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Austria experienced its highest temperature in July on the 31st, when Wieselburg in Lower Austria recorded 40.3 degrees Celsius. This measurement surpassed the previous national July high of 39.7 degrees, set in Dellach im Drautal on July 27, 1983. The new monthly temperature record was confirmed by GeoSphere Austria amid a severe heatwave intensifying over eastern regions. Austria’s all-time temperature record of 40.5 degrees, measured in Bad Deutsch-Altenburg in August 2013, remains unbroken, with the current temperatures remaining below that threshold.

Spain kept a clean sheet and advanced from the World Cup Round of 32 after goals by Oyarzabal and Porro ended Austria’s run in Los Angeles.

Lionel Messi passed the World Cup scoring record with a two goal display as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 and reached the knockout stage.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held talks on partnership, trade, energy and security.

Africa moved higher on Austria’s foreign policy agenda during an Ethiopia visit that combined AU cooperation, trade outreach and diplomacy.

Austria’s economy posts 0.5% GDP growth in 2025, with easing inflation and stronger labor market trends driving early 2026 recovery momentum.

EU greenhouse gas emissions rose by 2.2% in Q4 2024, reaching 897 million tonnes CO2-eq, while GDP increased by 1.5%, according to Eurostat’s latest report.

Austria shuts minor Slovakia crossings to block spread of foot-and-mouth disease, protecting its livestock industry from cross-border threats.

Austria reaffirms its commitment to the IAEA, with Schallenberg and Grossi discussing nuclear security, non-proliferation, and strengthening global oversight mechanisms.

The European Commission has sued Austria and six other EU nations for failing to implement the Non-Performing Loans Directive, pushing for financial sanctions.