Austria News

In light of the upcoming 75th anniversary of International Human Rights Day on December 10th, the Austrian League for Human Rights has underscored the need for enhanced independence in investigations against police officers and expedited support for unaccompanied minor...

A large-scale search operation, triggered by an avalanche near Seekarspitze in the Obertauern region of Salzburg, was called off on Sunday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the southern slopes of the 2,217-meter-high Seekareck, prompted an...

In response to the escalating wave of COVID-19 and influenza infections, Health Minister Johannes Rauch of the Greens party issued a crucial advisory on Wednesday, advocating the reimplementation of mask-wearing in specific settings. Rauch stressed the importance of wearing...

In a series of audacious prison breaks, the third inmate eludes authorities at Schwarzau women's prison, continuing a trend of escapes during hospital visits. An alarming report by "Kurier" reveals the escape of an inmate from Schwarzau women's prison in...

In a pivotal announcement on Sunday, the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) in Graz unveiled its line-up of candidates for the upcoming European Union elections scheduled for June 2024. With an overwhelming mandate of 88.76 percent, Andreas Babler...

A 30-year-old woman displayed remarkable courage when she thwarted an attempted robbery by a stranger. The assailant, armed with a knife, left her with minor injuries after she refused to part with her money. The alarming event unfolded on Monday...

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that achieving a constitutional majority for the government's proposed rent cap may be an uphill battle. According to reports from orf.at, the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) is pointing fingers at the...

The Austrian Climate Protection Ministry has announced the launch of a digital version of the popular climate ticket, catering to the wishes of its 262,000 users. Starting November 27th, commuters can now access this eco-friendly option through the ÖBB,...

A large-scale police operation was launched following the discovery of a woman's body, leading to the subsequent search for a 34-year-old individual. Tragically, the man was later found deceased in a barn in the Langenlois area of the Krems...

As Austria experiences a temporary rise in temperatures, a cold front approaches, bringing potential rain and a significant drop in temperature. Austria, October 30, 2023 – After a period of warmer weather, Austria braces for a sudden shift as a...