http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:59 +0200 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:59 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/two-former-syrian-officials-accused-of-torture-during-al-assad-era-go-on-trial-in-austria http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/two-former-syrian-officials-accused-of-torture-during-al-assad-era-go-on-trial-in-austria Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:06:49 +0200 Austrian law provides for the jurisdiction of local courts over certain offences committed abroad and the Vienna court has jurisdiction in this case because the defendants reside there. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/29/taylor-swift-vienna-concert-plot-suspect-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/29/taylor-swift-vienna-concert-plot-suspect-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison Fri, 29 May 2026 08:38:28 +0200 An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in prison. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/16/eurovision-final-in-vienna-overshadowed-by-protests-over-israels-participation http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/16/eurovision-final-in-vienna-overshadowed-by-protests-over-israels-participation Sat, 16 May 2026 20:21:34 +0200 Hundreds protested in Vienna against Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 as security was tightened around the Wiener Stadthalle before the grand final, amid tensions linked to the war in Gaza. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/baby-dolls-whale-songs-and-swimming-in-urine-the-venice-biennales-must-see-national-pavili http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/16/baby-dolls-whale-songs-and-swimming-in-urine-the-venice-biennales-must-see-national-pavili Sat, 16 May 2026 11:14:43 +0200 The national pavilions that chime with Kouoh’s core values of nurture, intimacy and reflection are those that quietly steal this year’s spotlight. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/11/vienna-unveils-giant-eurovision-mural http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/11/vienna-unveils-giant-eurovision-mural Mon, 11 May 2026 10:10:39 +0200 Vienna has unveiled Austria's largest mural on a vacant office tower as part of the Eurovision Song Contest cultural programme. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/eurovision-semi-finals-what-to-expect-how-to-watch-and-who-is-among-favourites-to-win http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/eurovision-semi-finals-what-to-expect-how-to-watch-and-who-is-among-favourites-to-win Mon, 11 May 2026 07:32:18 +0200 Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/austria-expels-three-russian-embassy-staff-over-suspected-antenna-spying-in-vienna http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/04/austria-expels-three-russian-embassy-staff-over-suspected-antenna-spying-in-vienna Mon, 04 May 2026 18:52:43 +0200 The Russian Embassy said in a statement on Monday that it had taken note of Austria's "outrageous" decision concerning its employees. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/world-record-made-in-europe-the-worlds-longest-railway-tunnel-is-being-built-under-the-alp http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/world-record-made-in-europe-the-worlds-longest-railway-tunnel-is-being-built-under-the-alp Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:31 +0200 Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/trial-to-begin-for-austrian-man-accused-of-plotting-taylor-swift-concert-attack http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/trial-to-begin-for-austrian-man-accused-of-plotting-taylor-swift-concert-attack Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:12:33 +0200 The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleads guilty. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/austrian-court-acquits-ex-official-johannes-peterlik-over-novichok-document-leak http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/22/austrian-court-acquits-ex-official-johannes-peterlik-over-novichok-document-leak Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:25:40 +0200 Prosecutors had accused Peterlik of requesting "without official necessity" a classified report in 2018 that included the formula for Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent developed in the Soviet Union. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/02/austria-refuses-us-requests-to-overfly-its-territory-citing-its-neutrality-policy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/02/austria-refuses-us-requests-to-overfly-its-territory-citing-its-neutrality-policy Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:55:53 +0200 US President Donald Trump has criticised European allies for refusing US military aircraft permission to use their airspace for operations connected to the war in Iran. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/13/dramatic-development-austria-warns-all-but-2-of-its-96-glaciers-have-retreated-over-last-2 http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/13/dramatic-development-austria-warns-all-but-2-of-its-96-glaciers-have-retreated-over-last-2 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:25:28 +0100 Soaring temperatures are fuelling the demise of Austria's glaciers, with 'vast implications' for drinking water, power generation, infrastructure and more. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/09/boss-of-eurovision-host-broadcaster-orf-resigns-over-sexual-harassment-claim http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/03/09/boss-of-eurovision-host-broadcaster-orf-resigns-over-sexual-harassment-claim Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:35:27 +0100 As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of Austrian national broadcaster ORF stepping down over sexual harassment allegations. