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Vienna closes museums and cuts opening hours as part of austerity drive

Director of Wien Museum says ‘we all have to economise’ as city temporarily reduces access to cultural sites

The Guardian - UK

7 best Valentine’s package deals in the UK and Europe for a romantic break

Find swoon-worthy stays from Vienna to the Lake District with these loved-up packages

The Independent UK

Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst announces withdrawal from all things Eurovision

Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the withdrawl comes amid growing boycott for the 2026 event.

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The 10 Best Splurge Destinations for Retirees in 2026

Come for the luxury vacation. Retire for the lifestyle (if the vacay goes well). What better way to test a location for retiring abroad?

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Police chief’s lit cigarette set nursing home on fire, report finds

The Vienna Point residential care facility went up in flames on August 7, 2025, destroying the building

The Independent UK

Nézet-Séguin’s path to the Vienna New Year’s concert began when he replaced banned conductor in 2022

Yannick Nézet-Séguin's journey to conducting the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year’s Day concert began when he stepped in for a banned Russian conductor at Carnegie Hall in 2022

The Independent UK

‘Freedom is a city where you can breathe’: four experts on Europe’s most liveable major cities

From Copenhagen’s cycle lanes and Vienna’s shared parks to Barcelona and London’s unfulfilled potential, better living is close at hand

The Guardian - UK

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The true story behind Amadeus: Did Salieri really try to kill Mozart?

Sky’s Amadeus has hit our screens, but what is the truth about the rivalry between young Mozart and the older composer Salieri

Evening Standard

New high-speed rail link spanning two European destinations opens

Passengers will travel between Vienna and Trieste in less than seven hours

The Independent UK

US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states

The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same

The Independent UK

Austrian court rules against extradition of Ukrainian businessman to US over alleged bribery

An Austrian appeals court has rejected a request to extradite Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash to the United States

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift reduced to tears as she speaks about Southport stabbing and Vienna terror plot in documentary

Taylor Swift breaks down in tears in the Disney+ series The End of an Era as she reflects on the cancellation of her concert in Vienna due to a foiled terror plot and the stabbings of three of her young fans in Southport.

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The events that led to countries boycotting 2026 Eurovision over Israel

The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna

The Independent UK

Four countries to boycott 2026 Eurovision after EBU says Israel can take part

The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown.

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Austria World Cup 2026 squad: Ralf Rangnick's latest selection ahead of the World Cup draw

The Austria World Cup 2026 squad marks the return of Das Team on the world stage, under the leadership of Ralf Rangnick

The Independent UK

Vienna invites entire Scottish village to decide if Austrian capital is ‘dull’

Residents of Dull will receive royal treatment in January

International Business Times UK

10 Budget Christmas Markets in Europe Offer Travellers Up to 70% Savings Compared to Paris

New research shows Eastern European Christmas markets offer two-night breaks from £509, while Paris and Vienna cost over £900, making Poland and the Baltics the smart choice for festive travellers.

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Is Vienna dull? Austria invites entire Scottish village to find out

Vienna is so eager to bust its ‘dull’ reputation, it has invited 100 Scots to experience the city’s highlights.

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The Guardian - UK

The Matchbox Girl by Alice Jolly review – horror, humanity and Dr Asperger

The reader grapples with fascism and complicity through the eyes of a mute autistic girl being treated during the second world war

The Conversation

How a desperate lie saved a Gustav Klimt portrait from the Nazis – and helped shape its record sale price

Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer has sold to an anonymous phone bidder for US$236.4 million (£180.88 million) at Sotheby’s New York. Only Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi has achieved a higher hammer price. For modern art, Klimt is the uncontested champion.

The Guardian - UK

‘Pictures unite!’: how pop music fell in love with socialist infographics

When Austrian philosopher Otto Neurath invented the visual language of Isotypes, it was to democratise education. As a new exhibition shows, it ended up influencing pop art, graphic design and electronic musicians from Kraftwerk to OMD

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Watch Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Live streams for winner-takes-all World Cup 2026 qualifier

Group H will be decided by 90 minutes in Vienna – here's how to watch Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, wherever you are.

The Guardian - UK

His research on autism was compassionate – how could Hans Asperger have collaborated with the Nazis?

The Vienna-based ‘father of neurodiversity’ was ahead of his time in his work but was also implicated in the Third Reich’s crimes. My novel set out to explore these contradictions

Fortune

JLL Global CEO Christian Ulbrich: There is no 'silver bullet' NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani can shoot to make the city affordable again

"We are very open, if our advice is asked, to help the new mayor," Ulbrich told Fortune.

International Business Times UK

From Love Island To Eurovision — Antigoni Buxton Set To Represent Cyprus In 2026

Singer-songwriter and former Love Island contestant Antigoni Buxton has been confirmed as Cyprus's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, blending Mediterranean pop with modern flair.

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