Category: Austria

VIENNA: Werner Kogler, Austria’s outgoing Vice Chancellor, announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Green Party following the party’s recent electoral losses, where they lost nearly 40% of their voter base. Reflecting on his tenure, Kogler highlighted significant achievements during the coalition government, but expressed concern over the future of environmental advocacy, […]

A surge in fraudulent shock calls has been sweeping across Austria, prompting urgent warnings from police in multiple regions, particularly in the western states. The alarming trend, which began in Vorarlberg on Monday, has now spread to Tyrol, with authorities reporting an increasing number of scam attempts targeting unsuspecting citizens. According to the Vorarlberg State […]

Vienna, November 20, 2024 – The third plenary session of Austria’s National Council was marked by heated exchanges as FPÖ General Secretary Michael Schnedlitz launched a scathing attack on the government and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. His remarks ignited fierce debates, with political opponents clashing over the election results and the legacy of […]

VIENNA — Austria’s airspace was left unprotected over the weekend due to staffing shortages at the country’s air force base in Zeltweg, leaving Eurofighter jets grounded and the nation vulnerable to potential airspace breaches. This unprecedented lapse in defense readiness has sparked a political uproar and raised concerns about the state of Austria’s military. The […]

Austria’s gas supply and pricing are expected to remain stable despite the suspension of deliveries from Russia to OMV. E-Control economist Johannes Mayer reassured consumers that the market had anticipated such disruptions, and suppliers had already secured prices for the winter. While those with variable or floating-rate contracts may see a slight increase of one […]

Vienna, November 2024 – Austria is preparing for a sudden halt in Russian gas deliveries, which will begin on Saturday at 6 AM, earlier than expected. The disruption follows OMV’s decision to stop payments to Russia after winning a multi-million-euro arbitration ruling. Despite the cut, Chancellor Karl Nehammer assured the public there would be no […]

VIENNA, Austria — Austrian political leaders are intensifying coalition talks as the ÖVP (Austrian People’s Party), SPÖ (Social Democratic Party of Austria), and NEOS prepare for critical discussions Today. This marks the first direct meeting between ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler, and NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger, a key step in determining the […]

Austrian coalition talks between the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) and the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) will enter their third round on Wednesday, marking the final meeting of the week in ongoing negotiations. After productive discussions on Tuesday, key issues including migration, security, healthcare, economic policy, rising costs, and climate action have come to the forefront. […]

VIOENNA: After the autumn break, ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer and SPÖ leader Andreas Babler will continue exploratory talks early next week regarding the formation of a new government. The week off has been utilized for preparations, with discussions expected to gain momentum. Peter Haubner, Second President of the National Council, has suggested that negotiating with […]

Following a busy election season and the National Council election, Austria’s political scene has quieted during the autumn holiday week. Chancellor Karl Nehammer and other officials are on short breaks, with the exploratory teams of the ÖVP (Austrian People’s Party) and SPÖ (Social Democratic Party) set to reconvene on November 4. Currently, there are no […]