Austria

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Cryotherapy, IV drips and hiking: Inside the world’s best medical spa

Austria’s Vivamayr gives you full permission to rest, switch off from tech and only think about yourself - rare treats in our fast-paced world.

28/10/2023

Austria

Austria to compensate gay men convicted under discriminatory laws

A historic proposal by the Austrian Ministry of Justice sees €33m set aside to compensate those who were wrongly convicted - but critics say the amount on offer is not enough.

27/10/2023

Travel News

Austria's brand new ‘pure luxury’ night trains hit the tracks

ÖBB's new-generation sleeper trains are now in service. Here's where you can go.

06/10/2023

Europe Decoded

The far-right is rising in Austria again. Here's why

The small Alpine country could become the next EU nation to have a populist right-wing government.

06/10/2023

Travel News

Switzerland scoops the top prize at Rail Tourism Awards

These journeys through Switzerland, Occitanie and Vienna show the excitement and freedom of travelling Europe by train.

05/10/2023

Austria

Work begins on Hitler's house to turn into police station

Activists and historians welcome the transformation but want the building to be turned into a permanent exhibition.

02/10/2023

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Welcome to Vienna: a city with an incredibly rich cultural history, which boasts beautiful parks and architecture, is home to major global companies, and offers a great work-life balance.

28/09/2023

Austria

Zookeeper trampled to death by rhino in Austria

Another member of staff was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

12/09/2023

Moments

This spooky castle tour in Austria explores legend of Dracula

Want something spooky to do in the run-up to Halloween? This tour for “vampire apprentices” at Burg Forchtenstein in Austria could be the answer.

12/09/2023

Design

A new documentary sparks row over what Hitler wanted for birthplace

Film director says plans to turn Adolf Hitler's Austrian birthplace into a police training centre are just what he would have wanted.

24/08/2023

Earth News

Austria gives free public transport in return for klimaticket tattoos

The promotion has been criticised for using young people’s bodies to advertise political policies.

23/08/2023

Austria

Former Austrian leader Kurz charged with giving false evidence

Sebastian Kurz has been charged with making false statements to a parliamentary inquiry into a scandal that brought down his first government, prosecutors said. The court said Kurz will go on trial on 18 October.

18/08/2023

Austria

'This is my world!': Former Austrian FM spends holiday in Russia

Kneissl was Austrian FM during a time when Austria grew dangerously close to Russia. She is now vacationing in the Russian village of Petrushovo and lecturing at a Russian political center.

10/08/2023

Austria

Austrian far-right activists protest against ‘Great Replacement’

"Natural Austrians" are becoming a minority in the country, according to far-right parties, who are marching through Vienna on Saturday to introduce the concept of "remigration" to the public.

29/07/2023

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

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

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

Earth 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

Health news

'It's getting cheaper': Drug use disorders increasing globally

A new UN report said the number of people suffering from drug use disorders had skyrocketed in the last 10 years.

26/06/2023

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

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

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

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

Earth 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

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

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