Travel News

Swoon at the glamour of the Viennese waltz season

The Viennese balls are known for their opulent venues, elegant dress code and traditional dancing.

29/01/2023

World News

Wintry weather brings jams to roads in Croatia and Austria

Wintry showers brought traffic jams to roads in mountainous parts of Austria and Croatia.

17/01/2023

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Watch: Climate activists glue themselves to roads in Vienna

Climate activists from The Last Generation group glue themselves to roads and disrupted rush hour traffic in Vienna, Austria on Monday

10/01/2023

Austria

Warm temperatures in Austria cast doubt over major ice skating event

In previous years, the ice cover on Lake Weissensee was 50 centimetres thick. But some areas are unlikely to freeze over this season.

08/01/2023

Austria

Austrian soldier killed in 'exchange of fire' at barracks

Austrian media reports the young soldier was shot by a superior officer during an argument.

06/01/2023

World News

Central Europe records unseasonally high, record-breaking temperatures

The winter tourism sector in Central Europe is scrambling to attract visitors despite the lack of snow which typically blankets many high-altitude resorts at this time of year.

05/01/2023

Destinations

Vienna: A money-saving travel guide to Austria's beautiful capital

Vienna has been named the world's most liveable city in 2022. Here's why Austria’s culture-rich capital is perfect for a weekend break.

28/12/2022

Austria

Missing skiers found after avalanche swept through Austrian Alps

Missing skiers found after an avalanche rocked through a mountain in the Austrian Alps over the Christmas weekend,

26/12/2022

Austria

All missing skiers rescued after avalanche in western Austria

Helicopters and several teams accompanied by dogs were mobilised for the search effort on Sunday.

25/12/2022

Austria

Austrians skimp on Christmas gifts as economic woes bite

Faced by rising bills and prices, Austria's Christmas shoppers are tightening their bets, according to retailers who warn of jop cuts next year.

23/12/2022

World News

Justification by clicks: Austrian monks point to the cloud

In the age of Instagram and Tik Tok the Admont Monastery in Styria, in the heart of Austria, has become one of the favourite scenes of influencers from all over the world.

22/12/2022

Austria

Street honouring Porsche founder to be renamed amid Nazi link claims

The city council in Linz is expected to formally rename "Porsche Road" next week.

16/12/2022

Europe News

Romania blasts Austria for 'inexplicable, unjustified' Schengen veto

In a high-stakes meeting of interior ministers, Austria was the only country that opposed Romania's accession into Schengen.

09/12/2022

Europe News

Croatia allowed in but Romania and Bulgaria still left out of Schengen

Austria argues a new influx of asylum-seekers through the Western Balkan route is reason enough to postpone Schengen enlargement.

08/12/2022

Europe News

Romania and Bulgaria's Schengen dreams in major doubt ahead of vote

"Austria is the main hold-out," said a senior EU diplomat ahead of a key vote on Thursday.

07/12/2022

Austria

Austria unveils plans to seize the cars of 'extreme' speeders

The move follows similar measures in Switzerland and Italy, which aim to crack down on "boy racers".

06/12/2022

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Vienna marks pre-Christmas period with mythical Krampus parade

Austria's capital held its annual pre-Christmas parade on Saturday celebrating the mythical Krampus, a fearsome half-goal and half-demon, alongside Saint Nicholas.

04/12/2022

Travel News

European ski breaks 2023: Here's how to save money as prices rise

Ski passes are more expensive across Europe this season, but there are ways you can save money.

02/12/2022

Serbia

Austria, Serbia and Hungary strike migration deal

Austria, Hungary and Serbia have struck out on their own, signing a new pact that will see a more hard line approach to dealing with migrants.

17/11/2022

Austria

Austrian mayor defies Vienna and orders migrant tents to be dismantled

A dozen tents, housing around 100 migrants, were dismantled in the town of St. Georgen im Attergau, in a dispute with Austrian authorities about housing for migrants.

15/11/2022