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☆ River Danube cruise ship crashed after it was 'suddenly no longer able to maneuver,' 17 passengers injured
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA Bulgarian cruise ship carrying over 140 passengers crashed into a concrete wall along the River Danube in Austria. AdvertisementThe second-in-command of the ship, who had been at the helm during the crash, "pressed the emergency switch, whereupon the electronics started up again." An Austrian police statement indicated the collision was linked to a failure of the ship's electronics. It added: "After checking the ship it turned out that the electronics worked again after the emergency switch was reset, which is why the ship could continue its journey." Jim Watson/AFP/Getty ImagesEarlier this week, a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, collapsing a section of the 1.6-mile-long structure and killing six construction workers.

Persons: —, Dali, Francis Scott Key, Jim Watson Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, Sky News, South Locations: Bulgarian, Austria, Austrian, Aschach, Donau, Passau, Linz, Baltimore, AFP, Hungary, Europe, Central, Southeastern Europe, Black

NEW YORK (AP) — Franz Welser-Möst is back on the Cleveland Orchestra's podium, concentrating again on music instead of his health. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesWelser-Möst had surgery Sept. 1 to remove a cancerous tumor from his bladder and came back to Cleveland to conduct the orchestra's season opener on Sept. 28. Both are very well now, so there’s every reason to be optimistic.”Welser-Möst has been Cleveland's music director since 2002-03 and has appointed 69 musicians, including 52 of the current 105 members. And in those days, of course, I was like: How on earth is he doing that?”Welser-Möst first conducted the Cleveland Orchestra in 1993 and became music director for the 2002-03 season. On the afternoon of his return concert on Jan. 11, he announced he will retire as music director at the end of 2026-27, his 25th season.

Persons: — Franz Welser, “, George Szell, ”, Verdi's, Möst, André Gremillet, Franz Leopold Maria Möst, Baron Andreas von Bennigsen, Herbert von Karajan, Karajan, Albert Moser, Vienna’s, “ I’d, wasn't, “ I’m, Clive Gillinson, he's, Beethoven's, Strauss, “ I’ve, Riccardo Muti, Gustavo Dudamel Organizations: Cleveland, Cleveland's Severance Music Center, Carnegie Hall, Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna State Opera, Salzburg Festival, Cleveland Orchestra’s, Berlin Philharmonic’s, Karajan, Cleveland Orchestra, Carnegie, ” Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, “ Locations: Austrian, Austria, New York, Naples, West Palm Beach , Florida, Cleveland, Vienna, Linz, Welser, Liechtenstein, Salzburg, Berlin, York, Weimar Republic, Weimar, Zurich, U.S

☆ The Crochet Coral Reef Keeps Spawning, Hyperbolically
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Siobhan Roberts | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Last year, this natural spectacle coincided with the woolly propagation of two new colonies of the Crochet Coral Reef, a long-running craft-science collaborative artwork now inhabiting the Schlossmuseum in Linz, Austria, and the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh. The project also explores mathematical themes, since many living reef organisms biologically approximate the quirky curvature of hyperbolic geometry. By contrast, the surface of a sphere displays constant positive curvature; at all points, the surface bends inward toward itself. And a hyperbolic plane exhibits constant negative curvature; at all points, the surface curves away from itself. Reef life thrives on hyperbolism, so to speak; the curvy surface structure of coral maximizes nutrient intake, and nudibranchs propel through water with frilly flanges.

Organizations: Carnegie Museum of Art Locations: Linz, Austria, Pittsburgh

☆ Raphael Dwamena: Ghana international footballer dies aged 28 after collapsing on the pitch
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Raphael Dwamena, who played for the Ghana international football team, has died at the age of 28 after collapsing during a match, the Ghana Football Association announced. “Our thoughts are with the family of Raphael Dwamena at this difficult time,” the association said in a statement. Video footage posted to X, formerly Twitter, shows Dwamena collapsing on the pitch, before players from both teams rushed to his side. During his career, Dwamena played for clubs in Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Denmark. “On behalf of Levante, we would like to express our sincere condolences for the death of our former player, Raphael Dwamena,” the club said in a statement.

