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Austrian prosecutors charge first suspect over Vienna terror attack

Austrian officials have charged a 25-year-old Chechen man with terrorist offenses, linked to the Vienna attack in November.

Germany

German authorities raid homes of two suspects linked to Vienna attack

German police have raided the home of two men who are relatives of the perpetrator of the November 2020 attack in Vienna.

Musica

The Vienna Philharmonic creates a musical journey at its Summer Night Concert

Wanderlust is the theme of this year's Summer Night Concert with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. In these complicated times for travel, it takes us on a magical, musical journey from Sicily with Verdi to Bernstein's New York.

Austria

Murder of Austrian teenage girl sparks row over deportations policy

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly drugged, abused, and killed in Vienna last weekend by four Afghan nationals.

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Destinations

The 6 best European cities for architecture lovers

From Gothic architecture in Croatia to Tudor buildings in London, here's the best of Europe's cityscapes.

World News

Diplomats back in Vienna for Iran post-election nuclear talks

Officials from the signatory states of the 2015 nuclear deal have exchanged paperwork and will shortly be returning to their home countries for a final decision, Iran's deputy said on Sunday.

World

Austrian post service tests in-home delivery for when recipient is out

With in-home delivery systems, if the customer is not home, the recipient gives the post office worker permission to enter the property and leave the package.

Austria

Austria's new health minister wears trainers at swearing-in ceremony

Austria's new health minister caused a stir by arriving for his swearing-in ceremony by public transport and wearing trainers.

Iran

Iran names nuclear facility sabotage suspect

A state TV broadcast has claimed the suspect is Iranian-born and fled the country hours before the explosion at Natanz

World News

Iran and Israel trade barbs after nuclear site sabotage

Israel has not yet confirmed or denied if it carried out the strike which damaged centrifuges at the Iranian Natanz nuclear plant.

Destinations

Exploring Vienna cafés: A look at coffee culture in Austria’s capital

Vienna's coffee culture tells visitors a lot about its history and traditions. From a fixation with the 20th century to the city's classical reputation, we take a closer look.

Austria

10,000 people demonstrate against lockdown measures in Vienna

Several police officers were injured in clashes, while around 850 people in total were fined following Sunday's rally.

Austria

Man tries to smuggle 74 live chameleons into Vienna in suitcase

Some of the animals had been hidden in socks and empty ice-cream boxes. Sadly, two chameleons did not survive.

Musica

Vienna Philharmonic lifts spirits with iconic New Year's Concert

The Vienna Philharmonic sends a message of 'hope and optimism' to the world with its New Year Concert. For the first time ever the concert was performed without an audience, instead, it was broadcast to millions across the globe.

World

Austria begins mass coronavirus testing in lead up to Christmas

Provinces in Austria have kicked off a voluntary mass coronavirus testing programme to find undetected infections.

Germany

German police raid four homes of men linked to Vienna attacker

Police said that while the men aren't currently suspected of involvement in Monday's shooting, there is evidence that they had links to the attacker.

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Candles lit and flowers laid at scene of Vienna shooting

In Vienna, people pay their respects to the victims of a rampage through central Vienna by a lone gunman by laying flowers and lighting candles at the scene.

Austria

Vienna attack: No evidence of second gunman, minister says

Follow our live blog for the latest news on the manhunt.

Austria

Austria did not act on warning gunman tried to buy bullets in Slovakia

Four people were killed in the shooting rampage in Vienna on Monday.

Austria

Mexico's first lady bids to retrieve Aztec king's headdress in Austria

Even Mexico's president admitted it was an impossible mission.