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Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km² (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of around 9 million.

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Austria mourns victims of Graz school shooting Austria mourns victims of Graz school shooting Hundreds gathered in Graz’s main square on Tuesday evening for a candlelit vigil, mourning the ten victims of a school shooting that shook.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Former student identified as gunman who killed 10 in school shooting in Austria Former student identified as gunman who killed 10 in school shooting in Austria 10 people were killed and several others were injured in a high school shooting in the southern Austrian city of Graz.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:42Published 3 days ago

Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Berlin on.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Nine killed in school shooting in Austria, authorities confirm Nine killed in school shooting in Austria, authorities confirm Nine people were killed and several others were injured in a school shooting in the southern Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday. The.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:42Published 4 days ago

Austria School Shooting Breaking: 11 Dead, Many Injured After Gunman Opens Fire Inside Graz School A deadly school shooting has rocked Austria, with a gunman opening fire inside a school in Graz, leaving at least 11 people dead and many others injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene as panic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published 4 days ago

Migration past crisis peak but still a big issue, says agency chief Migration past crisis peak but still a big issue, says agency chief After 10 years in charge of the Vienna based ICMPD, Austrian politician and former EPP MEP Michael Spindelegger tells Euronews how.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:59Published 1 week ago

Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog's home, Austria Nuclear power on the rise except in UN watchdog's home, Austria In Austria - the home of the IAEA - the public rejected nuclear power in a referendum in the 1970s leaving a gigantic power plant that.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:05Published 2 weeks ago

Eurovision 2025: Austria's JJ wins with 'Wasted Love' Eurovision 2025: Austria's JJ wins with 'Wasted Love' In one of the most politically charged competition's yet, Austria has been named the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest winner with JJ taking the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on May 18, 2025

Europe must plan for a post-Putin Russia, Austria's Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews Europe must plan for a post-Putin Russia, Austria's Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews Euronews reporter Sandor Zsiros discussed EU-Russia relations, energy supply, migration, and populism with.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on May 8, 2025

Austria awaits court ruling on family reunification ban, Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews Austria awaits court ruling on family reunification ban, Chancellor Stocker tells Euronews The Austrian leader signalled he would withdraw a plan to ban family reunification for migrants if the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:56Published on May 2, 2025

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Farewell letter from gunman discovered as Austria mourns school shooting victims A farewell letter and video have been discovered at the home of a 21-year-old gunman who killed 10 people in a school shooting in Austria, as the nation observed a minute's silence on Wednesday. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
'Dark day' in Austria as 10 people are killed in school shooting Students and adults are among 10 victims who were killed after a gunman opened fire at a secondary school in the Austrian city of Graz. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
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What we know so far about school shooting in Austria Students and adults are among 10 people who have died in a school shooting in Austria. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
At least five killed in shooting at Austrian school At least five people have been killed in a shooting attack on a school in the Austrian city of Graz, local media have said. Sky News - Published 4 days ago
Austria wins Eurovision, as UK avoids dreaded 'nul points' Austria has won Eurovision 2025, with Austrian-Filipino singer-songwriter JJ taking the glass microphone. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2025

Scotland lose Cuthbert for Nations League double header Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert drops out of the Scotland squad to face Austria and the Netherlands in the Nations League, because of a rib injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025
GB skier Ryding seals best men's Worlds result since 1934 Dave Ryding seals Britain's best men's World Alpine Ski Championships result since 1934 by finishing sixth in the slalom in Austria. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025
Deadly stabbing attack in Austria was 'Islamic terror incident' A stabbing attack, in which a 14-year-old boy was killed and five other people were injured, is being treated as an "Islamic terror incident", say authorities in Austria. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2025
Boy, 14, dies after five stabbed in Austria A man has stabbed five people in southern Austria, killing a 14-year-old boy. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2025

Ski Sunday Ed Leigh and Chemmy Alcott are in the picturesque Austrian town of Saalbach. BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2025
Tottenham beat Wolves to sign Lens defender Danso Austria international Kevin Danso looked set to join Wolves but has chosen to move to Tottenham instead. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2025
Austria's Straka sees off Thomas to win PGA Tour title Sepp Straka overcomes some late nerves to claim his third PGA Tour title by edgin out Justin Thomas at The American Express. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2025	GB win World Cup bobsleigh silver in Innsbruck Pilot Brad Hall leads Great Britain's four-man bobsleigh team to second place in Innsbruck, Austria, in the latest round of the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025
GB's Brookes finishes third at Austrian Big Air event Great Britain's Mia Brookes claims third place at the Big Air snowboarding World Cup event in Austria. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025	Plymouth appoint Austrian coach Muslic as new boss Plymouth Argyle appoint Austrian Miron Muslic as their new head coach, succeeding Wayne Rooney. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2025
Austrian chancellor to resign after talks on forming new government fail Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has announced he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a new government failed for a second time. Sky News - Published on January 4, 2025	Austria striker's skull is fractured during attack $austria striker's skull is fractured during attack$ Austria and Rapid Vienna striker Guido Burgstaller had his skull fractured when he was attacked in the centre of Vienna. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2024
TikTok Stars Benji Krol and Nic Kaufmann Hit the Slopes in Austria TikTok’s fate might be up in the air ... but stars Benji Krol and Nic Kaufmann are keeping the content coming, growing their fanbase one snap and vid at a time. Best buddies Benji, with 34.4 million.. TMZ.com - Published on December 11, 2024	Motorsport boss 'saddened' by proposed FIA changes The head of Austria's motorsport federation says he is "saddened" by proposed changes that will reduce accountability at motorsport's governing body the FIA. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024
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