World news about “Austria” published by euronews.
Austrian far-right leader is denied an award Austria’s far-right leader, Heinz-Christian Strache will not be given a prestigious order of merit after allegedly making disrespectful Jewish… 01/02/2012
Protests at Austria far-right ball as Holocaust remembered There have been protests in Austria against an annual ball attended by European far-right leaders – which this year coincides with Holocaust Remembrance… 28/01/2012
Vienna flashmob promotes recycling – nocomment More than 200 people dressed in fine evening wear gathered in central Vienna. They danced the waltz despite heavy snow to promote the message ‘Recycling is… 23/01/2012
Austrian TV journalists slam ‘political interference’ Journalists at Austria’s public broadcaster are angry about alleged political interference. They have signed an online YouTube petition against the… 18/01/2012
S&P downgrades downplayed In the aftermath of the so-called ‘Black Friday’ mass downgrading of eurozone countries, politicians and economists were quick to play down the significance… 17/01/2012
S&P downgrades France and eight other Eurozone countries France, Austria and seven other Eurozone countries have had their credit ratings downgraded by the rating agency Standard & Poor’s. Germany – Eurozone’s… 13/01/2012
Keeping it in the family at the Vienna Phil The New Year’s Day concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra has become a part of New Year celebrations. Not everyone knows though that in this top… 12/01/2012
Jumping for a bird’s eye view of InnsbruckGermany’s Maximilian Mechler takes off from the ski jump during practice for the third event of the 60th four-hills ski jumping tournament in Innsbruck… 04/01/2012
OPEC reaches oil output deal OPEC oil producers have agreed a new production limit that keep output at about the level it is currently. Iran had wanted to cut production, which would… 14/12/2011
Inside the mind of René Magritte. More than 200 artworks from private and public collections all over Europe, North America and Japan have arrived at the Albertina in Vienna, for a unique and… 11/11/2011
Tattoo Convention in Austria – nocomment Want to make your mark? All the latest styles were on show at the International Tattoo Convention in Vienna. 07/11/2011
Bosch’s Romeo & Juliet premieres at Burgtheater A new interpretation of Romeo and Juliet has premiered at the prestigious Vienna Burgtheater in Austria. 04/11/2011
Vettel makes it 10 in Korea World Champion, Sebastian Vettel stormed to his 10th victory of the season in the Korean Grand Prix in a faultless display to underline his champions… 16/10/2011
Lahm’s book angers German federation Only a few days before Germany face Austria in their Euro 2012 qualifier, a book by Bayern Munich defender Philipp Lahm in which he sharply criticises past… 30/08/2011
Tennis: first win for Dutchman Haase Dutch number one Robin Haase won his first ATP singles title on Saturday, defeating Spaniard Albert Montanes 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 in the final of the 2011 Kitzbuhel… 06/08/2011
Salzburg Festival: Mozart and then some The 91st Salzburg classical opera Festival is under way in the Austrian city where Mozart was born. The Marriage of Figaro opened the event. Among the… 01/08/2011
Artists show off body of work Crowds of some 30,000 turned up for this year’s World Body Painting Festival in Portschach in Austria. 04/07/2011
Bonus: Valery Gergiev & Benjamin Schmid Here are a few more excerpts from our interviews with Russian maestro Valery Gergiev and Austrian violinist Benjamin Schmid. 15/06/2011
Famous free concert at Schönbrunn entertains 100,000 Schönbrunn, the summer residence of the Habsburg Monarchy, has always been renowned for music and elegance. The highlight these days is the annual summer… 15/06/2011
A big hand for Austria’s bionic arm In the Austrian capital Vienna, a young orthopaedic patient is getting used to a new bionic arm. Patrick Mayrhofer lost his hand in an accident at… 30/05/2011
Austrian army parachutist lands near Vienna’s St. Stephen’s CathedralA parachutist of Austrian army special unit Jagdkommando lands next to St. Stephen’s Cathedral during an exercise in Vienna. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader 27/04/2011
Austria’s new government not ‘the usual suspects’ A cabinet shakeup has given Austria a new State Secretary for Integration. The conservative-and-social democrat coalition appointments are aimed at… 21/04/2011
