Using an ultralight aircraft, Johannes Fritz once taught endangered ibises a migration path over the Alps. Because of climate change, he is now showing them a much longer route to a winter’s refuge.
Tag: Austria
Weather Punishes Europe, With Portugal Wildfires and Slovenia Floods
The extreme weather across the continent this summer has destroyed huge amounts of land, forced many to evacuate, and in some cases caused deaths.
Switzerland and Austria Join Sky Shield Air Defense Initiative Amid Threats Raised by Russia-Ukraine War
The Sky Shield initiative is aimed at strengthening Europe’s air defenses to deal with threats highlighted by Russia’s assault on Ukraine.
On an Austrian Train, Hitler’s Voice Played Over the Loudspeakers
Two men have been questioned in the bizarre case, where Hitler could be heard over an express train’s P.A. system. The episode has led to outrage and head-scratching.
Avalanches in Alps Kill at Least 11, as Weather Hampers Rescues
Deaths were reported in Austria, Italy and Switzerland over the weekend. Heavy snowfall and high winds have increased the danger for skiers, officials said.
What’s the Correct Color of Bees? In Austria, It’s a Toxic Topic.
In the Austrian state of Carinthia, where the law favors light-colored local bees, those honey producers judged “too dark” risk eradication.
A Timely Biography Traces Joseph Roth’s Accounts of Fascism
Roth was an outraged witness to tyranny, which led him to exile, and his books to the bonfire. In “Endless Flight,” Keiron Pim examines the flawed man and his resonant legacy.
Volker Türk, the U.N.’s New Human Rights Chief, Has a Lot to Do.
From Iran to Ukraine to Xinjiang in China, Volker Türk will have no shortage of challenges as he steps into one of the United Nations’ most delicate roles.
In Europe, New Refugee Crisis Stirs Uncomfortable Questions
The war in Ukraine has sent the numbers of refugees seeking shelter in Europe soaring, pushing those from other conflicts to the end of the line.
She’s Inheriting Millions. She Wants Her Wealth Taxed Away.
Marlene Engelhorn, 30, heir to a fortune, isn’t interested in philanthropy, believing it only perpetuates existing power dynamics. She’s calling for structural change to how the ultrarich are taxed.