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Capital

Vienna

Head of State

President Alexander Van der Bellen

Head of Government

Chancellor Karl Nehammer

Heritage statues on Shamian Island in 2010. The district in Guangzhou was once controlled by the British and the French. Photo: Edward Wong

Hong Kong

As I see it | Why mainland Chinese despise the British – but Hongkongers don’t

Whereas Hong Kong people experienced a milder form of colonialism, mainland Chinese were subjected to the extremes of Western imperialism.

18 Sep 2026 - 4:30PM

US, Israel war on Iran

US blocks Iran nuclear chief from Vienna meeting

14 Sep 2026 - 7:57PMvideocam

Switzerland

Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in Switzerland

11 Sep 2026 - 4:35PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Nuclear agency board refers Iran to UN Security Council for first time in 20 years

IAEA remains blocked from key sites damaged during June 2025 military strikes by the US and Israel.

10 Sep 2026 - 11:59AM

A satellite image taken in February shows a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site. Image: Planet Labs PBC via Reuters

Hong Kong society

Beijing sends record 16 Hong Kong civil servants for UN roles

Officers sent under UN Junior Professional Officer scheme come from 13 grades and departments, topping earlier deployments in 2019 and 2023.

8 Sep 2026 - 6:22PM

European Union

5 EU nations plan to send rejected migrants to non-EU ‘return hubs’, target 2027

Rights groups have criticised the plan, arguing that European nations cannot guarantee the rights of migrants would be respected.

4 Sep 2026 - 11:55PM

Science

Debate star and quantum physicist returns to China for long-term backing

Renmin University recruit aims to probe complex quantum matter using ultracold atomic sandbox with lasers.

25 Aug 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

Guo Yanliang has returned to China to be an associate professor at Renmin University of China. Photo: Handout

European Union

Hungary braces for nuclear plant shutdown as Danube hits record lows

The power plant, producing nearly half of Hungary’s electricity, uses river water to cool reactors but heatwaves have affected water levels.

31 Jul 2026 - 11:51PMvideocam

History

Hitler’s birthplace reopens as a police station to deter neo-Nazis

Following a years-long legal saga and redesign, Austria aims to erase the building’s allure for pilgrimages.

23 Jul 2026 - 1:00PM

JD.com

JD.com’s bid for Europe’s Ceconomy clears German hurdle but EU subsidy probe looms

Other member states have also put the deal under scrutiny, including an ongoing foreign investment clearance process in Austria and Spain.

30 Jun 2026 - 5:41PM

Ukraine war

Ukraine war: Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’

With Kyiv claiming to be turning the tide of the conflict, Moscow’s comments signal a growing frustration with Washington.

24 Jun 2026 - 1:54AMvideocam

Smoke billows behind an Orthodox church following a reported Ukrainian drone attack, in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday. Photo: EPA

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump touts Iran inspection deal as Tehran disputes claim

US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.

24 Jun 2026 - 4:45PMvideocam

Greece

Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years

Restoration of the western gable of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens has been completed.

19 Jun 2026 - 1:03PM

Aviation accidents

Small plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 dead, 2 missing

The search for two more people is ongoing.

4 Jun 2026 - 10:27PM

A person inspects a small plane which crashed near Medulin, Croatia on Thursday. Photo: AP

Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s BYD, Chery chart 80% growth overseas as EV demand spikes

‘Eye-catching’ numbers show efforts paying off amid growing brand recognition abroad and tepid sales at home, analysts say.

4 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM

A shopper passes a display of Chinese-made cars, including models from Chery and Omoda, in a shopping centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 23. Photo: Reuters

United Nations

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time.

4 Jun 2026 - 2:39PM

Islamic State

Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria

Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.

29 May 2026 - 3:13PM

China-Latin America relations

Panama encourages dialogue at UN as canal tensions with China simmer

Panama’s foreign minister uses UN speech to help defuse tension after deterioration in Panama-China relations due to canal dispute.

27 May 2026 - 6:51AMvideocam

Containers sit at the Balboa terminal, formerly run by CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports, after the Panama government ordered the occupation of the port following a court ruling that the concession was unconstitutional. Photo: AP

Espionage

Austrian spy found guilty of giving secrets to Wirecard fugitive

Egisto Ott had been a director in his nation’s secret service and was accused of passing on classified information between 2017 and 2021.

21 May 2026 - 6:26PM

Animals

Hiker killed in attack by herd of cows in Austrian Alps

Woman dead, husband injured in an attack by aggressive cows that has left authorities perplexed.

18 May 2026 - 10:18AM

European Union

EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks

EU ministers dismiss proposed role for Gerhard Schroeder, who has cultivated a close relationship with Russia’s president.

12 May 2026 - 1:00PM

Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in 2023. Photo: AFP

China-EU relations

Brussels bans Chinese inverters from EU-funded power projects

EU official says Brussels has identified cybersecurity and dependency risks in Chinese inverters.

5 May 2026 - 5:26PMvideocam

Staff members assemble inverters at an industrial park in Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, in February last year. Photo: Xinhua

Espionage

Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying

Vienna, home to a large diplomatic presence, has long had a reputation as a den of spies.

