Austria Security Shift: Austria’s coalition plans to extend military service from six to nine months, citing new threats from the war in Ukraine, including hybrid attacks and cyberwarfare. Refugee Education: A new “inclusive refugee education” framework is being developed in the UK, aiming to keep inclusion from becoming mere access and to decolonise how schools respond to young arrivals. Vienna Interfaith Culture: Vienna’s Iranian Cultural Center will host the Arbaeen photo exhibition “Paths of the Soul,” using pilgrimage imagery to spark dialogue between Islam and Christianity. Public Health & Climate: Save the Children reports two-thirds of children in Western Europe were exposed to extreme heatwaves in early 2026, with the impact likely to worsen across the full year. Arts & Identity: San Francisco cabaret artist Olivia Bratko brings “Trey” to Theatre Rhinoceros, blending sharp cultural commentary with trans joy and genre-bending performance. Media & Streaming: Amazon is ending its curated 24/7 Prime linear TV channel in Germany and Austria, moving the schedule to Prime Video on-demand while keeping live public broadcaster streams. HIV Focus: A call to protect the most vulnerable in the fight against AIDS by 2030 highlights gaps in follow-up care for young people and breastfeeding mothers.