The Latest Breaking News from Austria

Climate activists attack famous painting by artist Gustav Klimt with black oily liquid

Members of the Austrian group said they had targeted the 1915 painting in Vienna to protest against their government's use of fossil energies, with one activist pushed away by a museum guard

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Climate activists in Austria deface Gustav Klimt’s Death and Life painting

Climate activists in Austria have attacked a famous painting by artist Gustav Klimt with a black, oily liquid.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022

Climate activists throw liquid at Klimt painting in Vienna

Climate activists in Austria have attacked a famous painting by artist Gustav Klimt with a black, oily liquid and one then glued himself to glass protecting the painting's frame

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Ministry establishes pact with Austria

Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday to establish a joint working group on trade and economic cooperation with Austria in order to boost bilateral trade and strengthen economic cooperation.

Bangkok Post · Nov 14, 2022

Austria plans to tighten law banning use of Nazi symbols

Austria said on Monday it would strengthen its law banning the use of various Nazi symbols to adapt to recent trends including protesters against COVID-19 restrictions likening themselves to Jews during the Holocaust.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

This 30-year-old just became Europe’s wealthiest millennial after inheriting half the Red Bull empire

He’s also the fourth richest millennial in the world.

Fortune · Nov 11, 2022

KFC apologizes for app alert urging orders for Kristallnacht

KFC has apologized for accidentally sending an automated push alert to its app users in Germany that appeared to urge people to order food to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht — the “Night of Broken Glass” — when Nazis terrorized Jews throughout Germany and Austria

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

COP27: Austria commits $50 million for climate 'loss and damage'

Austria will provide 50 million euros (dollars) to developing countries facing unavoidable damage and losses caused by climate change as it joins a small group of European nations to offer such funds, the country’s climate ministry told Reuters.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

KTM Is Hosting Winter Events At Motohall This Christmas Season

For the days leading up to Christmas, KTM is hosting a bunch of events at its Motohall in Mattighofen, Austria.

RideApart · Nov 6, 2022

Red Bull revamped after founder's death

Red Bull has divided management duties among a handful of European executives, distancing the company’s day-to-day leadership from the family of billionaire founder Dietrich Mateschitz less than two weeks after his death in Austria at age 78.

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022