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20.10 / 13:29

business Adoption cryptocurrency trading Mobile bank N26 launches cryptocurrency trading with Bitpanda partnership

The $9 billion-valuated German fintech N26 launched crypto trading on its mobile app. Starting from Austria and rolling out to other countries in the upcoming months, N26 Crypto will let its customers buy and sell 200 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).

05.10 / 18:05

UPS OPEC+ Agrees to Biggest Oil Production Cut Since Start of Pandemic

VIENNA—The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its Russia-led allies on Wednesday agreed to slash two million barrels of oil a day, delegates said, in a move likely to push up already-high global energy prices and help oil-exporting Russia pay for its war in Ukraine.

21.09 / 17:07

markets Technology Adoption Investments TradFi Blurring the line between crypto and TradFi could redefine global finance

Despite the current struggle in the global economy, the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto seems to be closing with each passing day.

15.09 / 16:35

Health European Commission Anger over 'waste' in Austria as even the dead are sent Є500 climate payout

Thousands of dead people in Austria have been sent a government payout aimed at encouraging people to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

09.09 / 19:17

UPS Fighting Remark Fed's Waller sees 'significant' rate hike this month, backs data-dependent approach

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday echoed recent sentiments from his colleagues, saying he expects a big interest rate increase later this month.

24.08 / 18:29

Drought Ukraine war: How has Russia's invasion changed Europe?

Russia's war has brought death, destruction and misery to Ukraine over the last six months. But how has the conflict changed the rest of Europe?

24.08 / 07:45

Ukraine war: Country-by-country guide on how Russia's invasion has changed Europe

Russia's war has brought death, destruction and misery to Ukraine over the last six months. But how has the conflict changed the rest of Europe?

02.08 / 16:03

European Union Research Threatened by COVID-19 anti-vaxxers and sceptics: Tributes to Austrian doctor found dead

Thousands of people turned out in Vienna on Monday night to pay tribute to an Austrian doctor, who authorities say committed suicide after months of death threats from opponents of coronavirus restrictions and vaccines.

27.07 / 18:39

inflation Airport Deal European powers urge Iran to agree to 'best possible' nuclear deal

Western European powers have pressed Iran to sign a revived 2015 nuclear deal, warning that what's on the table now is “the best possible” arrangement.

26.07 / 11:45

Europe Which European countries are rethinking military service amid Ukraine war?

“Any Frenchman is a soldier and owes himself to the defence of the nation,” declared the Jourdan Act of 1798, pioneering the concept of universal military service.

25.07 / 16:51

Blockchain Adoption Europe How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis

Climate change has become one of the biggest global challenges for humanity. At the same time, the dependence on hydrocarbon energy sources such as coal, oil and natural gas is still strong.

21.06 / 13:14

business Adoption BitPanda Bitpanda cryptocurrency exchange scores registration in Spain

Bitpanda, an Austrian cryptocurrency exchange that was valued at $4.1 billion last summer, have received registration as a virtual currency exchange and digital asset custody service provider in Spain.

14.06 / 13:11

CLIMATE CRISIS United Nations renewable energy UN Secretary-General says the climate crisis is placing half of humanity in 'the danger zone'

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, appears at the Austrian World Summit on Tuesday 14 June to deliver an important message about climate change.

28.04 / 13:05

Technology Art Bitcoin ECJ rules Austria's border checks with Hungary and Slovenia breach EU law — here's why

In a potentially precedent-setting ruling, the European Court of Justice has shed light on the contentious topic of border closures within the passport-free Schengen Area, a practice that became widespread during the 2015 migration crisis and again during the 2020 coronavirus outbreak.

28.03 / 22:21

Blockchain Technology Law Adoption Blockchain Adoption From taxes to electricity, blockchain adoption is growing in Austria

Austria has been actively transforming into an attractive location for providers of blockchain-based products, with the government itself experimenting with the technology and trying to create a legal basis upon which companies can use it.

12.03 / 20:21

Sexual Abuse Refugees foreign Meeting of Turkish and Armenian foreign ministers a sign of improving relations

Turkey and Armenia have agreed to press ahead with efforts to establish diplomatic relations "without conditions" that could lead to reopening their borders for trade, their foreign ministers said on Saturday.

16.02 / 18:09

Art Adoption NFT Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' Masterpiece is Selling as 10,000 NFTs

The popular Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria, in collaboration with the artèQ auction house, has turned Austrian painter Gustav Klimt's famous masterpiece 'The Kiss' into 10,000 non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

16.02 / 07:59

Art NFT Art lovers can own part of an NFT of Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss'

The Belvedere museum in Vienna collaborated with the artèQ investment fund to launch a nonfungible token (NFT) drop inspired by one of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt's most famous works "The Kiss."

14.02 / 15:33

cryptocurrency Art Gustav Klimt's 'The Kiss' selling as 10,000 NFTs for Valentine's Day

For the ultimate Valentine's Day gift you can now buy a limited edition digital NFT piece of 'The Kiss', the romantic masterpiece painted by Gustav Klimt.

05.02 / 21:31

Winter Olympics COVID in Europe: Austrian vaccination law comes into effect while Danes enjoy eased measures

A new law making vaccination against COVID-19 compulsory for all residents above 18 years of age has come into effect in Austria.

04.02 / 13:12

Television covid vaccines Vaccines Austria moves a step closer to making COVID vaccines mandatory

Austria’s planned COVID-19 vaccine mandate was approved by the upper house of parliament on Thursday evening, clearing one of the final hurdles before it can take effect.

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