Innsbruck Parents Charged With Severe Child Neglect
Prosecutors file charges after a seven-year-old girl was hospitalized weighing only 11 kilograms with life-threatening organ failure.
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Russia Demands NATO Rollback to 1997 Borders
Moscow proposes a sweeping military withdrawal from Eastern Europe and Ukrainian neutrality during peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi.
Hofer Opens New Branch in Kirchberg in Tirol
The new Brixentaler Straße location offers seasonal Sunday shopping and EV charging stations to serve local residents and holiday guests.
Austria Updates Driving License Rules and Deadlines
New regulations introduce stricter exam fraud penalties, extended document validity, and a 2033 deadline for EU card format conversions.
Cairo Court Lists Graz Mosque Association as Terror Group
An Egyptian court placed 35 organizations and 36 individuals, including Austria's Liga Kultur, on its anti-terror list for five years.
Skier Killed in Avalanche on Stubai Glacier
A skier died Saturday morning after a slab avalanche off the secured piste at the Stubai Glacier carried him into a crevasse and he fell about 20 meters.
Austria eye top spot with win over Ireland
Austria can secure first place in their Nations League group with a victory against Ireland in Linz on Saturday.
Man Robbed and Beaten in Vienna-Alsergrund
A 25-year-old man was robbed and beaten by two unknown men on Bertha-Zuckerkandl-Weg in Vienna-Alsergrund on Tuesday evening.
Austria Women's Hockey Team Avoids Relegation with OT Win
Captain Anna Meixner scored 70 seconds into overtime to give Austria a 2-1 win over Japan and secure their top-division status.
Austria's Sozialhilfe NEU Reform Draws Sharp Criticism
Austria's draft social assistance reform faces opposition from states, institutions, and advocacy groups over disability, refugee treatment, and tight timeline.
Austria Keeps Low-Risk Rating in 2027 Travel Map
Switzerland, Denmark and Iceland top the new Risk Map 2027, while Austria stays at low risk and Germany is downgraded.
EU Group Meets in Vienna Over Deportation Centers
Interior ministers from five nations are convening to finalize plans for migrant return facilities located in countries outside the EU.
New FinanzOnline Rules Mandate ID Austria Access
Starting January 2027, ID Austria becomes the standard login for FinanzOnline, with old access data set to expire by October 2029.
Zwettl Brewery Wins Bronze at European Beer Star
Zwettler FREI non-alcoholic lager earned a bronze medal at the 2026 European Beer Star awards following a blind sensory evaluation.
Austria to Launch Messenger Surveillance in 2027
State Secretary Jörg Leichtfried announced that Austria's new messenger surveillance system is expected to be operational by early 2027.
Italy to Set 100 km/h Minimum Motorway Speed Limit
Italy's Council of Ministers approves new motorway rules and proportional speeding fines, with enforcement beginning in January 2028.
Bosnia Investigates 'Zefaaf' Marriage Platform
Authorities probe a service charging foreign men to meet Bosnian women following public outcry and reports of unauthorized filming.
Austria Permanent Immigration Drops by 20 Percent
A new OECD report reveals a sharp decline in Austrian immigration as foreign-born workers continue to drive the nation's nursing sector.
GoodMills Recalls Fini's Feinstes Bio-Weizenkeime
GoodMills Österreich recalls specific batches of organic wheat germ due to potential mold contamination and offers full consumer refunds.
Vienna to Redesign 2er-Linie with More Greenery
Vienna plans to reduce car lanes and expand cycling paths and green spaces along a 1.5-kilometer stretch of the 2er-Linie thoroughfare.