Heinz Lederer, the Chairman of the ORF Foundation Board, is under investigation by the public prosecutor's office for alleged severe coercion. The allegations reportedly stem from a recorded phone call concerning personnel wishes involving the former ORF General Director Weißmann. Lederer has stated he is calmly awaiting the outcome.

DER STANDARD: Prosecutors Investigate ORF Foundation Board Chairman Lederer

An investigation has been launched by the public prosecutor's office against the ORF Foundation Board Chairman Lederer on suspicion of coercion against the former ORF General Director Weißmann, involving a recorded phone call.

Kurier: ORF: Investigations Against Foundation Head Heinz Lederer

Kronen Zeitung confirms investigations by the public prosecutor's office. Allegations include severe coercion, stemming from a phone call regarding personal wishes. Lederer stated, "See the enclosed."

ORF: Brief Respite: Extreme Heat Ends with Storms

A period of extreme heat across Austria is expected to conclude with the arrival of thunderstorms, offering a temporary relief from the high temperatures.

ORF: 41.2 Degrees: Second Day in a Row with New High

Temperatures reached a new record high for the second consecutive day, with readings hitting 41.2 degrees Celsius.

ORF: Austria: Wildfire Risk Remains Extremely High

The risk of wildfires across Austria continues to be extremely high, posing a significant threat to natural areas and communities.

ORF: Dramatic Situation for Cattle Farmers

Cattle farmers are facing a 'dramatic situation,' likely due to the ongoing heatwave and its impact on livestock and feed availability.

ORF: High Losses in Grain Harvest

The grain harvest has suffered significant losses, likely exacerbated by the extreme weather conditions.

ORF: Vienna: Heat Increases Demand for District Cooling

In Vienna, the extreme heat has led to a significant rise in the demand for district cooling services.

Die Presse: Doskozil calls for fewer government offices instead of later retirement

Politician Doskozil advocates for a reduction in government offices as an alternative to raising the retirement age.

Die Presse: Coalition partners criticize Schumann's draft on wage transparency

Key coalition partners in Austria have expressed criticism regarding a draft proposal by Schumann aimed at increasing wage transparency.

Kurier: Murder Alert in Lower Austria: Large Operation After Body Found

A male body was discovered in a settlement, and a suspect has already been apprehended.

Die Presse: Youth crime: Federal states must send police to Vienna for special operations

Austrian federal states are required to dispatch police officers to Vienna to assist with focused operations targeting youth crime.

The General Procurator's office, represented by Margit Wachberger, has expressed strong criticism of a government plan to establish a federal public prosecutor's office. The criticism suggests that such a reform might be unnecessary.

profil: Prosecutor's Office: 'Then We Can Do Without This Reform'

The General Prosecutor's office, personified by Margit Wachberger, is heavily criticizing a government plan for a federal public prosecutor's office.

Vienna is embarking on a significant construction project to develop new solutions for its water supply system. This initiative aims to address both current and future water needs for the city. [cite: ORF]

ORF: Major Construction Site: New Ways for Vienna's Water

Vienna is undertaking a major construction project to develop new solutions for its water supply system, addressing current and future needs.