Breathtaking decor at Bregenz Festival Preparations are underway at Lake Constance in Austria ahead of this summer’s Bregenz Festival. The lake’s impressive floating stage will feature Umberto… 20/04/2011
Vienna, a city of soundscapes Vienna is a city where the past and the future live side by side. The pulsating metropolis, once centre of the Habsburg empire, has a rich cultural heritage… 12/04/2011
Dider Cuche wins the men’s World Cup downhill race in KitzbühelSwiss skier Dider Cuche wins the Kitzbühel (Austria) downhill for the fourth time from the American Bode Miller, France’s Adrien Theaux finished third… 22/01/2011
Bonus: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Please find a few excerpts in English from our interview with Albena Danailova, ‘concertmistress’ of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and Dr. Clemens… 14/01/2011
Vienna Philharmonic breaks with the past The VPO is moving on: the Vienna Philharmonic is still one of the world’s top orchestras, boasting that special Viennese sound; and still synonymous with… 14/01/2011
Welcome in 2011!2011 is written in the air in front of St Stephen’s Cathedral with a sparkler in Vienna during New Year Celebrations. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner 01/01/2011
Snow in Austria Selim Babacan 22/12/2010
Bonus interview: Elisabeth Kulman & Riccardo Muti Here are a few extra excerpts from our interview with conductor Riccardo Muti and with mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Kulman. 10/08/2010
The Vienna Philharmonic: Love conquers all Ninety years old this year it may be, but the Salzburg Festival remains as fit as a fiddle. Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice is among the operas performed this… 10/08/2010
Bonus interview: Heinrich Koll & Ian Bousfield Here are a few extra excerpts from our interviews with musicians Heinrich Koll (principal violist) and Ian Bousfield (principal trombone), both members of the… 17/06/2010
Star Wars at Schoenbrunn The Summer Night Concert is an extraordinary event held in a breathtaking location. So extraordinary that audiences of 100,000 turn up to see one of the… 15/06/2010
Vienna Philharmonic opens 2010 One of the most prestigious orchestras in the world has become famous for its starring role at its most popular musical event – the Vienna Philharmonic… 14/01/2010
Ski plea for snow looks to help from heavenSnow has yet to fall on the Alps and the unseasonably warm weather is delaying the start of the skiing season across Europe. However, one Austrian hotel… 03/12/2011
No snow show for Austrian ski slopesAustria is a green and pleasant land, but it is not supposed to be at this time of year. The country’s ski resorts are struggling against mild temperatures… 23/11/2011
Austrian airline in fuel charge fiascoAustrian airline Comtel is investigating claims that some of its passengers were forced to pay for refuelling when their plane stopped in Vienna. The… 17/11/2011
Back in the Day: from Terminator to ‘Governator’November 17, 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger, former champion bodybuilder and star of action films such as ‘Terminator’, is sworn in as Governor of California. He… 16/11/2011
Arnie honoured in AustriaKeeping his famous promise of ‘I’ll be back’ Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to his home town of Thal in Austria on Friday. Surrounded by hundreds of fans… 07/10/2011
Austrian police details leaked onlineComputer hackers in Austria have published the names and addresses and birthdays of nearly 25, 000 police officers on the internet. The authorities say the… 27/09/2011
More claims of Austrian incest and incarcerationAustrian police have arrested an 85-year-old man suspected of imprisoning and sexually abusing his two daughters for more than 40 years. Police say both… 25/08/2011
Back in the Day: the end of an 8-year kidnap ordealAugust 23, 2006. Austrian 18-year-old Natascha Kampusch escapes her kidnapper Wolfgang Priklopil more than eight years after he took her captive. Kampusch was… 22/08/2011
Ex-Croat PM to be extraditedAustria is set to extradite former Croatian Prime Minister Ivo Sanader on Monday to face corruption charges in his home country. Police confirmed that… 18/07/2011
Lithuania shocked as Austria frees ex-KGB manLithuania has demanded answers from Austria after Vienna police freed a wanted former KGB general just 24 hours after his arrest. Officials believe Mikhail… 17/07/2011
