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Syrian teen in Germany convicted over plot to attack Taylor Swift gig

The 16-year-old defendant was given an 18-month suspended sentence for helping to organise a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.

27/08/2025

Culture news

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to take place in Vienna

It will be Vienna's third time as host, following 1967 and 2015. JJ won this year's Eurovision with the song 'Wasted Love'. The official date for next year's final has also been revealed...

20/08/2025

Culture news

Teen charged in 2024 plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A young Syrian national has been charged with supporting a foreign terror group over a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last August.

27/06/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy secures non-military support package from Austria

The Ukrainian leader confirmed the two countries signed a number of cooperation agreements in areas such as agriculture, reconstruction, and the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia.

16/06/2025

Culture news

Strauss' Blue Danube waltz beams into space for his 200th birthday

To mark the 200th birthday of Austrian composer Johann Strauss II, the country is sending his iconic waltz, The Blue Danube, into space - decades after it was left off the Voyager Golden Record.

30/05/2025

Culture news

150 warriors unearthed in unprecedented Roman mass grave in Vienna

Archaeologists in Vienna have uncovered an incredibly rare Roman-era mass grave, possibly linked to Emperor Domitian’s Danubian campaigns.

03/04/2025

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.

24/03/2025

Europe News

Austrian police arrest teen for plotting Vienna railway station attack

A teenager has been arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on a major railway station in Vienna.

19/02/2025

Europe News

Kickl demands fresh elections after Austrian coalition talks fail

The coalition negotiations have dragged on for four months after Austrians voted in September — the longest in the country's history.

13/02/2025

Europe News

Austrian coalition talks led by far-right FPÖ break down

The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) had been tasked with leading negotiations to form a government in Vienna after previous negotiations fell apart.

12/02/2025

Europe News

Austrian coalition talks expected to hit snag over interior ministry

The far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has been tasked with leading negotiations to form a new government after previous negotiations fell apart in January.

10/02/2025

Culture news

Vienna Philharmonic rings in New Year with Riccardo Muti conducting

The 2025 New Year's Concert was held at the Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein, broadcast to over 90 countries, and watched by millions of viewers worldwide.

01/01/2025

Europe News

Austria boosts security ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations in Vienna

After the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg in Germany, authorities in Austria are boosting security at Vienna's New Year's Eve Trail.

30/12/2024

Travel News

Expats in Europe have the best quality of life in these cities

The ranking sees Switzerland claiming four spots in the top 10.

05/12/2024

Food and Drink

Vienna’s much-loved Würstelstand gets UNESCO recognition

Vienna’s iconic Würstelstand, a humble sausage stand that brings together people from all walks of life, has been officially recognised as part of Austria’s cultural heritage.

01/12/2024

Green News

This Polish reservoir spared two cities from devastating floods

Some have suggested the reservoir should be named after famous Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

25/09/2024

Home

What makes Vienna the world's most liveable city?

The Austrian capital ranks highly for stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

11/09/2024

Europe News

EU should act on migration to heed voter concerns — Austrian minister

The far-right Freedom Party is expected to top the polls in upcoming Austrian elections.

27/08/2024

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".

22/08/2024

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WATCH: Vienna’s worst floods in 152 years

Vienna faced historic flooding after an unprecedented 110 litres of rain per square metre fell in a single evening.

20/08/2024