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Instead of serving sustainable and regional organic food as stipulated in its contract, which had received more than half a million euros (over Rs 5 crore) in public subsidies, the restaurant imported food from the farthest corners of the world.

3 rebel nuns in their 80s reclaim Austrian convent

Relations with Church officials, who insist the nuns had to be placed in a Catholic care home due to their ailing health, have nosedived in recent weeks. The trio's superior has even accused them of breaking their vows of obedience.

Explained | Why India blocked Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn’s X account over his “dismantle India” post

Fehlinger-Jahn has a track record of openly calling for the breakup of sovereign nations such as Russia and Brazil in line with his push to strengthen Western alliances.

Austrian economist's X account banned after 'dismantle India' post draws flak

His post drew condemnation from Indian political leaders and netizens after he shared a map depicting Indian territories belonging to Pakistan, Khalistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Austria School Shooting: Graz Holds Memorial, Tearful Tributes Paid To Victims | N18G

A candlelight vigil was held in Graz, Austria, to mourn the victims of a devastating school shooting at Dreierschützengasse secondary school, where 10 people—including the 21-year-old gunman—lost their lives. The attacker, a former student who had not completed his studies, took his own life in a school bathroom after the rampage. The tragedy, Austria’s deadliest gun violence in recent years, left at least 12 others seriously injured. Among the victims were seven females and three males, including a 17-year-old French student. Thousands gathered in the city square, lighting candles and standing in silent reflection, while officials declared three days of national mourning and scheduled a minute of silence. The gunman acted alone, using two legally owned weapons, and left a goodbye letter to his parents, but offered no explanation for his actions. The event has deeply shaken the community and the nation.

23-year-old man stabs 6 people in Austria, killing 1 in what police describe as random attack

The suspect was detained in the city of Villach, where the attack took place, police said. He is a Syrian national with legal residence in Austria, they said.

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to serve as country's interim leader

Schallenberg, 55, will take on the duties of outgoing Chancellor Karl Nehammer, who announced his resignation over the weekend after his efforts to put together a coalition without the Freedom Party collapsed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets Nobel laureate, Austrian physicist Anton Zeilinger

On his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nobel laureate, Austrian physicist Anton Zeilinger said that he had a “very pleasant meeting” with the Prime Minister. He further said, “It was a very pleasant discussion… He discussed about spiritual things, he discussed about quantum information, quantum technology and basic fundamental ideas of quantum physics… I experienced him as a very spiritual person… I think this is a feature that more leaders in the world should have today…”

PM Modi Austria visit: 'Vande Mataram' musical harmony, Indological discourse, and Indian diaspora unity

This photo feature highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impactful trip to Austria, showcasing his meetings with Austrian leaders, dialogues with Indologists about Indian history and philosophy, his appreciation of the 'Vande Mataram' symphony performed by the Vienna Philharmonic, and his motivational speech to the Indian diaspora in Vienna.

PM Modi Leaves for India After Completing Austria, Russia Visits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who visited Austria for a day addressed the Indian diaspora there. Post the address, PM Modi bid farewell to them on July 10. The crowd was elated to meet him, and as he shook hands with everyone and greeted them with smile. Later in the day, PM Modi departed for India too.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Receives A Ceremonial Guard Of Honour During His Visit To Vienna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial Guard of Honour during his visit to Vienna on Wednesday (July 10). Modi will hold a dialogue with the Austrian leadership on exploring ways to further deepen the bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on geopolitical challenges. It is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in over 40 years, the last being of Indira Gandhi in 1983.

Modi in Austria: Ties to get stronger, says PM as he meets Chancellor Nehammer

The India-Austria friendship is strong and will get even stronger in the times to come, Modi said as he arrived in Vienna for a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in over 40 years

India-Austria friendship to get stronger in times to come: says PM Modi as he meets Austrian Chancellor

Modi arrived here from Moscow on Tuesday evening on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in over 40 years.

Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer hosts PM Modi for private engagement in Vienna

Modi was seen hugging Nehammer in one of the photos while in another, the Austrian chancellor was seen clicking a selfie with the prime minister.

'Extreme' waterslide with speeds of 80km/hr has explicitly banned women. Here's why

Area 47, located in Austria, is renowned for housing Europe’s fastest waterslide, which reaches speeds of up to 80 km/hr and has banned women from participating.

Bengaluru and Vienna likely to launch Center of Excellence for Quantum Computing

Karnataka aims to strengthen technology ties with Austria as a new partner

Tourist falls 300 feet to death from dangerous 'ladder of heaven' in Europe mountains

The 130-feet long sky ladder in Austria, often described as the 'ladder of heaven', a tourist attraction and is popular among climbing enthusiasts.

Austria offers free public transport for a year to those who get 'railcard' tattoo

The campaign to promote the country’s “Klimaticket” (Climate Ticket) was introduced by Austria’s climate minister Leonore Gewessler, but also received backlash.

Why One Country Is Struggling to Break Away From Russian Gas

Austria, unlike most European Union countries, is still buying nearly as much natural gas from Russia as it was before the war in Ukraine.

Neutral Switzerland and Austria will join European air defense project

The Alpine country is the second neutral nation after Austria to signal its intention to join the European Sky Shield Initiative launched by Germany last year.

TCS, Standard Life team up to enhance European policyholders' customer experience

The initial phase involves migrating over 4,00,000 policies from SLIDAC's German and Austrian life and pension books to the TCS platform, with the aim of creating comprehensive digital experiences for policyholders and advisors.

Intel to sell 20% stake in Austrian chip company

IMS, which was acquired by Intel in 2015, makes equipment that are critical for companies that make chips.

Heady trips: 10 countries to visit in Europe for heritage wines

If it's heritage wines, it must be Europe. Here are the wine regions, across western, eastern and central parts of the continent, that have been designated Unesco World Heritage sites.

Billionaire Porsche family member is divorcing wife because of her dementia: Reports

Wolfgang Porsche, who is the grandson of Porsche AG founder Ferdinand Porsche, is seeking divorce from Claudia Huebner, a teacher he married in 2019.

Austria’s neutrality under pressure as the war in Ukraine goes on

Austria has argued that it was important to keep the channel of communication with Moscow open despite the “brutal Russian attack against Ukraine.”