Now playing Next Austria Austria imports of Russian gas hit pre-war levels Austria has struggled to define its official state neutrality since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. At the moment, it continues to import Russian gas at maximum capacity, a key source of profit for Moscow. 12/07/2023
Now playing Next Austria OPEC members meet in Vienna to help stabilise world oil prices Members of the oil producers group OPEC have met in Vienna to discuss future production of energy but reject pressure to invest less in fossil fuels 07/07/2023
Now playing Next Sport Red Bull driver Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix Reigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen continued his relentless march toward a third straight world title with another dominating win at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. 02/07/2023
Now playing Next Green News Here’s why Austria is our Green country of the month Renewable energy, carbon taxes and public transport are top of the agenda for Austria. 30/06/2023
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Now playing Next Europe Decoded Austria has a period poverty problem. Here’s why Sanitary products are too expensive for many women while sexual education is also too outdated, NGOs say. 23/06/2023
Now playing Next Austria Austrian police foil 'jihadist plot' to attack Vienna pride parade Authorities said pride participants were not in danger at any time. 18/06/2023
Now playing Next Austria Last-minute Bowen goal wins West Ham first European title in 58 years The London team only finished 14th in the Premier League but won 13 out of its 14 European games and has secured a place in the Europa League next year. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Austria Oops! Austrian political party makes leadership vote count snafu A spreadsheet error lead to the Social Democrats announcing the wrong winner in their weekend leadership election contest. 06/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News The Austrian winemakers switching grapes to account for climate change The effects of climate change are changing Austria's wine industry. Rising summer temperatures mean many wines are losing acidity and tasting less fresh. But some winemakers are hoping alternative grape varieties could save the day. 05/06/2023
Now playing Next Austria Saudi Arabia cuts production to boost oil prices Saudi Arabia, an OPEC heavyweight, decided on Sunday to make a further cut in production in the hope of boosting slumping oil prices, against an economic backdrop overshadowed by the war in Ukraine. 04/06/2023
Now playing Next Austria OPEC+: Riyadh to reduce oil output, others to extend previous cuts In order to keep crude oil prices stable on the world market, the OPEC+ countries, including heavyweight Russia, have agreed to maintain previous production cuts through 2024, while Saudi Arabia cuts output by 1 million barrels per day. 04/06/2023
Now playing Next Austria OPEC+ members meet in Vienna to discuss oil production strategy The OPEC+ countries discuss their current production strategy in Vienna. New oil production cuts could result from the meeting as signs of discord between top crude oil producers Saudi Arabia and Russia set the tone of the talks. 03/06/2023
Now playing Next Sport Judo legends triumph in Upper Austria Judo fans enjoyed an action-packed final day of the inaugural Judo Grand Prix in Upper Austria. 27/05/2023
Now playing Next Austria World judo tour: Austria on top, and a first ever gold for Puerto Rico Excited crowds gathered for more heart-racing Judo action on day two of the Upper Austria Grand Prix. 26/05/2023
Now playing Next Sport The World Judo Tour travels to Austria After an incredibly successful World Championships, the World Judo Tour delighted crowds in Upper Austria in its first-ever Grand Prix event. 25/05/2023
Now playing Next Austria Austria tightens border security, as Hungary releases people smugglers Budapest released hundreds of foreign prisoners convicted of people smuggling, and gave them just 72 hours to leave the country. 22/05/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Let It Go: This Austrian town built a fence to block tourists' selfies Hallstatt’s Mayor told the Austrian press that the town’s residents just want to be left alone. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next 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. 16/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Grace Bumbry, the barrier-shattering opera singer, dies aged 86 Grace Bumbry was the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth festival and had a career spanning more than three decades. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next Austria Austria's populist Freedom Party the FPÖ leads the polls Despite a series of scandals, Austria's populist Freedom Party has not gone away. On the contrary, the far-right party leading in national polls. Could the FPÖ one day lead the nation? 08/05/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation These European solar farms are cutting petrol costs with sheep A solar farm in Kosovo and Austria’s biggest PV plant have brought in some woolly helpers - here’s why. 04/05/2023
Now playing Next Living Austria is tackling e-waste by helping to pay for repairs An EU-wide ‘right to repair’ law could soon make it easier to repair rather than replace electronics. 02/05/2023
Now playing Next 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. 20/04/2023
Now playing Next 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. 14/04/2023
Now playing Next Austria A former army barracks will become Austria's first eco-village An Austrian eco-village that grows its own food and creates its own heat and natural materials is already home to some 40 adults and 20 children from all over the world. 10/04/2023