Austria

Europe

Far-right FPÖ leader meets Austrian president on new government

Herbert Kickl, head of the far-right FPÖ, is facing difficult coalition negotiations as the SPÖ, Green Party, and NEOS have dismissed collaboration, with the OVP agreeing to join only if Kickl is excluded.

04/10/2024

Europe

Thousands rally in Vienna against the far right in coalition talks

The protest comes after the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by its controversial, eurosceptic leader Hebert Kickl, won with 29% of the vote last Sunday.

04/10/2024

Austria

What's next for Austria after far-right win historic victory?

Controversial leader Hebert Kickl has led the Austrian Freedom Party to a narrow win, and now faces a challenge finding a coalition partner who would be willing to work with him.

01/10/2024

Europe

Is an anti-Kickl coalition on the cards after far-right Austria win?

A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of over 90% of the vote, showed the Freedom Party finishing first with 29.2%.

30/09/2024

Europe

Exit polls indicate Austria's far-right party has won election

Exit polls indicate Austria's far-right party has won historic first national election after tapping into voters' fears of immigration and the Ukraine war.

29/09/2024

Europe

Voting underway in Austrian parliamentary elections

The Freedom Party is set to win a national election for the first time in its history as it taps into voters' anxieties about immigration, inflation and the war in Ukraine.

29/09/2024

Europe

Austrian parties hold final rallies ahead of Sunday’s election

Polls show the far-right Freedom Part of Austria (Freiheitliche Partei Österreich) in the lead, predicted to take more than 28% in what could be their first ever election victory but finding coalition partners could be tough.

28/09/2024

Europe

Far right leads as Austrians head to polls in pivotal vote on Sunday

The anti-immigrant Freedom Party (FPÖ) is leading in the polls — although it's unlikely to secure an absolute majority.

26/09/2024

Earth News

Wetter air caused by climate change likely worsening extreme weather

Geosphere Austria climatologist Marc Olefs said that the fossil fuel industry is to blame for the exacerbation of extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall as seen over Europe over the past couple of weeks.

23/09/2024

Climate Now

What's changing as Alpine glaciers melt?

In partnership with Copernicus

In this episode of Climate Now we ask how the Alps are changing as temperatures rise. Melting glaciers mean more sediment in rivers, including potentially harmful substances like uranium and nickel. The rising risk of rockfalls forces high mountain footpaths to be closed.

23/09/2024

Europe

Austrian security forces raid 72 alleged Islamic extremists

Tuesday's raids came a month after authorities foiled a plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna which were subsequently cancelled.

12/09/2024

Home

What makes Vienna the world's most liveable city?

The Austrian capital ranks highly for stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

11/09/2024

Europe

Global warming may melt some glaciers in Austria in 10-15 years

Glaciologist Bernhard Zagel warns some glaciers around Salzburg have already lost half their ice in just 25 years.

08/09/2024

Smart Regions

Curative waterfalls and ecomedicine in the Austrian Alps

In partnership with the European Commission

New economic and therapeutic opportunities are giving people in the town of Krimml hope for a better, brighter and healthier future.

02/09/2024

Europe

Austria to team up with Germany in joint deportations to Afghanistan

Austria's Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum has said that deportations to Afghanistan are permissible on a case-by-case basis due to the "changed security situation" in the country.

01/09/2024

Austria

CIA: Taylor Swift plotters aimed to kill 'tens of thousands' in Vienna

The singer cancelled Austrian dates on her record-breaking Eras tour out of concern for the safety of her fans.

29/08/2024

Europe

Ukraine war bill and China tensions coming if Trump wins – Carl Bildt

Europe needs to be better prepared to defend itself, the former Swedish premier warned

29/08/2024

Europe

Enlargement a matter of security – Montenegrin President

Security threats to EU from Russia and China have proved a gamechanger for enlargement policy.

28/08/2024

Europe

EU should act on migration to heed voter concerns — Austrian minister

The far-right Freedom Party is expected to top the polls in upcoming Austrian elections.

27/08/2024

Europe

Europe should enlarge gradually – Austrian minister

Two new members, Montenegro and Albania, could join the bloc by 2030, Karoline Edtstadler told Euronews.

27/08/2024

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WATCH: Vienna’s worst floods in 152 years

Vienna faced historic flooding after an unprecedented 110 litres of rain per square metre fell in a single evening.

20/08/2024

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Thunderstorms sweep vehicles away in Austrian ski resort villagee

A severe thunderstorm has hit St. Anton am Arlberg in the Tyrolean Alps, damaging buildings and vehicles, without injuring anyone.

19/08/2024

Culture news

Taylor Swift fans flooded Vienna museums after concert cancellations

Many institutions in the Austrian capital waived their ticket fees for Swifties with a concert ticket, leading to huge upticks in visitor numbers.

15/08/2024

Tech News

Austria plans to give police more powers to monitor social media

The new counterterrorism measures, which include stronger monitoring of "messenger services," come in the wake of a thwarted attack at a Taylor Swift concert.

14/08/2024

Austria

Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner dies aged 91

Lugner underwent heart surgery in July as he battled with poor health.

12/08/2024

Europe

Third suspect arrested over foiled Taylor Swift concert terror plot

The failed foil attack on Taylor Swift's concert is part of a bigger pattern according to experts.

09/08/2024