Woe Vienna? Boycotts and blackouts mar buildup as Eurovision 2026 begins Usually joyous song contest ‘a little bit sad’ this year, says one expert, with rows over Israel and costs to the fore The Guardian - UK · May 12
Look Mum No Computer says run-up to Eurovision ‘a lot of work’ The YouTube star, whose real name is Sam Battle, will take to the stage in Vienna, Austria later this week. Evening Standard · May 11
The best Champions League travel routes for Arsenal fans as prices soar Exclusive: Direct air fares from London to the Hungarian capital start at around £1,000, with a night in an ‘economy double’ hotel room priced at £2,000 The Independent UK · May 7
Vienna plumber becomes millionaire after tugging a rope and finding 66 pounds of hidden gold in Austria The unearthing of a multi-million dollar hoard in Vienna has captured the world's imagination. What began as a simple renovation quickly turned into an event of historical significance. In the Penzing district, a plumber stumbled upon a mysterious rope sticking out from the concrete floor of a basement. Curious, he… The Times of India · May 7
Vienna’s public transport is the envy of the world – so why can’t it ditch cars? Austrian capital mulls expanding tram network and park-and-ride car parks in effort to reduce private vehicle use The Guardian - UK · May 6
Klimt’s hidden masterpieces revealed in unique behind-the-scenes Vienna tour Gustav Klimt's early works in Vienna are now accessible to the public for the first time The Independent UK · May 6
Austria expels three Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna The Russian Embassy said in a statement on Monday that it had taken note of Austria's "outrageous" decision concerning its employees. Euronews · May 4
Austria expels three Russian embassy staff after ‘forest of antennae’ discovered Austrian foreign minister says Russian diplomatic mission in Vienna was being used for illicit collection of data The Guardian - UK · May 4
Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage using antennas on diplomatic buildings The Independent UK · May 4
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: How to watch the semi-final in Vienna This year’s Eurovision grand final will take place in Vienna, Austria in what will be the contest’s 70th edition. There are 35 countries competing in total. There are two semi-finals and these will take place on Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May. The top 10 countries from each semi… The Independent UK · May 1
What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as it turns 70 with a Vienna extravaganza The Eurovision Song Contest is celebrating its 70th anniversary, with political tensions hanging over the musical extravaganza The Independent UK · May 1
BBC unveils its Eurovision 2026 coverage – including Scott Mills’ replacement Graham Norton and Rylan among the presenters returning to regular fan-favourite spots, as contest takes place in Vienna The Independent UK · Apr 30
Austrian man pleads guilty to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna Defendant, 21, in court with second man over alleged scheme to kill music fans outside Vienna stadium The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Austrian Man With Alleged ISIS Links Admits He Was Planning Terror Attack Against Taylor Swift's Eras Tour An Austrian man has admitted in court to helping plan a terror attack targeting Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna, which were cancelled in 2024 after a CIA tip-off. International Business Times UK · Apr 28
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Alleged Islamic State terrorist ‘pleads guilty to Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot’ Beran A. could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison
Euronews · Apr 28 Austrian man accused of plotting Taylor Swift concert attack pleads guilty The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleads guilty. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Trial of Austrian man accused of plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert set to begin The trial against a man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago is set to begin in Austria
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Definitive UK Retort That Shut Down Kremlin's Ominous 'Sleep Well' Threat At the OSCE in Vienna, the UK envoy rejects Moscow's latest threat in blunt terms and demands the release of three detained monitors, signalling no shift in Britain's stance.
MusicRadar · Apr 21 “We reject Eurovision being used to whitewash and normalise Israel’s genocide, siege and brutal military occupation against Palestinians”: Brian Eno, Paul Weller, Massive Attack and others call for Israel to be kicked out of Eurovision The event goes ahead in Vienna on May 16
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Look Mum No Computer makes candid admission at live Eurovision performance The UK’s Eurovision entry said he would be doing the song contest ‘my own way and hoping for the best’
Evening Standard · Apr 19 Look Mum No Computer: ‘I’ve missed the concept of sleep’ in run-up to Eurovision The final will take place on Saturday May 16.
MusicRadar · Apr 10 “It was too long, too slow, too boring and it had a viola solo... It was the antithesis of a single”: Midge Ure talks us through the making of Ultravox’s iconic Vienna Ultravox’s stately powerhouse was an unlikely hit single - but its classically-inspired uniqueness was key
The Mary Sue · Apr 6 10 Classic Hollywood Movies That Are Secretly Queer It doesn't take a film noir decetive to spot it.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 29 My search for the perfect Sachertorte in Vienna The luscious chocolate and apricot torte is the stuff of legend in the grand, old world of Viennese coffeehouses. But which makes the tastiest?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19 Flattery or forgery? Row erupts over Vienna Phil’s re-orchestration of a Florence Price piece Inclusion of first Black woman in US to write a symphony in Vienna’s New Year’s Day concert was a long overdue recognition. But how much of her music was actually played?