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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

North Korea seems to have a spy nest in Vienna. Estonian taekwondo leaders: 'We don't really interact with them'

North Korea's long-standing European Union stronghold, the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) based in Vienna, is now under increased scrutiny from Austrian authorities.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Original from Vienna", Episode 28: Artist with a Beautiful Soul

This article reflects on the life and legacy of Elfriede Ott, a notable Austrian actress celebrated for her strong character and artistic contributions.

Feb 27 • 14:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Skiing in the Bernese Oberland: Skiing Beautifully

The article discusses the historical significance of the Eiger mountain, focusing on its first ascent by a German-Austrian expedition in 1938 during the Nazi propaganda era.

Feb 27 • 13:12 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

“During the removal in Bolzano, there was a risk of losing the heart” Saved by Austrian doctors

An Austrian medical team intervened in Bolzano to save a heart that was at risk of becoming unusable during an organ donation procedure.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

News from the Munich Gastro Scene: Unforgettable Favorites and Vegan Delicacies

A renowned Austrian chef, Harald Irka, draws inspiration from his memorable visit to the Gulf of Trieste to create a unique fish dish that reflects both culinary artistry and personal experience.

Feb 26 • 14:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In the middle of a chase, the electric car stops. Austrian police are definitively ending their use of them.

Austrian police have decided to stop using electric vehicles after incidents during chases.

Feb 26 • 10:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Shower Cameras' Scandal in Women's Football: Austrian Court Ruling Angers Players

A scandal involving the secret filming of female football players in Austria has led to outrage, especially due to the leniency of the court ruling against the offender.

Feb 26 • 09:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who pays the bill for irresponsibility in nature?

An Austrian climber, Thomas P., is facing legal scrutiny for the death of his girlfriend, Kerstin G., from hypothermia while climbing Grossglockner, raising questions about responsibility in outdoor activities.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

30 women secretly filmed in intimate places – The sentence received by the perpetrator shocks in Austria: "Is this appropriate"

An Austrian court has sentenced a former employee of the SCR Altach football club to seven months in suspended prison and fines for secretly filming thirty women in intimate settings.

Feb 25 • 20:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Series 'In the Studio': One Would Most Like to Move into His Art

The article explores the artistic workspace of Austrian media artist Peter Kogler, highlighting his ability to transform mundane spaces into visually captivating art.

Feb 25 • 15:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

They climbed to the top together, but only one returned. The tragic death of a climber is shaking Austria

A tragic climbing accident in the Austrian Alps has sparked widespread attention and legal proceedings following the death of a climber under questionable circumstances.

Feb 25 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hugo Wolf, the great revolutionary of 'lied', finally finds his reference book in Spanish

Acantilado has published a comprehensive monograph by Richard Stokes on Hugo Wolf, the Austrian composer known for revolutionizing German art song, featuring a prologue by tenor Ian Bostridge.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish man dead in Austrian avalanches

A Swedish man in his 30s is among the seven fatalities in the recent avalanche incidents occurring in the Austrian Alps due to extreme snow conditions.

Feb 23 • 16:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Market Leader: Why Woom is so successful

Woom, an Austrian children’s bicycle manufacturer, is rapidly growing faster than the industry due to its focus on lightweight design and ergonomics, while other traditional brands struggle.

Feb 23 • 14:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Austrian bobsledder injured in the fall can stand on his own feet

An Austrian bobsledder, Jakobs Mandlbauer, was injured during a race at the Milan-Cortina Olympics but has since regained the ability to stand unaided.

Feb 23 • 09:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Austrian Luger Involved in Severe Accident Escapes the Worst

Austrian luger Jakob Mandlbauer, who experienced a serious accident during the men's four-man bobsleigh event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, has regained stability and can move all his limbs.

Feb 23 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Series of Avalanches After Snowfalls Kills at Least 5 People in Austria

At least five individuals have died due to a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps following heavy snowfall.

Feb 22 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Severe accident at the Olympics – Speed 117 km/h

A serious accident occurred during the Olympic luge competition where an Austrian sledder crashed while reaching a speed of 117 km/h, requiring hospitalization.

Feb 22 • 14:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Avalanches kill several after snow chaos in several ski areas

Two people have died in avalanches in the Austrian Alps following heavy snowfall over the weekend, bringing the total death toll in Austria to seven since Friday.

Feb 22 • 05:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Austria: Two more dead from avalanches – Seven in two days

Seven skiers have died in Austria in two days due to avalanches, including a 21-year-old Slovak and a 41-year-old Austrian.

Feb 21 • 21:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Two died in avalanches in the Alps

Two people have died in avalanches in the Austrian Alps, contributing to a total of seven deaths linked to heavy snowfall since Friday.

Feb 21 • 21:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Bobsleigh star sent to 'Lindsey Vonn clinic' after scary crash at Winter Olympics

Austrian bobsleigh athlete Jakob Mandlbauer has been hospitalized following a serious crash during the Winter Olympics.

Feb 21 • 20:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Severe Fall in the Ice Track Overshadows Bobsleigh Race

A serious accident during the bobsleigh competition in Cortina d'Ampezzo, involving Austrian athlete Jakob Mandlbauer, has overshadowed the event.

Feb 21 • 17:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Serious Accident at 117 km/h in the Olympics – Race Stopped

An accident involving an Austrian sled led to the suspension of the team event during the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 21 • 12:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: Austrian four-man bobsled overturns, second run briefly interrupted

An Austrian four-man bobsled overturned during the Olympic event, leading to a brief interruption of the second run as one team member was injured and required medical attention.

