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Austria ousts Russian diplomats over suspected espionage

Authorities in Austria have expelled three members of the Russian embassy staff on suspicion of espionage, Austria's foreign minister announced on Monday.

04 May 2026-21:36
Austria expels Russian diplomats over "antenna forest" spying suspicions

Austria has expelled three Russian embassy staff on suspicion of spying after determining that a “forest of antennae” on the diplomatic mission in Vienna, Europe’s espionage capital since the cold war, was being be used for illicit data collection.

04 May 2026-21:13
Austrian man admits to 2024 Taylor Swift concert attack plot

A 20-year-old Austrian man, identified as Beran A, has admitted in a court in Wiener Neustadt to planning a suicide attack during Taylor Swift’s 2024 "Eras Tour" in Vienna.

28 Apr 2026-15:28
Over 1,000 artists call for Eurovision 2026 boycott over Israel’s participation

A growing coalition of more than 1,000 musicians and cultural workers has signed an open letter calling for a total boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

22 Apr 2026-09:36
Severe snowfall disrupts air traffic in Vienna

Flights at Vienna International Airport remained suspended on Friday as heavy snowfall continued to disrupt operations, with airport authorities extending the shutdown by three hours until 1100 GMT.

20 Feb 2026-12:32
Ice closes Vienna airport, limits flights at Prague

Vienna International Airport was closed Tuesday morning due to icy runways, with staff reporting persistent freezing conditions that forced flight diversions.

13 Jan 2026-12:35
Police found a grenade near a synagogue in Vienna

05 Jan 2026-00:25
Russia names new permanent representative to OSCE in Vienna

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Dmitry Polyansky to the post of the permanent representative to the OSCE in Vienna, replacing Alexander Lukashevich, in a decree, published on Monday.

29 Dec 2025-17:24
Eurovision won’t mute boos during Israel’s 2026 performance

Austria’s ORF, host of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, announced it will not block booing or Palestinian flags during Israel’s performance. Organizers said they aim to present an honest view of events, unlike previous editions where artificial applause was used.

16 Dec 2025-17:19
Eurovision 2026 set for Vienna with 35 participants

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced on Monday that 35 countries will compete in next year’s edition in Vienna, despite five nations boycotting the event over Israel’s participation.

15 Dec 2025-17:12

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