4 May 2026 - 8:01PM

Trip Inspiration

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Breakfast in Spain, lunch in France and dinner in Italy – with plenty of sightseeing from a comfortable seat in between. The joys of flexible, first-class train travel can be yours for the price of a Eurail pass.

3 May 2026 - 8:00AM

United States

Austrian citizen admits plot to kill at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The 21-year-old and two other men also planned attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

28 Apr 2026 - 6:52PMvideocam

Defendant Beran A hides his face while being escorted out of court in Austria. He is standing trial for plotting to carry out an attack on one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s 2024 Vienna concerts. Photo: AP

Nepal

Everest climbers left hanging after giant ice chunk blocks path to summit

Mountaineers are waiting for the serac above the Khumbu icefall to melt before marking the rest of the route for the spring climbing season.

27 Apr 2026 - 2:05PMvideocam

Members of an expedition team hike at Khumbu icefall on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

China exports

How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world

From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.

23 Apr 2026 - 6:54AMvideocam

European Union

1 dead, 6 hurt as trolleybus crashes into supermarket in Austria

Police investigate a suspected medical emergency after a driver lost control of a Salzburg bus.

21 Apr 2026 - 12:27PM

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.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}As I see it | Why mainland Chinese despise the British – but Hongkongers don’t

Whereas Hong Kong people experienced a milder form of colonialism, mainland Chinese were subjected to the extremes of Western imperialism.

US blocks Iran nuclear chief from Vienna meeting

Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in Switzerland

Nuclear agency board refers Iran to UN Security Council for first time in 20 years

IAEA remains blocked from key sites damaged during June 2025 military strikes by the US and Israel.

Beijing sends record 16 Hong Kong civil servants for UN roles

Officers sent under UN Junior Professional Officer scheme come from 13 grades and departments, topping earlier deployments in 2019 and 2023.

5 EU nations plan to send rejected migrants to non-EU ‘return hubs’, target 2027

Rights groups have criticised the plan, arguing that European nations cannot guarantee the rights of migrants would be respected.

Debate star and quantum physicist returns to China for long-term backing

Renmin University recruit aims to probe complex quantum matter using ultracold atomic sandbox with lasers.

Hungary braces for nuclear plant shutdown as Danube hits record lows

The power plant, producing nearly half of Hungary’s electricity, uses river water to cool reactors but heatwaves have affected water levels.

Hitler’s birthplace reopens as a police station to deter neo-Nazis

Following a years-long legal saga and redesign, Austria aims to erase the building’s allure for pilgrimages.

JD.com’s bid for Europe’s Ceconomy clears German hurdle but EU subsidy probe looms

Other member states have also put the deal under scrutiny, including an ongoing foreign investment clearance process in Austria and Spain.

Ukraine war: Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’

With Kyiv claiming to be turning the tide of the conflict, Moscow’s comments signal a growing frustration with Washington.

Trump touts Iran inspection deal as Tehran disputes claim

US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.

Greece unveils Parthenon’s facade whole for first time in 220 years

Restoration of the western gable of the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens has been completed.

Small plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 dead, 2 missing

The search for two more people is ongoing.

China’s BYD, Chery chart 80% growth overseas as EV demand spikes

‘Eye-catching’ numbers show efforts paying off amid growing brand recognition abroad and tepid sales at home, analysts say.

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council

Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time.

Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria

Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.

Panama encourages dialogue at UN as canal tensions with China simmer

Panama’s foreign minister uses UN speech to help defuse tension after deterioration in Panama-China relations due to canal dispute.

Austrian spy found guilty of giving secrets to Wirecard fugitive

Egisto Ott had been a director in his nation’s secret service and was accused of passing on classified information between 2017 and 2021.

Hiker killed in attack by herd of cows in Austrian Alps

Woman dead, husband injured in an attack by aggressive cows that has left authorities perplexed.

EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks

EU ministers dismiss proposed role for Gerhard Schroeder, who has cultivated a close relationship with Russia’s president.

Brussels bans Chinese inverters from EU-funded power projects

EU official says Brussels has identified cybersecurity and dependency risks in Chinese inverters.

Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying

Vienna, home to a large diplomatic presence, has long had a reputation as a den of spies.

Discover Europe with flexible, affordable first-class Eurail adventures

Breakfast in Spain, lunch in France and dinner in Italy – with plenty of sightseeing from a comfortable seat in between. The joys of flexible, first-class train travel can be yours for the price of a Eurail pass.

Austrian citizen admits plot to kill at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The 21-year-old and two other men also planned attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

Everest climbers left hanging after giant ice chunk blocks path to summit

Mountaineers are waiting for the serac above the Khumbu icefall to melt before marking the rest of the route for the spring climbing season.

How a Chinese plastics hub shapes Tesla’s supply chain – and moulds the modern world

From car components to keyboards, this little-known industrial district in eastern China is crafting the small parts the world relies on.

1 dead, 6 hurt as trolleybus crashes into supermarket in Austria

Police investigate a suspected medical emergency after a driver lost control of a Salzburg bus.

As I see it | Why mainland Chinese despise the British – but Hongkongers don’t