castle World in the Reutte Nature Park Region has four fortresses it will have one more attraction: The new “Top Liner … up to the top“ inclined lift system will open to take guests comfortably to the highest castle ruin at an altitude of around 1,250 metres This connects the top station of the existing “Ehrenberg Liner” with the Schlosskopf In addition to the technology and equipment garage the top station also includes a toilet and waiting room and is soon to be expanded to include a restaurant See more here – www.reutte.com Hall in Tirol: Virtual tour of the historic old town those wishing to follow in the footsteps of the historic old town of Hall in Tirol can do so with the help of a newly developed digital tour of the town The Locandy app will guide visitors through ten interactive stations and sights in Hall’s old town In addition to the general history of the city there will also be interesting anecdotes about the local past provides the musical setting during the city tour His songs accompany every interesting stage See more here – www.hallwattens.at Alpenbad Leutasch is entering the 2023 summer season with a completely renovated wellness concept A new and modern panorama sauna with views of the Hohe Munde spacious relaxation rooms with new innovative infrared loungers a pool area with indoor and outdoor pools with relaxing massage loungers now enhance the sauna area’s facilities Guests can also indulge in pleasures of the palate in the Vabene or Dorfstadl restaurants and in the new sauna café See more here – www.alpenbadleutasch.com Further information on summer holidays in Tirol can be found at www.tyrol.com Tirol is one of the leading holiday destinations in the Alps Tirolean tourism is characterised by almost 200 years of history and various pioneering achievements Summer and winter guests alike appreciate the alpine mountain landscape and nature the high quality of service and infrastructure Tirol Werbung GmbH is part of the Lebensraum Tirol Holding GmbH group of companies It serves as the provincial tourism marketing organisation working towards positioning Tirol as the most sought-after and spiritually energising location in the alpine world For the Spirit of the Mountains – PlanetSKI: Number One for ski news Content copyright © 2025, PlanetSKI Ltd. | Privacy policy | Terms & Conditions Embark on a culinary odyssey through the enchanting streets of Innsbruck with Kurt Reindl of Innsbruck Food Tours Innsbruck Food Tours was originally born from Reindl’s love for global gastronomic adventures and a deep connection to the Tyrolean landscape His guided year round private and group tours are a celebration of Innsbruck’s unique fusion of urban vibrancy and alpine tranquility I grew up as a farmer’s son in the Tyrolean Ötztal My parents are farmers and have a very small alpine inn that is the journey that many young people in Tyrol take Innsbruck is only about 1 hour away from my parents Innsbruck is also a place of longing for Tyroleans, because on the one hand it is a big city, but on the other hand the mountains hiking routes and ski areas are also located directly in Innsbruck That’s probably what makes Innsbruck so special in all of Europe I myself have been to many countries around the world and the first thing I always look for and book there are food tours! For me, this is the best way to immerse yourself in a culture All cultures in the world are also influenced by food; every country I’ll never forget my first real sushi Or recently my first lavash bread in Gyumri/Armenia I thought to myself: Innsbruck also needs a food tour like this and I implemented it quite quickly The unique thing about Innsbruck is the ingenious combination of city and country One day you can walk through a gentrified district and enjoy a flat white coffee in a cool bar and the next day you can climb to an alpine hut in your hiking outfit and enjoy a traditional Speck snack or a dumpling soup In winter it’s even “stranger”: you’re walking through the city and suddenly someone is riding next to you on his skateboard and has his snowboard equipment on his back because he’s on the way to one of the many ski resorts in and around Innsbruck You always see tourists who also think it’s funny and take photos You shouldn’t reveal too much about a food tour because that’s what makes food tours special too: the many culinary surprises The Innsbruck Food Tour will start with our farmers in the Innsbruck market hall (Markthalle Innsbruck) They are the backbone of the Tyrolean cuisine There are also many local farmers who prepare samples through which they convey their passion for the local and traditional culinary art Here you will be able to “sniff out” the unique history of baking bread – the kind of insight that usually is not easily accessible for tourists In a local bread manufacturer in Innsbruck you will get to know and appreciate bread as a form of ancient cultural heritage lovingly and passionately produced with hundreds of years of traditional knowledge and experience For lunch you will taste specialities from the different Tyrolean regions indulge your palate with various delicacies and listen to interesting stories lunch will be followed by a digestive walk through the city to a caffeinated and award-winning awakener (coffee) and sweet temptations that tell Tyrolean history historical journey will take us centuries into the past until we finally end up at a cozy “Marend” and taste samples of that specialty with which Tyrol was usually first associated: Speck That wasn’t a difficult task: I chose businesses that many Tyroleans love and that we locals also enjoy visiting I have known many of my tour partners for years because I am often a guest or customer there myself I always wanted to offer my guests something that we locals also enjoy eating ourselves and show them family businesses that have been feeding Tyrolean families for generations A difficult question: Since I talk the whole time during the tour and explain the history and stories about the food to the guests all I hear from many guests is: “OMG” This is how I leave my guests speechless in the truest sense of the word But that makes me happy because it shows that I made a good choice with the dishes and the stories that go with them my guests get a “simple” main dish that everyone in the country appreciates and loves Sometimes guests say they ate this a day or two before the