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TSA quietly reverses benefit for travelers at some US airports — here’s what to know

Officials at Norfolk International Airport only discovered the non-traveler access perk had been removed after passengers complained about missing online booking options

The Independent UK · Oct 17

West Bengal needs 7.25% annual growth to achieve 5X economy by 2047: ORF report

A report details West Bengal's path to a fivefold economy by 2047. It identifies growth gaps and proposes six pillars for development. The state budget aligns with productivity and capital formation goals. Investment incentives and single window clearance aim to boost realization. Infrastructure and federal alignment are key steps for…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Heat and drought: Why beer at Oktoberfest could soon be in short supply

No hops, no beer: heat and drought are hitting hop fields in Austria and Germany, as well as spring barley for malt. Is a beer shortage looming? Farmers and brewers are testing irrigation and switching to winter barley.

Euronews · Sep 17

Austria expels three Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna

The Russian Embassy said in a statement on Monday that it had taken note of Austria's "outrageous" decision concerning its employees.

Euronews · May 4

Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna

Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage using antennas on diplomatic buildings

The Independent UK · May 4

A decade in the making: Inaugural Eurovision Asia set to be staged in Thailand in 2026

Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

Euronews · Mar 30

Boss of Eurovision host broadcaster ORF resigns over sexual harassment claim

As tensions over Israel’s controversial participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest continue to ramp up, a fresh controversy has rocked this year’s 70th edition, with the Director General of Austrian national broadcaster ORF stepping down over sexual harassment allegations.

Euronews · Mar 9

Eurovision crisis: Italian state broadcaster calls for Palestinian artist to perform

The proposal made by RAI board members calls for a Palestinian artist to perform at Eurovision 2026 in a “non-competitive manner”, a move described as a way to “balance” public discourse.

Euronews · Jan 27

Eurovision crisis: Austrian broadcaster announces it will not censor Palestinian flags or mute boos

Austrian public broadcaster ORF, host of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has confirmed it will not prohibit the Palestinian flag or drown out any booing aimed at Israel's performance. "Our task is to show things as they are."

Euronews · Dec 17, 2025

Austria to go ahead with Eurovision despite financial impact of boycott

Host broadcaster says show will not suffer after four countries withdraw from 2026 contest over Israel and Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025