Christian Stocker becomes Austrian chancellor as three-party gov’t sworn in Led by Christian Stocker as chancellor, new ruling coalition keeps far-right Freedom Party in opposition. Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2025
World leaders rally behind Zelenskyy following public spat with Trump European leaders rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after an argument broke out between Donald Trump and him. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 1, 2025
Austria is set for a far-right chancellor. For the EU it’s the ‘new normal’ If Herbert Kickl becomes chancellor, Vienna will join list of disruptive member states, putting EU policies in peril The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
Austrian far right and conservatives reach budget accord in a step toward new government Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners say they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
Austria's Schallenberg To Lead Interim Government Amid Coalition Talks Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg appointed interim leader as Freedom Party aims to form new government. Herbert Kickl tasked with coalition formation. Top News · Jan 8, 2025
Austrian foreign minister Schallenberg to serve as the country's interim leader The Austrian president's office says Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg will serve as the country’s interim leader while the far-right Freedom Party attempts to put together a new coalition government The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025
Vienna Conference Urges Regulation Of AI Weapons The world should establish a set of rules to regulate AI weapons while they're still in their infancy, a global conference said on Tuesday, calling the issue an "Oppenheimer moment" of the time. International Business Times · Apr 30, 2024
Live Updates | Fallout from Russian mercenary armed revolt Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has made his first public appearance since a mercenary uprising demanded his ouster The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Three Europeans freed by Iran arrive home BRUSSELS: One Dane and two Austrian-Iranian citizens released from detention by Tehran arrived in their home countries on Saturday, after the latest in a series of prisoner swaps. Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2023
Iran frees one Danish, two Austrian-Iranian citizens after Oman mediation Iran has released one Danish and two Austrian citizens, the European countries said Friday, thanking Oman and Belgium for their help in getting the trio freed. France 24 · Jun 2, 2023
Hungary, Austria spar over release of people smugglers Hungary's decision to release foreigners convicted of human-trafficking triggered protests by its neighbour Austria on Monday with Vienna summoning the Hungarian ambassador. Reuters · May 22, 2023
Greece looks to Vienna for new boost on Parthenon Sculptures Museums in Austria and Greece are discussing the potential return to Athens of two ancient Greek sculptures The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Austrian minister says Russia will remain important for Europe Russia will always remain important for Europe, Austria's foreign minister said, saying that to think otherwise was delusional. Reuters · Mar 22, 2023
Austria criticised for allowing 18 Russian MPs to attend security meeting Ukraine to boycott OSCE gathering in Vienna, as reports say Russians have also been invited to a nationalist ball The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 EU plans more Iran sanctions but won't list guard corps The European Union is set to impose sanctions on several more Iranian officials suspected of playing a role in the crackdown on protesters
France 24 · Jan 23, 2023 EU ministers agree on new sanctions against Iran over repression of protests The European Union is set Monday to impose sanctions on several more Iranian officials suspected of playing a role in the crackdown on protesters, but won't add the Islamic Republic’s Revolutionary Guard Corps to the EU’s terror group blacklist.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022 Austria Backs Egypt’s Right to its Share of Nile Waters Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with his Austrian counterpart, Alexander Schallenberg, in Cairo on Sunday. They both underscored the depth of bilateral cooperation in various fields. Following official talks, Shoukry and Schallenberg held a joint press conference in which they touched on several bilateral and regional issues, including…
France 24 · Jun 10, 2022 Putin 'will probably never stop' denying existence of Ukraine: Austrian FM Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg speaks to FRANCE 24 about the latest comments by the Russian president that his country needs to "take back" lands that were once claimed by Russia – saying that Vladimir Putin "will probably never stop" denying the existence of Ukraine.
Reuters · May 18, 2022 Austria's neutral status here to stay, foreign minister says The foreign minister of Austria said his country would retain its neutral status even as EU allies Sweden and Finland overhauled decades-long foreign policy stances to apply for NATO membership in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters · May 16, 2022 Austria says EU will find agreement on Russia sanctions in the next days Austria expects the European Union to agree on a sixth sanctions package on Russia in the coming days, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said on Monday.
ABC News · Apr 25, 2022 Ukraine 'disappointed' as Austria says besieged nation shouldn't be offered EU membership Austria's Foreign Minister says Ukraine should not be offered membership to the European Union. Here's how that could impact the war-torn country's chances of membership.
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022 Austrian chancellor tells Putin to end Ukraine war Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he told Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine and raised the issue of “serious war crimes" committed by Russian troops
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2022 Austrian Chancellor Tells Putin to End Ukraine War Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Monday that he urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the invasion of Ukraine and raised the issue of "serious war crimes” committed by the Russian military. Nehammer was the first European leader to meet Putin in Moscow since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022 Austrian chancellor confronts Putin over Ukraine war crimes Karl Nehammer becomes first western leader to hold face-to-face talks with Russian president since invasion of Ukraine
Reuters · Apr 11, 2022 Austrian visit to Moscow to tell Putin the truth, minister says Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer's visit to meet Vladimir Putin on Monday is meant to tell the Russian president the truth about the war in Ukraine, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said.