Death is known as the great equalizer, and for the Holy Roman Emperors, eternal rest comes with elaborate perks. Since 1633, ...

Austria qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing at the top of Group H in UEFA qualifying. In eight matches played, ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. This was the year I finally made good on a five-year-old promise to ...

Now there’s another tempting reason to visit. Austria’s first Mandarin Oriental hotel opened at the start of December on Riemergasse, five minutes’ walk from the central square, ­Stephansplatz. It has ...

The image of Empress Elisabeth is still shaped by film romance and courtly splendor. Yet, far from the Vienna Hofburg, the monarch sought a place beyond duty and protocol. A special role was played by ...

It’s been a great year for European trains. In October, we got the news that the iconic Orient Express is returning to the railways in 2027, with original refurbished carriages, then in November it ...

In the midst of a global political realignment, government representatives from the United States and Austria convened their latest “Strategic Dialogue” in Vienna. In addition to record economic ...

The young man was there that night as a “taxi dancer.” He held me firmly by the arm and inched us through a boisterous crowd on the dance floor while I tried not to faceplant in my long dress. We had ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

SALZBURG, Austria — Set against snow-capped Alpine peaks, the convent chapel at Schloss Goldenstein is candlelit and set for Advent. In early December, the mood was contemplative, a sharp contrast to ...

Meta must disclose data sources, recipients, purposes to EU users Trade secret claims rejected Final, EU-wide enforceable precedent Meta disputes findings, cites outdated practices Dec 18 (Reuters) - ...