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March 27, 2025 at 7:27 AM

German and Austrian ministers break off planned Syria trip because of possible threat

German authorities say the German and Austrian interior ministers have broken off a planned trip to Syria because of a possible threat to their delegation
March 27, 2025 at 7:27 AM
FILE -Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner attends a press conference in Vienna on Aug.8, 2024. (AP Photo/Heinz-Peter Bader), File)
March 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Austria says it has uncovered a Russian-steered campaign to spread disinformation

Austrian authorities say they uncovered a Russian-steered campaign aimed at spreading disinformation about Ukraine following the detention in December of a Bulgarian woman accused of spying for Russia
March 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
FILE - Outside view of the Russian embassy in Vienna, Austria, on March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)
1 month ago

Driver rams suspect who stabbed 5, helping police make arrest

A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed and four others were injured in a knife attack in Villach, Austria, on Saturday, according to police.
1 month ago
Officers of the Austrian State Criminal Police are seen near a cordoned off area after a knife attack near the main square in the city centre of Villach, southern Austria, on Feb. 15, 2025.
1 month ago

Suspect behind horrific knife attack in Austria said to be inspired by ISIS

Officials say a Syrian man, 23, is charged with murder and attempted murder for stabbing and killing a 14-year-old and wounding five others in Villach, Austria.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Suspect behind horrific knife attack in Austria said to be inspired by ISIS
8 months ago

3rd teenager arrested in foiled attack on Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said a third teenager has been arrested in connection with the foiled attack on now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.
8 months ago
Cars transit in Caile, where the main suspect of planning an attack at the venue of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna is from, in North Macedonia, August 8, 2024. REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski
8 months ago

Taylor Swift concert terror plot suspect sought to kill self, many others: Officials

Chemical substances and technical devices were found at the house of a 19-year-old Austrian suspected of planning an attack on upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.
8 months ago
Security guards remove barriers in front of the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria, on August 8, 2024.
1 year ago

At least 2 dead in Austria avalanche as rescue operation underway

A major rescue operation with dog handlers and helicopters is underway after a large avalanche in Austria has reportedly buried several people.
1 year ago
Rescue teams and helicopters are on standby for a rescue operation following an avalanche in the Oetztal valley April 11, 2024 near Vent, Austria.
4 years ago

15 wounded in terrorist attack in Vienna

Police say gunmen with rifles opened fire in six locations and at least one person was killed. Authorities say one gunman was shot and killed by police, but they are searching for at least one other.
4 years ago
VIDEO: 15 wounded in terrorist attack in Vienna