Jordan elected as member to IAEA Board of Governors

Ammon News - Jordan was elected on Friday, by acclamation, as a member of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a two-year term (2025-2027), during the General Conference of the Agency currently being held in...

India News | New Austrian Tunnelling Method Achieves Milestone Breakthrough in BKC-Shillphata Undersea Tunnel Project

New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): In a significant milestone for the ambitious undersea tunnel project between BKC and Shillphata, the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) has successfully achieved a breakthrough for its 5 km tunnel stretch....

Austria launches initiative to attract Indian engineering students

Austria on Friday launched a new initiative to attract Indian students to its leading technical universities, with Ambassador Katharina Wieser describing academic cooperation as a cornerstone of the relationship between the two countries. The TU...

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train first phase set to start in 2027: Railway Minister

Talking to reporters in Ghansoli near Mumbai, the minister said that the bullet train will be the "transport for the middle class", and the fares will be "reasonable" A breakthrough was achieved for a 4.88 km-long tunnel between Shilphata and...

Employment minister launches study of points-based models for employment-based immigration

Two of the four government parties have proposed adopting such a system, which would assess how well a potential immigrant would succeed in the job market. Open image viewer Matias Marttinen (NCP) took over as employment minister in May. Image:...

‘Low fees, safe cities, & window to Europe’: Why Austria bets big on Indian students in STEM

Katharina Wieser, Austrian Ambassador to India, alongside Armstrong Pame, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Education, announced a new collaboration between Austria’s technical universities and VFS Education Services on Friday, aimed at improving...

Saudi Arabia re-elected to International Atomic Energy Agency Board

Saudi Arabia has been elected as a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for a new term extending until 2027. The election took place during the agency’s 69th General Conference in Vienna. The IAEA Board of...

JPMorgan Expands Mid-Cap Focus in Austria and Central Europe

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is ramping up its mid-cap banking operations in Austria and central Europe, targeting private and family-owned businesses with dedicated relationship managers. The U.S. banking giant has appointed Philippe Bull to lead...

Austria eyes Indian students to fill labour gaps, pushes technical education

Austria has launched a major initiative to attract Indian students to its leading technical universities, aiming to address its "great demand" for skilled labour. Speaking to ANI, Austrian Ambassador to India Katharina Wieser said the...

Local students share international experience

Submitted photo The Fort Dodge contingent that traveled to Kosovo this year were Shelly Bottorff, Jonah Carlson, Saiya Noborikawa, Brek Pingel, Josh Hays, Jolene Hays and Aidin Grady. The group spent time at the TOKA Camp and in Gjakova, the...

UN green-lights Palestinian president's video address after US visa refusal, move exposes US arrogance: Chinese envoy

Chinese envoy to the UN Geng Shuang Photo: Screenshot from the CCTVThe 80th session of the UN General Assembly on September 19 adopted a resolution by a vote of 145 in favor, 5 against and 6 abstentions, allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud...

Intervision international music contest final to take place on Saturday

MOSCOW, September 20. /TASS/. The final round of the Intervision international music contest will take place today at 8:00 p.m. Moscow time (5:00 p.m. GMT) at the Live Arena in Moscow. Russia will be represented by Yaroslav Dronov, an Honored...

Austrian Post installs new 24/7 post station in Linz

As part of its ongoing collaboration with parcel locker provider Keba, Austrian Post has opened another 24/7 post station at Lentia City, a central shopping and service hub in Linz Urfahr, Upper Austria. The new station includes 28 modules and 295...

Scientific diplomacy in Vienna on AI and supercomputing

As part of the initiatives organized by the Embassy of Italy in Vienna for the World Day of Italian Research in the World (GRIM), a prestigious scientific diplomacy event dedicated to supercomputing and artificial intelligence in the European...

Towards Enhanced European Crypto-Asset Supervision - Key Proposals From French, Austrian, and Italian Regulators

Regulatory Context The entry into the application of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) marks a major step forward for the regulation of crypto assets in Europe. However, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the Financial Market...

Uzeyir Hajibeyli's 140th anniversary celebrated in Vienna

Vienna, September 19, AZERTAC On the occasion of the 140th anniversary of Uzeyir Hajibeyli, the founder of Azerbaijani musical culture and a great composer, as well as National Music Day, a concert program was held at the monument of the prominent...

Brenner Base Tunnel inaugurated: World’s largest rail tunnel connects Austria and Italy

The EU inaugurated the Brenner Base Tunnel, the world’s largest railway tunnel, linking Austria and Italy and promising faster passenger journeys, efficient freight transport, and sustainable cross-border connectivity. The Brenner Base Tunnel, the...

Saudi Arabia elected to IAEA Board of Governors

Arab News VIENNA: Saudi Arabia was elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during the organization’s 69th General Conference in Vienna on Friday. The Kingdom will serve as a member of the 35-member Board...

See Which Countries Have Submitted Films for Best International Feature at the 2026 Oscars

Now that the dust has settled, and the majority of film festivals that are influential on the Oscars race, like Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, have already occurred, countries around the world are finalizing which film they will be submitting to...

Vienna City Council funds pool repairs, kayak launch

(Meeting Updates - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) VIENNA — Vienna City Council held a special meeting Thursday night to conduct business. Council unanimously approved a general fund revision including $60,000 for pool repairs and...