Austria is experiencing a severe and escalating heatwave, which resulted in a record 395 heat-related deaths in June. The country also recorded its highest July temperature ever at 40.3 degrees Celsius in Wieselburg, leading to critical drought conditions, water scarcity issues, and heightened forest fire danger.

Kurier: Record Heat: 395 Heat-Related Deaths in Austria in June

A new heatwave is affecting Austria and parts of Europe, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celsius. The article provides a live ticker for updates on the situation, noting the significant number of heat-related fatalities in June.

profil: Heat & Drought: How This Waldviertel Man Fights for His Water

Europe is facing a drought crisis, with Austria in the midst of it. This story explores how Neukirchen im Waldviertel is rationing every drop of water and how Austria needs to change its approach to water management.

DER STANDARD: 395 Died from Heat in June, as Many as in Previous Year's Traffic Fatalities

Official data indicates that the heatwave at the beginning of summer led to more heat-related deaths in Austria in June than in any previous June, with 395 fatalities.

Kurier: Forest Fire Danger in Austria: Flames Have an Easy Time

Dryness and heat are fueling the risk of forest fires, particularly in Lower Austria, where no forest is safe. The article highlights the increased danger due to current weather conditions.

Die Presse: 40.3 Degrees in Wieselburg: July Record for Austria Broken

Austria has recorded its highest July temperature ever, with 40.3 degrees Celsius measured in Wieselburg.

ORF: AGES: 395 Heat Deaths in June

The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) reports 395 deaths attributed to heat in June.

Vienna is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the dramatic collapse of the Reichsbrücke bridge, an event that significantly impacted the city's history. Several reports are looking back at the technical aspects and the day of the tragedy.

Die Presse: What Caused the Collapse of the Reichsbrücke?

Civil engineer Bernhard Rennhofer explains the technical aspects and errors that led to the collapse of the Reichsbrücke bridge.

ORF: 50 Years Ago: The Collapse of Vienna's Reichsbrücke

A look back 50 years to the dramatic collapse of the Reichsbrücke in Vienna, an event that significantly impacted the city.

Die Presse: The Day the Reichsbrücke Collapsed

A retrospective account of the day the Reichsbrücke bridge tragically collapsed.

Walter Ruck, former President of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, has resigned following a scandal involving leaked statements and pressure from his party. Separately, the public prosecutor's office is seeking to investigate Sebastian Schwaighofer, a Member of Parliament for the Freedom Party.

profil: Ruck-Leaks: Resignation, a Sad End

This story appears to be related to the 'Ruck-Leaks' investigation and a subsequent resignation, suggesting a dramatic conclusion to the affair.

Die Presse: Prosecution Wants to Investigate FPÖ MP Schwaighofer

The public prosecutor's office intends to open an investigation against FPÖ Member of Parliament Schwaighofer.

Daniel Fellner, the Governor of Carinthia, has voiced concerns about the negative implications of a strict zero-migration policy for his region. Meanwhile, the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber reports a significant shortage of skilled workers affecting three-quarters of businesses.

Die Presse: Carinthia's Governor Fellner: "We Will Have a Problem with Zero Migration"

The governor of Carinthia expresses concern that a strict zero-migration policy will lead to significant problems for the region.

ORF: WKO: Three Quarters of Businesses Feel Skilled Labor Shortage

The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) reports that a significant majority of businesses are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers.