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# #UpperAustria

> Metal Objects Found in Austrian Halloween Candy · Google to Proceed with Upper Austria Data Center · Linz Legionella Outbreak Triggers Investigation

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November 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM

## [Metal Objects Found in Austrian Halloween Candy](<https://austriareport.com/article/metal-objects-found-in-austrian-halloween-candy-be72c827>)

> The Austrian Federal Criminal Police Office warns parents to check sweets after nails and needles were discovered in multiple districts.

#Google [#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>) #DataCenter #Kronstorf #TechNews

September 23, 2026 at 05:41 PM

## [Google to Proceed with Upper Austria Data Center](<https://austriareport.com/article/google-to-proceed-with-upper-austria-data-center-c26336d5>)

> A legal review confirms Google's 500-megawatt Kronstorf project remains exempt from a new Environmental Impact Assessment.

[#Linz](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/linz>) [#Legionella](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/legionella>) [#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>) [#PublicHealth](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/publichealth>) [#Investigation](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/investigation>)

September 22, 2026 at 03:44 PM

## [Linz Legionella Outbreak Triggers Investigation](<https://austriareport.com/article/linz-legionella-outbreak-triggers-investigation-6025ef6d>)

> Prosecutors investigate negligent homicide after three deaths and 32 illnesses linked to a cooling system in Upper Austria.

#LNZ [#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>) [#Linz](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/linz>)

September 11, 2026 at 08:49 PM

## [Upper Austria to Take Full Control of Linz Airport](<https://austriareport.com/article/upper-austria-to-take-full-control-of-linz-airport-d2f03ff0>)

> The province of Upper Austria will acquire the city of Linz's 50 percent stake in the airport to address significant financial deficits.

[#FPÖ](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/fp%C3%B6>) #ManfredHaimbuchner [#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>)

September 10, 2026 at 03:14 PM

## [FPÖ Unveils Plan to Privatize Hospital Outpatients](<https://austriareport.com/article/fpo-unveils-plan-to-privatize-hospital-outpatients-2ad117cb>)

> Deputy Governor Manfred Haimbuchner proposes converting hospital clinics into private practices to optimize Upper Austria's health budget.

#Google #Kronstorf [#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>)

August 30, 2026 at 11:59 AM

## [Activists Occupy Google Data Center in Kronstorf](<https://austriareport.com/article/activists-occupy-google-data-center-in-kronstorf-20f3a023>)

> Protesters at a Google construction site demand a work stop over concerns about massive energy use and environmental impacts in Austria.

[#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>)

August 30, 2026 at 10:18 AM

## [Upper Austria Social Assistance Cases Drop by 5%](<https://austriareport.com/article/upper-austria-social-assistance-cases-drop-by-5-ee64fd56>)

> Beneficiary numbers fell following the launch of a new model that ties social assistance payments to integration and language measures.

[#Legionellosis](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/legionellosis>) [#Linz](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/linz>) [#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>) [#Legionella](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/legionella>)

August 29, 2026 at 08:18 AM

## [Linz Legionella Outbreak: 32 Cases and 3 Deaths](<https://austriareport.com/article/linz-legionella-outbreak-32-cases-and-3-deaths-5622eff8>)

> Health authorities confirm 32 illnesses and three deaths in Linz as a contaminated cooling system is identified and shut down.

[#Legionellosis](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/legionellosis>) [#Linz](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/linz>) [#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>) [#Legionella](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/legionella>)

August 25, 2026 at 04:48 PM

## [Linz Legionella Outbreak Reaches 29 Cases](<https://austriareport.com/article/linz-legionella-outbreak-reaches-29-cases-9d5e5a05>)

> A new Legionella infection in Linz brings the total to 29 cases and three deaths as authorities investigate a potential cooling tower source.

[#EducationInAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/educationinaustria>) [#UpperAustria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/upperaustria>) [#Styria](<https://austriareport.com/hashtag/styria>) #SalzburgState

August 25, 2026 at 11:35 AM

## [Seven Austrian Schools to Close or Merge by 2026](<https://austriareport.com/article/seven-austrian-schools-to-close-or-merge-by-2026-953ff6d3>)

> Seven school sites across Upper Austria, Styria, and Salzburg will close or merge by the 2026/27 school year to streamline operations.