Austria and Slovakia officially abandoned the pipeline to connect with Druzhba
The project involved the construction of 62 kilometers of pipeline between the Schwechat oil refinery and Bratislava. Austria and Slovakia officially abandoned the pipeline / photo Wikipedia…
In Austria, an official sent Ukrainian children to Moscow – mass media
The Austrian authorities are investigating the uncoordinated sending of refugee children directly into the hands of the aggressor country. The actions of the ombudsman are being investigated…
Austria has extended the protection status for Ukrainian refugees: how long will it last
The Austrian government reported that almost 88,900 identity cards had been issued to Ukrainian refugees since March. About 56,000 Ukrainian refugees receive basic assistance in Austria /…
Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl resigns from Rosneft's board of directors
She also filed an application for a refusal to renew her powers on the company’s board of directors for a second term. The former head of the…
The Austrian chancellor is going to announce a "gas ultimatum" to Moscow
The head of the Austrian government is threatening to take away empty underground storage facilities from the Russian Gazprom. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said the government would…
Austrian Chancellor is going to announce a "gas ultimatum" to Moscow
The head of the Austrian government is threatening to take away empty underground storage facilities from the Russian Gazprom. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said the government would…
Austria will provide Ukraine with another 46 million euros for humanitarian aid
Austria will allocate an additional 46 million euros to Ukraine for humanitarian aid. The Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that this will be the largest payment…
Austria is ready to support the embargo on Russian oil: it has not been processed in the country since March
Austria is ready to consistently support the oil embargo if the Commission and Member States decide to do so. Austria is ready to support an embargo on…
Three countries withdraw their veto on oil embargo against Russia – media
Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, which had been hesitant to support an embargo on Russian oil, withdrew the veto. This decision was made by the countries before the…
Austrian embassy staff returned to Kyiv
The Austrian Foreign Ministry resumes work in the capital. Employees of the Austrian Embassy in Ukraine returned to Kiev last week. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of…
Austria will continue to pay for gas supplies from Russia in euros – chancellor
The Austrian company will not comply with Putin’s condition to pay for Russian gas in rubles. The Austrian company OMV will continue to pay for gas supplies…
From bracing walks to mild electrocution – how the spa town experience has changed since the 1800s
The peach-stuccoed Pupp is also rumoured to be the inspiration for Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel. A night’s stay costs from €150/£125. Away from the waters The…
How Europe’s A-listers are rediscovering the age-old habit of taking the waters
The peach-stuccoed Pupp is also rumoured to be the inspiration for Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel. A night’s stay costs from €150/£125. Away from the waters The…
Mayerling: the true story of the lovers’ double-suicide that changed the course of European history
In the ballet, Mary agrees to the suicide pact because she is hopelessly in love. There is documentary evidence for this: a suicide letter that Mary left…
Your Easter ski holiday checklist – to ensure everything goes to plan
With the Easter break starting this coming weekend, now is the time for skiers, in particular families, who have a holiday booked abroad to ensure they are…
The grey guide to going it alone: why solo travel is booming for over-55s
Travel for solo travellers is on the rise, especially among those in their 50s and 60s, say tour operators that focus on guided and specialist tours. Cox…
10 signs you’re too old for après ski
With spring in the air and restrictions on après ski eased in Europe’s top ski resorts, there’s never been a better time to let your hair down…
I went to Vienna to trace my Jewish family’s tragic history – but found hope too
An unpublished memoir “On March 11 1938, a Friday, everything changed and would never be the same again,” my 95-year-old grandmother Erika Renate Przibram wrote in her…
Freefalling at 130mph in the shadow of the Eiger was terrifying – but I’d do it again
Aerial pursuits have long been a top pursuit in the mountains and skydiving and sightseeing helicopter tours are as much a part of the summer offering in…
The epic (and cheaper) alternative to skiing in France you’ve probably never heard of
I set out to partly rectify this on my final day. While I couldn’t cover all the slopes in Zauchensee, the furthest point from my base in…
The best new chalets and hotels for your ski holiday in 2022
The Paradiski area is huge, and dramatic. Linked to La Plagne in 2003 by the Vanoise Express, it would be impossible for even good skiers staying in…
Ski destinations with the least Covid restrictions – ranked and rated
It’s not just Italy pulling back the curtain either. Austria is on track to drop the majority of its Covid measures this weekend – just in the…
Hassle-free skiing is back – make the most of it before the season’s over
It’s not just Italy pulling back the curtain either. Austria is on track to drop the majority of its Covid measures this weekend – just in the…
The best new chalets and hotels for your ski holiday 2022
The Paradiski area is huge, and dramatic. Linked to La Plagne in 2003 by the Vanoise Express, it would be impossible for even good skiers staying in…
The new luxury lodge that’s transforming this outdated French ski resort
The Paradiski area is huge, and dramatic. Linked to La Plagne in 2003 by the Vanoise Express, it would be impossible for even good skiers staying in…