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The front page of Der Standard features a prominent story on the crisis faced by Austrian farmers due to drought, with reports on government aid and the sale of livestock below value. Other top stories include a German intelligence agency's recruitment efforts at a gaming convention, a political…
Austrian farmers are facing a severe crisis due to drought, leading to the sale of cattle below value and limited relief from government aid packages. The report questions the long-term viability of farming operations under repeated crisis summers.
The German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) used a gaming convention, Gamescom, to recruit young talent through an interactive game called 'Operation Blackbox'.
A referendum in Iceland regarding EU accession talks has seen a shift, with the sentiment now leaning towards a 'No' vote.
A planned pedestrian and bicycle bridge at the poorly designed Stadlau business park in Vienna is facing further delays, continuing a problematic urban development project.
North Korea has reportedly dismissed its Defense Minister, No Kwang-chol.
A fatal shooting occurred at a rave in Aarau, Switzerland, resulting in one death and five injuries.
The head of UNRWA stated that the level of settler violence in the West Bank has reached unprecedented and unacceptable levels.
An interview discusses the financial challenges faced by writers in times of tight cultural budgets and explores potential solutions like longer scholarships and increased solidarity.
A new study comparing three popular diets found that the Keto diet yielded similar weight loss results to others but showed better metabolic markers, though experts remain skeptical.
An analysis from The Economist suggests that while Donald Trump is implementing his promised deportations, the policy is not proving popular, indicating a shift in immigration politics.
Austrian football clubs Rapid and Austria Wien face domestic league matches against Sturm Graz and Red Bull Salzburg, respectively, aiming to rebound after their European competition failures.
A feature highlights some of the best naturist beaches across Europe.
