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Austrian man accused of plotting Taylor Swift attack pleads guilty

The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleads guilty. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.

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Eurovision fans blame high ticket prices for live tour cancellation

There's been an enormous backlash from Eurovision fans in response to the cancellation of the inaugural live tour; another setback to the organiser's ongoing preparations for this year's song contest.

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Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift attack plot

Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who allegedly plotted to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Moments

5 other night trains leaving from Paris as ÖBB scraps services

Nightjet services connecting Paris, Berlin and Vienna will no longer be offered as of 14 December 2025.

Destinations

Food, culture and adult Disneyland: The best European city breaks

Travellers ranked these European cities as hot favourites for city breaks, offering rich culture, outstanding food and diverse experiences.

Iran

Iran increased stockpile of uranium before Israeli strikes, IAEA says

The confidential report also said Iran and the IAEA have not reached an agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and US bombings in June.

Business

Austrian police raid Labubu store in Vienna for suspected tax evasion

The tax police inspected a pop-up store in Vienna's city centre selling the hyped and much-coveted Labubu cuddly toys and found a wide range of violations of the law.

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IAEA chief gets Austrian police protection over 'unspecified threat'

Iran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency, without providing evidence, of aiding Israel and the US in air strikes targeting its nuclear sites.

Germany

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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.