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Judo Returns to Upper Austria as Grand Prix Action Begins in Linz

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.

Austria

Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift attack plot

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.

Culture news

Lazgi ballet brings Uzbek heritage to Salzburg stage

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.

Green News

Green MEP calls for Austria to tax the rich while on the red carpet

Lena Schilling used the Vienna Opera Ball to condemn Austria’s mega wealthy, and call for a return to a ‘fair’ inheritance tax model.

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Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala

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.

Make it Work

EU initiative boosts Austria’s push for gender equality at work

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-funded initiative is helping Austrian manufacturers rethink workplace culture, with new training, coaching and equality measures showing how industry can close gender gaps from the shop floor up.

Austria

Five skiers killed in pair of avalanches in western Austria

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.

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Vienna battles deep freeze as Danube ice threatens shipping

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.

Travel News

Will 2026 be the year Europe’s night trains finally take off?

New night trains are launching across Europe, but funding gaps and ageing infrastructure still threaten their revival.

World News

Can Europe's ski industry weather the climate crisis?

Higher temperatures and a lack of snow are forcing Europe's ski resorts to rethink their business model.

Destinations

Locals in these tiny European villages are getting fed up with tourist

In these Insta-famous villages, photo-hungry tourists are taking more than they’re giving back.

Destinations

The niche ski spots with affordable stays and stunning slopes for 2026

Euronews Travel looks at some of the emerging European ski destinations offering high-quality terrain and a range of facilities, without breaking the bank.

Culture news

Eurovision champion Nemo returns trophy to protest Israel's inclusion

The contest, which turns 70 in 2026, strives to put pop before politics, but has repeatedly been embroiled in world events.

Austria

Austria passes law banning headscarves for schoolgirls under age of 14

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.

Made in Europe

Tackling waste: European innovation is reshaping the future of the plastic circular economy

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.

Europe Today

Watch: Eurovision 2026 — the sound of music? Not for everyone

The 2026 edition of Eurovision is facing a historic meltdown, with some countries threatening to boycott the party.

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