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/historic-firsts-highlight-day-3-of-the-upper-austria-grand-prix http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/historic-firsts-highlight-day-3-of-the-upper-austria-grand-prix Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:41:40 +0100 Day 3 in Linz brought thrilling heavyweight action. Tato Grigalashvili won the all-Georgian final at -90 kg, while Marie Branser made history with Guinea’s first World Judo Tour gold. Anton Savytskiy, Raz Hershko and Ibrahim Tataroglu also claimed gold on a spectacular final day. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/local-heroes-shine-on-day-2-of-the-upper-austria-grand-prix-in-linz http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/08/local-heroes-shine-on-day-2-of-the-upper-austria-grand-prix-in-linz Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:02:52 +0100 Day 2 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling action in Linz. Rafaela Silva, Ethan Nairne, Michaela Polleres and Adilet Almat secured gold medals. The home crowd celebrated Polleres’ dramatic golden score victory as fans enjoyed another spectacular day of judo. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/08/tyrol-visit-austrias-alpine-haven-for-mountain-sports-wellness-and-a-stellar-cuisine http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/08/tyrol-visit-austrias-alpine-haven-for-mountain-sports-wellness-and-a-stellar-cuisine Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:27 +0100 In Austria’s Tyrol region, dramatic Alpine scenery sets the stage for outdoor adventure in every season. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/judo-returns-to-upper-austria-as-grand-prix-action-begins-in-linz http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/07/judo-returns-to-upper-austria-as-grand-prix-action-begins-in-linz Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:34:30 +0100 The World Judo Tour returned to Linz for Day 1 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix. Mitsuki Kondo, Romain Valadier Picard, Iroha Oi, Ruslan Pashayev and Ayami Takano claimed gold medals as fans at the TipsArena enjoyed thrilling finals and spectacular techniques. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/austria-charges-man-with-terrorism-over-taylor-swift-concert-attack-plot http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/17/austria-charges-man-with-terrorism-over-taylor-swift-concert-attack-plot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:23:33 +0100 Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who allegedly plotted to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/13/lazgi-uzbekistans-unesco-listed-dance-returns-to-europe-with-salzburg-performance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/02/13/lazgi-uzbekistans-unesco-listed-dance-returns-to-europe-with-salzburg-performance Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:42:58 +0100 From the deserts of Khorezm in Uzbekistan to the grand stage of Salzburg, Lazgi makes its European return on Valentine's Day, a date for lovers of dance. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/tax-the-rich-austrian-green-mep-brings-climate-message-to-the-red-carpet-with-daring-outfi http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/tax-the-rich-austrian-green-mep-brings-climate-message-to-the-red-carpet-with-daring-outfi Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:11:08 +0100 Lena Schilling used the Vienna Opera Ball to condemn Austria’s mega wealthy, and call for a return to a ‘fair’ inheritance tax model. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/vienna-opera-ball-dazzles-5500-guests-at-austrias-grand-gala http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/02/13/vienna-opera-ball-dazzles-5500-guests-at-austrias-grand-gala Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:17:16 +0100 Austria’s Vienna Opera Ball returned to the Vienna State Opera in glittering style, bringing together politics, business and culture as around 5,500 guests gathered in Vienna for one of Austria’s most prestigious charity evenings. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/18/five-skiers-killed-in-pair-of-avalanches-in-the-alpine-regions-of-western-austria http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/18/five-skiers-killed-in-pair-of-avalanches-in-the-alpine-regions-of-western-austria Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:08:17 +0100 Five skiers were killed in a pair of avalanches in the Alpine regions of western Austria on Saturday. Authorities say two others were injured with one having suffered critical wounds. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/14/vienna-battles-deep-freeze-as-danube-ice-threatens-shipping http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/14/vienna-battles-deep-freeze-as-danube-ice-threatens-shipping Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:14:22 +0100 Austria faced overnight disruption into Tuesday morning as black ice continued to refreeze roads and pavements, while icebreaking operations protected cruise ships on the Danube. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/07/europe-loves-night-trains-so-why-are-many-routes-disappearing-across-the-continent http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/07/europe-loves-night-trains-so-why-are-many-routes-disappearing-across-the-continent Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:02:08 +0100 New night trains are launching across Europe, but funding gaps and ageing infrastructure still threaten their revival. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/04/pushed-to-the-limit-europes-ski-resorts-face-climate-change-threat-which-country-has-it-wo http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/04/pushed-to-the-limit-europes-ski-resorts-face-climate-change-threat-which-country-has-it-wo Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:03:59 +0100 Higher temperatures and a lack of snow are forcing Europe's ski resorts to rethink their business model. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/31/tourists-only-want-one-thing-from-these-tiny-european-villages-and-locals-have-had-enough http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/31/tourists-only-want-one-thing-from-these-tiny-european-villages-and-locals-have-had-enough Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:03:08 +0100 In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/26/europes-best-underrated-ski-spots-for-2026-offer-all-the-thrill-without-the-sky-high-bills http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/12/26/europes-best-underrated-ski-spots-for-2026-offer-all-the-thrill-without-the-sky-high-bills Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:03:24 +0100 Euronews Travel looks at some of the emerging European ski destinations offering high-quality terrain and a range of facilities, without breaking the bank. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/11/swiss-eurovision-champion-nemo-returns-winners-trophy-to-protest-israels-inclusion http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/12/11/swiss-eurovision-champion-nemo-returns-winners-trophy-to-protest-israels-inclusion Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:10:07 +0100 The contest, which turns 70 in 2026, strives to put pop before politics, but has repeatedly been embroiled in world events. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/11/austrias-parliament-passes-law-banning-headscarves-for-schoolgirls-under-age-of-14 http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/11/austrias-parliament-passes-law-banning-headscarves-for-schoolgirls-under-age-of-14 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:57:49 +0100 Critics say the law could fuel anti-Muslim sentiment and a similar proposal to ban head coverings for girls in 2020 was rejected by the Constitutional Court because it targeted only Muslims. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/05/tackling-waste-european-innovation-is-reshaping-the-future-of-the-plastic-circular-economy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/05/tackling-waste-european-innovation-is-reshaping-the-future-of-the-plastic-circular-economy Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:00:02 +0100 Can sustainable solutions and state-of-the-art innovative technologies reshape plastic recycling and its circular economy both in Europe and across the World? We travelled to Austria to find out. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/04/watch-eurovision-2026-the-sound-of-music-not-for-everyone http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/04/watch-eurovision-2026-the-sound-of-music-not-for-everyone Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:42:27 +0100 The 2026 edition of Eurovision is facing a historic meltdown, with some countries threatening to boycott the party. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/29/is-vienna-dull-austria-invites-entire-scottish-village-to-find-out http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/29/is-vienna-dull-austria-invites-entire-scottish-village-to-find-out Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:00:25 +0100 Vienna is so eager to bust its ‘dull’ reputation, it has invited 100 Scots to experience the city’s highlights. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/27/portugal-win-u-17-world-cup-as-wenger-hails-festival-of-football-in-qatar http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/27/portugal-win-u-17-world-cup-as-wenger-hails-festival-of-football-in-qatar Thu, 27 Nov 2025 20:37:23 +0100 The largest U-17 World Cup in history closes its curtain in Doha, after 48 teams turned Qatar into a month-long showcase of football’s next generation. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/21/austrias-salzburg-christmas-market-begins-amid-heightened-security http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/21/austrias-salzburg-christmas-market-begins-amid-heightened-security Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:44:14 +0100 Salzburg's Christmas market has opened with increased security measures, including more police patrols and cameras, following a trial against a man accused of planning attacks. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/20/un-atomic-agency-votes-to-urge-iran-to-provide-information-about-nuclear-material http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/20/un-atomic-agency-votes-to-urge-iran-to-provide-information-about-nuclear-material Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:49:49 +0100 Iran denounced Thursday's resolution and said that it was designed to propagate a "false and misleading narrative of the present situation." http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/12/aurora-borealis-rare-red-and-pink-lights-seen-across-europe-from-ireland-to-austria http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/11/12/aurora-borealis-rare-red-and-pink-lights-seen-across-europe-from-ireland-to-austria Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:27:29 +0100 Skywatchers in Europe witnessed the Aurora Borealis due to a G4 geomagnetic storm, with rare sightings in Austria. The spectacle may continue in the coming nights. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/austrias-intelligence-service-finds-weapons-cache-linked-to-hamas http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/austrias-intelligence-service-finds-weapons-cache-linked-to-hamas Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:46:24 +0100 The weapons cache, which is thought to be part of unspecified foreign operations linked to Hamas, was discovered in a suitcase in a rented storage room in Vienna and contained five handguns and 10 magazines. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/habsburg-familys-florentine-diamond-found-in-bank-vault-after-a-century http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/06/habsburg-familys-florentine-diamond-found-in-bank-vault-after-a-century Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:34:36 +0100 The legendary "Florentine" diamond, a 137-carat yellow jewel of the Habsburg family, has resurfaced after 100 years hidden in Canada, ending decades of speculation. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/latvian-man-arrested-in-austria-after-threatening-to-take-hostages-on-a-train http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/04/latvian-man-arrested-in-austria-after-threatening-to-take-hostages-on-a-train Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:43:46 +0100 The 31-year-old suspect was arrested after making threats to passengers on a train travelling from Vienna to Innsbruck, police said. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/21/austria-deports-first-person-to-afghanistan-since-taliban-takeover-sparking-outcry http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/21/austria-deports-first-person-to-afghanistan-since-taliban-takeover-sparking-outcry Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:05 +0200 Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker said more deportations would follow, sparking criticism from human rights groups such as Amnesty International. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/15/robert-fico-vetoes-again-eu-sanctions-against-russia-asks-for-new-concessions http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/15/robert-fico-vetoes-again-eu-sanctions-against-russia-asks-for-new-concessions Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:30:33 +0200 Slovakia and Austria have emerged as the remaining obstacles blocking a deal on a new round of EU sanctions against Russia. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/14/austrian-bank-takes-centre-stage-as-eu-pushes-new-sanctions-on-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/14/austrian-bank-takes-centre-stage-as-eu-pushes-new-sanctions-on-russia Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:30:09 +0200 Raiffeisen is seeking to offset €2.1 billion in damages imposed by a Russian court. As a solution, Austria has proposed to unfreeze the assets of a sanctioned Russian company. But the plan has proven controversial. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/10/from-alpine-mountains-to-mediterranean-citrus-groves-5-foliage-filled-train-journeys-for-a http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/10/from-alpine-mountains-to-mediterranean-citrus-groves-5-foliage-filled-train-journeys-for-a Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:01 +0200 Watch nature’s transformation from the comfort of your own seat with these highly-rated rail journeys that are perfect for autumn. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/09/austria-says-it-will-refuse-to-host-2026-eurovision-song-contest-if-israel-frozen-out http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/10/09/austria-says-it-will-refuse-to-host-2026-eurovision-song-contest-if-israel-frozen-out Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:35:13 +0200 Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/01/slovenian-climber-completes-worlds-first-ascent-on-wings-of-glider-in-mid-flight http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/01/slovenian-climber-completes-worlds-first-ascent-on-wings-of-glider-in-mid-flight Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:56:37 +0200 Slovenian climber Domen Škofic achieved a world first in Austria’s Aigen im Ennstal after scaling the wings of a Red Bull Blanix glider in mid-flight. http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/23/emil-the-elk-caught-in-austria-after-summer-roaming-across-central-europe-goes-viral http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/23/emil-the-elk-caught-in-austria-after-summer-roaming-across-central-europe-goes-viral Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:50:07 +0200 The animal's journey has attracted thousands of fans online, generated global headlines and spurred debate about whether he is an elk or a moose. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/10/austrias-push-to-scrap-nuclear-from-taxonomy-snubbed-by-eu-court http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/10/austrias-push-to-scrap-nuclear-from-taxonomy-snubbed-by-eu-court Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:36:25 +0200 The lawsuit was filed against the EU executive in October 2022. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/09/where-to-travel-in-europe-in-october-sun-culture-and-autumn-charm-without-the-crowds http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/09/09/where-to-travel-in-europe-in-october-sun-culture-and-autumn-charm-without-the-crowds Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:40 +0200 These destinations let travellers indulge in brilliant autumn colours, pleasant weather and quirky festivals in October. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/08/pump-foil-world-cup-ends-with-victories-for-lippitsch-and-finander http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/08/pump-foil-world-cup-ends-with-victories-for-lippitsch-and-finander Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:23:48 +0200 Austria’s Viola Lippitsch was crowned overall champion of the inaugural Pump Foil World Cup at Lakeventure in Ebensee, sealing victory on home waters at 17 years old. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/03/austrian-police-raid-labubu-store-in-vienna-for-suspected-tax-evasion http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/09/03/austrian-police-raid-labubu-store-in-vienna-for-suspected-tax-evasion Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:12:05 +0200 The tax police inspected a pop-up store in Vienna's city centre selling the hyped and much-coveted Labubu cuddly toys and found a wide range of violations of the law.