Persons: CNN — Raphael Dwamena, Raphael Dwamena, “ Raphael, Raphael, ”, Blau, Dwamena Organizations: CNN, Ghana international football team, Ghana Football Association, Dwamena’s, KF Egnatia, Weiß Linz, Austrian, Levante Locations: Ghana, Albanian, Hartberg, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark

☆ Factbox: U.S. Open women's singles champion Coco Gauff
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

CAREER TO DATE* A former world number one junior, Gauff started her professional career on the ITF circuit in 2018. * Reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2020 and cracked the top 50 in the world for the first time. Gauff also reached the U.S. Open women's doubles final with McNally. * Lost to Iga Swiatek in the French Open final in 2022. * Gauff claimed the biggest title to date of her career at the Cincinnati Open in 2023.

Persons: Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Mike Segar, Laura Siegemund, Mirra, Elise Mertens, Caroline Wozniacki, Jelena Ostapenko, Karolina Muchova, Serena, Venus Williams, Gauff, Simona Halep, Caty McNally, Barbora Krejcikova, McNally, Jessica Pegula, Sloane Stephens, Aadi Nair, Toby Davis Organizations: Belarus, Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS, Belarusian Aryna, U.S, United States WTA, ITF, WTA, Wimbledon, Parma, Cincinnati, Washington D.C, U.S ., Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows , New York, United States, Belarusian, Germany, Russia, Belgium, Denmark, Latvia, Czech Republic, Linz, Washington, Bengaluru

☆ 2 Gen Xers who joined the wave of Americans moving to Austria explain how it's improved their quality of life and given them a fresh start in their careers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Two Gen Xers who moved to Austria from the US said they had more freedom and fewer anxieties. But after some thought, the 53-year-old decided to move up his retirement plans and relocate to his wife's home country of Austria. Many Americans are moving to Austria recently for employment opportunities and to improve their quality of life. Austria also ranks in the top 10 globally for safety, healthcare, and infrastructure, which Barnett said was "super rare." "I don't have any interest in leaving Austria," Valentine said.

Persons: Xers, Michael Valentine, he's, Valentine, Jen Barnett, Barnett, Austria's, it's, Michael Valentine Valentine, acclimated, workweek, Lewis, Rick Lewis Rick Lewis Organizations: Service, US, University of Innsbruck Locations: Austria, Europe, Vienna, Innsbruck, Wall, Silicon, Michigan, Linz, America, Innsbruck Valentine, Italy, Croatia, Detroit, China, Ohio, Austrian, South Korea, Switzerland, Russia, Bahamas, Africa

Multiple experts identified the presence of malware on the Pinduoduo app that exploited vulnerabilities in Android operating systems. Evidence of sophisticated malware in the Pinduoduo app comes amid intense scrutiny of Chinese-developed apps like TikTok over concerns about data security. Pinduoduo has previously rejected “the speculation and accusation that Pinduoduo app is malicious.”CNN has contacted PDD multiple times over email and phone for comment, but has not received a response. Google Play is not available in China, and Android users in the country download their apps from local stores. Engineers also found their access to big data, data sheets and the log system revoked, the source said.

☆ Potapova upsets Gauff in third-round Miami thriller
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-25 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

March 25 (Reuters) - Russian Anastasia Potapova produced some of her best tennis to upset American Coco Gauff 6-7(8) 7-5 6-2 in a third-round thriller at the Miami Open on Saturday. "I had this belief in me that I can do this, that I just wanted to fight through and just to show my best tennis and not focus on the score," she told the Tennis Channel. Up 5-2 in the first set, it looked as though it might be an easy day for Potapova. But world number six Gauff turned the tables when she converted break point chances in the ninth and 11th games and closed the tiebreak with a lethal backhand. She failed to earn a single break point as Potapova dropped only one first-serve point and won the final five games.

☆ Europe is trying to move from planes to trains. Here's how that's going
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Miquel Ros | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Aviation emissions in Europe increased an average of 5% year-on-year between 2013 and 2019, according to the EU. Not surprisingly these moves have set alarm bells ringing in the aviation industry. “For many decision-makers, banning short-haul flights and showing support to the rail industry is an easy win to gain favor with the public, especially in Europe,” Montserrat Barriga, the ERA’s director general, told CNN. “Governments continue ignoring the biggest source of aviation emissions – long-haul flights, that remain unpriced and unregulated,” says T&E’s Dardenne. Better connectivity between intercity rail and airports would also reduce the need for short-haul flights.

