
At least five people killed in string of avalanches in Austria
Fatalities and injuries reported in avalanches across Tirol after prolonged snowfall and windy conditions
At least five people have been killed in a string of avalanches in Austria, authorities said o
Austria Transforms Hitler's Home into Police Station
Austria has converted Adolf Hitler's birthplace into a police station, aiming to prevent it from becoming a neo-Nazi pilgrimage site.

Hitler's Childhood Home Converted into Police Station
Adolf Hitler's childhood home in Austria has been transformed into a police station as part of a US$24 million revamp, a move that has elicited mixed reactions in his hometown.

Austria Manslaughter Conviction Could Impact European Climbing
The manslaughter conviction of an amateur climber in Austria for his girlfriend's death has raised concerns among experts about its potential chilling effect on climbing activities across Europe.

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Vienna Airport Traffic
A snowstorm dumped several inches of snow across parts of Vienna overnight into Friday, leading to significant disruptions and halted traffic at Vienna airport.

Swiss Man Recounts Survival After Being Buried in Avalanche
Heinz Mueller, a Swiss survivor, shares his harrowing experience of being buried under 30 feet of snow in the Swiss Alps in 1993, describing the immediate feeling as 'panic'.

WorldBBCThe Guardian3d ago2 sources Climber Faces Manslaughter Charge After Girlfriend Freezes to Death on Austrian Peak
An Austrian mountaineer is facing a manslaughter charge after his girlfriend froze to death on Großglockner, Austria's tallest peak, when he descended the mountain to seek help.

Former Kaizer Chiefs Captain Yusuf Maart Recognized in Austrian Bundesliga Team of the Week
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs skipper Yusuf Maart has earned recognition in Europe, being included in the Austrian Bundesliga team of the week.

Red Bull Salzburg Parts Ways with Coach Thomas Letsch
Austrian league leaders Red Bull Salzburg have dismissed German coach Thomas Letsch after a recent loss and draw in their league games.

Austrian Football Club Rocked by Hidden Camera Scandal in Women's Changing Room
A man accused of placing secret cameras in the Altach women's team changing room is set to appear in court next week, shaking Austrian football.

Stella Hemetsberger Achieves Two-Sport Glory at ONE Fight Night 40
Austrian star Stella Hemetsberger reflects on her historic performance, embracing the challenge of holding two World Titles in two sports.

SportFrance 24Yahoo4d ago2 sources Austria Wins Men's Super Team Gold in Ski Jumping After Competition Cancellation
Austria secured back-to-back men's team gold in ski jumping as the super team format debuted at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games, despite the competition being cancelled.

SportNPRYahoo4d ago2 sources Winter Olympics 2026: Men's Super Team Ski Jump Canceled Due to Weather
The final round of the men's super team large hill ski jump at the Winter Olympics 2026 was canceled due to weather, resulting in Austria being awarded the gold medal.

SportAPBBCYahoo5d ago3 sources Winter Olympics Highlights: Australia's Success, Hockey Surprises, and Athlete Perspectives
Australia achieves its best-ever Winter Olympics medal haul, while Slovakia and Switzerland surprise in hockey. Athletes like Matthew Tkachuk reflect on sacrifices, Austria secures gold in snowboardcross, and GB's curling team advances.

SportBBCYahoo5d ago2 sources Ski Jumper Disqualified for Oversized Boots
Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig was disqualified from an Olympic large hill individual event due to wearing oversized boots, a violation of competition rules.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Visits Austria
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Vienna for a two-day official visit to Austria.

SportThe IndependentYahoo3h ago2 sources Winter Olympics 2026: Austrian bobsledder Jakob Mandlbauer hospitalized after crash during 4-man race
Three bobsleds tipped over at Curve 7 during Saturday's 4-man bobsled competition. Neither France nor Trinidad and Tobago reported any injuries.

Avalanches Kill Five in Austrian Alps, Bringing Season's Toll to 21
Five people, including a man skiing with his son, were killed in avalanches in the Austrian Alps on Friday, raising the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.

State Department Warns Americans of 'Extremely Dangerous' Avalanche Conditions in Europe
The U.S. State Department has issued an urgent travel warning for Americans in Switzerland, Austria, and France due to 'extremely dangerous' avalanche conditions, following dozens of deaths in European avalanches this season.

WorldBBCThe Independent1d ago2 sources Austrian Climber Convicted After Girlfriend's Hypothermia Death on Mountain
An Austrian climber has been found guilty after his girlfriend died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.
Aging Blues Singer Featured in Austrian Docudrama 'The Loneliest Man in Town'
The minimalist Austrian docudrama 'The Loneliest Man in Town' by Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel follows an 80-year-old blues singer facing an uncertain future.

Austria Wien Denied History as Sparta Praha Reaches Europa Cup Semi-Finals
Austria Wien narrowly missed the opportunity to become the first Austrian side to reach a women's European semi-final, as Sparta Praha advanced in the Europa Cup.

Climber on Trial for Leaving Girlfriend to Die on Austrian Mountain
A climber is on trial in Austria, accused of leaving his girlfriend to die on the country's highest mountain during a blizzard.

