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Heat wave brings power crisis to Hungary and Romania
Read nowExtreme water shortage in the Danube leads to power supply problems in Hungary and Romania. Factories stop work and nuclear power plants can barely cool.
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Train travel in Austria has big problems
Read nowTravelers on the Brenner line and West line need patience. Construction work and broken power lines cause train cancellations and delays.
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Train travel: Problems and tips for summer
Read nowTrains are often late. There is construction work in Austria. We give tips for cheap tickets. Travel well in the summer with these tips.
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Tips for a cool home
Read nowIt is often hard to install air conditioning in a flat. Legal rules block many people. But there are simple ways to cool down your home in summer.
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The OBB make tickets more expensive
Read nowThe OBB increase ticket prices. From December 2026, train tickets cost more. The prices rise by 3.5 percent.
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The train company warns about heat
Read nowIt is very hot in Austria. The train company warns about train problems. Heat can bend the tracks.
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Fuel prices are falling
Read nowFuel prices are lower now. Petrol and diesel cost less in Germany and Austria. The oil price is going down. This makes fuel cheaper for everyone.
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Hard times for the German economy
Read nowThe German economy grows very slowly. A war in Iran and high prices for energy cause this. The government is worried about the future of the country.
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Money in Austria and Germany
Read nowMany people have less money in Austria. Inflation is rising in Germany. Things are becoming more expensive.
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USA: Prices are rising because of Iran war
Read nowIn the USA, prices for energy and food are rising fast. The reason is the war against Iran and blocked trade routes.