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Saudi Arabia slashes output further to boost oil price

VIENNA - Riyadh on Sunday announced a fresh oil output cut following a meeting of major producers aiming to prop up prices despite fears of a recession.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2023

Iran frees Austrians as part of prisoner swap

VIENNA: Two Austrian citizens held in Iran for years have been freed and are returning home, the Austrian government said in Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2023

Don't Buy the Social Housing Hype

Cities become affordable when they build a lot of housing, not when they subsidize it.

Reason · May 30, 2023

Duo in Austria charged with playing Hitler speeches on train intercom

Two people have been charged in Austria for allegedly playing speeches by Adolf Hitler via the loudspeaker system of a train running from Bregenz to Vienna

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Top White House official meets key Beijing diplomat amid signs of easing US-China tensions

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Wang Yi held talks in Vienna this week

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Edmund de Waal: Decoding stories of exile

Read about Edmund de Waal, a renowned British ceramist, and author, as he delves into the themes of exile and anti-Semitism in his book, “Letters to Camondo: Hare with Amber Eyes.” Subscribe now to discover the fascinating story behind this poignant exploration of history and identity.

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Sleeper trains cheaper than flights for families heading to Europe this summer

Cabins aboard Nightjet and European Sleeper services to cities including Berlin and Vienna can work out cheaper than the equivalent route via air, according to a new piece of Which? analysis

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Germany’s Bayreuth Festival, dies at 86

Grace Bumbry was part of generation of acclaimed Black opera singers that included Leontyne Price, Shirley Verrett, George Shirley, Reri Grist and Martina Arroyo.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023

Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Bayreuth, dies at 86

Grace Bumbry, a pioneering mezzo-soprano who became the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth Festival during a career of more than three decades on the world’s top stages, has died

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

If you think decent homes for all is an impossible dream, take a look at Vienna

In contrast to Britain, most people in the city live in good quality, subsidised housing

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023