Austria Unveils Plan to Boost Hydrogen Production

The Austrian government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to significantly ramp up domestic production and imports of renewable hydrogen, a key component in its energy transition strategy. The initiative, detailed through several pieces of new...

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...

Eurovision boycotts ‘dumb and pointless,’ says senior official from 2026 host Austria

A senior Austrian official has denounced cultural boycotts as “dumb and pointless” after several countries said they would shun next year’s Eurovision song contest in Vienna if Israel participates. Spain said this week it would boycott the world’s...

‘Jews are banned from entering here!’ sign in German shop window spurs international backlash

A photograph of an antisemitic sign on a shop window in Flensburg, Germany, went viral in September 2025. Screenshot of X By Toby Axelrod September 19, 2025 Sign up for Forwarding the News, our essential morning briefing with trusted, nonpartisan...

‘Historic day’: Italy and Austria mark breakthrough on cross-border rail link

An exploratory tunnel connecting Italy to Austria was completed on Thursday, marking a milestone in the construction of a high-speed rail line intended to boost cross-border travel and trade. Billed as the “world’s longest” underground rail link,...

India-Austria Ties Deepen With Focus On Technology, Skilled Workforce: Envoy

New Delhi: The engagement between Austria and India has really increased over the past years, and intensified in a very dynamic way in all sectors, including political engagement at the highest level, its Ambassador to India, Katharina Wieser,...

Vucic: No one in world can overrun Serbia today, parade not aimed at political gains

BELGRADE - Serbian President Alessandar Vucic said Saturday's military parade in Belgrade was not being held for political gains but to showcase Serbia's strength as a deterrent to any potential aggressor and to preserve peace, and noted that no...

Azerbaijan’s Presidential Representative Elchin Amirbayov discussed EU-Azerbaijan relations in Austria

On a working visit to Austria, Elchin Amirbayov, Representative of the President of Azerbaijan on special assignments, met with the President of the National Council Walter Rosenkranz, Special Envoy for Global Affairs of the Chancellor Peter...

Houston Grand Opera named finalist for 2025 International Opera Awards

HOUSTON – Houston Grand Opera is getting international recognition once again! The company announced Thursday it has been named a finalist for Opera Company of the Year at the prestigious International Opera Awards 2025, making it the only...

Politicizing trade issues, unilateral moves of hiking tariffs add uncertainty: Austrian diplomat

A view of Vienna, Austria, on April 10, 2025. Photo: VCG Franz Roessler, the commercial counsellor at the Austrian embassy in Beijing, called for the use of multilateral mechanisms to address trade disputes, and said that unilateral moves such as...

World News | Austria Eyes Indian Students to Fill Labour Gaps, Pushes Technical Education

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): Austria has launched a major initiative to attract Indian students to its leading technical universities, aiming to address its "great demand" for skilled labour. Also Read | Indian Ambassador...

Russia brings back Soviet-era international singing contest to rival Eurovision

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Application of Nuclear Technologies within the Framework of the Awaza Programme of Action discussed in Vienna

On September 17, 2025, in Vienna, Austria, as part of the participation of the delegation of Turkmenistan in the 69th IAEA General Conference, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the IAEA organized a side event on the theme “Awaza Programme...

Austria’s UniCredit Bank agrees to fund Tanzania’s solar energy project

VIENNA: THE Austrian government, through UniCredit – Bank Austria, has pledged financial support to Tanzania for implementing solar energy projects across the country. The pledge was made by Engineer Hannes Merl, Chief Executive Officer of Merl...

Vienna forum pushes global nuclear agenda

From left: Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority Chairman Edick Anyanga, PS for Science, Research and Innovation Abdulrazak, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and other officials in Vienna on September 16, 2025. [Mark Oloo, Standard] Robust...

Seriesly Crowns Pitch Competition Winners: Apocalyptic Sitcom, Cannibal Comedy, & Political Drama Triumph

Seriesly has crowned its pitch competition winners with an apocalyptic animated sitcom, a cannibal comedy, a restaurant and relationships series, and a political drama all getting accolades. Political comedy-drama The State Operetta won Seriesly’s...

Virginia voter guide: Early voting begins Friday for November election for governor, delegates, more

Early voting begins Friday in a critical election in Virginia to determine the next governor, House of Delegates seats and a long list of local races. Early voting begins Friday in a critical election in Virginia to determine the next governor,...

Brenner Tunnel under the Alps: How Europe’s longest rail project will reshape connectivity between Italy and Austria

Europe has just carved its way into history. According to a Reuters report, engineers have completed the breakthrough of the Brenner Base Tunnel, the world’s longest underground rail tunnel. This mega project, cutting beneath the Alps, will...

Austria plans to position it as green hydrogen centre

Austria's Federal Minister of Labour and Economy Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer unveiled a comprehensive initiative to position the country as a European hub for green hydrogen. The plan includes investment in electrolysis plants, participation in the...

Newark Liberty International Airport Finally Responds Over Costly Passenger Visa Error

In a world where 10 to 12 million people fly every single day, mistakes are bound to happen. With nearly three million people flying around the U.S., it's no surprise that American airports see their fair share of drama. Many of these instances...