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Austria

German-speaking country of roughly 8.5 million people; EU and eurozone member. Landlocked, bordered by Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein. Its capital is Vienna.

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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Young star conductor Tarmo Peltokoski, Germans on vacation, and the right sauce for every pasta.

a woman looking at sticky notes containing wishes during a Pepe the Frog exhibition at a shopping mall in Beijing.

a woman looking at sticky notes containing wishes during a Pepe the Frog exhibition at a shopping mall in Beijing.

To your health

Why China's young workers are pumping the brakes on life in the fast-lane. And a special visit to a café in Vienna.

View of the lakeside town of Hallstatt in Austria with mountains in the background

View of the lakeside town of Hallstatt in Austria with mountains in the background

Austrians happiest in EU, while Germans grow glummer

The Alpine nation topped an EU life satisfaction survey. The gap between EU states is closing, but Germany is slipping.

A police vehicle by the Cologne Cathedral, as officials remain on alert over a potential threat to it

A police vehicle by the Cologne Cathedral, as officials remain on alert over a potential threat to it

Cologne Cathedral attack: Austria issues warrant for suspect

Austrian authorities want to speak to a man being held in connection with a year-end terrorist plot.

Police in Burgenland, Austria

Police in Burgenland, Austria

Austria: Machete-wielding German shot dead by police

Police were called to a domestic dispute at a house in the state of Burgenland, where a man was wielding a machete.

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Empty promises from Silicon Valley?

Tech industry's innovations are not helping to solve the traffic crisis.

Buildings next to a river in Bad Ischl, mountains in the backdrop.

Buildings next to a river in Bad Ischl, mountains in the backdrop.

Meet the 2024 European Cultural Capitals

Bodo in Norway, Tartu in Estonia and Bad Ischl in Austria all share the European Capital of Culture title in 2024.

People on ski slopes in Bad Kohlgrub in Germany.

People on ski slopes in Bad Kohlgrub in Germany.

How is climate change affecting Europe's ski season?

A lack of snow is posing a growing risk for winter sports tourism. Ski resorts are trying to adapt.

Dokumentation YT Plan KW 52 | Im Glanz der Krone

Dokumentation YT Plan KW 52 | Im Glanz der Krone

Sustainable gems - Jewelry with a conscience

Guilt-free precious gems - more and more people are checking the sustainability of jewelry.

View of a Signa building site after construction stopped in October 2023

View of a Signa building site after construction stopped in October 2023

Austrian real-estate giant Signa to file for bankruptcy

The real-estate firm will apply for the opening of reorganization proceedings with self-administration this Thursday.

Vorschau zum Test Laenderspiel Oesterreich-Deutschland .

Vorschau zum Test Laenderspiel Oesterreich-Deutschland .

Rangnick's Austria pile more woe on Nagelsmann

The narrative in Germany’s last game of 2023 was impossible to ignore as Julian Nagelsmann faced a former mentor.

Illegal migrants cross the Slovakia-Hungarian border near Vyskovce Nad Iplom, Slovakia on September 6, 2023.

Illegal migrants cross the Slovakia-Hungarian border near Vyskovce Nad Iplom, Slovakia on September 6, 2023.

Slovakia sends troops to Hungarian border to curb migration

The government said more than 40,000 undocumented migrants had been detected within its borders this year.

Officials investigating a road accident site

Officials investigating a road accident site

Germany: 7 dead in suspected migrant smuggling car crash

The van carrying more than 20 people overturned near the Austrian border when it sped up to escape the police.

The building where Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria

The building where Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria

Austria: Hitler's birthplace to become a police station

The police are to move into Hitler's birthplace in the Austrian town of Braunau. The move has sparked protests.

Memorial stone for the victims of fascism seen in front of Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau, Austria.

Memorial stone for the victims of fascism seen in front of Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau, Austria.

Repurposing of Hitler's birthplace sparks concern

Residents of Braunau voice concern over plans to turn Adolf Hitler's birthplace into a police station.

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The Oktoberfest on a small budget, Britain’s diverse Chineke! Orchestra and French macarons.