Funeral for last Austrian emperor’s heirSeveral members of European royalty joined thousands of mourners to pay their respects at the funeral of the eldest son of the last Austrian emperor. The… 16/07/2011
Austrian man uses his noodle for driving licenceIn Austria, an atheist has been allowed to appear in the photo on his driving licence wearing a pasta strainer on his head. Nico Alm applied for the… 14/07/2011
Otto von Habsburg dies at the age of 98He was often described as a champion of European unity. Otto Habsburg-Lothringen, the eldest son of the last Austrian emperor, has died at the age of… 04/07/2011
Croatian former PM extradition openCroatian former prime minister Ivo Sanader has withdrawn an appeal against his extradition from Austria, leaving the way open to face charges of corruption… 20/06/2011
POTC: Austrian pique keeps Austrian peaks in Austrian hands"Pick of the Clicks" looks at the most clicked story of the week on our website and how it is being treated elsewhere on the net. This week: the sale of… 16/06/2011
Mountains for sale in the Austrian AlpsAuthorities in Austrian are putting two mountains up for sale. The two peaks, 2,690-metre Grosser Kinigat and 2,600-metre Rosskopf, seem like a bargain… 10/06/2011
Green light for main phase of Brenner alpine tunnelWork has officially begun in earnest on what will be the second longest tunnel in the world – linking Austria and Italy. It is hoped the 55 kilometre… 18/04/2011
Austrian fnance minister resigns over healthAustria’s Vice-Chancellor and finance minister Josef Proell has resigned for health reasons. The 42-year-old, who has had treatment for a blood clot on his… 13/04/2011
Austrian icon Alexander diesPeter Alexander, one of Austria’s most famous entertainers, has died aged 84. Known as Peter the Great to his fans, he appeared in up to 50 films and… 13/02/2011
Austrian students protest budget cutsStudents in Austria have been joined by their university professors and deans to protest a budget freeze for higher education. They say mass staff lay-offs… 20/10/2010
Vienna 1900 Under the SpotlightThe Foundation Beyeler has opened a new exhibition in Switzerland. The theme is contemporary art from Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century. The show… 04/10/2010
Kidnapped Austrian girl set to tell her storyThe Austrian girl kidnapped and held as a slave for more than eight years is set to tell her story tonight. Natascha Kampusch will read extracts from a book… 09/09/2010
Kampusch kidnapper’s friend cleared of abettingA close friend of the man who abducted Natascha Kampusch has been cleared by Austrian judges of helping the kidnapper evade justice. The man, known only as… 30/08/2010
Could Austrian police have rescued Kampusch?A Green member of the Austrian parliament has leaked documents relating to the Natascha Kampusch kidnapping. They suggest police silenced the lead officer in… 30/08/2010
Youngest ever Jedermann opens Salzburg festAs it has done since 1920, the Salzburg Festival opened with the premiere of Jedermann, an adaptation of the 15th century English morality play Everyman. 29/07/2010
HIV/AIDS infects 7,500 people dailyThe end of an International AIDS Conference in Vienna has exposed the gulf between scientists and governments on how best to deal with the pandemic. … 23/07/2010
Protest highlights plight of Haitian AIDS sufferersOn the third day of the international AIDS conference in Vienna placard waving demonstrators have staged a protest to highlight the plight of HIV sufferers in… 20/07/2010
World Bodypainting Festival makes a splashBilled as the most colourful event on the planet – nearly 30,000 people flocked to the 13th World Bodypainting Festival in Carinthia… South Austria. Over… 19/07/2010
High river alerts across German-Polish borderAmateur video has captured the power of a tornado when it hit a small village in Austria. It was shown as extreme weather conditions continued to affect… 27/05/2010
Far-right defeated in Austrian presidential pollHeinz Fischer’s landslide victory in Austria’s weekend election is being seen as a measure of the country’s rejection of far-right sentiment. Official… 26/04/2010
Fischer wins six more years as Austria’s presidentVoters in Austria have overwhelmingly returned Social Democrat Heinz Fischer for a second six-year term as president. Although the job is largely ceremonial… 26/04/2010
Austria’s Fishcher heading for decisive victoryExit polls from Austria’s presidential election show incumbent leader Heinz Fishcher is heading for a thumping victory. The Social Democrat appears to be… 25/04/2010
