Middle East
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices
The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
How does war in Iran impact life in Austria?
The world is watching the dramatic events continue to unfold in the Middle East. What are the consequences of this war for people in Austria?
Travellers from Austria stranded as war escalates in Middle East
Travellers from around the world are stuck due to the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Here's how people travelling to and from Austria have been affected.
Germany's Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines stop using Iran airspace
German airline Lufthansa said Friday its planes would no longer use Iranian airspace as it extended a suspension on flights to and from Tehran amid soaring Middle East tensions.
31 Austrians among those evacuated from Gaza
A group of 31 Austrians, including a six-year-old girl and nine other minors, has been evacuated from Gaza on Wednesday, Vienna said.
Why did Austria vote against a Gaza ceasefire?
Austria was one of just four countries in the EU to vote against the UN’s resolution for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, alongside Czechia, Hungary and Croatia. Why did the neutral Alpine Republic take a hard stance?
Concern grows in Austria over rise in anti-Semitic acts
The aftereffects of the Hamas’ October 7th attacks on Israel and the Israeli counterattack on Gaza have been felt around the world, including on the streets of Austria, where there has been a significant rise in cases of antisemitism.