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Arnold Schwarzenegger says lives depend on climate action

Arnold Schwarzenegger was joined by experts and activists at at the Austrian World Summit.

Austria

Hitler speech on train sparks investigation in Austria

Shouts of “sieg heil” were heard during a train journey to the Austrian capital Vienna on Sunday.

Culture news

Eurovision 2023 Semi-Final 2: Who are the final 10 acts to qualify?

Belgium and Albania are through while Iceland misses out as 10 out of 16 countries qualify for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Climate

Meet 'Climate Shakira' who faces deportation from Austria

The German-born activist has built a following on TikTok thanks to her road blocking climate protests.

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Austria

'The Chechen & the Cop': Immigrant and policeman fight racism together

A young Chechen man in Vienna set up a TikTok channel with a police officer to answer questions most immigrants are too scared to ask, plus some silly ones too.

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Farmers in Austria scramble to protect orchards and crops from frosty

Farmers in Austria are using heaters and tin foil to protect harvests from the region's freezing temperatures after some of their plants sprouted early.

Europe News

Is nuclear sustainable? EU countries are split but must decide soon

France wants nuclear power to benefit from proposed advantages the EU wants to fast-track for clean tech. It is opposed by many countries, including Germany.

Destinations

Tirol: The Austrian mountains are ideal for hikers, bikers and skiers

The Austrian Alps is the perfect destination for nature lovers, whatever the season.

World News

Groom dies returning from stag party on a bus crash in Austria

One person died and 32 more were hurt, two of them seriously, when a bus rolled off the road in northwestern Austria

Austria

Euroviews. The OSCE meeting is a chance to challenge Duma members, face-to-face

Sitting in Moscow is easy for these parliamentarians, but I don’t want things to be easy for them. They need to be forced to hear the reality of what their decisions have wrought, OSCE's Parliamentary Assembly President Margareta Cederfelt writes.

World News

Euroviews. Austria wants banned Russian reps at an OSCE meeting. We must react

It is impossible to stay indifferent and not react when you see an EU member state acting against the interests and values of the Union, MEP Vlad Gheorghe writes.

Art

A lost Klimt masterpiece returns after 60 years

The painting from the Austrian master was lost in 1964 after it had been taken from its original Jewish owners by the Nazi regime.

Travel News

Swoon at the glamour of the Viennese waltz season

The Viennese balls are known for their opulent venues, elegant dress code and traditional dancing.

World News

Wintry weather brings jams to roads in Croatia and Austria

Wintry showers brought traffic jams to roads in mountainous parts of Austria and Croatia.

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Watch: Climate activists glue themselves to roads in Vienna

Climate activists from The Last Generation group glue themselves to roads and disrupted rush hour traffic in Vienna, Austria on Monday

Austria

Warm temperatures in Austria cast doubt over major ice skating event

In previous years, the ice cover on Lake Weissensee was 50 centimetres thick. But some areas are unlikely to freeze over this season.

Austria

Austrian soldier killed in 'exchange of fire' at barracks

Austrian media reports the young soldier was shot by a superior officer during an argument.

World News

Central Europe records unseasonally high, record-breaking temperatures

The winter tourism sector in Central Europe is scrambling to attract visitors despite the lack of snow which typically blankets many high-altitude resorts at this time of year.

Destinations

Vienna: A money-saving travel guide to Austria's beautiful capital

Vienna has been named the world's most liveable city in 2022. Here's why Austria’s culture-rich capital is perfect for a weekend break.

Austria

Missing skiers found after avalanche swept through Austrian Alps

Missing skiers found after an avalanche rocked through a mountain in the Austrian Alps over the Christmas weekend,

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