Focus on far-right in Austrian presidential voteAustria is picking its president today. The outcome of the ballot is in no doubt. The Social Democrat already in the post is set to be re-elected with a… 25/04/2010
‘Reich Mother’: Austria’s far-right would-be presidentShe rejects claims that she is a Neo-Nazi. But Austria’s most controversial candidate in tomorrow’s presidential election sparks strong feelings wherever she… 24/04/2010
Artist’s protest against child abuseAn artist posing as Jesus on the cross has caused a stir outside Vienna’s main cathedral where he staged a one-man protest against child abuse in the Catholic… 02/04/2010
Independent sex abuse commission launched in AustriaThe head of a new commission set up to investigate claims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Austria has been appointed. Waltraud Klasnic is a… 01/04/2010
Jurgens musical a hit in AustriaPacked with hits by popular Austrian singer Udo Jurgens, the musical I’ve Never Been To New York has just premiered in Vienna. 22/03/2010
End of an era at the StaatsoperThe Vienna State Opera was officially inaugurated on May 25, 1869, and in its long history studded with famous directors like Richard Strauss, Gustav Mahler… 07/01/2010
Austrian kidnap victim believes abductor acted aloneNatascha Kampusch has claimed that her kidnapper acted alone. The 21-year-old, who was held captive for eight and a half years, was reacting to fresh… 17/11/2009
Austria’s students demand reformsStudent demonstrations in Vienna have spread to other Austrian universities in what has become a national movement for change. A sit-in at Vienna… 29/10/2009
Fuelling the future with woodPeople have burnt logs for heat since the dawn of time but new techniques mean that the humble tree is now being transformed into far more diverse forms of… 12/10/2009
Austrian right holds on to power in regional electionThe Austrian right looks to have held its grip on power in the Western province of Vorarlberg following regional elections on Sunday. Early estimations put… 20/09/2009
Star names unveiled for Jackson tributeStars from the past and present are part of the line-up for a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna in just over two weeks’ time. Jackson’s brother… 08/09/2009
Lufthansa’s Austrian takeover completedLufthansa has become Europe’s biggest airline with its takeover of Austrian Airlines, but the question now is can it turn around the Austrian carrier, which… 03/09/2009
Vienna grounds SkyEuropeVienna airport has stopped servicing SkyEurope planes because the Slovak budget airline hit hard by the economic slowdown has not paid its bills. The airport… 15/08/2009
Two new pieces from MozartTwo recently identified works by Mozart have had their first public performance more than 200 years after they were written. The works were originally ignored… 02/08/2009
Jedermann at SalzburgJedermann is a German adaption of Everyman, and since 1920 it has been performed every year in Salzburg as part of the Salzburger Festspiele. The play tells… 29/07/2009
Storms ravage Eastern EuropeHeavy overnight storms in Eastern Europe have left at least nine people dead and dozens injured. Poland was the hardest hit with seven reported deaths as… 24/07/2009
Eastern Europe battered by stormsWhile southern Europe struggles with wild fires, Eastern Europe is sheltering from the deluge. In Poland at least 7 people died and nearly 100 have been… 24/07/2009
Europe counts cost of heavy floodingParts of central and eastern Europe are counting the cost of heavy flooding that has left at least eight people dead over the past two days. The deaths… 25/06/2009
Vienna killing sparks Indian riotsAt least two people have been killed in riots across the Indian state of Punjab. It comes after a Sikh guru was murdered on Sunday by a rival group in… 25/05/2009
One dead in Vienna Sikh temple attackA murder inquiry is underway in the Austrian capital Vienna today after a gun and knife attack at a Sikh temple. Police said a religious service was… 25/05/2009
Sikh temple feud leaves 11 injured in AustriaEleven people have been injured in a shooting in a Sikh temple in Vienna. The violence erupted during afternoon prayers when six people burst into the… 24/05/2009
Organic Austria resists GMOsAustrian voters want the next European Parliament to fight against genetically modified crops. Only about 20% of Austrians plan to cast European ballots, yet… 21/05/2009
