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Austria School Shooting Vigil: National Tragedy Sparks Mass Mourning in Graz

11 Jun 2025

Austria school shooting vigil turned Graz's heart into a beacon of sorrow on Tuesday night, as thousands gathered to remember the victims of the country’s deadliest school shooting. Just hours earlier, a 21-year-old former student had stormed Dreierschützengasse secondary school, killing 10 and injuring 12 before taking his own life....

Austrian Conservatives Scramble After Chancellor Nehammer Steps Down Holds Crisis Meeting

05 Jan 2025

The conservative party ruling Austria called an emergency session on Sunday to select a successor to Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who resigned unexpectedly Saturday. Nehammer's resignation came after coalition talks failed to build a government that did not include the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after the latter won the most votes...

Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer to Resign After Coalition Talks Fail

05 Jan 2025

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced he will resign as both Chancellor and leader of the conservative People's Party (ÖVP). This decision follows the collapse of coalition talks with the Social Democrats (SPÖ) over key disagreements. Additionally, the liberal Neos party withdrew from the talks on Friday, further complicating the...

Austria’s Neos Party Exits Coalition Talks, Casting Doubt On Government Formation

03 Jan 2025

Austria's political landscape was rocked on Friday when the liberal Neos party, the smallest member of ongoing coalition talks, announced its exit from negotiations. The move, led by Neos leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger, leaves the future of the discussions in jeopardy, as the party criticized the talks for lacking ambition and...

Central Europe Floods: Rivers Burst Banks Threaten Cities As Death Toll Mounts

16 Sep 2024

Flooding across central Europe worsened on Monday as rivers burst their banks, increasing the death toll from the worst floods in two decades. Heavy rains over the past week have caused widespread destruction, particularly in border areas between Poland and the Czech Republic. Collapsed bridges, evacuations, and power outages have...

Flood Preparations Intensify Across Central Europe After Potential Catastrophic Warning

14 Sep 2024

Central European countries, including Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland, are preparing for days of severe rainfall that forecasters warn could lead to "potentially catastrophic" flooding. Austrian authorities have sandbags ready, Czech reservoirs have been partially emptied, and flash floods are anticipated in Poland as up to 20cm (8 inches)...

Doctor Allows Her 13-Year-Old Daughter To Drills Patient’s Skull In Austria

07 Sep 2024

An Austrian neurosurgeon is facing scrutiny after allegations surfaced that her 13-year-old daughter was allowed to drill into a patient's skull during surgery. The incident, which occurred earlier this year in January at the University Hospital Graz, has come under investigation following a complaint lodged with the Graz public prosecutor's...

Austria Faces Severe Flooding After Record-Breaking Downpours

18 Aug 2024

Austria is grappling with widespread flooding after heavy rains battered the Alpine regions and parts of Vienna over the weekend, causing extensive damage and major disruptions to transportation across the country. The downpours led to chaos in the capital city, where a woman was swept under a bus by floodwaters...

India Has Given ‘Buddha’ To The World, Not ‘ Yuddha ‘:PM Modi on Promoting Peace During Vienna Visit

11 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, proclaimed that India has historically offered the world 'Buddha' (peace), not 'Yuddha' (war), signifying the nation's enduring commitment to peace and prosperity. Speaking to the Indian community in Vienna, PM Modi underscored India's ambitions in the 21st century, highlighting the country's efforts to become...

Prime Minister Modi Wraps Up Visits to Austria and Russia

11 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finished visiting Austria and Russia, which were important trips during his third term as India's leader. These visits are crucial because India wants to strengthen its relationships with key countries in Europe and Eurasia, especially given today's changing global situation. Visit to Austria: A Historic...

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