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Austria's gun laws come under scrutiny after 10 die in school shooting

A debate about gun laws in Austria is gathering pace after a 21-year-old former student killed 10 in a shooting at a school in Graz on Tuesday.

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Graz holds Mass for victims of Austria's deadliest shooting since WWII

Residents of Graz gathered for a mass and a candle lit vigil to mourn the 11 victims who were killed after a former pupil opened fire in a school.

Europe News

Former student said to be gunman who killed 10 in Graz school shooting

10 people were killed and several others were injured in a high school shooting in the southern Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday. The perpetrator, who has been identified as a 21-year-old former student, also died.

Moments

Seven days, five countries: My scenic Paris to Istanbul train ride

This luxurious slow train might just be the best new way to see Europe.

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Migration past crisis but still a big issue, says agency chief

After 10 years in charge of the Vienna based ICMPD, Austrian politician and former EPP MEP Michael Spindelegger tells Euronews how Europe needs a balanced and creative response to ongoing situation.

Europe News

Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog's home, Austria

In Austria - the home of the IAEA - the public rejected nuclear power in a referendum in the 1970s leaving a gigantic power plant that cost 1 billion euro to build to become the biggest training hub in Europe to study nuclear power.

Culture news

Eurovision winner JJ wants Israel to be excluded from song contest

The Austrian winner of the 2025 song competition says he would hope to see Israel excluded from next year's contest in Vienna.

Culture news

In pictures: Austria welcomes JJ back home after Eurovision win

Austrian fans have enthusiastically welcomed JJ back home at Vienna airport after the artist won the 69th Eurovision Song Contest with the popera song ‘Wasted Love’.

Culture news

Austria's JJ hopes classical training will lead to Eurovision success

Johannes Pietsch - aka: JJ - seems comfortable carrying the hopes of a nation on his shoulders. The 24 year old Austrian-Filippino is one of the big favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest and believes his roots as a counter-tenor can help him conquer Europe.

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Ceremony marks 80 years of Mauthausen concentration camp liberation

The Mauthausen concentration camp commemoration has been held since 1946 by the survivors of the camp and their associations.

The Europe Conversation

Europe must plan for a post-Putin Russia, Austria's chancellor says

Euronews reporter Sandor Zsiros discussed EU-Russia relations, energy supply, migration, and populism with Austria's new centre-right chancellor in an interview at the EPP Congress in Valencia.

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Austria awaits court ruling on family reunification ban, Stocker says

The Austrian leader signalled he would withdraw a plan to ban family reunification for migrants if the courts ruled that the measure is not compatible with EU law.

Radio Schuman

Is it the end for family reunification in Europe? | Radio Schuman

More and more EU countries are tightening their policies on family reunification, a fundamental right for refugees. Why do countries want to end it, and what does this mean for people fleeing to the EU?

Europe News

Austria shuts dozens of border crossings over foot-and-mouth outbreak

The disease poses no danger to humans and primarily affects cattle and other cloven-hoofed animals like swine, sheep and goats.

Europe News

German and Austrian ministers cancel Syria trip due to terror warning

The two ministers had planned to speak with the interior and foreign ministers of Syria’s interim government and with representatives of UN agencies.

Austria

Austria uncovers Russia-led disinformation campaign targeting Ukraine

The discovery follows the detention of a Bulgarian woman accused of spying for the Kremlin in December.

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Austria to temporarily halt family reunification for migrants

Vienna's three-party coalition announced their aim on Wednesday to prevent close relatives of asylum seekers from joining them in the country.

Sport

Linz Shines on Day 2 of the Judo Grand Prix

The second day of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling judo action. Slovenia’s Kajzer, Italy’s Esposito brothers, and Australia’s Coughlan claimed gold, while Austria’s Fasching thrilled the home crowd with a bronze. A fantastic showcase of skill and spirit in Linz!

Sport

Judo Returns To Linz: Day 1 of the 2025 Upper Austria Grand Prix

The 2025 Upper Austria Grand Prix kicked off in Linz with over 400 athletes competing. Abiba Abuzhakynova, Yamato Fukuda, Oi Iroha, Ronald Lima, and Seija Ballhaus claimed gold medals in their respective categories, with thrilling victories and exciting moments for fans at the Tips Arena.

World

Centre-right ÖVP's Christian Stocker sworn in as Austrian chancellor

Three parties finalised a coalition without the far-right after talks dragged on for five months post-election.

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