tour they are very surprised and ask me if it is the same dish Many of the dishes that I present are the same as our grandparents produced or cooked I can name a favorite: At the beginning of my tour the guests receive a special stone-pine schnapps that my brother prepares especially for my tour A good start to a food tour and my guests love this special Schnaps Here are just two examples: My tour offers guests the “worst liquor” they have ever drunk During a stop I apologize to my guests: I tell them that I “lied” to them because there is simply nothing “typically Tyrolean” Culinary cuisine around the world has influenced each other but also ask them to think outside the box Environmentally friendly practices are an important part of the tour We are actively committed to climate protection climate justice and a sustainable lifestyle We are committed to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) But cutlery and glasses provided by the food tour guests also receive a doggy bag that can be used for leftover food The tour partners also try to avoid waste and avoid “disposable products” such as toothpicks napkins or paper or plastic plates right from the start guests are also informed about Innbruck’s drinking water which you can drink directly from all taps – whether in the hotel or from the many public fountains in the city Various sustainability projects are also presented the cultivation of rare vegetables and fruit-varieties or the importance of biodiversity The tour can do almost all dietary preferences and wishes On almost every tour there are guests with food intolerances Guests are asked to let us know briefly before a tour A Helal/halal tour can also be offered upon request; vegetarian options are also no problem as Tyrolean cuisine doesn’t really fit here One advantage of food tours is that guests always come curious They don’t know many traditional and typical Tyrolean dishes and sometimes they look at something very critically But so far everyone has tried everything and if someone doesn’t like something my food tour partners can quickly find an alternative This year my guests can once again expect exceptional, tasty, stunning Tyrolean cuisine. There are always small changes to the culinary options on the tour for the various holidays in the country. For example, at Easter you can enjoy a very special bread, or at Christmas you can enjoy a specialty at the Christmas market during the tour the guests also get information about what great events are currently taking place: In the summer there are incredibly great concerts and you can enjoy the sunset on the mountain with a cable-car ride every Thursday and the Christmas season offers many different markets I always give my guests very special recommendations The best time to travel – like everywhere else in the world – is always outside the main season But of course many people can’t plan any other way because But since Innsbruck has a CITY and a COUNTRY everything is very spacious and you can spend hours hiking through the forests almost alone or enjoy the terraces and warm evenings in Innsbruck with thousands of other people The same applies to the colder season: you can also hike for hours or go to the ski slopes and enjoy the advantages and hospitality of Innsbruck in the evening. A food tour can be done all year round There is only one basic requirement: you should definitely come to the Innsbruck Food Tour hungry This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world They've visited small towns and big cities With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas and inspiration at every point of a journey Metrics details The aim of our study was to assess whether a well-established federal state-wide Stroke Care Pathway delivering high quality stroke care can cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and associated measures to contain the virus spread The retrospective analysis is based on a prospective population-based registry of all stroke patients in the Tyrol a federal state of Austria and one of the early hot-spots of COVID-19 in Europe intra-hospital management and post-hospital were analysed All residents of the Tyrol suffering ischemic stroke in 2020 (n = 1160) and four pre-COVID-19 years (n = 4321) were evaluated the annual number of stroke patients was the highest in this population-based registry When local hospitals were overwhelmed with SARS-CoV-2-patients stroke subjects were temporarily allocated to the comprehensive stroke centre and post-stroke mortality did not differ between 2020 and the four comparator years thrombolysis-rate was similar (19.9% versus 17.4% P = 0.25) and endovascular stroke treatment even better (5.9% versus 3.9% P = 0.003) but resources for in-patient rehabilitation were limited (25.8% versus 29.8% a well-established Stroke Care Pathway was able to maintain high-quality acute stroke care even when challenged by a global pandemic held up stroke-management-quality against one of the most strenuous crises in recent history the Tyrol Stroke Pathway encompasses the following selected key components: Repeated stroke awareness and information campaigns (especially focused on the general public) algorithms for helicopter and emergency doctor involvement practice guidelines for diagnostic work-up and stroke therapy practice standards for nurses and therapists continuous educational activities for all health care professions standardized assessment of stroke complications early state-of-the-art secondary prevention regional rehabilitation transfer agreements emergency medical service bypass and referral protocols standardized electronic documentation of selected quality parameters education of and educational material for patients and their relatives therapy standards for inpatient rehabilitation network for quality-controlled outpatient rehabilitation There was no formal patient involvement plan during the set-up process of the Tyrol Stroke Pathway Statistical analyses were performed using R Confidence intervals for proportions were obtained by the Clopper-Pearson method Chi-squared test for categorical and Mann–Whitney-U test for continuous variables examined group differences Analyses were approved by the local ethics committee at the Medical University of Innsbruck (EK#1152/2020) Data was collected as part of the governmental quality-assurance dataset of the Tyrolian Stroke Pathway based on the