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The DER STANDARD front page features a mix of domestic Austrian news and international affairs. Top domestic stories include a planned reform of military service, discussions on school reforms and their challenges, and the impact of heatwaves on communities across Austria, with specific mention of…
From teacher shortages to headscarf bans, several issues need attention in the school system. This story explores what students, teachers, parents, and school administrators consider most urgent.
Recruits are expected to serve for eight consecutive months, with an additional two months of troop exercises. The Chancellor does not rule out increased pay for conscripts.
Anastasia Potapova secured a decisive win against Venus Williams in straight sets.
A missing underscore in a username led to a fatal mix-up, resulting in an 18-month prison sentence for an innocent individual.
Many people flock to swimming pools on hot days, but numerous local cooling-off spots are facing closure. An administration expert explains how this can be prevented.
Temperatures are exceptionally high this year in Vorarlberg's Rhine Valley and East Tyrol. Only three Tyrolean communities nationwide have been spared from heat days.
Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Following drone attacks from Iraq, the US and Saudi Arabia responded with counter-attacks, and Iran later attacked again.
The Neos politician advocates for rehabilitation in 'ZiB 2' but admits there are cases where help is not accepted, questioning whether to offer 'time-out shared flats' or incarceration for young offenders.
Behavioral economists have determined what we think about day in and day out and which thought patterns lead to the most happiness. This article explores different thinking types.
Harald Dossi, who served as Parliament Director for 14 years, the second highest-ranking civil servant in the Republic, is retiring after working largely behind the scenes.
Smartphones, social media, and constant interruptions are changing our brains, making focused work increasingly difficult. This piece discusses the reasons and potential solutions.
According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Trump has pledged Patriot licenses for Ukraine's air defense. The US Senate also voted for stricter sanctions against Russia.
66 million years ago, three-quarters of known species went extinct. The meteorite injected fine dust into the atmosphere, which likely set the Earth ablaze.
Vienna's City Councillor for Climate, Jürgen Czernohorszky (SPÖ), believes that much has been neglected in climate protection over decades and it must be 'repaired as quickly as possible'.
Record low water levels are being measured along the Danube in some areas, negatively impacting the environment, particularly young fish, which are perishing.
Article discusses violence among young men, with a focus on their propensity for aggression.
