Trump to be Arraigned in New York City Over Hush Money
Former US President Donald Trump is set to be arraigned on Tuesday in New York City following an indictment in connection to hush money paid to women during his 2016 presidential campaign. The payments were made to cover up extramarital…
Man Seriously Injured in Knife Attack in Upper Austria
In Marchtrenk, Upper Austria, a man was stabbed on the open road, and police have launched a manhunt for two suspects who were spotted near the scene. It is currently unclear whether the suspects were involved in the attack. The…
Finland Approved to Join NATO, Doubling Border with Russia
In a significant development, Finland has received approval to become the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after Turkey ratified the Nordic country’s membership bid. All current NATO members must vote unanimously to admit a new country…
4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lower Austria
On March 31st, 2023, an earthquake shook Lower Austria, causing minor damage and sending shockwaves through several cities. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.2, hit the Gloggnitz am Semmering region at 10:26 p.m., followed by another 2.3 magnitude…
China Warns of Retaliation if US Speaker Meets Taiwan President
China has warned of retaliation if US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen during her upcoming trip through Los Angeles. Tsai’s tour of the Americas is intended to demonstrate Taiwan’s commitment to democratic values on the…
Austria Doubles Penalties for Mobile Phone Use While Driving
The Austrian National Council has passed an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act that aims to increase safety on the roads by imposing stricter penalties for traffic violations. The most significant change is the doubling of the fines for drivers…
Ukrainian President to Address Austrian Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to address the Austrian National Council for the second time on March 31, 2023. The invitation comes after an unsuccessful attempt by the Neos initiative to invite Zelensky last year, due to resistance from…
Austrian Airlines in Crises as Crew Rejects Collective Agreement
Austrian Airlines (AUA) has been forced to cancel 110 flights due to a works meeting where the 1,200 crew present unanimously rejected AUA’s offer of a collective agreement. The pilots and flight attendants are calling for negotiations to continue until…
Anna Ulaieva Stars at InClassica with Music from Alexey Shor
Classical music lovers in Dubai experienced a special evening on the 3rd of March, as Ukrainian-Austrian pianist Anna Ulaieva, one of the most exciting young talents in the international piano world, travelled to Dubai to perform in the city’s spectacular…
Manuela Waldner Appointed as ÖBB’s New CFO
Manuela Waldner has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Austrian State Railways’ Holding Board, replacing Arnold Schiefer from July 1st. The decision was made unanimously by the ÖBB supervisory board on Tuesday. Waldner, who is 42…