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Destinations

Easiest European countries to live in if you don't know the language

Some European countries require language proficiency even for residency.

07/02/2024

Austria

Josef Fritzl to be moved to a regular prison, says his lawyer

The infamous Austrian imprisoned and raped his daughter for more than two decades, fathering seven children.

25/01/2024

Austria

Wealthy Austrian heiress to distribute €25 million fortune to citizens

Marlene Engelhorn has been fighting for years for a more equitable tax system in her country. A Citizens' Council will be formed in Austria to decide on how to distribute the money.

10/01/2024

Destinations

Snow outlook: Where to go skiing in Europe this month

Heavy snow has returned to Europe’s ski resorts - here’s where to hit the slopes.

08/01/2024

Europe News

Romania, Bulgaria to partially enter Schengen after deal with Austria

Romania and Bulgaria have struck an agreement with Austria to partially join Europe's borderless Schengen travel zone by March 2024, Bucharest and Sofia have confirmed.

28/12/2023

Culture news

Gaston Glock, the Austrian developer of the Glock handgun, dies at 94

Established in 1963 near Vienna, Glock's company revolutionised small arms, expanding globally with a U.S. subsidiary in 1985.

28/12/2023

World News

Countries across Europe heighten security levels

Security measures have been strengthened in crowded areas over the holiday period across Europe.

26/12/2023

Europe News

Austria proposes 'Air Schengen' for Romania and Bulgaria

Austria has softened its veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria by proposing the abolition of border checks at airports.

11/12/2023

wellbeing

This year's EU happiness index is out. Where does your country place?

The top spot has been held by Austria while German citizens are far less happy than before, according to new EU data.

08/12/2023

Europe News

Austria still opposed to Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria

Austria is still firmly opposed to the long-coveted Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria, arguing the passport-free area needs to become "better" before becoming "bigger."

05/12/2023

Design

How the snow globe was invented more than a century ago... by accident

In the early 1900s, Vienna-based surgical instrument maker Erwin Perzy was asked to create a bright surgical lightbulb, but instead, he invented the snow globe.

05/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Krampus is coming - Have you been naughty?

Tonight is Krampusnacht (or Krampus Night) - the dark alternative to St Nicholas Day. Here’s why you should be very afraid.

05/12/2023

Culture news

Austria region Salzkammergut becomes 2024 European Capital of Culture

The town of Bad Ischl will serve as the banner city for the event, hosting nearly 200 projects in the extensive Salzkammergut program.

29/11/2023

Europe News

'No justifiable reason' to keep Bulgaria out of Schengen, says Metsola

Roberta Metsola, the president of the European Parliament, voiced on Wednesday her unconditional support for Bulgaria's bid to join the Schengen Area in anticipation of a high-stakes vote next month.

22/11/2023

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One million visitors expected at the Vienna christmas market

One million visitors are expected to attend the Schönbrunn Christmas Market in Vienna.

21/11/2023

Experiences

Snowshoeing and winter wildlife: Where to go if you don’t like skiing

Don’t like skiing? Try these wintery breaks instead.

05/11/2023

World News

Austria considers new contract for Russian gas

It is uncertain whether Austria will be able to use the Ukrainian pipeline on its own from 2025. The European Union has repeatedly criticised the Alpine republic for depending on energy supply from Moscow.

03/11/2023

United Kingdom

Austria looks to UK for 'Rwanda-style' plan on asylum applications

Britain's Conservative government has long harboured plans to process asylum applications in Rwanda, but the courts have ruled it unlawful.

03/11/2023

Health news

Patients hospitalised after using counterfeit weight-loss drugs

Austria’s health authorities said they had reports that Ozempic counterfeit medicine had reached patients. UK regulators also said a small number of patients were hospitalised.

30/10/2023

Austria

Austria to compensate gay men convicted under discriminatory laws

A historic proposal by the Austrian Ministry of Justice sees €33m set aside to compensate those who were wrongly convicted - but critics say the amount on offer is not enough.

27/10/2023