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Austrian protest shuts key European highway
A protest in Austria on Saturday against noise and pollution blocked one of Europe's most important highways connecting Germany and Italy but early reports showed traffic disruptions were not as bad as feared.
Former goalkeeper Manninger dies in Austria after car struck by train
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who played for Austria at Euro 2008, died on Thursday after his car was hit by a train, his former club Red Bull Salzburg said.
EU says Slovakia cannot charge foreign drivers more for diesel
Slovakia’s decision to charge foreign drivers more for diesel is illegal under European Union law, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
Eurovision boycotts 'dumb', 2026 host Austria says
A senior Austrian official has denounced cultural boycotts as "dumb and pointless" after several countries said they will shun next year's Eurovision song contest in Vienna if Israel participates.
‘They don’t want us’: Syrians in Austria face uncertainty as policies tighten
Austria is revoking the refugee status of thousands of Syrians, leaving many uncertain about their future in the country.
'Never again': Thousands protest as Austria braces for far right-led government
Thousands protested in Vienna on Tuesday against negotiations for Austria's first far-right-led government, with efforts to form a ruling coalition dragging on towards a record period of time.
How Austria’s far-right FPÖ is reshaping the country’s political future
For the first time in Austrian history, the far-right FPÖ is tasked with forming a government, sparking debates over their plans for domestic and foreign policy.
Free movement wrangle leaves EU - Swiss talks with mountain to climb
Switzerland and the European Union want to seal an agreement by the end of the year that would reset relations -- but the tortuous negotiations still seem far from the finish line. And it's free movement that is causing the stumbling block.
'We've made history': Austria's far right seals historic election win
Austria's far right topped national elections on Sunday, marking a historic victory, but the party is expected to struggle to find partners with whom they can govern.
Swift says filled with 'fear', 'guilt' after Vienna terror threat
Pop megastar Taylor Swift on Wednesday broke her silence about the cancellation of three Vienna concerts over an alleged suicide attack plot, saying the incident filled her with "fear" and "guilt."
Austrian ex-minister exiled in Russia denies she is 'Kremlin agent'
Austria's highly controversial former foreign minister Karin Kneissl -- who now lives in Russia -- told AFP she feels slandered as Vienna reels from an unfolding Russian spying scandal.
Austrias far right demands an EU 'remigration' commissioner
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) on Tuesday called for the government to name an EU "remigration" commissioner after winning the EU elections in the Alpine nation.
Austria announces national election date with far right ahead in polls
Austria will hold a parliamentary election on September 29th, conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced, with the Alpine nation's far-right FPOe party ahead in the polls.
Austria's Nehammer gifts France's Macron boxing gloves
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Thursday gave French President Emmanuel Macron a pair of red boxing gloves during a visit to Paris, saying their mutual passion for the sport connected them.
Vast Vienna wastewater heat pumps showcase EU climate drive
In a large hall on the outskirts of Vienna, shiny pipes carry treated wastewater through three giant heat pumps, part of Austria's drive to reduce carbon emissions and its dependence on Russian gas, with more and more European cities eyeing this alternative.
Germany issues entry ban to Austrian far-right activist Sellner
Radical Austrian nationalist Martin Sellner has been banned from entering Germany, it emerged on Tuesday, days after he was deported from Switzerland.
Austria to compensate gay people convicted under discriminatory laws
Austria has set aside millions of euros to compensate thousands of gay people who until two decades ago faced prosecution, its justice minister said Monday.
Austrian ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz to go on trial for false testimony
Austrian prosecutors said Friday they have charged former chancellor Sebastian Kurz with giving false testimony, as the highest-profile figure implicated in wide-ranging corruption scandals is due to go on trial on October 18.
Night trains make a bumpy comeback in Austria
Train travel after dark is experiencing a revival in Europe thanks to its low-carbon footprint - but after years of neglect, the renaissance has had a bumpy ride.
Europe's temperatures rising more than twice global average, UN warns
Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past three decades, showing the fastest rise of any continent on earth, the UN said Wednesday.
Austria to spend billions on making rail network greener
Austria will devote 17 billion euros ($20bn) to greening its rail network despite a historic budget deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the government announced Wednesday in its 2021 budget.
Divided Britain enters new era as it leaves EU
Britain on Friday ended almost half a century of European Union membership, making a historic exit after years of bitter arguments to chart its own uncertain path in the world.
'Mahleresque': Austrian orchestra performs AI-written symphony
Can artificial intelligence turn out symphonies to match one of the greats of classical music?