Walter Ruck has resigned from his positions as President of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Vienna ÖVP Economic Association following weeks of intense pressure and controversy, including reports of leaks from the Federal Economic Chamber. His departure is expected to pave the way for structural reforms within the organization.

profil: Walter Ruck Resigns: Is a Major Reform Coming?

Following profil.at investigations, Walter Ruck has resigned as President of the Chamber of Commerce, with hopes now pinned on structural reforms.

profil: WKO Leaks

Reports related to leaks from the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.

A 14-year-old in Tyrol has been arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack. The juvenile allegedly intended to broadcast the attack live online, with potential targets including Jewish and Muslim institutions.

Kurier: 14-Year-Old Arrested in Tyrol for Alleged Terror Attack

A juvenile in Tyrol has been arrested for allegedly planning to broadcast his intended attack live online, with targets reportedly including Jewish and Muslim institutions.

Austrian inflation decreased to 2.7% in July, partly due to a moderation in food price increases. Concurrently, the Austrian oil and gas company OMV reported a significant 65% increase in its operating profit, signaling positive economic performance.

Die Presse: Inflation Drops to 2.7% in July; Food Prices Slowing Price Increases

Austrian inflation has decreased to 2.7% in July, with food prices playing a role in moderating the overall rate of price increases.

Die Presse: OMV Increases Operating Profit by 65 Percent

Austrian oil and gas company OMV has reported a significant 65% increase in its operating profit.

An ongoing investigation into Vienna's market authority is probing allegations that reported visitor numbers were artificially inflated. The scandal raises questions about compliance failures and potential criminal allegations.

Kurier: Market Authority: Visitor Numbers for Alleged Visitor Boom Falsified?

An investigation into Vienna's market authority raises questions about whether reported visitor numbers were artificially inflated, with the cause possibly being a 'sausage slicing machine'.

Austria continues to experience high temperatures due to a persistent heatwave, exacerbating severe drought conditions across the country. The low water levels in the Danube have led to critical issues, including the shutdown of the Hungarian nuclear power plant Paks due to cooling water shortages, and water scarcity in Upper Austria.

DER STANDARD: Heatwave in Austria: High Temperatures Continue, Nuclear Plant Shut Down

High temperatures persist in Austria due to a heatwave. The Hungarian nuclear power plant Paks was taken offline because of a record low Danube water level causing cooling water shortages, and water scarcity issues have emerged in Upper Austria.

ORF: In Pictures: Extreme Drought Plagues Austria

A visual report highlights the severe drought conditions currently affecting Austria.

Experts are raising concerns and questioning the legality and regularity of asylum procedures in Styria, suggesting potential irregularities in the process.

profil: Styria as a Land of Evening: Asylum Procedure Questionable

The asylum procedure in Styria is being questioned by experts, suggesting irregularities.