Austrian court jails man over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The jihadist had pledged himself to Islamic State and schemed to strike tens of thousands of fans at the singer's sold-out shows.
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Austrian court jails Syrian refugee for life over deadly Villach knife attack
After his arrest, the man had told police he regretted not reaching his goal of killing at least 10 people.
Former Austrian intelligence officer convicted of spying for Russia
According to the indictment, Egisto Ott is alleged to have acted on Marsalek's orders between 2015 and 2022.
Austria and Switzerland probe Jewish ritual circumcisions following Belgian precedent
Authorities in Austria and Switzerland have reportedly launched probes into Jewish ritual circumcisions, echoing a high-profile investigation in Belgium that has…
Muslims now make up almost half of all pupils in Vienna’s public schools
The Islamisation of Vienna’s public school system is progressing rapidly.
University of Vienna cancels award for famous mathematician due to his criticism of gender studies and climate change
The University of Vienna in Austria has abruptly cancelled an award ceremony for one of the country’s most prominent authors and mathematicians, Rudolf Taschner.
Pro-refugee NGOs urge EC to lift Austria’s ban on family reunification for asylum seekers
Several NGOs have filed a complaint with the European Commission against Austria’s 2025 decision to halt family reunification for asylum seekers.
Austrian Vice Chancellor slammed for using Nazi slogan in Eurovision speech
Austria’s Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (Social Democratic Party, SPÖ) is facing outrage and ridicule after he inadvertently used a notorious Nazi slogan in…
Austria’s media regulator sanctions its state broadcaster ORF over pro-Hamas reporting
Austria's state broadcasting behemoth ORF has come under criticism for what regulators call its one-sided reporting on the Gaza war.
Austria says refused US requests for military overflights
Austria has rejected US requests for military overflights of its territory since the start of the conflict in the Middle East in line with its policy of neutrality,…
Austrian High Court rules Putin mask at protest legal despite face-coverings ban
Austria’s Constitutional Court (VfGH) has decided that wearing a mask at a political protest can be a permissible form of expressing oneself, even though the country…
17,700 Austrians stranded in Middle East as army’s transport planes down for maintenance
The outbreak of the US/Israeli-Iran war has showcased the dismal state of Austria’s military, as the army’s large transport planes, usually used for mass evacuations…
Austrian minister calls for ‘return to diplomacy’, offers Austria as Iran peace talks venue
Austria’s foreign minister has suggested her country could host peace talks between the US and Iran.
Austrian President criticised for seeming to say Ramadan more important than Lent
Austria’s President Alexander van der Bellen has incurred the wrath of many constituents by publicly congratulating Muslims on the start of Ramadan – while seemingly…
EU gives Austria fiscal leeway to boost defence spending despite ballooning deficit
Austria can spend billions on buying new equipment for its military, even though the budget deficit is soaring and the country is under a European Union deficit…
Austria to cut Latin lessons in favour of teaching AI and ‘democracy’
Austrian pupils will soon study ChatGPT more than Cicero in upper secondary schools throughout the country.
Austria’s Neos party wants to strip former minister of citizenship
Austria’s liberal Neos party is demanding the revocation of the Austrian citizenship of Karin Kneissl, the country’s foreign minister from 2017 to 2019.
‘Not a single euro more’: Austria’s FPÖ demands halt to Ukraine aid
The right-wing Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) is calling for an immediate end to all aid from Austria to Ukraine, complaining that the country had “long since turned…
Former Austrian minister slams home country in Russian podcast
Karin Kneissl, Austria’s foreign minister from 2017 to 2019, has used an appearance on a Russian podcast to settle scores with her former home country.
Austria introduces mandatory summer schools for children lacking German skills
The Austrian Parliament has adopted a law introducing a mandatory two-week summer school for children who do not speak German sufficiently well.
No European winter electricity without nuclear, says Austrian grid manager
A senior figure in Austria's power sector has highlighted Europe's ongoing dependence on nuclear power to maintain electricity supplies during winter months.
Austrian Right and Left team up to prevent government eavesdropping on private messages
The right-wing Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the left-wing Greens Party are teaming up to thwart the government coalition’s plans for extended surveillance…
Former Austrian Nazi concentration camp brothel up for sale
A building in Upper Austria that served as a brothel for inmates of the Gusen concentration camp until 1945 has come up for sale.
Austrian Government to outlaw ‘shrinkflation’ but inflation stays high
The Austrian government said it will introduce measures to curb so-called "shrinkflation".
Austria appeals to EU’s top court to drop ‘sustainable’ label for nuclear energy
Austria will ask the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the EU’s highest court, for help in its fight against the official classification of nuclear…
Ryanair and Wizz Air cut Vienna activities due to ‘punitive aviation tax’
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has announced it is moving three of its 19 aircraft based at Vienna airport to other countries and will close down three routes from…
Austrian Government introduces far-reaching rent controls
The Austrian Government coalition has agreed on significant State interventions in the rental market.
Austrian Government wants to ban headscarves in schools – again
Austria plans to ban Muslim headscarves in schools for a second time.
Austrian author announces plans for assisted suicide
A well-known Austrian author has announced he plans to end his life by assisted suicide.
Austria orders YouTube to give users access to their data
Austria's data protection authority said Friday that it has ordered YouTube to comply with EU regulations and respond to requests by users for access to data that…