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Chinese lantern festival on Danube island
China’s traditional Lantern Festival has come to Europe, with 36 sculptures, lit by 18,000 LEDs on Vienna’s Danube island.China’s traditional Lantern Festival has come to Europe, with 36 sculptures, lit by 18,000 LEDs on Vienna’s Danube island.
Crans Montana Forum debate climate change
The Paris Summit on climate change, COP 21, was a breakthrough of sorts in the battle against global warming – it set targets for shifting the world to green energies by…The Paris Summit on climate change, COP 21, was a breakthrough of sorts in the battle against global warming – it set targets for shifting the world to green energies by…
Big names get together at the Crans Montana Forum
Politicians, business leaders and representatives of international organisations came together in the heart of Vienna, Austria, for the 27th annual Crans Montana…Politicians, business leaders and representatives of international organisations came together in the heart of Vienna, Austria, for the 27th annual Crans Montana…
Austria's far-right FPO in court challenge to presidential election result
Austria's far-right Freedom Party is challenging the result of last month's presidential election claiming numerous irregularities.Austria's far-right Freedom Party is challenging the result of last month's presidential election claiming numerous irregularities.
Creating 3D models with your mobile phone
In this edition of Futuris, we look at whether our smartphones can help to create sophisticated 3D models.In this edition of Futuris, we look at whether our smartphones can help to create sophisticated 3D models.
Takeaway: 3D in your pocket
This sophisticated 3D model can partially be made with your smartphone.This sophisticated 3D model can partially be made with your smartphone.
OPEC fails to agree on limiting output, denies it is 'dead'
OPEC has failed to agree on limiting output which would have boosted the price of crude but Saudi Arabia promised not to flood the oil market with extra barrels.OPEC has failed to agree on limiting output which would have boosted the price of crude but Saudi Arabia promised not to flood the oil market with extra barrels.
Juan Diego Flórez: singing for Peru's disadvantaged children
Juan Diego Flórez is giving disadvantaged children a bright future through the power of music. Inspired by Venezuelan music network “El Sistema” theJuan Diego Flórez is giving disadvantaged children a bright future through the power of music. Inspired by Venezuelan music network “El Sistema” the
Juan Diego Flórez changing lives with Symphony for Peru
Juan Diego Flórez inspires thousands of children in his home country Peru with his foundation “Symphony for Peru.” The tenor superstar explained howJuan Diego Flórez inspires thousands of children in his home country Peru with his foundation “Symphony for Peru.” The tenor superstar explained how
Zurich's Tonhalle Orchestra triumphs on tour
With young Lionel Bringuier at the helm, and starring Lisa Batiashvili and Gautier Capuçon, the Zurich Tonhalle has been wowing the audience in ViennaWith young Lionel Bringuier at the helm, and starring Lisa Batiashvili and Gautier Capuçon, the Zurich Tonhalle has been wowing the audience in Vienna
Love me tender: public contracts are great opportunities for SMEs
This edition of Business Planet looks at how innovative entrepreneurs can have an edge when it comes to securing public contracts.This edition of Business Planet looks at how innovative entrepreneurs can have an edge when it comes to securing public contracts.
Thousands protest in Vienna against annual right-wing ball
Thousands of protesters have marched through Vienna, to demonstrate against an annual ball, which usually attracts far-right and right-wing figuresThousands of protesters have marched through Vienna, to demonstrate against an annual ball, which usually attracts far-right and right-wing figures
Iran expects sanctions to be lifted today under nuclear deal
Iran is expecting international sanctions to be lifted on Saturday, with an announcement by the UN nuclear agency that Tehran has complied with aIran is expecting international sanctions to be lifted on Saturday, with an announcement by the UN nuclear agency that Tehran has complied with a
Mariss Jansons conducted the annual New Year gala concert from Vienna.