Lake with bathing people, in the background modern colored apartment houses

Lake with bathing people, in the background modern colored apartment houses

Seestadt Aspern, Vienna's city of the future

Seestadt Aspern in Vienna is a sustainable district for 30,000 people and a lab for innovative, energy-saving living.

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DW Sendung Euromaxx | Sisi

Delving into Empress Sisi's legacy in Vienna

DW reporter Hannah Hummel found out just what makes her so legendary in Austria's capital.

A young woman looks into the camera, with dark eyes and dark hair, a black and white photograph

A young woman looks into the camera, with dark eyes and dark hair, a black and white photograph

#thatgirl: Why Germans love Empress 'Sisi'

After Empress Elisabeth of Austria was stabbed and died 125 years ago, the woman of famed beauty became a legend..

Sebastian Kurz

Sebastian Kurz

Austria ex-Chancellor Kurz charged with false statement

The former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has been charged with making a false statement, prosecutors say.

Karl Nehammer and Olaf Scholz pictured in Salzburg

Karl Nehammer and Olaf Scholz pictured in Salzburg

Austria border controls 'indispensable' — Germany's Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Austria to talk to his counterpart Karl Nehammer about irregular migration.

A view of a flooded road near Zagreb, Croatia

A view of a flooded road near Zagreb, Croatia

Slovenia's battle against debris and mud

Severe weather has caused heavy flooding and significant damage in Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria.

A view of a damaged building in a flooded area in Slovenia, following heavy rains

A view of a damaged building in a flooded area in Slovenia, following heavy rains

Storms and landslides claim lives in Slovenia, Austria

In addition to the damage in central Europe, the Baltics and Scandanavia are also being impacted by extreme weather.

An aerial view of building and roads submerged under flood water in Slovenia

An aerial view of building and roads submerged under flood water in Slovenia

Slovenia seeks help after fatal summer floods

Slovenia called for aid and equipment from partners in the EU and NATO after a weekend of heavy rains and flash floods.

A view of a flooded area in Ravne na Koroskem, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Ljubljana, Slovenia on August 4th, 2023

A view of a flooded area in Ravne na Koroskem, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northeast of Ljubljana, Slovenia on August 4th, 2023

Slovenia, Austria floods leave 3 dead

Heavy rains caused floods and mudslides in both countries, prompting evacuations and roads and rail lines to be shut.

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German marksmen's clubs, the history of the Borsalino hat, Khinkali, Georgia's national dish.

The final cover of the Wiener Zeitung print edition

The final cover of the Wiener Zeitung print edition

Austria's Wiener Zeitung publishes final print edition

A change in Austrian law means the publication can only afford to continue online.

The front page of the Wiener Zeitung newspaper

The front page of the Wiener Zeitung newspaper

Austria's Wiener Zeitung goes to print 1 last time

Austria's Wiener Zeitung, one of the world's oldest daily newspapers, is ending its print edition after 320 years.

This picture provided by the Austrian Interior Ministry on Thursday, June 29, 2023 shows secured weapons, objects and ammunitions, and Nazi-era flags, seized during raids in Upper and Lower Austria.

This picture provided by the Austrian Interior Ministry on Thursday, June 29, 2023 shows secured weapons, objects and ammunitions, and Nazi-era flags, seized during raids in Upper and Lower Austria.

Austria seizes vast weapons cache in far-right biker raid

Austrian law enforcement seized guns, ammunition, drugs, and Nazi paraphernalia from Bandidos Motorcycle Club members.

Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer by Gustav Klimt

Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer by Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt, a modernist master

Gustav Klimt paved the way for modern art in 19th century Vienna, while today they are fetching record prices.

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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

For our 20th anniversary at Euromaxx, we bring you highlights from the past two decades.

DW Euromaxx 24.06.2023

DW Euromaxx 24.06.2023

Top 5: Classic European dishes

Europe is home to countless classic dishes. We’ve narrowed down our top 5.

geckos found in one of the containers

geckos found in one of the containers

Austrian customs seize scores of reptiles in baggage

Vienna Airport customs officials seized almost 90 illegally transported reptiles stowed in one passenger's luggage.

