Austria News

Five former Austrian officials are on trial in Vienna, accused of granting asylum to a suspected Syrian war criminal in Austria at the request of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency. The five individuals are accused of abusing their positions by...

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer conducted her second international trade mission of the year, spending two days in Austria and Latvia, meeting with both business and government leaders. The governor stated that these international trips are an important part of...

In a political standoff that could have significant repercussions for Austria's energy sector, the Reds (SPÖ) have made a bold announcement, stating that they will not support any Turquoise-Green projects until the government addresses their anti-inflation demands. The decision...

The special regulations for short-time work implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic are scheduled to expire in the autumn, as announced by the social committee. This decision marks the end of corona short-time work, with all corresponding provisions coming to...

A bear in South Tyrol, specifically in Völs am Schlern, made headlines when it scratched a parked car near a farm, as reported by South Tyrolean media. This unusual behavior had never been witnessed before, capturing the attention of...

Turks living abroad in Austria showed a record participation rate of 56.17% in the recent presidential election, an increase of seven percent from five years ago. According to Ambassador Ozan Ceyhun, 62,349 out of 111,000 foreign voters in Austria...

The Austrian government is feeling the heat of increasing public pressure to address high inflation rates, particularly in food prices. After a recent "food summit" with industry representatives failed to produce any meaningful results, the government is now planning...

The Austrian Student Union (ÖH) elections have kicked off, with nine factions competing for the student vote from May 10-12. The main goal of the election is to increase voter turnout and ensure that student voices are heard on...

Pamela Rendi-Wagner as the most likely candidate to win the federal party chairmanship in the SPÖ member survey. According to Pelinka, Rendi-Wagner is the only viable option for power for the SPÖ after the upcoming national elections, as a...

Vienna, Austria is facing a shortage of pediatricians, resulting in long waiting times for appointments, especially during weekends and off-peak hours. To address this issue, a new model has been introduced that aims to eliminate the shortage of care...