Tyrolean Healthcare Fund law (TGFG §18) and the federal law on health care documentation and the target control health (Art 15a Bundesverfassungsgesetz–Zielsteuerung Gesundheit) individual patient consent was not required All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations Anonymized data not published within this article will be made available by request from any qualified investigator Baseline characteristics of 5481 stroke patients (n = 1160 in COVID-19 and n = 4321 in the four comparator years) are given in Table 1 and Fig. 1. Chronology of COVID-19-measures and absolute number per month of stroke admissions (A) minor strokes (NIHSS ≤ 4) (B) as well as of rate per month of stroke patients with receiving i.v the annual number of stroke patients was the highest in our population-based registry which is active from 2009 onwards Stroke incidence was 153.1/100.000 compared to 145.5/100.000 in the four comparator years which was not statistically significant (P = 0.13) There were no differences in stroke severity relevant quality indices of acute stroke management or post-stroke mortality stroke patients were more frequently allocated to the comprehensive stroke center rate of endovascular thrombectomy increased and post-stroke care in rehabilitation centers decreased severe complications were unchanged but urinary tract infections in 2020 were more frequent As one of the two stroke rehabilitation centers in Tyrol was partially reassigned to treat SARS-CoV-2 patients in early spring and late autumn in 2020 the share of in-patient post-stroke rehabilitation was impaired (25.9% versus 29.8%) and partly compensated by out-patients rehabilitation through its network of stake-holders making timely decisions and its continuous stroke awareness campaigns to Tyrolian inhabitants was able to maintain high-quality stroke care even when challenged by a global pandemic we emphasize on the positive impact that structured treatment pathways have on the functional outcome of ischemic stroke subjects which could presumably be extrapolated to other time-critical emergencies The key strength of our study is the Tyrol Stroke Pathway database being one of the very few population-based registries that covers information on all stroke patients in a federal state irrespective of the treating hospital which additionally has full data monitoring and no missing data The datasets used and/or analysed during the current study available from the corresponding author on reasonable request Global impact of COVID-19 on stroke care and IV thrombolysis Richter, D. et al. Analysis of nationwide stroke patient care in times of COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. Stroke https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.033160 (2020) Stroke care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic Impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on stroke care and potential solutions Changes in patterns of hospital visits for acute myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke during COVID-19 surges Hospital volumes of 5 medical emergencies in the COVID-19 pandemic in 2 US medical centers Maintenance of acute stroke care service during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown Hospitalizations for stroke in france during the COVID-19 pandemic before Decrease in hospital admissions for transient ischemic attack and moderate stroke during the COVID-19 era Effect of COVID-19 on Emergent stroke care: A regional experience Delays in stroke onset to hospital arrival time during COVID-19 Faust, J. S. et al. All-cause excess mortality and COVID-19-related mortality among US adults aged 25–44 years, March-July 2020. 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United StatesColloquially known as “Swingarm City,” Caineville is a mecca for motocross riders the world over thanks to its miles of undulating extreme-athlete-turned FBI agent Johnny Utah (Luke Bracey) and his buddy ride on some of the most extreme routes the area has to offer before jumping their bikes onto a narrow butte Definitely don't try that one at home MexicoUtah first sniffs out his targets when he discovers that they jumped out of a cargo plane straight down into the Cave of Swallows Diving in here from the sky might seem pretty nuts but the 1,220-foot-deep pit is actually a popular BASE jumping location in real life The pit cave also teems with flocks of swifts and parakeets surfing comprises only a small part of Ericson Core’s remake the filmmaker shot at one of the premier surf locations on the planet: Though the film’s surf scene takes place off the coast of France it was actually filmed in the blue swells just south of Tahiti where wave heights can climb into the double digits SwitzerlandPoint Break’s biggest stunt features four guys jumping off the Jungfrau and flying through a massive fissure in the mountains—a feat known as “Grinding the Crack.” The athletes in the suits performed the flight about 60 times to get all the angles leaping from mountain heights to the crystal-clear Lake Walensee in the valley below FranceWhile snowboarding down the snow-covered side of this 12,300-foot-high mountain the boarders in the film accidentally triggered a Class 4 avalanche—talk about a "whoops" moment Interested in a run down the rugged mountain as there are no official ski or snowboarding trails The route was originally carved out to provide access to the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina AustriaThe film’s high-altitude bank heist takes place in Tofana Italy—a fictional location that’s actually Hall in Tirol Hall is home to a historical district brimming with well-preserved Gothic architecture up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world 2025·Nordic CombinedIda Marie Hagen won both last year's events in Seefeld with Gyda Westvold Hansen (left) and Nathalie Armbruster (right) also on the Compact podium © Modica/NordicFocusSeefeld will witness a historic first in Nordic Combined this weekend as the women compete in a first ever ‘Triple’ in the Viessmann FIS World Cup The Austrian resort will host three individual events - a Mass Start a Compact and a Gundersen - over successive days from Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February In the fifth season since the start of the women’s World Cup it will be the first time they have enjoyed three different competitions at the same venue with a special ‘Triple’ trophy awarded to the winner after Sunday’s extended 7.5km Gundersen who has won all six competitions so far this season and 10 in a row altogether is looking forward to a busy few days at a venue where she won both events – a Gundersen and a Compact – last year when you are in the flow of competition,” said the defending champion “Three days in those tracks can be hard but Seefeld is an amazing place to compete and it will be super fun." Last year I had my family there and felt like I was on vacation – they were my strongest races and best performances of the season."