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theyeshivaworld.comAustria to Hold First Trial of Syrian Officials on Torture Charges
Austria will prosecute two former Syrian regime officers accused of torture. The case marks the country's first war crimes trial involving Assad-era officials and will allow Syrian witnesses to testify.
EuronewsThousands Protest Traffic and Pollution on Brenner Route, Blocking Motorway for Hours
Demonstrators blocked the Brenner Pass route on Saturday to protest rising truck traffic, noise and pollution. Authorities shut the A13 and connecting roads from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
france24.comAustria Protest Against Brenner Pass Traffic Noise and Pollution to Close Highway on 30 May 2026
A demonstration against truck traffic, noise and pollution will shut the Brenner Pass route between Germany and Italy for eight hours on Saturday.
citizen.co.zaAustrian Court Sentences Man to 15 Years for Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man identified as Beran A. received a 15-year prison sentence on Thursday after an Austrian jury convicted him of planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna. He was also found guilty of additional terrorism offenses tied to pl…
nbcnews.comParaglider Survives Collision With Plane in Austrian Alps
A paraglider survived a fall after her canopy struck a plane over the Austrian Alps. ABC News reported the incident and interviewed the pilot involved.
thehindu.comAustrian Glider Pilot Survives Mid-Air Collision With Small Plane
A 44-year-old woman posted video of a small plane striking her glider. She deployed a reserve parachute and landed safely after losing control.
nypost.comParaglider struck by plane near Austrian mountain lands safely
A 44-year-old woman survived after a small plane struck her paraglider canopy near Schmittenhöhe mountain in Austria on Saturday. She deployed an emergency parachute and landed with minor injuries.
bbc.co.ukAustrian Court Convicts Former Intelligence Officer of Spying for Russia
A Vienna jury found a former Austrian intelligence official guilty of passing information to Russian intelligence and a fugitive executive. The court sentenced the 63-year-old to four years and one month in prison.
artnews.comValie Export, Austrian Performance Artist Known for Provocative Feminist Works, Dies at 85
The Austrian performance artist and film-maker died three days before her 86th birthday. The artist’s own foundation announced her death on Thursday evening. Export’s provocative 1960s works, once scandalising Austria, are now recognised as milestones in feminist art.
EuronewsFinland and Israel Advance to Eurovision 2026 Grand Final
Finland advanced as the bookmaker favorite with its violin-accompanied entry while Israel qualified amid audience protests and security removals. Ten countries progressed from Tuesday's semi-final as five others were eliminated, including San Marino's act featuring Boy George.
swissinfo.chEurovision Song Contest Marks 70th Edition in Vienna
The 70th edition of Eurovision, the world's most-watched song contest, took place on Sunday in Vienna, Austria's capital. Thousands of fans gathered for the event. The current edition marks the contest's 70th iteration.
jpost.comNoam Bettan Completes Second Eurovision Rehearsal in Vienna
Noam Bettan representing Israel completed the second rehearsal for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 7, 2026, performing the song "Michelle" at the Wiener Stadthalle. Austrian police are preparing heightened security measures for the event, which opens on May 12, with assis…
indiatoday.intoday.inAustria Expels Three Russian Diplomats
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae after discovering a 'forest of antennae' on diplomatic properties in Vienna used for illicit data collection. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated the action followed years of scrutiny by intelligence services.…
GB NewsAustria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over Suspected Embassy Antenna
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats suspected of espionage after discovering a 'forest of antennae' on diplomatic buildings in Vienna used for data interception. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated the action addresses a security issue, bringing total expulsion…
winnipegfreepress.comAustria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over Suspected Antenna Use in Vienna
Austria expelled three Russian Embassy employees on May 4, 2026, over suspicions of spying activities involving antennas on diplomatic buildings. The antennas allegedly intercepted data from international organizations in Vienna. Russia's Embassy stated Moscow will respond strong…
indiatoday.intoday.inAustria Expels Three Russian Diplomats
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae and expelled them on suspicion of espionage involving a forest of antennae on diplomatic buildings in Vienna. The installations were deemed used for illicit data collection, marking the latest in a series of expulsions…
rte.ieAustrian Police Arrest 39-Year-Old Suspect After Rat Poison Found in HiPP Baby Food Jars
Police in eastern Austria arrested a 39-year-old suspect linked to rat poison discovered in HiPP baby food jars. The tampering prompted recalls in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Authorities seized five affected jars before consumption, and HiPP reported being targeted…
vanguardngr.comAustrian Man Admits Guilt in Foiled Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted guilt in court to planning a deadly assault on a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, inspired by the Islamic State group. The plea comes amid recent IS-claimed violence in Nigeria and Mozambique. Authorities thwarted the plot after a CIA tip,…
citizen.co.zaAustrian Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man named Beran A. pleaded guilty to most charges in a Wiener Neustadt court for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concerts. The plot, thwarted by authorities with U.S. intelligence aid, led to the cancellation of three Eras Tour show…
EuronewsAustrian Man Admits Guilt in Foiled Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man pleaded guilty to terrorism charges related to a thwarted 2024 plot targeting Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts. The trial, involving a second defendant, began in Wiener Neustadt and is set to continue until May 12. Prosecutors linked the suspects to Islam…