☆ Sabalenka says Grand Slam win has fuelled hunger for success
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

I believed in myself but I was waiting for so long, working so hard and couldn't get it. I had tough losses in the semi-finals," said Sabalenka, who will return to the tour for the first time since her Melbourne Park triumph. Sabalenka said her major win had "definitely changed" her mindset a little bit but she would not get complacent. Adelaide champion Sabalenka, who is unbeaten in 11 matches this year, will meet Jill Teichmann or Linz champion Anastasia Potapova in the Dubai second round after being handed a bye but said she was not too focused on the draw. Sometimes you look too far, then you lose the first match because you're already thinking about your semi-final match," Sabalenka said.

☆ Роман Ягупов вспоминает необычное путешествие по Дунаю и концерты с Хубертом фон Гойсерном (ФОТО, ВИДЕО)
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-26 | by ( Mld Media Srl | Николай Мишкой | ) noi.md time to read: +8 min

Возможно, кто-то из вас, уважаемые читатели, упустил из виду один очень интересный период из жизни группы Zdob și Zdub. Речь пойдет о проекте, который называется Linz Europa Tour, в котором группа из Молдовы приняла активное участие. Он случился в промежутке между 2007 и 2009 годами и назывался Linz Europa Tour. А он вел блог, и там написал примерно следующее: «Странно… Zdob și Zdub мне подарили какую-то сушеную рыбу, жутко соленую, которая напоминает сушеные коренья. Linz Europa Tour – это объединение всех культур.

Persons: Роман Ягупов, Хуберт фон Гойсерн, Хуберт, Лоредана Гроза, Шпани, И, Джек Воробей, Хуберту, Виктор, Хуберта, Николай Мишка Locations: Молдова, Дунай, Дуная, Шварцвальд, Германия, Черное море, Болгария, Кишинев, Измаил, Вена, Австрия, Африка

☆ Fostul ministru austriac al finanțelor Karl-Heinz Grasser, condamnat la opt ani de închisoare
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-04 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Fostul ministru al finanțelor din Austria Karl-Heinz Grasser a fost condamnat la opt ani de închisoare, transmite postul public orf.at, care precizează că hotărârea nu este definitivă. Fostul ministru austriac de finanțe a fost condamnat în așa-numita afacere BUWOG, de privatizare a apartamentelor federale. Grasser a fost condamnat pentru abuz de încredere și luare de mită, precum și pentru falsificarea probelor. Oferta de 961 milioane de euro a fost cu un milion de euro mai mare decât cea a CA Immo. Potrivit rechizitoriului, acești bani au fost mită pentru Grasser și partenerii săi, care în schimb au transmis informații importante ofertanților câștigători.

Persons: Austria Karl, Heinz Grasser, Grasser, Marion, Manfred Ainedter, Karl, Ofertanții Organizations: Linz Terminal, CA Locations: Austria, austriac, Linz, Linz Terminal Tower, Elveția, Tower

☆ 14 cluburi s-au calificat în șaisprezecimile Ligii Europei după penultima etapă a fazei grupelor
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-04 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Jens Hauge i-a dus pe milanezi în avantaj în minutul 50, iar Brahim Diaz a închis tabela în minutul 82.Un alt meci al penultimei etape, cel dintre LASK Linz și Tottenham Hotspur, s-a terminat nedecis, scor 3-3. Până în minutul 84 englezii conduceau cu 2-1, însă austriecii au egalat prin Johannes Eggestein. Replica "pintenaților" a venit peste 3 minute, când Dele Alli a transformat un penalty.Jucătorii de la Linz nu au renunțat și au reușit să marcheze în cel de-al treilea minut de prelungiri prin Mamoudou Karamoko.În grupa D, Glasgow Rangers, echipă pentru care evolează Ianis Hagi, s-a impus cu 3-2 în fața belgienilor de la Standard Liege. Fiecare echipă a înscris câte două goluri până la pauză, iar Scott Arfield i-a adus victoria scoțienilor în minutul 63.Campioana României, CFR Cluj, a încheiat la egalitate, scor 0-0, meciul cu ȚSKA Sofia din grupa A. "Vișinii" se află pe locul trei, la două puncte distanță de Young Boys Berna.Cele două cluburi se vor întâlni în ultima etapă, iar singurul rezultat care ar aduce calificarea ardelenilor este doar victoria.

