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Local Heroes Shine on Day 2 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix in Linz

Day 2 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix delivered thrilling action in Linz. Rafaela Silva, Ethan Nairne, Michaela Polleres and Adilet Almat secured gold medals. The home crowd celebrated Polleres’ dramatic golden score victory as fans enjoyed another spectacular day of judo.

08/03/2026

Destinations

Tyrol: Austria’s year-round haven for Alpine sports and wellness

In Austria’s Tyrol region, dramatic Alpine scenery sets the stage for outdoor adventure in every season.

08/03/2026

Sport

Judo Returns to Upper Austria as Grand Prix Action Begins in Linz

The World Judo Tour returned to Linz for Day 1 of the Upper Austria Grand Prix. Mitsuki Kondo, Romain Valadier Picard, Iroha Oi, Ruslan Pashayev and Ayami Takano claimed gold medals as fans at the TipsArena enjoyed thrilling finals and spectacular techniques.

07/03/2026

Austria

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.

17/02/2026

Culture news

Lazgi ballet brings Uzbek heritage to Salzburg stage

From the deserts of Khorezm in Uzbekistan to the grand stage of Salzburg, Lazgi makes its European return on Valentine's Day, a date for lovers of dance.

13/02/2026

Earth News

Green MEP calls for Austria to tax the rich while on the red carpet

Lena Schilling used the Vienna Opera Ball to condemn Austria’s mega wealthy, and call for a return to a ‘fair’ inheritance tax model.

13/02/2026

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Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala

Austria’s Vienna Opera Ball returned to the Vienna State Opera in glittering style, bringing together politics, business and culture as around 5,500 guests gathered in Vienna for one of Austria’s most prestigious charity evenings.

13/02/2026

Make it Work

EU initiative boosts Austria’s push for gender equality at work

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-funded initiative is helping Austrian manufacturers rethink workplace culture, with new training, coaching and equality measures showing how industry can close gender gaps from the shop floor up.

21/01/2026

Austria

Five skiers killed in pair of avalanches in western Austria

Five skiers were killed in a pair of avalanches in the Alpine regions of western Austria on Saturday. Authorities say two others were injured with one having suffered critical wounds.

18/01/2026

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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.

14/01/2026

Austria

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.

11/12/2025

Made in Europe

Tackling waste: European innovation is reshaping the future of the plastic circular economy

Can sustainable solutions and state-of-the-art innovative technologies reshape plastic recycling and its circular economy both in Europe and across the World? We travelled to Austria to find out.

05/12/2025

Travel News

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.

29/11/2025

Austria

Eight skiers rescued alive after avalanche at Austria’s Stubai Glacier

Eight skiers were rescued alive after an avalanche at Austria's Stubai Glacier. Over 250 rescuers attended; four skiers were lightly injured, with two hospitalised.

27/11/2025

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Austria's Salzburg Christmas market begins amid heightened security

Salzburg's Christmas market has opened with increased security measures, including more police patrols and cameras, following a trial against a man accused of planning attacks.

21/11/2025

Austria

IAEA votes to urge Iran to provide information about nuclear material

Iran denounced Thursday's resolution and said that it was designed to propagate a "false and misleading narrative of the present situation."

20/11/2025

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Aurora Borealis: Rare red and pink lights seen across Europe from Ireland to Austria

Skywatchers in Europe witnessed the Aurora Borealis due to a G4 geomagnetic storm, with rare sightings in Austria. The spectacle may continue in the coming nights.

12/11/2025

Austria

Austria's intelligence uncovers weapons cache linked to Hamas

The weapons cache, which is thought to be part of unspecified foreign operations linked to Hamas, was discovered in a suitcase in a rented storage room in Vienna and contained five handguns and 10 magazines.

06/11/2025

Austria

Habsburg's Florentine diamond found in bank vault after a century

The legendary "Florentine" diamond, a 137-carat yellow jewel of the Habsburg family, has resurfaced after 100 years hidden in Canada, ending decades of speculation.

06/11/2025

Austria

Man arrested in Austria after threatening to take hostages on train

The 31-year-old suspect was arrested after making threats to passengers on a train travelling from Vienna to Innsbruck, police said.

04/11/2025

Austria

Austria deports first person to Afghanistan since Taliban takeover

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker said more deportations would follow, sparking criticism from human rights groups such as Amnesty International.

21/10/2025

Culture news

Could Austria refuse to host 2026 Eurovision if Israel is frozen out?

Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973.

09/10/2025

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Slovenian climber completes world’s first ascent on wings of glider in

Slovenian climber Domen Škofic achieved a world first in Austria’s Aigen im Ennstal after scaling the wings of a Red Bull Blanix glider in mid-flight.

01/10/2025

Austria

Emil the Elk caught in Austria after roaming across Central Europe

The animal's journey has attracted thousands of fans online, generated global headlines and spurred debate about whether he is an elk or a moose.

23/09/2025

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Pump Foil World Cup ends with victories for Lippitsch and Finander

Austria’s Viola Lippitsch was crowned overall champion of the inaugural Pump Foil World Cup at Lakeventure in Ebensee, sealing victory on home waters at 17 years old.

08/09/2025

Austria

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.

27/08/2025