Austria

Protests in Austria, Germany against US-led NATO's involvement in Ukraine war

Mar 06, 2023 15:22

Protesters have taken to the streets in Austria and Germany calling for an end to the protracted war in Ukraine that completed one year recently amid a growing anti-war chorus in Europe.
24-hour railway strike brings trains to standstill across Austria

Nov 29, 2022 07:38

A 24-hour railway strike has brought trains to a standstill across Austria, as railway workers demand a pay rise for the sector.
Iran's National Football Team travels to Austria

Sep 18, 2022 13:38

Iran's National Football Team (Team Melli) arrived in Vienna, Austria Sunday morning for their World Cup warmup matches against Uruguay and Senegal.
Austria suspends mandatory COVID vaccine law

Mar 09, 2022 14:40

Austria said Wednesday it is suspending mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults saying the pandemic no longer poses the same danger, just weeks after the law took effect in an EU first.
Palestinian prisoner threaten to set fire to Israeli detention centers in protest at repression

Feb 17, 2022 14:04

A Palestinian prisoners' advocacy group has warned against the unprecedented level of repressive measures at Israeli-run prisons across the occupied territories, stating that Palestinian detainees plan to set fire to the detention centers.
Austria plans to lift lockdown, curbs to remain for unvaccinated

Dec 08, 2021 13:36

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced that the country's partial coronavirus lockdown will end next week but unvaccinated people will still face restrictions.
Germany faces 'national emergency'; Austria to reimpose full lockdown amid COVID surge

Nov 19, 2021 12:05

The German Health Ministry has announced that a new wave of coronavirus infections has plunged the country into a national emergency.
Austria becomes first EU member to order nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

Nov 16, 2021 12:56

Austria is set to tighten its coronavirus restrictions, becoming the first country in the European Union (EU) to impose a compulsory lockdown on the unvaccinated people.
Nuclear chief raps US, its Western allies for ‘non-commitment, inaction’ on JCPOA

Oct 20, 2021 19:46

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) lambastes the United States and its European allies over their “non-commitment and inaction” concerning their nuclear obligations towards the Islamic Republic.
Austrians turn on ex-chancellor's party after corruption claims

Oct 17, 2021 15:37

Austria's conservative People's Party (OVP) has lost its support among Austrians following the resignation of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz over corruption charges, a poll reveals.