– Ida Marie HagenFIS Race Director Lasse Ottesen explained recently how the introduction of the ‘Triple’ was part of the continued development of the women’s World Cup Results from the first two events will be carried over from each day to the next so the first to cross the finish line of Sunday’s Gundersen will take the overall ‘Triple’ trophy “It will showcase just how physically strong the athletes are and how interesting and exciting the sport of Nordic Combined can be,” Ottesen said Hagen, 24, has a 135-point lead over Germany’s Nathalie Armbruster in the overall World Cup standings heading into the weekend’s action Seefeld will also host a ‘Triple’ for the men with a Mass Start on Friday a Compact on Saturday and an extended Gundersen – with a 12.5km cross-country race rather than the usual 10km – taking place on Sunday The Austrian challenge has been growing in recent weeks with a marked improvement in the team’s ski jumping performances leading to an upturn in results there were seven Austrians in the top 10 on the hill in the Gundersen That translated into five Austrian finishers in the top 10 overall in both events after the cross-country, with a resurgent Johannes Lamparter leading the way. The 2022-23 champion was still hampered by a knee problem in the early part of the season but has hit form at the right time approaching his home event, with Seefeld just up the road from his home town of Hall in Tirol. Lamparter’s third place in Lillehammer in early December was Austria’s only men’s podium of the season until Schonach, where the 23-year-old followed a second place in the Gundersen with a stunning Compact victory, his 15th individual World Cup win. Lamparter will fancy his chances of further success this weekend at a venue where he has enjoyed seven podiums in his last nine competitions, including two back-to-back victories in January 2023. Compatriot Stefan Rettenegger, second in last season’s overall standings behind Jarl Magnus Riiber, has also shown signs of being on the verge of a return to the podium, having finished fifth, fourth and five in his last three events. This will be the first ever ‘Triple’ in the Viessmann FIS Nordic Combined Women’s World Cup, with three different events in successive days. Results from Friday’s Mass Start and Saturday’s Compact will be carried over each day so the winner of Sunday’s Gundersen – extended from the usual 5km to 7.5km - will take the overall ‘Triple’ trophy. Ida Marie Hagen (NOR) has won the first six World Cup competitions of the season and the last 10 overall going back to last season. The defending champion won both events in Seefeld last year, part of an ongoing run of 15 wins in her last 18 individual World Cup events. Seefeld will also host a ‘Triple’ for the men with a 10km Mass Start on Friday, a 7.5km Compact on Saturday and a longer 12.5km Gundersen on Sunday. Defending champion Jarl Magnus Riiber (NOR) won all three competitions in Seefeld last year to take the ‘Triple’ trophy – the 11th in men’s World Cup history. Five-time champion Riiber leads the overall standings by 72 points with German duo Vinzenz Geiger and Julian Schmid (100 points behind) his closest pursuers. Johannes Lamparter (AUT), up to fourth in the standings after a second place and a victory in Schonach, will be competing on home snow in Seefeld, where he has had seven podiums - including two wins - in his last nine competitions. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. AustriaPhoto: Christof Lackner / Courtesy of Tirol Tourist BoardSave this storySaveSave this storySaveWhen you think of the Austrian Alps you likely imagine snowy avalanches dotted with downhill skiers but that’s just one angle to the perfect Austrian jaunt a cluster of tiny towns 300-some miles from Vienna activities vary from the culinary to creative arts and wellness with thermal waters and a Swarovski-studded art installation Innsbruck (pop. 130,894) is the capital city in this Western Austrian region, and while it’s famous for the ski culture (the Winter Olympics were hosted here in 1964 and 1976) it’s also a cultural mecca with 11 museums and several landmarks the Goldenes Dachl landmark in Old Town dates back to 1500 and was built in honor of Emperor Maximilian I’s wedding then served as the couple’s home and a copper-tile roof are serious architectural eye candy Duck into the museum for a crash course on the region’s history Ambras CastlePhoto: Courtesy of Tirol Tourist BoardGet a glimpse of the posh life at Ambras Castle a former residence for royalty built in the 1500s 27 portraits of one-time rulers hang in the massive Spanish Hall Classical-music concerts are sometimes hosted here But the real gem inside this storied castle is the Chamber of Art and Curiosities glass cases filled with weird wonders from Archduke Ferdinand II’s collection Innsbruck has no shortage of hotels, but the 57-room Nala Hotel contemporary vibe with teal Acapulco chairs and light installations by the outdoor heated pool In Sölden (pop. 5,000), take one of the gondola lifts all the way to the top—but leave your skis behind if you wish. Ice Q is a glass-enclosed cube-shaped building cantilevered at nearly 10,000 feet above sea level that appeared in the latest James Bond flick (Spectre On the menu are glasses of wine and cocktails eats ranging from traditional Austrian (wienerschnitzel) to modern (pumpkin risotto with truffle foam) plus pastries like Austria’s famed apple strudel and Sacher cake The glass-walled outdoor terrace boasts panoramic views Aqua DomePhoto: Courtesy of Tirol Tourist BoardNo matter how cold it is outside, the thermal waters at Aqua Dome in Langenfeld (pop Book a room at the property overnight and you won’t find a reason to leave for at least 24 hours thanks to a spa with 12 pools Day passes are available.) All-day