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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

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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

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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

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Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner dies aged 91

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

12/08/2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Clean-up underway in Austrian towns after severe storms

Residents in several towns in Austria were cleaning up on Monday after severe thunderstorms over the weekend caused flooding and mudslides.

10/06/2024

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Exit polls: Austrian far-right FPÖ comes out on top in party first

In a forecast carried out for the country's national broadcasters, the Freedom Party (FPÖ) will take a clear first place with 27% of the vote, marking the first time the party won a nationwide election.

09/06/2024

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Over 300,000 people enjoy Vienna's Pride Parade

Organisers say that around 340,000 people enjoyed themselves in the sunshine in Austria's capital.

09/06/2024

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Austria shuts down Danube for shipping as deadly floods spread

Flooding caused by torrential rain that killed five people in Germany over the weekend has spread across Austria and Hungary overnight Tuesday.

05/06/2024

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Austrian chancellor hails UK for its 'pioneer' Rwanda deportation plan

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has lauded the UK as a "pioneer" of migration policy, citing its plan to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, as UK PM Rishi Sunak visits Vienna on Tuesday.

21/05/2024

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Does Austria's capital Vienna have a crime problem?

Austrian authorities say violent crime among young people is soaring, but just how bad is the issue?

17/05/2024

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Russians celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets

Russians to celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets. Ukraine asks authorities to ban events.

09/05/2024

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Austria hit with a wave of antisemitic attacks since 7 October

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Austria has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents. The president of the lower house of the Austrian Parliament, Wolfgang Sobotka, is attempting to counter them in Vienna

07/05/2024