Austrian, French, Italian regulators threaten to block other EU MiCA crypto firms

Italy’s CONSOB, France’s AMF, and Austria’s FMA are concerned about varying implementations of Europe’s MiCA crypto regulations across jurisdictions. They believe countries that have been accommodating are the most attractive, triggering a race to...

Elderly Catholic nuns return to Austrian convent after fleeing retirement home

Three elderly Catholic nuns in Austria have made headlines after leaving a retirement home to return to their former convent—an act they describe as both a step of faith and a stand for their spiritual rights. Sisters Rita, Regina, and Bernadette,...

France, Austria and Italy Urge Stronger EU Oversight of Crypto Markets Under MiCA

Market watchdogs in France, Austria and Italy want the European Union to tighten its approach to crypto regulation, warning that uneven enforcement of the bloc’s landmark MiCA legislation could leave investors exposed to risks that aren't covered...

ÖBB starts further expansion of Austria’s “main station” for freight

Austrian national rail operator ÖBB has started expanding the Vienna South Terminal. The expansion will grow capacity to 547,000 TEU (+44%). It is the third expansion at the terminal, which has functioned as the “main station” for rail freight in...

Major delays expected on the busiest Hungarian motorway to Austria as expansion works begin

Significant delays are expected on the M1 Hungarian motorway linking Budapest to Austria from Monday as construction begins to widen the road to six lanes. The project, covering the stretch between Budapest and Győr, is set to last several years....

Limberg III pumped storage power plant officially opened in Austria

Austria’s newest pumped storage power plant, Limberg III, has been officially opened in Kaprun after four years of construction. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of political and business representatives. The plant adds 480MW of...

Innsbruck Festival of Early Music Announces 16th Cesti Competition Winners

(Photo credit: Birgit Pichler) Tenor Salvador Simão has won the 16th annual Cesti Competition at the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music. A total of 206 participants from 39 nations registered for this year’s Cesti Competition. Nearly 100 of them...

The Far Right Is Winning In Austria—Even In Opposition

Austrian politics has witnessed extraordinary turbulence this year. Last September’s watershed national election saw the far right triumph for the first time since the Second World War. What followed was the country’s longest coalition-formation...

Austrian Nuns Defy Orders, Return to Salzburg Convent Amid Controversy

Three octogenarian nuns from Austria defied the diocese’s ruling: they escaped from the retirement home and returned to their former convent in Salzburg, where they are now occupying its premises. On September 4, sisters Regina, 86, Rita, 81, and...

Leaders of Vienna, an Oasis of Affordable Housing, Tour NYC’s Grim Offerings

On a recent Monday afternoon, the vice chancellor of Austria, Andreas Babler, peered up at a hole in the sagging ceiling of a dark, unrented South Williamsburg apartment crowded with abandoned furniture and dusty suitcases. Los Sures tenant...

Rust, Relics & Autumn Magic: Fall 2025 Junque Jamboree Returns to Vienna

VIENNA, ILL. (WSIL)— The streets of downtown Vienna will soon be buzzing with the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn as the annual Fall 2025 Junque Jamboree takes over the Town Square on Saturday, September 20. The beloved flea market festival...

Elderly Austrian nuns break out of nursing home and back into their former convent, defying diocese

Kenya showcases commitment to nuclear science at 69th Vienna meet

Kenya's delegation in Vienna, Austria, led by Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research and Innovation Abdulrazak Shaukat (PhD), listens in during the event.Kenya has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing nuclear science and...

Mandarin Oriental, Vienna Announces Opening Date

Artistic rendering of Mandarin Oriental, Vienna. Photo: Mandarin Oriental Luxury hotelier Mandarin Oriental has announced the opening date for its debut hotel in Austria. Mandarin Oriental, Vienna will open its doors on Oct. 20, 2025. The property...

Elderly Austrian nuns break out of nursing home and back into their former convent, defying diocese

(CNN) — Three octogenarian nuns have defied their diocese, run away from their nursing home and returned to their former convent in Salzburg, Austria, which they are now occupying. On September 4, Sister Regina, 86, Sister Rita, 81, and Sister...

XPeng Joins Forces With Magna To Build EVs In Austria

XPeng Inc. XPEV has partnered with Magna International Inc. MGA to assemble two electric vehicle models in Europe. Production is slated to start in the third quarter of 2025. The agreement makes XPeng the first Chinese automaker to localize...

Harambee Stars ace Ogam sets new targets as he gears for life in Austrian Bundesliga

Harambee Stars forward Ryan Ogam celebrates after scoring against Seychelles during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Sept 8, 2025. Photo/Sportpicha/Citizen Digital Audio By Vocalize Harambee...

Donici village, Orhei district cleaner and safer thanks to environmental project supported by Austrian Government

In Donici village, Orhei district, water reservoirs and the landfill area have been fenced, a video surveillance system was installed, and 366 households received new 240-liter bins for waste collection. The actions were made possible through a...

China’s GAC and Xpeng start European output at Magna Steyr in Austria

Iran nuclear chief in Vienna to push for ban on attacks against nuclear sites

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran has proposed a resolution to the UN atomic agency demanding a global ban on military attacks against nuclear installations, in response to unprovoked strikes by Israel and the...