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Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, cites economic opportunities
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that as South Africa strives to achieve energy security through investment in renewable and other clean energy, it looks forward to expanding its cooperation with Austria. On Friday, Ramaphosa hosted Austrian...

Ramaphosa says SA looks forwards to strengthening relationship with Austria
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is looking forward to strengthening its investment relations with the Federal Republic of Austria. Ramaphosa is currently hosting the Austrian president, Alexander van der Bellen, at the...

Vienna Opera Competition Announces 2025 Finalists
The Vienna Opera Competition has announced the finalists for its Inaugural 2025 Edition. The competition, which will be held on August 5, 2025, will showcase eight finalists selected for its first international edition. The finalists are...

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...

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...

Chinese PV Industry Brief: Trina Solar to supply 700 MW to Austrian utility
Trina Solar has agreed to supply more than 700 MW of high-efficiency PV modules for projects in Spain and Italy under a five-year deal with Verbund Green Power, while EVE Energy says it will invest CNY 8.65 billion ($1.2 billion) in a new battery...
Austrian Grand Prix: Norris prevails in chaotic race
The Austrian GP was predicted to be intense, and it certainly lived up to expectations. The chaos began as early as Carlos Sainz’s retirement before the first lap, and saw Lando Norris take first place in the 11th race of the season. Sainz was...

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...
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)...

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 to deport man to Syria, first for EU since Assad's fall
Syrians in Austria fear a wider attack on the community due to the rise of far-right parties [Getty] Austria is preparing to deport a Syrian man whose asylum status was revoked due to a criminal conviction, in what an EU official and rights groups...

Piastri explains “f*** me up” radio message after third run-in with an Alpine at Austrian GP | Formula 1
Oscar Piastri says he hasn’t been dwelling on his past with Alpine after a frustrated radio message aimed at one of the team’s drivers during the Austrian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver was inconvenienced by Alpine’s drivers on three separate...

'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...

Germany axe attack: Man injures four people on train to Vienna
At least four people have been injured after a man with an axe and a hammer attacked passengers on a train in Germany. Around 150 police officers and emergency personnel were deployed to the scene, police said. About 500 people were on board the...

Austria To Deport Syrian Man In First EU Repatriation Since Assad’s Fall
Home Europe Austria To Deport Syrian Man In First EU Repatriation Since Assad’s Fall The 32-year-old man, who was granted asylum in Austria in 2014, lost his refugee status in February 2019 because of his criminal record, his legal adviser...

Austrian Tourist Dies in Drunken Fall at Koh Samui Hotel
KOH SAMUI — An Austrian tourist who had been drinking heavily every night died after falling down hotel stairs and suffering fatal head injuries on Koh Samui island early Wednesday morning. Police at Bo Phut Station received a report at 5:00 a.m....

Austrian State to Require Asylum Seekers Take Part in Community Service to Receive Benefits
An Austrian state government has introduced a new approach towards asylum seekers, requiring those of working age who receive state assistance to perform community service and reducing benefits for those who refuse to work. Starting on Tuesday,...

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...