The Latest Breaking News from Austria

‘Very precarious’: Europe faces growing water crisis as winter drought worsens

Multiple governments warn of critical water shortages as heatwaves and lack of rain leave river systems depleted

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2023

David Alaba explains Lionel Messi vote for Fifa award after getting online abuse

Alaba’s vote as Austria’s captain went for the former Barcelona forward ahead of Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

London Eurovision Party: Dates, acts and how to get tickets

The largest Eurovision pre-show in the UK takes place in April with more than 20 acts confirmed to appear

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023

Austrian children sue government for failing to protect them from climate crisis

Children as young as five are asking government to ensure their constitutional rights by taking stronger climate action

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Austrian children take government to court over climate

A dozen minors filed a lawsuit with Austria’s top court Tuesday seeking to force the government to ensure their constitutional rights are protected by taking tougher action against climate change

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Sepp Straka’s dream to win on the PGA Tour became reality at the 2022 Honda Classic

Straka became the first Austrian-born winner on the PGA Tour.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 20, 2023

War in Ukraine tests long-standing neutrality of some European nations

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 not only brought war to Europe once again but saw Sweden and Finland formally apply for NATO membership, a decided shift away from the long-standing policies of neutrality cherished by several European countries.

France 24 · Feb 20, 2023

Auer returns to Austria after surgery for broken vertebrae

Factory Mercedes GT driver Lucas Auer has returned to his native home of Austria after undergoing a successful surgery for fractured vertebrae in the United States.

Autosport · Feb 17, 2023

Russia expels four Austrian diplomats in tit-for-tat move

Russia said on Thursday it was expelling four Austrian diplomats in a tit-for-tat move after Vienna expelled four Russian diplomats in a case which appeared to be related to spying.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Jane Fonda to attend Vienna Opera Ball with 90-year-old date

American actor Jane Fonda says she accepted an Austrian building tycoon’s invitation to attend the Vienna Opera Ball because he offered to “pay me quite a bit of money.”

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023