I had the opportunity to meet Julius during my stay at the station in the summer of 2025. He gave me an insight into his daily tasks at the Sermilik station, where temperatures can be extremely low and conditions are…
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The discovery of Franz-Josef-Land by Julius Payer and Karl Weyprecht 1872-1874 became the nucleus of Austrian polar research. After the return, Weyprecht's initiative for the "First International Polar Year" in 1882/83 triggered internationally coordinated polar research. Martin earned his bachelor's…
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Tasiilaq Construction activities are well advanced thanks to the efforts of the local construction company from Tasiilaq. The finishing of the interior and the technical installations will continue in spring 2023.In close cooperation with Lars Vestergaard's construction company in Tasiilaq,…
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Today, Austria's interest in the polar regions is based on the great relevance of the polar regions for the Earth's climate and the global responsibility of all nations to understand and limit climate change. Historically, this interest is also closely…
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