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President Cyril Ramaphosa: Official Talks with President Van Der Bellenn on State Visit by Austria
Your Excellency, President Alexander van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of delegations, Senior officials, On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of South Africa, it is my pleasure to welcome you on...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Media briefing on occasion of Stave Visit by resident Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria
Your Excellency, President Alexander Van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Senior officials, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, As you are aware, Your Excellency, South Africans are today mourning the passing of our...

ISS wins large contract with public healthcare institution in Austria
Copenhagen , July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the new contract, ISS will deliver services across two sites, covering cleaning, logistics, and patient support. The contract will be effective from 1 February 2026. Erich Steinreiber, CEO of...

Habsburg Kleidermanufaktur Brings Centuries of Austrian Tailoring Excellence Directly to American Consumers
SALZBURG, Austria, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habsburg Kleidermanufaktur, the Austrian quiet luxury brand steeped in centuries of imperial tailoring tradition, today announced the launch of its direct-to-consumer service in the United...

Austria's Burgenland Enforces Work for Asylum Seekers
(MENAFN) The Austrian province of Burgenland has launched a new initiative compelling asylum applicants to engage in labor for the municipalities hosting them. Under this arrangement, individuals who persistently decline to participate will have...

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts President Van Der Bellen of Austria for a State Visit, 4 Jul
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 4 July 2025, host President Alexander van der Bellen of Austria at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The State Visit presents an opportunity to consolidate the long-standing and strong relationship between...

Ban Ki-moon commends Austria’s and the City of Vienna’s leadership for renewed commitment to multilateralism
During a mission trip to Vienna, Austria, Former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met the Mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig. VIENNA, VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “We must reaffirm the fundamental principles of multilateralism....

Austria Urges EU to Review Russian Gas Ban
(MENAFN) The European Union should preserve the possibility of restarting gas imports from Russia once a peace agreement between Moscow and Kiev is established, Austria’s energy ministry told a news agency on Tuesday. Austria's stance, which...

Austria calls for second look on prohibition of Russian gas
(MENAFN) Austria has suggested that the European Union should consider the possibility of resuming Russian gas imports once a peace agreement is reached between Moscow and Kiev, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The Austrian energy ministry...

Austrians pay tribute to victims of school shooting
(MENAFN) Austria came together to honor the 10 individuals who lost their lives in a tragic school shooting, observing a minute of silence on Wednesday after thousands had gathered the previous evening to hold a vigil with candles for the victims....

Austrian Authorities Uncover Pipe Bomb at Graz Shooter's Home
(MENAFN) Authorities revealed Wednesday that an inert pipe bomb was unearthed at the residence of the 22-year-old assailant responsible for the fatal school shooting in Graz, Austria. The discovery was made during a search of the attacker's home....

Austria Mourns After Devastating School Shooting Claims Eleven Lives
(MENAFN) Austria entered a period of national mourning on Tuesday following a devastating school shooting that authorities say "struck the heart" of the nation. At least 11 individuals, including the attacker, lost their lives in a deadly shooting...

New Music Alert Moments from Multi Talented Austrian Singer Songwriter Yunger
Track Title: Moments Genre: Folk, Singer-Songwriter Launch Date: Out Now ISRC Code: QZK6J2571176 VIENNA, AUSTRIA, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Austrian singer-songwriter Felix Junger, known as Yunger, is set to captivate audiences with...

Sodium Perborate Market worth $184.0 million in 2030, at 3.7%, says MarketsandMarkets™
Delray Beach, FL, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In terms of value, the Sodium Perborate Market is expected to reach USD 184.0 million in 2030 from USD 153.3 million in 2025, registering a CAGR of 3.7%, as per the recent study by...

Over 100 City Leaders Gather in Vienna to Address Urban Challenges, Sharing Local Solutions with Global Impact
SINGAPORE, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 14th edition of the Mayors Forum of the World Cities Summit is held at Vienna City Hall, Vienna, Austria, from 2 to 4 July 2025. It is hosted by the City of Vienna, the 2020 Lee Kuan Yew World...

Over ten murdered in school shooting in Austria
(MENAFN) At least eleven people have died in a mass shooting at a high school in Graz, Austria, marking the deadliest school shooting in the country’s modern history. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. local time on June 10 at BORG...

Response to the decision of the Styrian provincial parliament to amend the Symbols Act
SLOVENIA, July 2 - Following the parliament's decision of 1 July 2025 to approve an amendment to the Symbols Act, enshrining the Dachsteinlied as the anthem of the Austrian province of Styria, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs...

Academic collaboration in focus as WTO Chairs Programme looks ahead to MC14
Since its launch in 2010, the WTO Chairs Programme has supported academic institutions in trade-related research, curriculum development and policy outreach. This year, the programme welcomed five new universities – from the Dominican Republic,...

OSCE Ambassadors reaffirm unwavering support to Ukraine during visit to Kyiv
KYIV, 3 JULY 2025 – A delegation of Ambassadors from OSCE participating States concluded a visit to Kyiv yesterday, reaffirming their steadfast support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. Co-hosted by the Finnish OSCE...

MiLi Gears Up for Amazon Prime Day with Exclusive Deals on the MiTag Duo & LiTag Duo for Travel Gadgets Up To 30% Off
Shenzhen, China, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fast Prime shipping now available to customers in the USA, Canada, Japan, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Austria, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands. With Amazon...