dining at the hotel’s restaurant (with a wine list of about 300 options including many from Austria) will keep you nourished and endurance is necessary since the thermal waters are open late (until midnight on Friday) Elevated dome-shaped pools link up to seven saunas that deepen the pampering Temps in the water are heated to between 93 and 97 degrees Fahrenheit and cocktails served poolside ratchet up the glam even further Diners eat in various rooms stocked with antiques and fine art The town’s après-ski scene is among Tyrol’s best (nobody’s checking for your lift tickets or cares that you lounged in the hotel all day!) Staying at Hotel Post—in the thick of the town’s center—includes a four-course dinner as well as a daily breakfast buffet defined by artisan cheeses and Austrian pastries The wine selection is among the region’s best boasting 15,000 bottles from around the world the worldwide pharmaceutical and diagnostics group based in Basel has enjoyed an innovation run that would make most other large companies envious On the back of an impressive record of scientific discoveries the company is today the acknowledged leader in the industry’s most profitable category its shares have been among the best performing in the sector CEO Severin Schwan declares that Roche’s continued success will depend on its ability to replenish its pharma and diagnostics pipeline through further innovation breakthroughs he talks with McKinsey partner Joel Claret about how Roche structures its R&D why he prizes employees who make tough decisions and what investors with a long-term mind-set bring to the party McKinsey: You’ve often said you think of yourself as Roche’s chief innovation officer as much as its CEO Graduated with bachelor’s degrees in economics and law in 1991 and a PhD in law in 1993 Member of the International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the Mayor of Shanghai (IBLAC) Member of the Board of Directors of Roche Holding Ltd Member of the Board of Credit Suisse Group AG Severin Schwan: Looking back over the past 100 or more years, all our periods of strongest growth were driven by breakthrough innovations. This started off with medicines like the heart tonic Digalen,1 1.Introduced in 1904 one of the most important medical innovations of its time a time of rising concern about public health—we were the first company to synthesize vitamin C The ability to make it artificially and in industrial quantities we took a major stride forward by developing benzodiazepines This was a true breakthrough innovation because other anesthetic medicines the growth of Roche has come from different areas—new targeted therapies for cancer and biologics Our US company Genentech was searching for new antibodies when most people in the scientific community did not believe that compounds such as those that became known as Herceptin and Avastin could treat major diseases McKinsey: Why do you emphasize science-driven innovation so strongly Severin Schwan: Other companies take a broader approach but we have consciously focused on the most innovative areas of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics Two-thirds of diseases in the world still can’t be treated I thought hard about what makes us distinctive The first step was to choose which playing field to be on—“soccer” or “basketball”—because I believe it’s hard to be good at both Then the question quickly becomes “How do you win if you play soccer?” Our differentiation is cutting-edge science though not necessarily much better than others I believe our combined capabilities as worldwide leader in diagnostics and the largest biotech company give us an important edge to drive a more personalized form of healthcare We know that different patient groups react differently to the same medicines A better understanding of the heterogeneity of diseases—and of the differences in people’s genetic makeup—will be vital to the future of healthcare how close are you to Roche’s innovation process and innovation teams Severin Schwan: I passionately believe innovation happens from the bottom up and I don’t believe in the approach of those visionary leader who try to determine the fate of their companies with their own miracle insights we have thousands and thousands of brilliant minds closely connected to science and scientific communities it’s important that I have an affinity for the science and a good understanding of disease biology Lots of the things we talk about—internal projects or acquisitions—hinge on issues of science I wouldn’t ask the right questions and I wouldn’t have a feel for the management implications of the decisions we make scientists who really understand what they are talking about can explain even the most complex scientific topics to laypeople scientists can’t explain the principles or why they’re exciting I go into the labs and talk to people—sometimes for 30 minutes or an hour—who are often world experts in their fields And of course I triangulate; I talk to others to pick up the signals somebody tells you about an exciting technology and the next day you go out and acquire a company McKinsey: Is that the sort of mind-set you expect from the whole top team and half of the corporate executive team has no clue about science or medicine I ask all of the top team to visit patients Sometimes I ask members of the top team to present on topics outside their immediate area of expertise they have the privilege of asking any kind of question that might encourage a different perspective This interest in what we do should go right through the organization what really impressed me was that you could talk to the receptionists and they would have an affinity with the patients’ stories and be proud of the company’s scientific and medical achievements McKinsey: Can you talk about the structure of the Roche R&D function the problem with having a global R&D head is that such a person inevitably has biases He or she will want to impose central guidelines and decision committees I think a global R&D head is an unnecessary layer that potentially can destroy value by taking away freedoms and stifling diversity All of us think about the world in our own way and it takes a lot of discipline to let other views count McKinsey: Do you find that the R&D units sometimes work on the same things—even compete against each other for resources Severin Schwan: We haven’t had too much overlap