Indonesia signs Letter of Intent to close in on Leonardo M-346 order
“The parties will now move into the next stage of discussions, intended to achieve a procurement contract signing soon,” said Italian defense firm Leonardo.
Austria
Vienna closes museums and cuts opening hours as part of austerity drive
Director of Wien Museum says ‘we all have to economise’ as city temporarily reduces access to cultural sitesIt prides itself on its reputation as the world’s home of classical music. But Vienna will temporarily close several museums dedicated to famous…
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in multiple ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzeesScientists have been forced to rethink the intelligence of cattle after an Austrian cow named Veronika displayed an impressive –…
Avalanches Across Austrian Alps Kill 8 Skiers in One Day
Skiers have also died from avalanche-related accidents in the Swiss and French Alps over the past week.
Austrian Ambassador Robert Zischg Presents Credentials To President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Dr Robert Zischg, the newly appointed Austrian Ambassador to India, on 14 January 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.This ceremony also saw the presentation of credentials by the High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr Chandradath Singh, and the US Ambassador, Mr Sergio Gor. The event marks the formal commencement of Zischg’s diplomatic
A Woman Froze to Death on an Alpine Trek. Is Her Boyfriend to Blame?
A man in Austria was charged in the death of his girlfriend after leaving her behind, in a case testing ideas of freedom and responsibility in the mountains.
Austria Bans Head Scarves in Schools for Girls Under 14
Austria’s centrist government passed the new law, which takes effect next year, after years of pressure from the far right.
Austria votes to ban headscarves in schools for girls under 14
Law passes despite fears it will ‘normalise Islamophobia’ and fact it could be struck down by constitutional courtLawmakers in Austria have voted overwhelmingly to ban headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14, despite concerns the legislati…
‘It’s a breach of trust’: fear and frustration over countries’ push to return Syrians home
Syrians who have rebuilt their lives abroad face uncertainty over their futures amid hardening of attitudesTears of joy streamed down Abdulhkeem Alshater’s face as he joined thousands of other Syrian nationals in central Vienna last year. The moment th…
Austria to go ahead with Eurovision despite financial impact of boycott
Host broadcaster says show will not suffer after four countries withdraw from 2026 contest over Israel and GazaAustria has said it will continue with plans to host next year’s Eurovision, in spite of its budget being hit by four countries boycotting th…