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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Meet the Austrian carpenter safeguarding precious flutes with his new 'smart case' invention Meet the Austrian carpenter safeguarding precious flutes with his new 'smart case' invention Professional flutists often face a problem when it comes to protecting their fragile and expensive.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:26Published 3 weeks ago

Putin CANCELS Major Naval Parade After Ukraine Drone STRIKE \| Russia RETALIATES With Attack on Kyiv On Russia’s Navy Day, Ukrainian drones rained over St. Petersburg, forcing the cancellation of a key naval parade and halting flights at Pulkovo Airport. Russia’s Defense Ministry claims it downed.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published on July 28, 2025

Putin’s Ukraine War BACKFIRES: Austria May ABANDON Historic Neutrality & Join NATO \| BIG Win For U.S Russia’s war on Ukraine has sparked a domino effect, pushing more European nations toward NATO. Austria, long neutral, is now debating membership as Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger warns.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on July 27, 2025

BREAKING: PANIC And CHAOS Erupts As 3 People SHOT Dead In Renton \| Police Probe Underway \|Washington A shooting in Renton, Washington has sparked panic, with police confirming reports of “multiple victims.” The gunfire erupted just after 7:30 pm near the intersection of Kirkland Ave NE and NE 18th.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published on July 20, 2025

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Austria gunman had 'significant passion' for school shootings, police say A 21-year-old gunman who killed nine students and a teacher at his former school in Austria had developed a fascination and "significant passion" for such shootings in recent years, investigators say. Sky News - Published on June 17, 2025
Farewell letter from gunman discovered as Austria mourns school shooting victims A farewell letter and video have been discovered at the home of a 21-year-old gunman who killed 10 people in a school shooting in Austria, as the nation observed a minute's silence on Wednesday. Sky News - Published on June 11, 2025
'Dark day' in Austria as 10 people are killed in school shooting Students and adults are among 10 victims who were killed after a gunman opened fire at a secondary school in the Austrian city of Graz. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2025

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What we know so far about school shooting in Austria Students and adults are among 10 people who have died in a school shooting in Austria. Sky News - Published on June 10, 2025
At least five killed in shooting at Austrian school At least five people have been killed in a shooting attack on a school in the Austrian city of Graz, local media have said. Sky News - Published on June 10, 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	Austria striker's skull is fractured during attack $austria striker's skull is fractured during attack$ Austria and Rapid Vienna striker Guido Burgstaller had his skull fractured when he was attacked in the centre of Vienna. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2024