Persons: Siro, Tom Rogic, Samuel, Jens Hauge, Diaz, Tottenham Hotspur, Johannes Eggestein, Hagi, Scott Arfield Organizations: AC Milan, Celtic, Glasgow Rangers, Standard Liege, CFR Cluj, ȚSKA, Young Locations: Celtic Glasgow, Linz, Mamoudou, Glasgow, ȚSKA Sofia

☆ Debut senzaţional pentru Ion Nicolaescu la formaţia DAC Dunajska Streda din Slovacia
▼ + stars: | 2020-09-18 | by ( ) tvrmoldova.md time to read: +1 min

Debut senzaţional pentru Ion Nicolaescu la formaţia DAC Dunajska Streda, din Slovacia. Nicolaescu a fost introdus pe teren în minutul 78 al partidei, atunci când echipa sa era condusă cu 3-2. În debutul primei reprize de prelungiri, Nicolaescu a reuşit dubla şi şi-a trecut echipa în avantaj. DAC Dunajska Streda va juca în turul trei preliminar al Ligi Europei cu gruparea austriacă LASK Linz. Ion Nicolaescu este discipolul clubului de fotbal Zimbru Chişinău.

Persons: Ion Nicolaescu, Nicolaescu, Eric Davis, Linz Organizations: Europei, Zimbru, FC Vitebsk Locations: formaţia, Slovacia, Republicii Moldova, Europei, Zimbru Chişinău, slovac, Belarus, Şahtior

☆ Tenis: Principalele favorite, calificate în semifinale la Linz (WTA)
▼ + stars: | 2020-08-22 | by ( Https | Www.Facebook.Com Radiochisinau | ) radiochisinau.md time to read: 1 min

Belarusa Arina Sabalenka și belgianca Elise Mertens, principalele favorite ale turneului feminin de tenis de la Linz (Austria), s-au calificat vineri în semifinalele competiției din circuitul WTA, dotată cu premii totale în valoare de 202.250 dolari. Sabalenka, nr.1 pe lista capilor de serie, a trecut fără probleme în penultimul act, profitând de abandonul franțuzoaicei Oceane Dodin în setul doi, la 3-3, în timp ce primul set îi revenise cu 6-3. Elise Mertens, a doua favorită, s-a impus în două seturi, 6-4, 6-1, în fața rusoaicei Veronika Kudermetova, cap de serie nr.5. În semifinale s-au mai calificat cehoaica Barbora Krejcekova, care a dispus cu 6-3, 6-1 de belarusa Aleksandra Sasnovici, și rusoaica Ekaterina Alexandrova, cap de serie nr.4, care a trecut cu 6-2, 6-1 de argentinianca Nadia Podoroska (/Nr.6). Sursa:Agerpres

Persons: Belarusa Arina, Elise Mertens, Veronika, Ekaterina, Nadia Podoroska Locations: Linz, Austria

☆ International desserts: 50 famous desserts around the world
▼ + stars: | 2018-11-30 | by ( Jen Rose Smith | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +41 min

Taste that rich filling for evidence of the Arab influence that infuses Sicilian cuisine: The candied citrus that often flavors the creamy interior remains beloved throughout the Middle East. In the 1990s, the cake became a menu star as a lava cake or molten chocolate cake. A soft, flaky dough is shaped into a plump half-moon that barely contains the sweet filling, then topped with a light blanket of powdered sugar. Variations on medovik differ widely, but the most popular takes incorporate one of two very Russian ingredients into the sweet filling. Sesame Balls, Jian Dui, ChinaShutterstockBite into the crisp shell of a deep-fried jian dui to discover a sweet filling within the golden, sesame-seed-studded exterior.

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