but I’m actually fine in principle when people in different units are working toward the same targets a very small difference in a molecule can dramatically improve its efficiency or safety so having two teams involved is a good thing one of the two may also become an extremely valuable backup in helping us get to market on time you may need big numbers of patients for trials so you want to leverage your scale and networks You have to make choices—it doesn’t make sense to duplicate McKinsey: How does Roche decide whether to proceed with a project our R&D units apply to the late-stage portfolio committee if they want to move a medicine to what we call pivotal studies There are subcommittees to bring in detailed technical expertise it is either the head of global development or the head of product strategy who takes the lead and has the final say Some decisions are easy—the data are so clear one way or the other there should be no ambiguity about who calls the shots even when a decision is much more difficult McKinsey: How does the company make decisions further down the organization Severin Schwan: It’s one of our principles to decentralize and give people the freedom to be creative But people must also have the courage to use their freedom to take risks to have a culture that attracts the sort of people prepared to act in the face of ambiguity rather than to delegate upward and wait for confirmation from the top People who make decisions might be proved wrong But the one thing I know for sure is that those furthest from the science are the most likely to get it wrong but those closest to the action will always have the best hunch and at the end of the day it’s a single individual who has to be accountable the quality of a decision gets worse the higher up it is delegated even if that turns out to be the right decision you risk losing time and seeing competitors overtake you “You’re not promoted from the top.” We have succession planning but the idea that employees have mentors who will take care of their careers is an illusion McKinsey: What other elements of the culture attract and retain the right sort of employees Severin Schwan: Having a sense of purpose about patients is very important The real challenge is how to translate it into something real But while people might come to us because they see us as leaders in a certain scientific field they only stay if they share and understand our core values People need to be really passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives They need to have the courage to take risks and go new ways and follow their convictions with integrity Openness to the outside world is also very important The reality is that 99 percent of innovation happens outside the walls of Roche so to succeed you have to treat an innovation that happens out there with the same respect as if it were your own you need a culture where people don’t differentiate between the two sides McKinsey: Many experts argue that big companies can best foster innovation by emulating start-ups Severin Schwan: I think you have to be careful here it’s hard to emulate something which you’re patently not risks losing the substantial advantages of a big company—access to money I believe that quite a few of those who join start-ups want to get stock and become millionaires But “disintegrating” people in a large listed company and giving them a few shares in it delivers the worst of both worlds The thing we want to share with start-ups is the freedom to be creative McKinsey: Do you actively encourage diversity as a driver of innovation Severin Schwan: Breakthrough innovation has a lot to do with things few people believe in I’m always happy when lots of good scientists tell me something is nonsense—because when I hear this I know it has the potential for a breakthrough it’s already common knowledge; in other words but at Roche it has to do with our decentralized approach and with our conscious policy of fostering it in different dimensions we set ourselves a goal to increase the proportion of women in the 400 top leadership positions to 20 percent we’ve also set out to increase the number of leaders from emerging markets by 30 percent—an acknowledgment not only of the growing importance of these markets but also of the fact that we are still very Europe- and US-centric at the top We need to understand markets like China not just from a commercial perspective but from the point of view of all the functions a brilliant general manager to Switzerland from Asia is one thing But you also have to work to bridge the gap between cultures One individual we’d invested in nearly failed because where he comes from in Asia This was misinterpreted as an unwillingness on his part to engage but you have to create an environment where diversity is leveraged there’s a danger that a lot of diverse people will just sit around the table in a dysfunctional way McKinsey: Will you create more innovation hubs in emerging markets Severin Schwan: We have the full value chain in China already and there’s clearly a lot of innovation coming from emerging markets but research there is still in its infancy compared with Europe and the US we will continue to follow the science and the places where innovation is taking place so I have no ambitions to build a hub anywhere in particular The great thing about clusters like the Bay Area is that they already have the diversity we just mentioned they attract the best people from all over the world You can’t force diversity—there has to be something at the center an initial power that creates the secret sauce you’ll leave out one of the ingredients or get the temperature wrong McKinsey: To what extent does Roche push for innovation from the top particular therapies you target strategically good scientists always ask for three times the money we have—a sign that they have lots of ideas But someone still has to allocate resources from the top I think it’s dangerous to intervene too much If we decide we’re only going to focus on oncology we might miss the next big thing in another field that we discovered that the cancer medicine MabThera also works for rheumatoid arthritis but the problem is that you just don’t know where it’s going to take you there are some special circumstances when we shift resources from the top a lot of companies are investing a lot of money in cancer immune therapies Given our expertise in this