Austria: News
24 Oct 2024
BerlinMuslims in Europe experiencing 'worrying surge' in racism: Survey
A recent survey conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has highlighted a sharp increase in racism against Muslims across Europe.
20 Sep 2024
GermanyUnknown Mozart compositions from his teens discovered in Germany
A previously unknown composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart believed to be from his early teenage years, has been discovered in a library in Germany.
07 Sep 2024
CroatiaEurope experiences its hottest summer on record in 2024
The summer of 2024 has been recorded as the hottest in Europe's history, according to a report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).
08 Aug 2024
Taylor SwiftTaylor cancels 'Eras Tour' Vienna concerts after terrorist attack threat
American pop star Taylor Swift has canceled her upcoming Eras Tour concerts in Vienna, Austria, following a confirmed terrorist threat targeting the events.
08 Jul 2024
New JerseyIce Spice stands up for Taylor Swift collaboration amid trolling
Rapper Ice Spice, 24, faced a wave of disapproval from the audience during her performance at the Rolling Loud Europe Festival in Austria on Sunday.
08 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiPM heads to Russia: Ukraine on agenda for Modi-Putin talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Moscow on Monday, his first trip to Russia since the country's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
03 Jul 2024
Indira GandhiA look at India-Austria ties as Modi heads to Vienna
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Austria on July 9 and 10, marking the first visit by an Indian leader to the country in over four decades.
04 Jun 2024
BMW2025 BMW M5 set to break cover this month
BMW is gearing up to reveal the next-generation M5, known as the G90, by the end of June.
04 Jun 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft under fire for privacy concerns over education software
Microsoft, the American tech behemoth, is facing two complaints lodged by privacy advocacy group NOYB with Austria's privacy watchdog.
17 May 2024
ZimbabweElephants exhibit 20 complex greeting rituals, unveils study
A recent study led by Vesta Eleuteri from the University of Vienna, Austria, has unveiled intricate greeting behaviors among African savannah elephants in Zimbabwe's Jafuta Reserve.
05 May 2024
DelhiDelhi Police seeks Russian assistance in school bomb threat investigation
In an effort to trace the origins of recent bomb threat emails sent to over 200 schools in Delhi-NCR, the Delhi Police is preparing a judicial request for assistance from Russia.
24 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaAustrian firm to launch luxury submarine yacht for billionaires
Austrian firm Migaloo has announced plans to revolutionize luxury watercraft, with a unique hybrid of a superyacht and submarine, named M5.
19 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismExperience Vienna's autumnal imperial majesty with these recommendations
Vienna, Austria's illustrious capital, is imbued with imperial history and a rich cultural tapestry.
18 Mar 2024
LifestyleTap into Salzburg's classical music journey with these recommendations
Salzburg, renowned as Mozart's birthplace, is a city alive with the echoes of classical music.
28 Jan 2024
Seoul6 extraordinary festivals from across the globe
Diverse cultures across the world celebrate their traditions through a myriad of festivals, each encapsulating its unique blend of customs, rituals, and vibrant festivities that transcend geographical boundaries.
11 Jan 2024
WorldAustrian heiress to give away €25M fortune for this reason
Marlene Engelhorn, an Austrian heiress to chemical company BASF, is challenging the status quo by involving citizens in deciding how to redistribute €25 million ($27 million) of her inheritance.
05 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismJourneying through the world's most captivating villages
The heart of a place often lies in its peaceful villages as opposed to the bustling cities and iconic landmarks.
28 Nov 2023
MetaMeta's paid ad-free service draws privacy complaint in Austria
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is facing a privacy complaint in Europe over its new paid ad-free subscription service.
22 Jun 2023
IndiaVienna ranked most livable city, Delhi and Mumbai lag behind
Vienna, the capital of Austria, has been named the world's "most liveable city" for 2023, according to Global Liveability Index released by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
19 May 2023
CelebrityWho was Helmut Berger, Austrian actor who died at 78
On Friday, the world woke up to the news of the death of Austrian actor Helmut Berger, who was considered one of the biggest stars of European cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.
