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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Travel News

Is Vienna dull? Austria invites entire Scottish village to find out

Vienna is so eager to bust its ‘dull’ reputation, it has invited 100 Scots to experience the city’s highlights.

Sport

Portugal win U-17 World Cup as Wenger hails Qatar “festival”

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.

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Austria's Salzburg Christmas market begins amid heightened security

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.

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IAEA votes to urge Iran to provide information about nuclear material

Iran denounced Thursday's resolution and said that it was designed to propagate a "false and misleading narrative of the present situation."

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Aurora Borealis: Rare red and pink lights seen across Europe from Ireland to Austria

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.

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Austria's intelligence uncovers weapons cache linked to Hamas

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.

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Habsburg's Florentine diamond found in bank vault after a century

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.