Christmas markets across Europe are heavily fortified with barriers, armed police, and surveillance due to increased threats of violence, leading to cancellations and heightened security measures amid fears of attacks.
A group of elderly Austrian nuns have refused to give up their social media accounts and stay in their convent after fleeing a care home, rejecting church authorities' conditions and seeking Vatican intervention, highlighting a clash between religious life, human rights, and modern media.
Beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper was found dead in a Slovenian forest at age 31, with her ex-boyfriend allegedly confessing to her murder and being extradited from Slovenia to Austria. The case involves multiple arrests and a recent disappearance after a holiday party.
Austria's intelligence uncovered a Hamas-linked weapons cache in Vienna, believed to be intended for terrorist attacks targeting Israeli or Jewish institutions in Europe. A British suspect was arrested in London and is linked to transporting weapons to Austria, with investigations revealing connections to planned attacks in Germany as well. The discovery highlights ongoing international efforts to combat extremism and terrorism.
Austria's intelligence uncovered a weapons cache linked to Hamas in Vienna, believed to be for potential terrorist attacks in Europe, leading to the arrest of a British suspect in London; the investigation highlights international cooperation against extremism.
Three elderly Austrian nuns escaped from a nursing home and broke into their former convent with support from followers, defying church orders to live independently and sharing their story on Instagram, gaining widespread support.
A brain surgeon in Austria is on trial after allegedly allowing her 12-year-old daughter to drill a hole in a patient's skull during surgery, an act she denies, claiming her daughter only held the drill under supervision. The incident has sparked outrage and concerns over medical ethics, with the case ongoing and the hospital staff involved fired.
A young male moose named Emil caused chaos in Austria during the summer, attracting social media fans and media attention. Authorities safely captured, sedated, and relocated him to a Czech nature reserve to prevent accidents, with Emil now wearing a GPS tracker and enjoying his new freedom. The incident highlighted the challenges of wildlife in populated areas and the public's affection for Emil.
The last three surviving sisters of the Austrian Canonesses of St. Augustine, unhappy with their retirement home and longing to return to their historic abbey, plan to be reunited with their former residence through a coordinated effort by their supporters.
A rare moose named Emil has been wandering in Lower Austria for nearly three weeks, attracting public attention and causing disruptions like a railway closure, but authorities advise against approaching or feeding him to ensure his safety and well-being.
In Austria, some government healthcare facilities, like the Bad Tatzmannsdorf cardiovascular rehabilitation center, incorporate spa-like amenities such as hikes and saunas into treatment programs, blending relaxation with medical care.
A 24-year-old Algerian man in Austria jumped onto a moving high-speed train after being left behind at a station, causing an emergency stop and delaying the service. He was arrested, and the incident highlights safety concerns with such reckless behavior.
A 24-year-old man in Austria survived after clinging to the exterior of a high-speed train departing from St Pölten while taking a cigarette break, prompting an emergency stop and police investigation, highlighting the dangers of such risky behavior.
A man in Austria survived after hanging onto the outside of a high-speed train that left without him during a cigarette break; he was later rescued when the train made an emergency stop, highlighting the dangers of such reckless behavior.
Austria has become the first EU country to deport a Syrian convict since the fall of Assad, marking a significant move in EU immigration and security policies.