English Newsletters Events Podcasts Videos Africanews Search

Austria

Europe News

Bomb threat forces airliner from Tel Aviv to divert to Bulgaria

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

No Comment

Austria: Yodelling tradition goes underground in Graz

Austria's yodellers are using a Graz underground car park for its rich acoustics, bringing an Alpine tradition to an unusual urban setting.

Europe News

Five EU countries push Brussels to ease carbon costs for industry

Austria and four Central European countries want more flexibility in the EU carbon market, warning high decarbonisation costs risk driving investment and production overseas.

Art

The Sound of Music finally has a dedicated museum in Austria

Over sixty years since its release, 'The Sound of Music' now has a dedicated museum in Salzburg, which combines history with Hollywood to celebrate the remarkable story of the Von Trapp family.

Europe News

13 EU countries call for 'deep cleaning' of European laws

Austria is leading a new alliance on regulatory simplification, pushing for a systematic review of how new rules would impact businesses and a "deep cleaning" of existing rules to be conducted during an "implementation and consolidation year."

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe News

Heat and drought: Why beer at Oktoberfest could soon be in short supply

No hops, no beer: heat and drought are hitting hop fields in Austria and Germany, as well as spring barley for malt. Is a beer shortage looming? Farmers and brewers are testing irrigation and switching to winter barley.

Food and Drink

A New York state of mind: Austrian rye bread set for luxury status

Give us this day, our daily bread. Or, combine New York's sky-high prices with a touch of Austrian artisan baking, served up in minimalist Soho chic, and you get a rye luxury loaf that sells for $60.

Europe in Motion

Burglary and break-ins: Here's where homes are most at risk in Europe

Burglary rates vary widely across the EU as Europe's security alarm market flourishes.

Culture news

Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace from Vienna museum

Police said the two men did not wear masks, paid to enter the museum and were clearly seen on surveillance cameras in Thursday's heist.

Sport

Alexandri sisters come back to Greece after years abroad

From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future.

Europe News

Major find in Hitler's birthplace: bone leads to mass graves

A girl finds a bone while playing. The discovery turns into an archaeological sensation: in Braunau am Inn, remains of at least 120 young men have been found. Experts call it an exceptional find for Central Europe.

Business

Why has Austria become Europe's hottest AI market this year?

An Austrian chipmaker is up 459% this year, turning Vienna’s bank-heavy market into one of the eurozone's best performers of 2026.

Art

Mozart at 270: Salzburg unveils 300 gold-coloured statuettes

To mark Mozart's 270th birth anniversary, German artist Ottmar Hörl has partnered with the Mozarteum Foundation to create 300 small statuettes of the composer with his dog. The open-air exhibition is on display in the Austrian city of Salzburg, the renowned composer's hometown.

Climate

Weather lore: How harsh summer heat hits people and animals

10 July is a little-known day of farming weather lore, said to forecast conditions and further heat in the weeks ahead. Why do meteorologists see this “Seven Brothers Day” as fairly reliable?

Europe News

Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania

Bucharest was hit particularly hard by storms overnight, with flooding damaging buildings and vehicles across the capital.

Destinations

European playcations: Alpine ski resorts where you can also play golf

Pack away your skis and dust off your clubs at these stunning golf destinations in the Swiss and Austrian Alps.

Travel News

Oak forests to steppe lakes: Central Europe's best summer destinations

Bored of the crowded seasides, the heat island big cities? Visit Central Europe's lakes, zoos and other exciting places that can unite all generations.

Stay informed with the latest news and events from Austria. From political updates and economic developments to cultural highlights, we bring you comprehensive coverage and analysis from this central European nation.