Austria’s eAusweise held up as a model for EU digital ID

Austria’s digital ID wallet eAusweise supports the mobile driver’s license (mDL) and the app now supports digital vehicle registration certificates, age verification and identity verification on both iOS and Android devices. Users can share their...

Switzerland, Austria offer to host Putin-Zelenskyy peace talks

French President Emmanuel Macron raised the possibility of a peace summit between Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky being held in Europe, in “a neutral country, maybe Switzerland” Switzerland and Austria said Tuesday that they...

Switzerland, Austria say would host ICC-wanted Putin for peace talks

The most recent bilateral talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul. File | Photo Credit: Reuters/AP Switzerland and Austria said Tuesday (August 19, 2025) that they would host Russian President Vladimir Putin if he came for talks on...

Young climber killed after fall near Austria's highest peak

A young German mountaineer has fallen several hundred metres to his death near Austria's highest peak, the Grossglockner, reported dpa. Police in Tyrol said on Tuesday that the 29-year-old, from the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, had been climbing...

Austrian newspaper’s pay or consent model violates EU privacy rules: court

Published on 19/08/2025 - 15:47 GMT+2 The Austrian Federal Administrative Court on Monday said that newspaper Der Standard violated the EU’s data protection rules when introducing a "pay or OK” model on its website, confirming an earlier decision...

Austria quadruples subsidy budget, approves 9,000-plus applications for solar, storage systems

A second call for subsidy applications for solar and storage in Austria – held from June 23 and July 7 and with a budget of €12 million – attracted so many responses the funding pot has risen to €48.8 million, the Austrian Ministry of Economic...

Austrian court allows use of Islamic Sharia law in private contracts

In a controversial decision, an Austrian court has ruled Islamic law (Sharia) can be used for arbitration purposes in the European country if the contract parties agree on it. In the case in question two men had signed a contract which mandated...

Ecobat to sell Clarios battery recycling plants in Germany and Austria

AK&M 19 August 2025 13:57 Ecobat has entered into an agreement to sell its battery recycling units in Germany and Austria to Clarios. This is reported in the Ecobat press release. The deal includes Ecobat plants in Freiberg and Braubach (Germany),...

Ecobat to sell Germany and Austria operations

Ecobat has entered into a binding agreement to sell its battery recycling and specialty lead operations located in Germany and Austria to Clarios, a company specializing in advanced energy storage solutions. The transaction includes Ecobat's...

Loons appear close to signing Austrian midfielder Dominik Fitz

Minnesota United has been credibly linked to Austrian attacker Dominik Fitz in the summer transfer window, the St. Paul Pioneer Press confirmed Monday. The Loons were exceedingly quiet on possible new additions until this week, but have been...

Darryn bags a point after gritty Austrian GP ride

Local MotoGP2 rider, Darryn Binder, gained nearly 10 positions at the BWIN Grand Prix of Austria this past weekend. On August 17, he took to the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, where he started 24th and finished 15th. He mentioned on his team’s...

Ayla Oasis Successfully Achieves Four International ISO Certifications from TÜV Austria

Aqaba – In a remarkable achievement that reflects its ongoing commitment to excellence, quality, and sustainability, Ayla Oasis Development Company has announced that it has been awarded four prestigious ISO certifications from the international...

The Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs, visiting Chisinau

The State Fiscal Service has ordered the blocking of a new bank account of Victoria Furtuna, the president of the Great Moldova Political Party, former anti-corruption prosecutor and candidate in last autumn’s presidential elections. The decision,...

Loewe Opens First Austrian Flagship Store

Loewe has launched its own retail destination in Austria: The Spanish luxury brand recently opened its first store in Vienna as a flagship location in the country. In the middle of Kohlmarkt, one of Vienna’s central shopping streets known for its...

Austria launches landmark initiative for Indian students strengthening mobility programme

Austria, which is known for a strong industrial ecosystem, has taken a key step to attract Indian engineering students and industrial specialists that would also contribute to mobility of skilled Indians in Austria and other Central European...

Brentwood Beat: Glorya Kaufman, Coral Trees, Austria, and Mr. Charlie’s

I’ve got a lot to cover this month, so I’ll be bouncing around a bit. To start, I’d like to say a few words about Glorya Kaufman, who died last month at 95. Glorya, who lived in Mandeville Canyon for many years before moving to Bel-Air, was a real...

Refugees In Austria Accused Of Failing German Courses To Stay On Benefits And Out Of Work

Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, A new report by Austria’s Public Employment Service (AMS) has sparked controversy after suggesting that some refugees are intentionally failing German language courses to avoid being placed in low-paying...

Pune hosts exhibition to mark Austrian poet Ernst Jandl’s birth centenary

To mark the 100th birth anniversary of Austrian poet, writer, and translator Ernst Jandl, the Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan Pune, in collaboration with the German Department of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), has organised a special...

Austrian Ambassador explores partnership with Academic City

The Austrian Ambassador to Ghana, Jurgen Heissel, has paid a courtesy visit to the Academic City University to explore opportunities for deepening collaboration between Austria and the university. The visit served as a platform for the Ambassador...

Ecobat to sell Germany, Austria battery recycling operations to Clarios