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Parliament approved a fuel price brake just as consumers prepare for a new package tax on online orders starting in October. In corporate news, refractory manufacturer RHI Magnesita is planning a €1.6bn takeover of its rival, Vesuvius.

Stricter gun laws have left the public with nearly 1.6m registered firearms. In politics, prosecutors are investigating a complaint against FPÖ politician Walch, while property developer René Benko faces a new trial this autumn.

A year after parliament outlawed unsolicited explicit images, authorities have opened 288 proceedings, with 17.7% resulting in consequences. In Vienna, firefighters extinguished a blaze on the 26th floor of the Triiiple Tower.

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RHI Magnesita Plans Billion-Euro Takeover

The Austrian global leader in refractories, RHI Magnesita, is planning a significant takeover of its competitor Vesuvius, estimated to be worth approximately 1.6 billion Euros.

profil RHI Magnesita Plans Billion-Euro Takeover ↗

New Package Tax and Waste Law Concerns

A new package tax is set to affect online orders starting in October, prompting a guide on what changes to expect for online shopping. Concurrently, an analysis has highlighted what is considered a critical error within the new packaging waste legislation.

Report on Austrian Firearms Ownership

An exclusive report reveals that nearly 1.6 million legal firearms are registered in Austria, leading to questions about public safety despite the implementation of stricter gun laws.

DER STANDARD Austrians are well-armed ↗

High-Rise Fire in Vienna's Triiple Tower

A fire broke out on a balcony of the Triiple Tower in Vienna's third district, specifically on the 26th floor, prompting a large deployment by the fire brigade to respond to the incident.

René Benko Faces Upcoming Legal Proceedings

Investigative reports anticipate upcoming legal proceedings related to businessman René Benko, indicating a 'heated autumn' of further legal challenges.

profil Next Trial Looms: René Benko's Heated Autumn ↗

Prosecutor Investigates FPÖ Politician Walch

A prosecutor is currently examining a complaint filed against FPÖ community politician Fabian Walch, pertaining to domestic Austrian politics.

ORF Prosecutor Examines Complaint Against FPÖ Politician Walch ↗

National Council Approves New Fuel Price Brake

Austria's National Council has given its approval to a new measure for a fuel price brake, which is expected to impact the domestic economy.

ORF New Fuel Price Brake Approved in National Council ↗

Discussion Around Media Manager Gerhard Zeiler

Articles discuss the successful career of Gerhard Zeiler, described as Austria's most successful media manager, highlighting his tough decisions. There is also an editorial piece questioning whether his potential involvement could improve the economy, suggesting that rhetoric alone is insufficient.

Die Presse Gerhard Zeiler's Success as a Manager ↗
Die Presse Zeiler Instead of Babler? Pretty Words Won't Improve the Economy ↗

Coolant Leak Closes Innsbruck Train Station

A coolant leak has caused a temporary closure of the train station in Innsbruck.

Die Presse Coolant Leak Leads to Temporary Closure of Innsbruck Station ↗

Cardiac Surgery Permit Revoked in Oberwart

The permit for cardiac surgery services in Oberwart has been officially revoked.

Die Presse Cardiac Surgery Oberwart Permit Revoked ↗

OMV Plans First Extraction from 'Neptun Deep' in 2027

OMV, an Austrian integrated oil, gas and petrochemicals company, plans to commence extracting resources from its 'Neptun Deep' project starting in 2027.

ORF 'Neptun Deep': OMV Plans First Extraction from 2027 ↗