Austria moves to tighten gun laws after deadly school shooting

BERLIN — The Austrian government on Wednesday proposed a bundle of new laws on private gun ownership, eight days after the deadliest school shooting in the country’s history. The measures include raising the minimum age to own some firearms, including …

Austria records 3 pct inflation in May, driven by housing, energy costs

VIENNA, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The prices in Austria were 3 percent higher on average in May than a year earlier, according to a press release on Wednesday. The main price driver in May 2025 was the group of housing, water and energy, which saw a rise in …

Uzbekistan and Austria discuss expanding parliamentary cooperation.

Senate Chairperson, Tanzila Narbaeva, held a meeting on June 17 with Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler, President of the Federal Council of Austria. According to the Senate press service, it was the first official visit by the leadership of the Austrian Parliament …

Inside Austria’s Alpin Juwel: Why this hotel is perfect for families

It’s summer holiday season, and if you’re anything like me, the biggest challenge isn’t packing the suitcase — it’s deciding where to go. Add kids into the mix and the decision gets even trickier. Will the hotel cater for little ones? Will your children be …

Austria plans gun control measures after school shooting

Austria's coalition government is taking steps to tighten gun laws following a deadly school shooting that shocked the country last week. A 21-year-old gunman killed 10 people and then himself at his former high school in the southern city of Graz …

Austria plans stricter gun laws following deadly school shooting

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After deadly school attack, Austria swiftly moves to change gun laws

EU should consider resuming Russian gas imports if Ukraine peace reached, Austria says

The European Union should be open to resuming Russian natural gas imports if a peace deal is reached between Russia and Ukraine, an Austrian official said, as Brussels readies a proposal to ban Russian imports. The European Commission is set to propose …

Mesarovic: Austria one of Serbia's most important economic partners

BELGRADE - For many years, Austria has been one of Serbia's most important and most reliable economic partners, Serbian Deputy PM and Minister of Economy Adrijana Mesarovic said at a Serbia-Austria business forum in Belgrade that brought together 70 …

George Russell all set to receive major boost in Austria following Canadian GP win

In what could be a big boost to George Russell, Mercedes is reportedly set to bring a new upgrade package to the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix scheduled on June 29. He won the Canadian GP on June 15, marking his first victory of the season. Mercedes had a …