Austria

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Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km² (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of around 9 million.

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Migration past crisis peak but still a big issue, says agency chief Migration past crisis peak but still a big issue, says agency chief After 10 years in charge of the Vienna based ICMPD, Austrian politician and former EPP MEP Michael Spindelegger tells Euronews how.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published 5 days ago

Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog's home, Austria Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog's home, Austria In Austria - the home of the IAEA - the public rejected nuclear power in a referendum in the 1970s leaving a gigantic power plant that.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published 2 weeks ago

Eurovision 2025: Austria's JJ wins with 'Wasted Love' Eurovision 2025: Austria's JJ wins with 'Wasted Love' In one of the most politically charged competition's yet, Austria has been named the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest winner with JJ taking the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Europe must plan for a post-Putin Russia, Austria's Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews Europe must plan for a post-Putin Russia, Austria's Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews Euronews reporter Sandor Zsiros discussed EU-Russia relations, energy supply, migration, and populism with.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on May 8, 2025

Austria awaits court ruling on family reunification ban, Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews Austria awaits court ruling on family reunification ban, Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews The Austrian leader signalled he would withdraw a plan to ban family reunification for migrants if the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:56Published on May 2, 2025

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Scotland lose Cuthbert for Nations League double header Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert drops out of the Scotland squad to face Austria and the Netherlands in the Nations League, because of a rib injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025
GB skier Ryding seals best men's Worlds result since 1934 Dave Ryding seals Britain's best men's World Alpine Ski Championships result since 1934 by finishing sixth in the slalom in Austria. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025

Deadly stabbing attack in Austria was 'Islamic terror incident' A stabbing attack, in which a 14-year-old boy was killed and five other people were injured, is being treated as an "Islamic terror incident", say authorities in Austria. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2025
Boy, 14, dies after five stabbed in Austria A man has stabbed five people in southern Austria, killing a 14-year-old boy. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2025
Ski Sunday Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott are in the picturesque Austrian town of Saalbach. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2025

Tottenham beat Wolves to sign Lens defender Danso Austria international Kevin Danso looked set to join Wolves but has chosen to move to Tottenham instead. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2025
Austria's Straka sees off Thomas to win PGA Tour title Sepp Straka overcomes some late nerves to claim his third PGA Tour title by edgin out Justin Thomas at The American Express. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2025
GB win World Cup bobsleigh silver in Innsbruck Pilot Brad Hall leads Great Britain's four-man bobsleigh team to second place in Innsbruck, Austria, in the latest round of the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025
GB's Brookes finishes third at Austrian Big Air event Great Britain's Mia Brookes claims third place at the Big Air snowboarding World Cup event in Austria. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025

Plymouth appoint Austrian coach Muslic as new boss Plymouth Argyle appoint Austrian Miron Muslic as their new head coach, succeeding Wayne Rooney. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2025
Austrian chancellor to resign after talks on forming new government fail Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed for a second time. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2025
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Motorsport boss 'saddened' by proposed FIA changes The head of Austria's motorsport federation says he is "saddened" by proposed changes that will reduce accountability at motorsport's governing body the FIA. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024	'Indian culture resonates globally': PM Modi shares video featuring cultural performances from his international visits PM Modi emphasised the global appeal of Indian culture, sharing a montage of traditional Indian cultural performances during his international visits. The video depicted various countries, including.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 28, 2024
Shiffrin extends World Cup record with 99th win Mikaela Shiffrin wins a record-extending 99th World Cup race with victory in the women's slalom in Austria. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2024	Defending champion Humphries loses Grand Slam opener Reigning champion Luke Humphries is beaten by Austrian Rowby-John Rodriguez on the opening day of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton. BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2024
Austria's far-right party wins general election The far-right Freedom Party has won the general election in Austria. Sky News - Published on September 30, 2024