Norway's Frostad Wins 'Best Big Air Final of All-Time'
Norway's Tormod Frostad secured a victory in what is being called the 'best big air final of all-time,' competing against Austria's Matej Svancer and USA's Mac Forehand.

Norway's Jens Lurås Oftebro Wins Second Nordic Combined Gold
Jens Lurås Oftebro of Norway secured his second Nordic combined gold medal, once again defeating Austrian World Cup leader Johannes Lamparter in both large hill and normal hill events.

Man Charged in Thwarted Taylor Swift Concert Attack in Austria
Austrian authorities have charged a man in connection with a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert, which led to the cancellation of three shows planned for 2024.
Austria Wins Gold in First Olympic Men's Super Team Ski Jump
Austria claimed the gold medal in the inaugural Olympic men's super team ski jump event, which was shortened due to adverse weather conditions.

Austria Wins Men's Super Team Gold in Ski Jumping at Winter Olympics
Austria claimed back-to-back men's team gold in ski jumping as the super team format debuted at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games.

WorldBBCDWSCMP+3The IndependentYahoobillboard5d ago6 sources Terror Charges Filed in Alleged Taylor Swift Concert Plot in Austria
Austrian prosecutors have charged a 21-year-old with terrorism for allegedly planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Begins Two-Day Visit to Austria
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan has commenced a two-day official visit to Vienna, Austria, where he will engage in bilateral and delegation-level discussions.

Utah Basketball Secures New Commit Fynn Schott
Utah basketball has added Fynn Schott, a 19-year-old with pro experience and a member of the Austrian senior national team, to its roster, with discussions on how he fits into the team's future plans.

SportBBCYahoo5h ago2 sources Germany's Lochner Leads Olympic Four-Man Bobsleigh as Austrians Crash
Johannes Lochner of Germany has taken the overnight lead in the Olympic four-man bobsleigh event, ahead of two other German teams, in runs overshadowed by an Austrian crash.

Austria Transforms Hitler's Birth Home into Police Station
The house where Adolf Hitler was born in Austria is being converted into a police station, a decision that has elicited mixed reactions in his hometown.

WorldNYTstraits-times23h ago2 sources Multiple Avalanches in Austrian Alps Kill Three Amid Severe Weather
Three people have died in a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps, with several other rescues taking place amidst severe weather warnings.

Germany Auctions Carbon Permits at 70.87 EUR/T
Germany has auctioned 1.093 million spot carbon permits at a price of 70.87 euros per tonne, according to TradingView.

WorldBBCNYTThe Guardian+3SCMPDWThe Independent1d ago6 sources Austrian Man Convicted in Girlfriend's Death on Mountain Hike
Thomas Plamberger received a suspended prison sentence and a fine after being found guilty in the death of his girlfriend during a mountain hike, a case that examined the extent of personal responsibility in mountaineering.

Vienna Symphony Collaborates with SM Entertainment for K-pop Concert
The Vienna Symphony partnered with SM Entertainment's affiliate SM Classics for a K-pop concert held in the Austrian capital.

Orkla Acquires Austrian Margarine and Sauce Maker Senna
Orkla, a Norwegian industrial investment company, has announced the acquisition of Senna, an Austrian manufacturer specializing in margarines and sauces.

WorldBBCThe Independent3d ago2 sources Climber on Trial for Leaving Girlfriend to Die on Austrian Mountain
A climber is on trial, accused of abandoning his girlfriend, Kerstin G., close to the summit of Austria's highest mountain during a blizzard, leaving her unprotected and exhausted.

Oftebro Achieves Nordic Combined Olympic Double Over Lamparter
Norway's Jens Lurås Oftebro secured his second victory over Austrian World Cup leader Johannes Lamparter, completing a Nordic combined large hill and normal hill Olympic double.

Real Madrid Not Extending David Alaba's Contract
Real Madrid has decided not to extend the contract of Austrian defender David Alaba, signaling the end of his tenure with the club.

21-Year-Old Charged with Terrorism for Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot in Austria
A 21-year-old man has been charged with terrorism in Austria for allegedly planning to bomb one of Taylor Swift's Eras tour shows in Vienna.

Austrian Man Faces Terror Charges Over Taylor Swift Concert Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man is facing up to 20 years in jail on terror charges for allegedly plotting an attack on a Taylor Swift concert scheduled for 2024.

CultureThe Guardiandeadline5d ago2 sources Sandra Hüller Praised in Review of 'Rose,' a Film Examining Gender Stereotypes
Austrian director Markus Schleinzer's captivating film 'Rose' receives critical acclaim, with Sandra Hüller's performance highlighted as outstanding in its examination of 17th-century gender stereotypes.

Ski Jumper Disqualified Over Equipment Violation
Austrian ski jumper Daniel Tschofenig was disqualified from a men's large hill individual event for wearing oversized boots, an incident he described as 'extremely stupid'.

Winter Olympics 2026 Sees GB Gold, Italian Success, and Speed Skating Dominance
Great Britain celebrates a golden day with multiple medals, while Italy's Federica Brignone secures her second gold. Dutch skater Femke Kok dominates the 500m speed skating, and skier Lindsey Vonn prepares for surgery after a crash.