The extreme dryness in Austria is causing severe problems in the alpine pastures, as many farmers have had to bring their animals down to the valley earlier than planned due to a shortage of feed and water, highlighting the dramatic situation of agriculture in the region. (translated)
The new weather satellite "Meteosat Third Generation Imager-2," which was recently launched into space from French Guiana, uses innovative thermal insulation technology from Lower Austria to protect sensitive satellite technology from extreme temperature conditions in space and to provide high-resolution weather data for more accurate forecasts. (translated)
In the Baumit Research Park in Wopfing, Lower Austria, valuable data on the heat resistance of residential spaces was collected during the record summer of 2023 to determine how different insulation materials affect the indoor temperature and thus can serve as effective heat protection. (translated)
Johanna Mikl-Leitner, the governor of Lower Austria, is calling for significantly higher fines of up to 2,500 euros before the headscarf ban for girls under 14 years comes into effect, in order to counteract circulating boycott calls and attempts to circumvent the law. (translated)
In a pyrotechnics company in Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf, production continued despite a ban on primary explosives since July 2026, which may be related to an explosion on August 20 and a serious injury, while the public prosecutor's office has initiated investigations against unknown perpetrators. (translated)
The article describes the political conflict between animal protection councilor Susanne Rosenkranz and Farmers' Union president Georg Strasser regarding the scandalous treatment of animals in a meat company in St. Pölten, with Rosenkranz demanding stricter animal protection laws, while Strasser criticizes her for inadequate actions and points to the need for constructive solutions to the situation. (translated)
Austria has presented 170 modernized Ulan armored personnel carriers and Leopard battle tanks for 765 million euros to strengthen the defense capability of the Bundesheer, with the first models being showcased in Lower Austria, and the modernization has significantly improved both the technology and the equipment of the vehicles. (translated)
The Association Against Factory Farming (VGT) again raises serious allegations against a fattening operation in the St. Pölten district, after 249 animals have died in the last four months and catastrophic conditions as well as alleged animal cruelty have been documented, which also includes violence against animals. (translated)
In a plane collision near the private airfield of Krems-Gneixendorf, two pilots were killed on Monday morning, while the wrecks of the crashed aircraft were secured and investigations into the cause of the accident as well as autopsies of the deceased were ordered. (translated)
A chemical reaction in waste caused an explosion at a pyrotechnic company in Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf, resulting in serious injuries to an employee and prompting an investigation by state authorities due to suspicion of negligent bodily harm, while the company's management denies allegations of violating safety regulations. (translated)
The environmental organization WWF criticizes the draft of a new beaver regulation in Lower Austria as a license for beaver killings, as it allows up to 600 killings per year and enables uncontrolled culling in dangerous situations, transferring the responsibility for dealing with the strictly protected species onto the population. (translated)
The SPÖ in Lower Austria proposes accelerating the renaturation of rivers and streams through a specific financing plan to better prepare for the consequences of climate change, which also includes criticism of insufficient budget resources for these projects in 2027/2028. (translated)
On Easter Sunday in Sooß, a 38-year-old mother of four was shot by her 47-year-old husband and subsequently stabbed with a screwdriver, after which a murder charge was filed against him, while he confessed to the act and attempted to implicate a gun seller as a co-defendant. (translated)
Austria is experiencing the worst drought in 176 years, with a precipitation deficit of about 50 percent compared to the average, particularly in the regions of Lower Austria, Vienna, and Burgenland. (translated)
A major fire in the coniferous forest near St. Egyden was likely caused by phosphorus from old ammunition parts from World War II, with more than 830 firefighters and eleven helicopters deployed and around 250 people needing to be evacuated. (translated)
The groundwater supply in Lower Austria is tense, as water reserves have been decreasing for months due to two dry years and below-average rainfall, which leads many municipalities to struggle with water shortages and the fire department increasingly has to carry out water supply operations. (translated)
The organic cattle farmer Herbert Bitter from Berging fears for his existence, as the feed reserves are depleted due to prolonged drought, and he is forced to sell more animals, while at the same time there is no possibility of emergency slaughter in the future. (translated)
The ongoing drought and heat in Lower Austria are leading to a dramatic situation for fish stocks, especially for the highly endangered Huchen, which is why the organization WWF is calling for the renaturation of waters such as the Pielach. (translated)
In the case of the murder of a 28-year-old woman in Kottingbrunn, a suspected accomplice, the 35-year-old Elvis V., has now been arrested in Germany, while the main suspect, Christian F., is already in pre-trial detention and claims that they are jointly responsible for the crime. (translated)
In July 2026, the number of unemployed persons in Lower Austria increased to 45,778, representing a rise of 5.6% compared to last year, with stabilization in the labor market expected for the following year. (translated)
