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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Austria. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Vienna

Head of State

President Alexander Van der Bellen

Head of Government

Chancellor Karl Nehammer

A person waves Israel’s national flag while watching Israeli singer Yuval Raphael perform at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest

The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation.

5 Dec 2025 - 2:21PM

Luxury Hotels

History meets luxury at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg

1 Nov 2025 - 12:00PM

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s EV giants head overseas as domestic price war bites

8 Oct 2025 - 7:30AMvideocam

United Nations

Opinion | Hong Kong should be China’s gateway to the United Nations

Putting the UN’s Asia headquarters in Hong Kong could help the organisation’s reforms and reinforce Beijing’s vision of global governance.

30 Sep 2025 - 9:30AM

Iran

Iran denies reported meeting with European officials in Austria

Iran said Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was heading to New York, not Vienna, as sanctions over the country’s nuclear programme loom.

22 Sep 2025 - 2:06AM

Germany

Germany slams Israel boycott, Eurovision ‘brings nations together’

Spain and others will boycott the world’s largest live televised music event in May if Israel participates over the ongoing assault on Gaza.

20 Sep 2025 - 7:26PM

China-EU relations

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

17 Sep 2025 - 5:01PMvideocam

Some of China’s manufacturing industries, including the new-energy sector, have been plagued by low-price competition, or involution. Photo: Xinhua

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Xpeng launches EV production in Europe with Austria’s Magna Steyr

The carmaker said the manufacturing of the G6 and G9 SUVs in Graz marks a milestone in its globalisation strategy.

15 Sep 2025 - 4:30PM

European Union

Austria seeks diplomatic role in Ukraine War and Iran nuclear negotiations

Austria hosts major global agencies, including the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

14 Sep 2025 - 5:44PM

US-China relations

China warns against ‘unilateral actions’ as US pushes tariffs over Russian oil

Embassy in London slams Britain for flouting international law after three Chinese firms sanctioned for allegedly aiding Russia’s military.

13 Sep 2025 - 9:32PMvideocam

According to US President Donald Trump, “China has a strong control, and even grip, over Russia”. He has urged Nato members to stop buying Russian oil and jointly impose major sanctions on Russia to help end its war in Ukraine. Photo: Reuters

China's military weapons

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

4 Sep 2025 - 10:45PMvideocam

Military personnel take part in a parade in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender. Photo: AP

Middle East

Satellite photos raise questions about Israel’s secretive nuclear programme

Satellite images reveal intensified construction at an Israeli nuclear facility near Dimona, with experts positing about its purpose.

3 Sep 2025 - 3:14PM

Donald Trump

EU urged to unleash ‘trade bazooka’ in response to Trump’s tariff threats

Bloc’s defence of its digital policies aimed at protecting online users could see an unprecedented invocation of the anti-coercion tool.

27 Aug 2025 - 12:00AMvideocam

United States

European, Indian postal services to halt US-bound packages over tariff confusion

Under a Trump decree, international goods under US$800 will face import duties from August 29, but parcels under US$100 will remain exempt.

23 Aug 2025 - 9:34PMvideocam

Royal Mail vans line up at London’s largest sorting office, Mount Pleasant, in 2013. Photo: AP

Tourism

Shanghai arts festival books top international acts to lure tourists

Wiener Philharmoniker, Stuttgart Ballet and American violinist Joshua Bell are among the artists slated to perform at the festival.

21 Aug 2025 - 8:30PM

People walk on The Bund in Shanghai on October 3, 2024. Photo: Shutterstock

Ukraine war

First security guarantees, then Putin summit, Ukraine’s Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president said a group of allies is working to establish a military coalition to support the guarantees, ideally within 10 days.

21 Aug 2025 - 10:04PMvideocam

Romania

In Romania, volunteers battle to save country’s cultural treasures

About 800 of the monuments are in an advanced state of decay or at risk of crumbling, the result of Romania’s chaotic transition to democracy.

18 Aug 2025 - 5:20PM

US-ally trade wars

Opinion | Amid Trump-induced whirlwind of uncertainty, patterns are emerging

Countries and corporations are surely but silently working towards trade and payment diversification to minimise future disruptions.

15 Aug 2025 - 9:43PMvideocam

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in on August 14. Photo: Reuters

Transport and logistics

Smoke break leads to passenger clinging to high-speed train in Austria

Railjet train reached speeds of 100km/h before the man was rescued after banging on windows to get attention.

11 Aug 2025 - 3:47PM

Donald Trump

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign ‘Trump Route’ peace deal at White House

The leaders of the two nations also suggested sending a joint appeal for the US president to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

9 Aug 2025 - 2:51PMvideocam

Trending in China

China couple’s caravan stolen, items worth US$70,000, woman’s heart drugs stolen

‘Cold-hearted’ French thieves ignore notes written in five languages pleading to leave crucial medicine, and drive off with mobile home.

26 Jul 2025 - 6:00PM

A Chinese couple’s caravan was stolen in Spain, leaving them bereft of US$70,000 worth of belongings and the woman’s live-saving heart medication. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

Iran

Did the US really ‘obliterate’ Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or just UN oversight?

The whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is now a mystery. The UN’s nuclear watchdog says it has ‘nothing’ to go on.

5 Jul 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House earlier this year. Photo: EPA-EFE

Middle East

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA

Iranian president’s order follows a 12-day conflict with Israel as Tehran seeks to reassess security and potentially gain leverage.