Feb 21 • 12:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Five people died in avalanches in the Alps - a 16-year-old boy survived, his father did not

Five individuals lost their lives in avalanches in the Austrian Alps, including a father whose son survived the incident but was hospitalized.

Feb 21 • 11:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Bobsleigh driver carried off on stretcher after terrifying crash at Winter Olympics

Austrian bobsleigh driver Jakob Mandlbauer was stretchered off following a scary crash during the Winter Olympics four-man final.

Feb 21 • 11:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

In the Austrian mountains – the triumph of a dog from Klaipėda: "She was born to run"

In a recent dog racing competition in Austria, a Lithuanian participant celebrated a significant achievement with her Saluki dogs.

Feb 21 • 07:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Hell" turned into an amazing Austrian vibe

The ski resort in Bláfjöll experienced a lively atmosphere after the opening of a lift, despite a delay due to a malfunction.

Feb 20 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘The costs could rise’: Austria conviction could impact climbing across Europe

An Austrian court has convicted a climber of manslaughter for failing to save his girlfriend on an Alpine peak, potentially setting a precedent for climbing liability across Europe.

Feb 20 • 16:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Shocking discovery in the mountains: Man left his girlfriend to freeze to death

An Austrian man has been sentenced after leaving his girlfriend to freeze in the mountains, leading to her death from hypothermia.

Feb 20 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Sentenced to five months in prison a mountaineer whose girlfriend died meters from an alpine summit: "She was inexperienced and he abandoned her to save himself"

An Austrian mountaineer was sentenced to five months in prison for negligent homicide after abandoning his girlfriend, who died from hypothermia while attempting to climb Grossglockner.

Feb 20 • 15:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man receives five-month suspended sentence after girlfriend froze to death

An Austrian man received a five-month suspended sentence for manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia while they were climbing the highest mountain in Austria.

Feb 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

An Austrian climber convicted for the death of his partner, whom he abandoned during a climb: five months in prison and a €9,600 fine

An Austrian climber was convicted of manslaughter for abandoning his partner during an ascent on Austria's highest mountain, resulting in her hypothermia death.

Feb 20 • 09:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Austrian Climber Found Guilty of Causing Girlfriend's Freezing Death

An Austrian climber has been convicted of manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend alone on Austria's highest peak, resulting in her death from exposure to the harsh conditions.

Feb 20 • 08:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

An Austrian climber has been convicted of gross negligent manslaughter following the death of his girlfriend from hypothermia during a climb on Grossglockner mountain.

Feb 20 • 08:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Austrian climber convicted after girlfriend froze to death

A seasoned Austrian climber has been sentenced for gross negligence leading to the death of his girlfriend, who froze during a mountain ascent.

Feb 20 • 00:41 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Austrian climber sentenced after girlfriend froze to death

A 37-year-old Austrian climber has been convicted of gross negligence after his girlfriend froze to death during their attempt to climb Austria's highest mountain.

Feb 20 • 00:25 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Left partner on the mountain - sentenced

An Austrian man has been sentenced to five months probation for the death of his girlfriend, whom he left behind on a mountain while seeking help.

Feb 19 • 23:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Großglockner Trial: Woman Died on the Mountain – Boyfriend Sentenced to Five Months on Probation

A man was sentenced for grossly negligent homicide after his girlfriend died during a climbing expedition in the Austrian Alps.

Feb 19 • 21:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Austrian mountaineer ‘endlessly sorry’ for girlfriend’s death but denies criminal wrongdoing

An Austrian mountaineer expressed deep regret for the death of his girlfriend during a climbing expedition but maintains his innocence in the trial concerning her alleged abandonment.

Feb 19 • 15:10 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Scandal Rocks Austrian Football and Involves 30 Female Players

A major scandal involving secret cameras in the changing rooms of the women's team at SCR Altach has emerged, leading to public outrage and legal actions against the perpetrator.

Feb 19 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Climber who left girlfriend to die on Austrian mountain goes to trial and sparks controversial debate

A trial is set to begin for a man accused of gross negligence after his girlfriend died of hypothermia during a failed climb on Austria's highest mountain, raising ethical questions in the mountaineering community.

Feb 18 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

At least three died in avalanches in Austria

At least three people have died due to avalanches in the Austrian Alps, according to local authorities.

Feb 18 • 18:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Avalanches in the Austrian Alps killed three people on Wednesday

Three individuals lost their lives in avalanches that occurred in the Austrian Alps on Wednesday.

Feb 18 • 17:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Climber faces manslaughter charge after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s tallest peak

An Austrian climber is charged with manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia while they were attempting to summit Großglockner.

Feb 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

One team spoiled Finland's exchange – Yle said directly: 'I have rarely seen this'

Yle's skiing expert Kalle Lassila harshly criticized the Austrian men's team's actions during a relay exchange that affected Finland's performance.

Feb 18 • 12:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Programming legend Steinberger: An architect for agents

Austrian developer Peter Steinberger, renowned for his work in artificial intelligence, has been pursued by major tech companies and has now accepted a role at OpenAI.

Feb 18 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Climber who left girlfriend to die on Austrian mountain goes to trial and sparks controversial debate

A climber is on trial in Austria for allegedly leaving his girlfriend to die of hypothermia during a failed ascent of Grossglockner, igniting a debate within the mountaineering community.

Feb 18 • 10:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czechs are rising up against the Austrians' plan and a law violation worth 300 million

Czechs are protesting against an Austrian plan that allegedly violates the law costing 300 million.

Feb 17 • 16:00 UTC

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