area and all the compounds we already have it’s a natural field for us to be playing in We have to ask ourselves if we would have a greater impact spending more in this area and less elsewhere or if we should increase the budget overall We had similar discussions before deciding recently to take two Alzheimer molecule projects to the late stage We know we are only at the beginning of understanding this terrible disease and that the risks are huge But it would be a major breakthrough if we succeeded and it would make a huge difference to humanity McKinsey: How many of those really risky projects can you take on Severin Schwan: The amount we invest in really big late-stage projects is a small part of what we spend on projects that reach the late stage We know we can digest the Alzheimer project if it fails but I would be extremely uncomfortable if all late-stage projects were like that are very different from our early-stage clinical research We know from the outset the odds of success are low Our aim is to find things that will one day be breakthrough innovations and to “derisk” them during the early stage to the point where they are not big gambles if they get to the late stage Severin Schwan: I have seen companies making statements about how they measure their research productivity and proposals for measuring the internal rate of return on R&D this is the sort of bureaucracy—a controller running around a lab getting scientists to fill in spreadsheets—that kills innovation You can’t capture scientific judgment in numbers If you see a deviation from the previous path But to do this prospectively is impossible I’m more of a believer in scenario planning—looking at what would happen if everything went wrong Severin Schwan: I don’t think they’re mutually exclusive—if you waste money you won’t have the flexibility to innovate But my bias will always be for the decentralized approach I’d rather have 10 percent more innovation than 10 percent more efficiency McKinsey: Is it important to have shareholders who think for the long term Severin Schwan: The fact that we are still majority owned by the Hoffmann and Oeri founding families gives us an important edge and allows us to think about the long term What they care about more than anything is handing the company over to the next generation in a better state than they found it and this works very well with breakthrough science—it gives us the luxury of making decisions that we know may not produce tangible benefits for at least 10 to 15 years This interview was conducted by Joel Claret, a director in McKinsey’s Geneva office, and McKinsey Publishing’s Tim Dickson, who is based in the London office. perfectmirror / unsplash View Tour This bizarre and intriguing site located a short distance from the city centre is an underground lair containing all things that shimmer and shine The Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal World is both a museum and shop that was created in 1995 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Austrian-based company the glittering eyes of the giant glare out from the greenery and the underground chambers are a treasure chest of splendor Viktor Lyashchenko / shutterstock This gorgeous countryside resort in Mittelgebirge is hugely popular with campers One of the highlights of the area is the bathing lake equipped with water sports facilities such as a water trampoline Sergi Ferrete View Tour With a cable car this trip offers an incredible journey up the Nordkette mountain range providing panoramic views of the Austrian Alps and the city of Innsbruck This roundtrip ticket allows you to experience the convenience of ascending to the top with ease while enjoying breathtaking landscapes along the way The cable car takes you to an altitude of over 2,000 meters or simply relax at the mountain restaurants It’s a perfect adventure for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Boris Stroujko / shutterstock Hall is Tyrol’s largest historic town and one of Austria’s most beautiful A blend between antiquated architecture and a lively modern culture it is a hidden treasure that has much to offer visitors Numerous events take place throughout the year including 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All Rights Reserved. Excitement is building in Austria with less than 15 days until the Opening Ceremony of the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games on 13 January. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport Thursday marks the 60th anniversary of Austria's worst aviation accident The British passenger plane "Britannia 312" crashed on February 29 1964 on the Glungezer mountain near Hall in Tyrol An investigation revealed that a pilot error had led to the accident A memorial service is held on the Glungezer It was at 3.18 pm when the "Britannia" reported to Innsbruck Airport for the last time The four-engine British Eagle International Airlines plane with the flight number 802/6 then disappeared the plane had crashed on the 2677-metre-high Glungezer above the municipality of Tulfes and was then buried by an avalanche 75 passengers and eight crew members died in the white void which is known for its difficult conditions the experienced 40-year-old pilot got in touch He stated that he could not push through the clouds due to the poor visibility and would therefore fly in the Patscherkofel area for the time being The pilots no longer responded to the requests from air traffic control While there had initially been hope that the plane could have landed outside the bad weather zone the possibility of a crash became increasingly likely over the course of the afternoon mountain rescuers and army soldiers" set off to search the alpine terrain Accident triggered an avalancheThe search operation proved to be extremely difficult as nobody knew where the plane had last been the "Britannia" crashed into the Glungezer at 3.14 p.m at an altitude of 2601 meters east of the Gamslahnerspitze and crashed there were dense clouds and heavy snowfall in the area The accident triggered a huge avalanche of snow It swept most of the aircraft debris and the bodies 400 meters into the depths and buried them underneath No one survived the disasterAs the weather was still bad the following day and no search flights were possible from Innsbruck two US Air Force reconnaissance planes equipped with radar set off on a search from Scotland