2 Jul 2025 - 4:47PM

History

Before Dracula: sleepy village stakes claim as home of ‘father of vampires’

Historical records detail villagers in Kisiljevo exhuming Petar Blagojevic, believing he rose from the grave to kill locals.

30 Jun 2025 - 1:54PM

European travel

Think Innsbruck is all about skiing? Then think again

From royalty to jewellery and serious cuisine, there’s more to the historically rich Austrian ski town than its popular runs.

13 Jun 2025 - 4:36AM

Snow capped mountains tower above the historic Goldenes Dachl, or Golden Roof, in the medieval Old Town of Innsbruck, Austria. Photo: Shutterstock

European Union

Former pupil kills 9, then himself in shooting at Austrian school

The shooting has shocked the country, sparking national mourning and investigations into motives.

10 Jun 2025 - 11:45PM

Policemen are seen in a street close to a school where, according to reports, several people died in a shooting, on Tuesday in Graz, Austria. Photo: AFP

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: a queer-friendly football team, Innsbruck and Michelin

Discover what belonging means through a London football team for the Asian diaspora; how lone Michelin-starred restaurants operate in Thailand; and more.

13 Jun 2025 - 9:04AM

Electric & new energy vehicles

After CATL’s spark, China’s EV players bank on Hong Kong IPOs for growth funds

China’s top smart mobility firms like Chery Auto, Seres Group and Hesai eye Hong Kong market to fund global expansion plans.

6 Jun 2025 - 7:36AMvideocam

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Austria

Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest

The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation.

History meets luxury at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg

China’s EV giants head overseas as domestic price war bites

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Hong Kong should be China’s gateway to the United Nations

Putting the UN’s Asia headquarters in Hong Kong could help the organisation’s reforms and reinforce Beijing’s vision of global governance.

Iran denies reported meeting with European officials in Austria

Iran said Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was heading to New York, not Vienna, as sanctions over the country’s nuclear programme loom.

Germany slams Israel boycott, Eurovision ‘brings nations together’

Spain and others will boycott the world’s largest live televised music event in May if Israel participates over the ongoing assault on Gaza.

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

China’s Xpeng launches EV production in Europe with Austria’s Magna Steyr

The carmaker said the manufacturing of the G6 and G9 SUVs in Graz marks a milestone in its globalisation strategy.

Austria seeks diplomatic role in Ukraine War and Iran nuclear negotiations

Austria hosts major global agencies, including the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

China warns against ‘unilateral actions’ as US pushes tariffs over Russian oil

Embassy in London slams Britain for flouting international law after three Chinese firms sanctioned for allegedly aiding Russia’s military.

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

Satellite photos raise questions about Israel’s secretive nuclear programme

Satellite images reveal intensified construction at an Israeli nuclear facility near Dimona, with experts positing about its purpose.

EU urged to unleash ‘trade bazooka’ in response to Trump’s tariff threats

Bloc’s defence of its digital policies aimed at protecting online users could see an unprecedented invocation of the anti-coercion tool.

European, Indian postal services to halt US-bound packages over tariff confusion

Under a Trump decree, international goods under US$800 will face import duties from August 29, but parcels under US$100 will remain exempt.

Shanghai arts festival books top international acts to lure tourists

Wiener Philharmoniker, Stuttgart Ballet and American violinist Joshua Bell are among the artists slated to perform at the festival.

First security guarantees, then Putin summit, Ukraine’s Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president said a group of allies is working to establish a military coalition to support the guarantees, ideally within 10 days.

In Romania, volunteers battle to save country’s cultural treasures

About 800 of the monuments are in an advanced state of decay or at risk of crumbling, the result of Romania’s chaotic transition to democracy.

Opinion | Amid Trump-induced whirlwind of uncertainty, patterns are emerging

Countries and corporations are surely but silently working towards trade and payment diversification to minimise future disruptions.

Smoke break leads to passenger clinging to high-speed train in Austria

Railjet train reached speeds of 100km/h before the man was rescued after banging on windows to get attention.

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign ‘Trump Route’ peace deal at White House

The leaders of the two nations also suggested sending a joint appeal for the US president to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

China couple’s caravan stolen, items worth US$70,000, woman’s heart drugs stolen

‘Cold-hearted’ French thieves ignore notes written in five languages pleading to leave crucial medicine, and drive off with mobile home.

Did the US really ‘obliterate’ Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or just UN oversight?

The whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is now a mystery. The UN’s nuclear watchdog says it has ‘nothing’ to go on.

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA

Iranian president’s order follows a 12-day conflict with Israel as Tehran seeks to reassess security and potentially gain leverage.

Before Dracula: sleepy village stakes claim as home of ‘father of vampires’

Historical records detail villagers in Kisiljevo exhuming Petar Blagojevic, believing he rose from the grave to kill locals.

Think Innsbruck is all about skiing? Then think again

From royalty to jewellery and serious cuisine, there’s more to the historically rich Austrian ski town than its popular runs.

Former pupil kills 9, then himself in shooting at Austrian school

The shooting has shocked the country, sparking national mourning and investigations into motives.

This week in PostMag: a queer-friendly football team, Innsbruck and Michelin

Discover what belonging means through a London football team for the Asian diaspora; how lone Michelin-starred restaurants operate in Thailand; and more.

After CATL’s spark, China’s EV players bank on Hong Kong IPOs for growth funds

China’s top smart mobility firms like Chery Auto, Seres Group and Hesai eye Hong Kong market to fund global expansion plans.

Opinion | Hong Kong should be China’s gateway to the United Nations