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Austria’s poultry output falls, welfare still strong
Austria’s total poultry meat production across species stood at 149,000 metric tons (MT) in 2023, a decrease of 1.5%, according to the latest data available from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The country’s egg production in...

Austrian town to change two streets named after Nazi supporters
VIENNA - The Austrian hometown of Adolf Hitler has decided to rename two streets commemorating Nazis following years of complaints by activists, officials said on July 3. Austria is regularly criticised for not fully acknowledging its history....

Federal President of Austria Van der Bellen arrives in SA for 4-day visit
JOHANNESBURG - Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, has arrived in South Africa for a four-day working visit. This is a historic moment as it marks the first time an Austrian head of state visits the country. Van...

President Ramaphosa hosts Austrian president
PRETORIA - The red carpet is out at the Union Buildings as President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, Alexander van der Bellen. The two leaders are expected to firm up ties across several key sectors, from clean energy and higher...

Interior Ministers of Bulgaria, Austria to Visit Bulgarian-Turkish Border
The Interior Ministers of Austria and Bulgaria, Gerhard Karner and Daniel Mitov, will visit on Friday the Bulgarian-Turkish border in the area of responsibility of Border Police in Elhovo, the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior said. The two ministers...

Austria to change two streets named after Nazi supporters
Two streets in Adolf Hitler's hometown in Austria are to be renamed following longstanding complaints that they commemorate Nazis, officials say. The council of Braunau am Inn made the decision on Wednesday after a "secret vote", according to...

Jones sets the pace on weather-affected day in Austria
Sam Jones carded an impressive seven under par 62 to take a one-shot lead after a weather-affected opening day of the Interwetten Open. The 29-year-old made the perfect start to his opening round with an eagle at the first hole before adding two...

Austria deports first Syrian since start of civil war
The Austrian Interior Ministry on Thursday said it had carried out its first deportation of a Syrian to Syria since the start of that country's civil war more than 15 years ago. The deported 32-year-old man was flown to Damascus via Istanbul....

Austria deports man to Syria for first time in 15 years
Austria has returned a Syrian with a criminal conviction to his birth country in what it described as the first such deportation since the fall of the Assad regime. “The deportation carried out today is part of a strict and thus fair asylum...

Austria deports Syrian convict in EU first since Assad fall
VIENNA: Austria on Thursday deported a Syrian criminal convict back to Syria, becoming the first EU country to do so officially “in recent years”, the interior ministry said. Austria has been pushing to be able to deport Syrians back since the...

Austria becomes first EU country to deport Syrian convict since Assad’s fall
The 32-year-old man was granted asylum in Austria in 2014 but lost his refugee status in 2019 due to his criminal record, his legal adviser Ruxandra Staicu said, according to Reuters. Austrian and Syrian authorities agreed to the deportation last...

Austria deports first Syrian since civil war, says more will follow
VIENNA (Reuters) -Austria's conservative-led government said on Thursday it had carried out its first deportation of a Syrian back to their home country in almost 15 years, making it the first European Union country to do so since the outbreak of...

Austrian silent film at the International Silent Film Festival Manila
Austria is proud to present The Life of Beethoven (Das Leben des Beethoven), a 1927 Austrian silent drama film directed by Hans Otto Löwenstein, starring Fritz Kortner, that traces the life of Ludwig van Beethoven—one of the most influential...

'Music in the mountains': Why Salzburg is the perfect day trip in Austria
Where to explore, eat, drink, and be merry in this fairytale city. One of the most iconic musicals was filmed in this picturesque Central European city that's also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salzburg, Austria, looks and feels like...

Hydrogen-based ironmaking plant, Austria
Name of the Project Hydrogen-based ironmaking plant. Location A site in Linz, Austria, operated by steel and technology group voestalpine. Project Owner/s Engineering and plant construction company Primetals Technologies, together with its...

Austria's Meinl-Reisinger Intensifies Middle East Diplomacy and Calls for De-Escalation and Two-State Solution
Meinl-Reisinger's trip, which took her from Cyprus to Egypt and Jordan to Israel and Ramallah, was the first by an Austrian foreign minister to Israel since the recent escalation between Israel and Iran. The foreign minister emphasized the urgency...

Formula 1: Liam Lawson moves on from Austria career-best, locks sights on Silverstone
However, with 24 races this season, Lawson knows he can’t rest on the result of just one. Red Bull are the most ruthless organisation in the sport, at a time when three of its four seats are yet to be filled for 2026. What’s more, that fourth seat...
Austrian Grand Prix: Hamilton in the mix
The British Grand Prix takes centre stage this weekend, and Formula One expert Louis Bollard is on hand with his big-race preview. F1 betting tips: British Grand Prix 1.5pts each way George Russell to win the race at 12/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3)...

Hamilton Discusses Strategy with Ferrari After Austria Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has engaged in candid discussions with Ferrari engineers following a disappointing strategic call at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he finished fourth—his best performance this season. Hamilton criticized the team's conservative...

Syrian Migrant Arrested After Axe Attack on High-Speed German Train Headed for Austria
At least five injured in ICE train assault before passengers overpower suspect near Bavarian town of Straßkirchen. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom STRAßKIRCHEN, Germany — A 20-year-old Syrian migrant was arrested Thursday after attacking passengers...