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Iran launches rocket into space amid Vienna nuclear talks

Iran has launched a rocket with a satellite carrier bearing three devices into space, authorities announced. It was not clear when the launch happened or what devices the carrier brought with it, or whether they had entered Earth’s orbit. Iran aired ...

31 Dec 2021 at 10:25

Arnold Schwarzenegger vows to ‘terminate pollution’ at climate summit

Arnold Schwarzenegger has vowed to “terminate pollution” at the sixth annual Austrian World Summit climate conference. The former bodybuilder and actor said he and Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen would be welcoming “climate action ...

01 Feb 2022 at 07:55

World

Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures

Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures, a move which could have a knock-on effect for the world’s thorniest cultural heritage dispute: the fate of the British Museum’s ...

02 May 2023 at 19:26

World

Austrian police warn of possible threat to Vienna churches

Austrian police have warned of a possible “Islamist-motivated attack” in Vienna, targeting churches and other houses of worship. Police in Vienna have heighted security in front of certain buildings, including churches, and increased ...

15 Mar 2023 at 13:23

Music

Harry Styles hit in face with object during Vienna show

Harry Styles was hit in the face by a thrown object as he performed on stage in Vienna. Videos shared online from the gig at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Austria on Saturday showed the pop megastar walking across the stage before an ...

09 Jul 2023 at 18:34

World

International leaders condemn Ecuador after police raid Mexican Embassy in Quito

International leaders have condemned Ecuador after police in the country’s capital broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest a former vice president who had been granted political asylum. The raid late on Friday prompted Mexican ...

07 Apr 2024 at 12:38

World

Neutral Austria under pressure to be tougher with Russia

Austria has come under heavy criticism for granting visas that will allow sanctioned Russian politicians to attend a meeting in Vienna of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation (OSCE) in Europe. The issue highlights ...

12 Feb 2023 at 16:16

World

Austrian ex-chancellor Kurz on trial for ‘making false statements to inquiry’

Austrian former chancellor Sebastian Kurz has gone on trial accused of making false statements to a parliamentary inquiry into alleged corruption in his first government. Once a rising star among conservatives in Europe, ...

18 Oct 2023 at 11:40

World

Vienna Pride parade attack foiled, says Austrian intelligence service

Austrian authorities have said they foiled a possible attack on Vienna’s Pride parade by three young men who had allegedly sympathised with the extremist so-called Islamic State (IS) group. The head of Austria’s ...

18 Jun 2023 at 15:40

World

Climate activists throw liquid at Klimt painting in Vienna

Climate activists in Austria 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. Members of the group Last Generation ...

15 Nov 2022 at 15:35

Tennis

Cameron Norrie battles back to progress in Austria

British number one Cameron Norrie saw off Argentinian Pedro Cachin in three sets in the first round of the Erste Bank Open. Seventh seed Norrie is still in the running to qualify for the ATP Finals but needs a ...

25 Oct 2022 at 22:05

News

British honeymooners ‘shaken’ after Swift gigs axed in Vienna over safety fears

British honeymooners set to travel to Vienna before Taylor Swift’s tour dates were cancelled in the city are feeling apprehensive and “shaken” by thoughts of attending other concerts. The couple, Beth and Tom ...

08 Aug 2024 at 15:11

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