Latvia’s Mariss Jansons took up the baton for the third time for the annual New Year gala concert from Vienna. The United Nations Secretary GeneralLatvia’s Mariss Jansons took up the baton for the third time for the annual New Year gala concert from Vienna. The United Nations Secretary General
Energy markets fall as reports say OPEC to maintain output policy
Energy markets fell following unconfirmed reports that OPEC has kept its policy of pumping near-record volumes of oil. Anonymous sources quoted byEnergy markets fell following unconfirmed reports that OPEC has kept its policy of pumping near-record volumes of oil. Anonymous sources quoted by
Saudi Arabia unfazed as OPEC set to keep oil output high
OPEC members have been meeting in Vienna with the oil producers’ organisation widely expected to do nothing to tackle one of the worst crude gluts inOPEC members have been meeting in Vienna with the oil producers’ organisation widely expected to do nothing to tackle one of the worst crude gluts in
Saudi Arabia hints it may back oil output cut - if others do too
Are there more signs of a chink in the Saudi armour over oil production? OPEC’s effective leader has been softening its stance against cuttingAre there more signs of a chink in the Saudi armour over oil production? OPEC’s effective leader has been softening its stance against cutting
Talks delegates in Vienna agree plan for Syria
Delegates at the multi-national talks on Syria taking place in Vienna say a broad timeline and plan for political transition towards elections in theDelegates at the multi-national talks on Syria taking place in Vienna say a broad timeline and plan for political transition towards elections in the
Progress made in Syria talks but disagreement over Assad
Foreign powers meeting in Vienna with the aim of finding a solution to the civil war in Syria have said advances has been made but substantialForeign powers meeting in Vienna with the aim of finding a solution to the civil war in Syria have said advances has been made but substantial
Iran takes seat in international peace talks on Syria
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Vienna on Thursday to join international peace talks on Syria for the first time.Iran's foreign minister arrived in Vienna on Thursday to join international peace talks on Syria for the first time.
Iran to attend Syria talks in Vienna on Friday
Iran has announced it will attend international talks on the Syrian crisis being held in Vienna. It will be the first time Tehran – an ally of SyrianIran has announced it will attend international talks on the Syrian crisis being held in Vienna. It will be the first time Tehran – an ally of Syrian
Quartet: calls for calm between Israelis and Palestinians
International Middle East peace mediators have repeated their calls for calm to be restored between Israelis and Palestinians. #EUInternational Middle East peace mediators have repeated their calls for calm to be restored between Israelis and Palestinians. #EU
Far-right makes gains in Vienna's city hall elections
A far-right populist party in Austria has scored its best ever results in the election for Vienna’s city hall. Support for The Freedom Party leapedA far-right populist party in Austria has scored its best ever results in the election for Vienna’s city hall. Support for The Freedom Party leaped
Migrants: Vienna summit given added impetus
The discovery of a lorry containing the corpses of dead refugees on an Austrian motorway gave added impetus to a key summit on migration in ViennaThe discovery of a lorry containing the corpses of dead refugees on an Austrian motorway gave added impetus to a key summit on migration in Vienna
Exclusive - EU's Mogherini hails 'good' Iran deal
The nuclear deal agreed between Iran and six world powers represents a “historic opportunity” to change the relationship between Tehran and the WestThe nuclear deal agreed between Iran and six world powers represents a “historic opportunity” to change the relationship between Tehran and the West
OPEC ups global oil demand forecast, Saudi Arab
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised its forecasts for global demand. In its monthly report, OPEC said demand wasThe Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has raised its forecasts for global demand. In its monthly report, OPEC said demand was
Israel angry as Iran and West talk up nuclear deal
Iran and the Western powers in Vienna are making increasingly positive noises about a nuclear deal becoming a reality. An Iranian diplomat said onIran and the Western powers in Vienna are making increasingly positive noises about a nuclear deal becoming a reality. An Iranian diplomat said on
Iran nuclear deal 'never closer' says Foreign Minister Zarif
Iran's foreign minister has taken to YouTube to voice cautious optimism about a final nuclear deal between his country and six world powers as talks continue in Vienna.Iran's foreign minister has taken to YouTube to voice cautious optimism about a final nuclear deal between his country and six world powers as talks continue in Vienna.
OPEC holds output high
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said that keeping its output level unchanged at 30 million barrels per day. TheThe Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said that keeping its output level unchanged at 30 million barrels per day. The