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Cogwheel railways and glacial lakes: Europe’s best day hikes

Want to mix culture and nature? Try these beautiful day hikes from major European cities.

Europe News

Europe should enlarge gradually – Austrian minister

Two new members, Montenegro and Albania, could join the bloc by 2030, Karoline Edtstadler told Euronews.

Culture news

Taylor Swift breaks silence over thwarted Vienna terrorist plot

Taylor Swift has wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour in London and has released a statement explaining why she had chosen to wait until now to speak about the Vienna concert cancellations, which she called "devastating".

Tech News

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.

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Austria

Austrian entrepreneur Richard Lugner dies aged 91

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

Europe News

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.

Culture news

Taylor Swift fans come together in Vienna after concerts cancellation

Three sold-out concerts in Vienna were cancelled by organizers after officials announced arrests over an ISIS-connected terrorist plot. But that didn't stop Swifties from celebrating - and commiserating.

Culture news

UK police evaluating Taylor Swift's upcoming London performances

The Minister for Policing of the United Kingdom has stated that Scotland Yard is currently evaluating intelligence ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts in London - the final European dates of her Eras Tour.

Europe News

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.

Culture news

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.

Business

Ryanair EU court appeal over Austrian Airlines fails to take flight

The budget airline had argued it was unlawful for Austria to give millions of euros in support to the Lufthansa subsidiary during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Europe News

From Sicily to Austria: Oldest and youngest MEPs unite in Greens group

In an interview with Euronews, the oldest and youngest members of the European Parliament pledge to fight for environmental sustainability and minority rights.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

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.

Austria

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.

Austria

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.

World News

Flooding and landslides continue to pummel parts of Europe

Scientists attribute the latest extreme weather events to climate change driven by human activity.

Sport

Euro 2024 latest: Super Demiral blasts Turkey off to quarter-finals

Turkey are the last team to make it to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after beating Austria 2-1

Culture news

Directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala talk 'The Devil’s Bath'

Euronews Culture sat down with directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala to discuss 'The Devil's Bath', which shines an unsettling light on a previously unexplored and dark chapter of European history.