People cheering and celebrating the Pride Parade

People cheering and celebrating the Pride Parade

Austria: Police foil attack at Vienna Pride, arrest three

Police seized weapons after searching the homes of the three people arrested for planning an attack at the Vienna Pride.

Members of the fire brigade are seen near the Terfener tunnel in Fritzens, western Austria, where a fire broke out for unknown reasons on June 7, 2023.

Members of the fire brigade are seen near the Terfener tunnel in Fritzens, western Austria, where a fire broke out for unknown reasons on June 7, 2023.

Austria: Train emptied in Tyrol tunnel as fire breaks out

Austrian authorities cleared a night train carrying around 150 people. Around 45 suffered slight injuries.

Protesters hold torches and sing as they march towards Plaza de Mayo square during a demonstration to mark the 47th anniversary of the 1976 military coup, in Buenos Aires.

Protesters hold torches and sing as they march towards Plaza de Mayo square during a demonstration to mark the 47th anniversary of the 1976 military coup, in Buenos Aires.

World in Progress: Family affairs

Holding relatives accountable for their crimes, a dedicated foster parent and a café for all generations.

Andreas Babler (l) and Hans Peter Doskozil (r) at the SPÖ party conference on Saturday

Andreas Babler (l) and Hans Peter Doskozil (r) at the SPÖ party conference on Saturday

Austria: Social Democrats red-faced as wrong winner declared

The party announced Monday that a spreadsheet error had led to the wrong candidate being declared chairman.

Ischgl ski resort building with tourists drinking in a apres-ski venue

Ischgl ski resort building with tourists drinking in a apres-ski venue

Austria not liable for Ischgl ski resort COVID outbreak

The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim of "catastrophic mismanagement" by local officials during the Ischgl crisis.

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Architecture Biennale curator Lesley Lokko, marrying in Germany, gourmet butter from France.

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Renowned architect Sir David Chipperfield, Gazpacho from southern Spain and a trip to Belgrade.

Helmut Berger as Ludwig II

Helmut Berger as Ludwig II

Cinema mourns enigmatic Austrian star Helmut Berger

One of the stars of European cinema, Berger was renowned for playing narcisisstic and sexually-ambiguous characters.

Austrian ÖBB train

Austrian ÖBB train

Austrian rail accuses 2 of playing Hitler speech on train

The incident included Hitler salutes and what appeared to be excerpts from the Nazi dictator's speeches.

The final edition of the Wiener Zeitung

The final edition of the Wiener Zeitung

Austria: World's oldest newspaper to cease print publication

The newspaper that reported on a young Mozart is set to cease its print edition.

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DW | Fokus Ukraine | Marta

Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People

How Russia’s war of aggression has changed the lives of people in Ukraine.

DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Tanja Maier

DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Tanja Maier

Ukrainians in need in Austria

An American woman in Vienna is a beacon of hope for Ukrainians in need.

The Sulzenau Lake forming out of the melting Sulzenau glacier in the Austrian Alps. Image taken in February 2023.

The Sulzenau Lake forming out of the melting Sulzenau glacier in the Austrian Alps. Image taken in February 2023.

Alpine glaciers in Austria melting at record level

The Austrian Alpine Club said it had never seen such a pronounced annual retreat as in 2022 since it started measuring.

Italien Kalabrien Cutro | Bootsunglück mit vielen Toten

Italien Kalabrien Cutro | Bootsunglück mit vielen Toten

Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People

Italian rescuers want people to be able to flee to safety without having to risk their lives.

DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Österreich: Das Welterbe im Salzberg

DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Österreich: Das Welterbe im Salzberg

How one Austrian wants to create a 'memory of mankind'

One reason for the ambitious project is that digital records don't last – yet certain memories should be preserved.

Georgien | Proteste in Tiflis gegen "Agenten-Gesetz"

Georgien | Proteste in Tiflis gegen "Agenten-Gesetz"

Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

Why Georgians are protesting against their government and its Russian-influenced legislative plans.

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DW Euromaxx | Instagram Wien

Is Vienna as beautiful as on Instagram?

Does the Austrian capital live up to the pictures of it on social media?