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Kenya, South Korea sign landmark nuclear energy deal
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute president Han Gyu Joo (second left), Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) CEO Justus Wabuyabo with Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary Abdulrazak Shaukat during the signing of agreement in...

A Greek tragedy in Vienna
After five whirlwind months, I was finally on the plane home to Austin. It was 11:45 p.m. as we took off from Newark and I was exhausted, miffed with American goddamn Airlines and in the line of fire of some shouting match between the strangers...

Population aging identified as largest contributor to the increasing burden of musculoskeletal disorders
Novel research shows that in approximately one third of countries and territories worldwide, population aging was the largest contributor to the growing burden of musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2021. The new study in the Annals of the...

Bulgaria Positions Itself as Competitive Health Tourism Destination
Bulgaria is establishing itself on the European map of health tourism as a competitive destination offering high-quality services, Dr Siyka Katsarova, chair of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), told BTA ahead of the...

Could the Earth's ozone layer be 'healing'? The UN thinks so
The Earth's protective ozone layer is healing and the hole should fully disappear in coming decades, the UN said in a report released Tuesday, hailing the success of concerted international action. A fresh report from the UN's World Meteorological...
Uttarakhand: The new epicentre of wellness tourism
Ten years back, a long-time family friend of ours, Chandan Singh Koranga, a native Kumaoni from Almora in Uttarakhand, had predicted about the emergence of Uttarakhand as the next big thing in India’s burgeoning tourism industry, to which I paid...

Can Ozempic and Mounjaro make the food taste different?
A recent study presented at the EASD meeting in Vienna reveals that weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro can alter taste perception. Around one in five users reported heightened sensitivity to sweetness or saltiness. Researchers...

FG pledges energy-efficient, climate-friendly technologies
The Federal Government says it is committed to promoting climate-friendly alternatives and energy-efficient technologies to safeguard the environment. By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government says it is committed to promoting climate-friendly...

Woman from Germany dies in climbing fall in Austria's Tyrol region
A German mountaineer has fallen to her death in the Austrian Alps, the local police said on Sunday, reported dpa. The 50-year-old woman from the Bavarian district of Erding was climbing with her husband on a route in Tyrol the previous day. The...

Kazakhstan announces new stage in nuclear energy development at 69th IAEA General Conference
September 16, 2025, 14:58 Astana. September 16. KazTAG – Kazakhstan addressed the 69th session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, reaffirming its commitment to peaceful nuclear energy, global security and sustainable development. Head of...

Austrian author announces plans for assisted suicide
A well-known Austrian author has announced he plans to end his life by assisted suicide. In an interview with two Austrian journalists published on September 2, Niki Glattauer said he was suffering from incurable cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer...

What to See at the 2025 Nashville Film Festival
Keep your summer blockbusters — around here, we’re all in on fall films. Autumn in Nashville always offers a cornucopia of movie options, from the International Black Film Festival (Oct. 1-5), the Nashville Horror Film Festival (Oct. 4-5) and the...

Etihad flight from Chicago diverted to Vienna for medical emergency
Etihad Airways flight EY10, travelling from Chicago O’Hare to Abu Dhabi and operated by Airbys A350-1000 registered A6-XWA, was diverted to Vienna on August 29 after a passenger required urgent medical treatment. The airline confirmed that the...

Austria Ends a Century of Official Secrecy as New Freedom of Information Law Takes Effect
Austria now requires proactive disclosure of administrative documents, contracts and data after five generations of constitutionally enshrined secrecy. After a century of official secrecy, Austria is set to make history: On September 1, 2025, the...

Russia Condemns E3's Activation of Snapback Mechanism Against Iran as Illegal and Immoral: A Diplomatic Standoff in Vienna
In a sharply worded critique that underscores escalating tensions in international diplomacy, a senior Russian diplomat has vehemently opposed the recent decision by the European trio—Britain, France, and Germany, collectively known as the E3—to...

Kenya signs key cooperation deal on nuclear energy with South Korea
Mr. Justus Wabuyabo, the Chief Executive Officer of Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) of Kenya and Dr. Han Gyu JOO, the President Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) of the Republic of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Austria hits milestone with 25% of vineyards now organic
One in four of Austria’s vineyards – or 10,524 hectares – are now certified organic according to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. The world-leading proportion reflects significant growth in the 21st century. An Austrian vineyard with cover...

Vienna’s Model Shows the Government Really Can Guarantee Housing for All
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. In the United States, calls for better social services, public programs, and other state-led interventions are reliably met with cries...

Vienna’s Model Shows the Government Really Can Guarantee Housing for All
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. In the United States, calls for better social services, public programs, and other state-led interventions are reliably met with cries...

Pharmaceutical Care Services in Community Pharmacies: An Umbrella Review of Global Evidence with Insights from Polish and Spanish Practices
Introduction Pharmaceutical care originated in the United States at the end of the 20th century. It was defined as the responsible provision of pharmaceutical services aimed at improving patients’ quality of life by curing disease, eliminating...