Austria's cable car industry reported approximately 54 million skier visits for the 2025-26 winter, one of the best seasons on record and roughly 4% above last year. This achievement has only happened twice before in the modern era, showcasing the rarity of such a performance.
An unknown individual attempted to extort money from HiPP by contaminating its products with rat poison. Five manipulated jars of HiPP baby food were recovered safely in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia before they could be consumed.
Austria's Defense Ministry stated, 'There have indeed been requests and they were refused from the outset.' The refusal is based on the country's neutrality policy, which has been in effect since 1955.
The 44-year-old and 47-year-old men had set out earlier in the day on a ski tour to Tamlspitze, a peak above the village of Lanersbach in the municipality of Tux, in the state of Tyrol. When they failed to return, they were reported missing at approximately 8:00 p.m. on February 28. According to Avalanche Tirol, the pair were highly experienced and well equipped.
We were completely shocked, she said. The rug was pulled from under our feet. She described how the players have been trying to process what has happened but said: One thing is for sure: this will take a long time There are better and worse days. But my thoughts are of course often on this case. And when that happens you think about how disgusting and grim it is what has been going on here.
Carney Chukwuemeka has started in eight games for Borussia Dortmund this season and registered two goals, including a 95th minute equaliser against Frankfurt last month. The 22-year-old played for Aston Villa and Chelsea between 2016 and 2024, notably scoring a 92nd minute winner in the latter's FA Cup quarter-final clash against Leicester shortly before his loan move to Borussia Dortmund.
A 65-year-old ski tourer has died following a collision with a downhill skier at a ski resort in the Austrian state of Salzburg, police confirmed on Saturday, February 7. The accident occurred around midday on Saturday on the Schwarzeckal slope in Maria Alm-a small resort, which is part of the Hochkönig Ski Area -under circumstances that are currently under investigation.
Austria's government has agreed on a list of everyday foods that will be taxed at a lower VAT rate from July, in a move it said should reduce prices for households and slightly dampen inflation. According to ORF, the Council of Ministers approved the product range on Wednesday after intensive discussions. The reduced VAT rate of 4.9 percent, down from ten percent, is set to apply from July 1st. The government also set an upper cost limit of 400 million for the measure, ORF reported.
A major hotel operator with properties in Austria has filed for bankruptcy proceedings covering around 140 of its companies, with more than 100 establishments affected. The Revo Hospitality Group said all hotels would continue operating, but it has not yet specified which Austrian sites are included, according to Kleine Zeitung. The filing was made at the Charlottenburg district court in Germany and covers roughly 140 group companies, including 125 hotels employing around 5,500 people in Germany and Austria.
Everything you need to know to be prepared for solo female travel in Austria - including safety tips and travel advice. Austria was one of the first countries I visited solo, years ago at the start of my career as a travel blogger. I was dead nervous before that trip, but it took almost no time at all for me to fall in love with this beautiful country, with its fairytale cities, too-good-to-be-true mountain landscapes, and amazing food!
Marko Arnautovic scored four goals as Austria stormed to a 10-0 rout over San Marino in World Cup qualifying on Thursday. Ralf Rangnick's side went two points clear at the top of Group H, and massively improved their goal difference, with a stunning victory at Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Romano Schmid opened the scoring seven minutes in, with Arnautovic getting his first of the match just one minute later. Stefan Posch then played a role in each of the next three goals, setting up Michael Gregoritsch before getting a 12-minute brace for himself. Konrad Laimer also netted on the stroke of half-time to give Austria a six-goal advantage at the break.
Paul Wanner stated, "It has to come from the heart. The decision hasn't been made yet. It has to be the perfect moment where I stand behind it 100%." Wanner emphasized that he is under no stress regarding his choice between Germany and Austria, noting the honor of both teams' interest in him.
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