31 Mar 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyAustria: Over 20 far-right MPs leave Parliament during Zelenskyy's speech
Over 20 far-right Austrian lawmakers left the Parliament on Thursday during a virtual speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
21 Mar 2023
Travel And Tourism5 souvenirs to bring back home from Austria
Souvenirs can be a fun and meaningful way to remember a trip or experience, no matter where you travel.
20 Mar 2023
Travel And TourismCommon tourist mistakes to avoid in Austria
In Austria, you can explore the country's rich historical and cultural offerings, such as museums, music festivals, historic landmarks, and local cuisine.
25 Dec 2022
Merry Christmas5 weird Christmas traditions from around the world
While it may have started as a solely Christian festival, people from around the world have added their touch to Christmas with their own traditions along the way.
28 Jul 2022
Vienna5 budget accommodation options for those traveling to Vienna
The capital of Austria, Vienna, is a beautiful city known for its art, musical legacy, historical palaces, incredible food, and great shopping destinations.
05 May 2022
World21-year-old woman spends Rs. 53L to turn into 'Human Barbie'
A 21-year-old model, Jessica, who calls herself Jessy Bunny, has gone viral on social media for undergoing cosmetic surgeries worth £55,000 (Rs. 52.8 lakh) to look like a Barbie doll.
01 Apr 2022
HungarySzoborpark: Where Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary meet
Remember how one of Jamie's wishes in A Walk to Remember was to be in two places at the same time, and how smartly Landon fulfilled it?
03 Jan 2021
WorldWoman falls down 650ft cliff moments after accepting proposal
What was supposed to be a romantic marriage proposal turned deadly after a woman fell down a 650-foot cliff merely moments after saying "yes" to her partner.
03 Nov 2020
WorldTerrorists rain bullets across Vienna, two dead, several injured
At least two people died in Austria's capital Vienna on Monday evening after terrorists opened fire at multiple locations. 15 people, including a police officer, suffered injuries.
15 May 2020
United States of AmericaAustrian Princess Maria Galitzine passes away at 31
In a tragic piece of news, Princess Maria Singh (born: Maria Petrovna Galitzine), the great-granddaughter of the last Emperor and Empress of Austria, has passed away. She was just 31.
03 Feb 2020
UNESCOFive stunning cities in Austria you must visit
Despite its small size, Austria is one of the most amazing travel destinations in Europe.
12 Nov 2019
ParisFive best places for Christmas and Boxing day shopping
It's never too early to plan your Christmas outing.
30 Aug 2019
Ayushmann KhurranaWhy will Ayushmann Khurrana skip his next, 'Dream Girl' promotions?
Ayushmann Khurrana's career is on a roll these days.
08 Jun 2018
WorldAustria to shut-down 7 mosques in crackdown on "political Islam"
Austria's government said today that it is shutting seven mosques and plans to expel imams in a crackdown on "political Islam."
07 Mar 2018
World Economic ForumWhat, why, how and more: All about International Women's Day
As another International Women's Day comes marching, have you ever wondered when it was first observed or why it was instituted at all?
16 Oct 2017
Emmanuel MacronAustria: Sebastian Kurz set to become the world's youngest leader
Projections ahead of Austria's national election results indicate that the conservative People's Party led by 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz may win.
30 Sep 2017
WorldSex doll Samantha molested at a tech fair in Austria
As if molesting women wasn't enough, now Al sex dolls aren't being spared either.
01 Jul 2017
WorldAustria's highest court allows seizing of Hitler's childhood house
Ending a long-running legal fight for Adolf Hitler's childhood house, the Constitutional Court of Austria upheld a 2016 law, ruling the state was right to seize the property.
11 Dec 2016
South AfricaIndia register second win at the Hockey Junior World Cup
India are on top of Pool D after recording their second win of the Men's Hockey Junior World Cup 2016 against England. India won 5-3.
07 Oct 2016
SportsItaly draws match 1-1 against Spain
Italy remained unbeaten in home qualifiers after the Group I match of World Cup qualifiers between Italy and Spain ended in a 1-1 draw.
