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Vienna

April 28, 2026

Austrian man pleads guilty to plotting attack on Taylor Swift’s 2024 concert

The defendants face up to 20 years under the Austrian Penal Code if convicted.

Taylor Swift
August 11, 2025

Algerian faces prosecution for clinging to high-speed train in Austria

The tabloid cited authorities as saying the man’s actions were reckless and dangerous.

Austria flag
July 30, 2025

Austrian ambassador quits over alleged operation of sexually explicit blog

The content was described as highly misogynistic, dehumanising, and glorifying violence.

Austria flag
July 2, 2025

IAEA investigating reports of drones near Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

The plant’s operators reported that vehicles were damaged, the Vienna-based agency stated on Tuesday.

Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant
June 16, 2025

Zelensky visits Austria amid ongoing conflict

It is Mr Zelensky’s first visit to Austria since the start of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Volodymyr Zelensky
November 15, 2024

Austria says it is no longer dependent on Russian gas

Austria is no longer dependent on Russian gas, the country’s Vienna-based electricity and gas regulator reported on Friday.

GAS PIPELINES
November 13, 2024

Nuclear-ban-treaty organisation reappoints Robert Floyd

The statement indicated that Mr Floyd’s reappointment reaffirmed his leadership for a second term and that the extension would ensure he continues through 2029.

Robert Floyd
August 8, 2024

Terror threat in Vienna ‘very serious’, Chancellor Nehammer declares

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said the terror threat was “very serious’’ following the cancellation of three Taylor Swift performances in Vienna.

Nehammer and Taylor Swift
July 9, 2024

Lorry driver rams van into church in Austria

The man, who has been based in Austria since 2020, is said to have aroused suspicion a few weeks ago when ripping up a Bible.

Vehicle ramming into church
June 2, 2024

Latin America hosts 2025 global workshop on nuclear-test ban

Out of 52 African nations that signed the treaty, 50 have ratified it.

Robert Floyd