Bring a bottle: Viennese dog owners told to rinse pets’ urine from trees

15 October 2026 at 14:50

Official guidance says ammonia in animal urine should be watered down to stop it corroding bark

A neighbourhood in Vienna has introduced guidelines for dog walking, including the use of bottled tap water to rinse away urine and protect vulnerable trees.

Neubau, an up-and-coming, densely populated district dotted with cafes and galleries, rolled out the Schönes Gassi (nice dog walk) campaign this week.

Contradicting PM and reports, Egypt’s spy chief said not to have been in Israel days before Oct. 7

The Times of Israel

15 October 2026 at 07:47

After claims about Abbas Kamel's alleged flying visit to warn about a Hamas attack, multiple reports now say he wasn't aboard private Egyptian jet that arrived on Sept. 26, 2023

Contradicting PM and reports, Egypt’s spy chief said not to have been in Israel days before Oct. 7

Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain

The Guardian - Europe

By: Richard Partington in Warsaw

15 October 2026 at 06:56

In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living

Above the rain-soaked streets of Warsaw, the observation deck of the Varso tower overlooks Joseph Stalin’s gift to Poland that has divided opinion for decades.

For some, the Soviet-era Palace of Culture and Science is a drunk confectioner’s nightmare; standing as a relic of oppression that should have been demolished. For others, it is an icon on the skyline and a monumental warning from history.

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