Latest News Headlines Vienna Austria

European leaders congratulate US President Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th president.

The European Union has approved Switzerland's participation in the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) defense project while NATO partner Turkey has been pending since 2021.

A bus carrying Dutch tourists caught fire on the A99 highway in southern Germany, while en route to Austria for a ski holiday. Fortunately, all 52 passengers on board were unharmed.

Pro-Russian nationalists in Austria have been given the green light by the head of state to form a new government after the sudden resignation of the conservative government leader caused a political crisis in the Alpine country.

A 23-year-old Dutch skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident on the Stubaier Glacier in the west of Austria near Innsbruck in Tyrol.

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's coalition talks with the liberal party NEOS have collapsed, leading to his resignation. The far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, may now have the opportunity to form a new government.

Recent news reveals that Russia has officially halted natural gas shipments to Europe through Ukraine, sparking fears of an energy crisis in the continent. The situation has put Turkey in focus as a key route for gas flow.

Bulgaria and Romania have officially become part of the Schengen area, allowing visa-free travel, following a decision by the EU Council. This decision, ratified on December 12, 2024, marks an important milestone for the two countries.

A Swiss International Air Lines passenger plane traveling from Romania to Switzerland made an emergency landing in Austria due to an engine problem, resulting in the death of a flight attendant.

An Austrian couple is facing legal consequences for an unusual case of pension fraud involving multiple marriages and divorces.

Exploring the controversy surrounding 'ghost guns' and the use of homemade firearms in the United States and beyond.

A police report holds former Brazil president responsible for thwarted coup, accusing Bolsonaro of actively participating in the plot.

A newborn baby girl who disappeared from a hospital neonatal ward in Austria on Thursday has been found dead in a waste container nearby. The mother of the baby has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A newborn baby has gone missing from a hospital in Vienna, triggering a massive search operation as authorities try to determine the child’s whereabouts.

A man of Syrian origin living in Austria has been convicted in a human trafficking case in Germany, resulting in the death of seven migrants.

A tragic accident occurred in Vienna, Austria, where a teenager lost his life and another one got seriously injured while making a video on top of a metro by hitting a bridge.

German police have counted 13 percent fewer illegal border crossings in the first weeks since the introduction of permanent border controls. Some borders have been subject to random checks for a while, but since September 16, controls have been in place at all neighboring countries.

A recent study reveals that cats may learn words faster than human babies, shedding light on feline intelligence.

After the success of the far-right AfD in recent elections, anti-migration movement Pegida concludes its activities in Germany.

The European Union Court decided that Facebook and Instagram cannot use information on people's sexual orientation for targeted advertising.

Learn about Herbert Kickl, the controversial leader of the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ), and his nationalist and anti-immigrant views.

After the resounding victories of far-right parties in Germany, their allies in Austria also won the elections. A pro-Russian nationalist party emerged victorious once again, as the 'Freedom Party' FPÖ led by Josef Kickl attracted nearly thirty percent of the voters.

Storm Boris, which has been wreaking havoc across Europe, is now hitting Italy, causing rivers to overflow and leading to alarming situations in various towns and cities.