Europe News 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 News 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 News 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 News 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 News 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 News 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
No Comment 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
No Comment 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 News 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
Europe News No further suspects after two arrested in Taylor Swift concert plot Authorities confirm no other suspects are being sought after two individuals were arrested for planning to use knives or homemade explosives outside Taylor Swift concerts in Austria. 08/08/2024
Culture news Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts cancelled after police foil terror plot Earlier on Wednesday, Austrian police apprehended a 19-year-old suspect who had reportedly pledged his allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group. 07/08/2024
Climate Last Generation climate group disband in Austria Austria's Interior Ministry recorded 230 criminal charges for members of the group in 2023, with the activists repeatedly blocking roads and causing disruption. 07/08/2024
Home The European capital named world's most liveable city (again) in 2024 As well as Vienna in poll position, three other European cities made the top 10 in a year when global instability and the cost of living weighed heavily. 28/07/2024
Europe News Austrian police trial stun guns in Vienna ahead of potential rollout Austria has been hesitant in the past to roll out stun guns, popular with police forces across the world, due to reports of people dying after getting electro-shocked. 26/07/2024
Europe News Car shuttle trains are Europe's little-known green travel option A train like this can take passengers from Vienna to the Croatian coast in 14 hours, eliminating the need for overnight hotel stops. 23/07/2024
Europe News Austrian police detain dozens who disrupted far-right march in Vienna The demonstrations on Saturday came as political parties gear up for September parliamentary elections where the far-right could make significant gains. 21/07/2024
Austria EuroGames: Europe's largest LGBTQ+ multi-sport competition kicks off The EuroGames will host 4,000 athletes from 50 countries across a wide variety of sporting disciplines. 18/07/2024
Austria Austrian government announces new obligations for asylum seekers The new measures are intended to give refugees a structured everyday life while also benefiting Austrian society. 17/07/2024
Green News How returning the Alpine Rhine to nature could prevent flooding The goal is to try to protect 300,000 people in the Rhine Valley from catastrophic flooding. 05/07/2024
Art Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova opens debut solo museum show in Linz Rebellion, resistance and spirituality are key themes of Tolokonnikova’s first solo exhibition at OK Linz – along with a healthy dose of anger. 25/06/2024
Europe News Austrian heiress lets fifty random citizens give away her €25m fortune Austrian-German heiress Marlene Engelhorn allowed fifty members of the public to donate her inheritance to various organisations, including a homeless aid charity and a nature conservation association. 19/06/2024