The wreckage of the ill-fated plane was located at around 11.30 am A rescue operation was initiated immediately The rescuers realized that no one had survived the disaster It took several weeks before all the bodies could be recovered and identified Height of the Glungezer misjudgedA technical fault was ruled out as the cause of the accident The pilot had apparently tried to fly below the clouds He crashed into the steep eastern flank of the Glungezer due to a low altitude and lack of visibility It was also assumed that the pilot had oriented himself to the lower Patscherkofel and misjudged the height of the Glungezer Several technical improvements after the tragedyAccording to Austro Control a so-called instrument approach procedure or cloud penetration procedure was used at Innsbruck Airport from 1976 It enables a safe approach through cloud cover Numerous other technical improvements and innovations - such as runway lighting or radar monitoring - followed It was not until 15 years after the air disaster that larger scheduled aircraft were able to fly to the airport again on a regular basis Memorial service on the anniversaryOn the 60th anniversary the disaster is commemorated in a "memorial climb" to the summit cross of the Schartenkogel on the Glungezer With the participation of the British Consulate the Hall and Innsbruck mountain rescue services and the Alpine police a memorial service is held for the victims and the rescuers who set off on foot from the Voldertal valley to the scene of the accident Willkommen in unserer Community! 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CEO FK Austria Wien: "We are very pleased and it is great to be able to revitalise the Generali Arena away from football We have also held talks with our fan representatives in the run-up to the event American football is a very exciting and increasingly strong sport that we can definitely learn something from Head Coach Vienna Vikings: "It is an incredible highlight for me in my 20-year journey with the Vikings We want to offer our fans and visitors unforgettable match days - On and Off The Field We want to inspire with the best football action on the field fun and entertainment before and during the game cannot be missing that we can now call this impressive arena our home." captain Vienna Vikings: "We want to play the best football in Europe and the fact that we will do that in what I think is the best stadium in the league is both a pleasure and an honour The Generali Arena pushes our motivation even further Sports Director FK Austria Wien: "It is very casual that we have come together here Football is growing very strongly in Austria and I also know that some of our players are big fans I think there are a lot of synergies and we can certainly take something for ourselves here." A good omen for successful ELF games for the Vienna Vikings in the Generali Arena Colonel Klaus Zweiker takes over the management of the Lizum/Walchen military training area The Lizum/Walchen military training area is the highest military training area in Europe and offers unique training opportunities for the Austrian Armed Forces and international troops It is also a welcome recreational area for the local population Together they have two grown-up children and one grandchild Zweiker completed his training as an officer in the fighter force at the Theresian Military Academy His first assignment after being discharged in 1987 was as a platoon commander in Burgenland His love of the mountains drew him to Tyrol in 1990 he was responsible for operational planning and command for a long time He gained international operational experience as a company commander in Kosovo and as a staff officer in Afghanistan He graduated from the National Defense Academy with a Master of Arts in Military Leadership and was most recently deputy commander of the 6th Mountain Brigade flight rescuer and active member of the Hall in Tirol mountain rescue team He now also chairs the avalanche commission at the military training area In addition to mountains (for example Lizumer Reckner 2,886 m Geier 2,857 m or Lizumer Sonnenspitze 2,831 m) the commander’s area of responsibility includes 38 camps and 72 other buildings Zweiker wants to preserve this infrastructure and also renovate some of it The incomparable character and beauty of the mountain terrain are very important to him the new commander can expect an exciting field of work The military training area covers an area of 52 km² making it the second largest military training area in Austria and half the size of Innsbruck Of the several thousand visitors each year “It is very important to me that everyone who comes to us finds a safe environment and can make the most of this beautiful part of the Tux Alps,” explains Zweiker The training ground is a proven and unique training area for mountain troops live firing and mountain training can take place here at any time of year huts of the Austrian Alpine Club invite hiking and mountain enthusiasts Security organizations such as mountain rescue services and the police also like to use the opportunities offered by the military training area there are other dangers in addition to the alpine ones certain areas may not be entered or there may be unexploded ordnance in the area We do everything we can to ensure that the site can be used safely Visitors must inform themselves and comply with the safety regulations,” the colonel appeals to everyone who moves around the military training area Colonel Zweiker sees himself as a service provider and wants to prove himself as a reliable partner for all users and interest groups This means a lot of work for Zweiker and his team conscripts and civilian staff are constantly working on the training ground the new commander would like to recruit additional staff The ceremony to mark the handover of command will probably not take place until January 15 Militär Aktuell berichtet Online und Print über Militär- und Sicherheitsthemen das Bundesheer hat die Argonauten-Saga mit 25 Luftfahrzeugen neu interpretiert das Red Bull Blanix-Team und das Czech Flying Bulls Aerobatics Team Die "Airpower 2024" geizte nicht mit Highlights wie auch dieser eindrucksvolle Bildband zeigt Auf 70 Seiten holen wir im Format 210x210 Millimeter den europäischen Flugshow-Höhepunkt 2024 noch einmal in Erinnerung Jetzt vorbestellen! 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