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Hellmann Austria marks 25 years in European logistics
Hellmann Austria has marked its 25th anniversary in logistics, highlighting two and a half decades of operation in the Austrian and Central European markets. Since its establishment in 2000, the company has provided a range of air, sea, and road...

Sweden to deport migrants who spent just one day in jail, says minister
Migrants who spend at least one day in jail will be deported from Sweden, according to the country's migration minister, Johan Forssell. Speaking to reporters in Vienna on Tuesday (21 October) Forssell said it would apply to people staying in...

Sarkozy’s prison sentence proves that former presidents can be held accountable
About a month ago, a court in Paris found former French President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of criminal association for attempting to use Libya to finance his campaign illegally. The same court sentenced him to a five-year prison sentence, which is...

A Tale of Two Cities: Vienna’s Historical Warning to New York on Mamdani
The likely ascension of Zohran Mamdani to the New York City Mayorship brings uncertainty and unease to the city’s Jewish community, and for good reason. Mamdani’s rhetoric is rabidly anti-Israel, both in its war in Gaza and in its existence as a...

Austria deports convicted Afghan national for the first time since 2021
Austria, one of the European Union members pushing for deportations of Afghans and Syrians, on Tuesday carried out the first repatriation of an Afghan individual since 2021. The Alpine nation is one of 20 European countries which have urged the...

Four Thousand to One: Austria Celebrates Deportation of a Single Afghan
Austria—one of the European Union members pushing for deportations of Afghans and Syrians—deported an Afghan man on Tuesday, October 21st, the first such removal since 2021. In July, it also became the first EU state in recent years to deport a...

Austria deports first Afghan since Taliban seized power, says more to come
Austria deported an Afghan national back to his home country on Tuesday for the first time since the Taliban seized power there four years ago, and the conservative-led coalition government in Vienna said that more would follow soon, APA reports,...

Austria deports first person to Afghanistan since Taliban takeover
Deportations to Afghanistan have been controversial. Pro-asylum groups consider it an unsafe country where deportees could face the threat of persecution by the Taliban, which has not been officially recognized as the ruling government by any EU...

Nine killed in 'Al Qaeda attack' on Yemeni government forces
Al Qaeda staged an attack on Yemen's internationally recognised government on Tuesday, in which nine people from both sides were killed, a commander said. Yemeni Brig Gen Nasr Atef Al Yafei said the extremists launched a "large-scale terrorist...

World Council of Churches in Austria expresses its full solidarity with Armenian Apostolic Church and entire Christian community in Armenia - statement
ArmInfo.The General Assembly of the World Council of Churches in Austria has commented on the situation in Armenia. "Having expressed concern over the arrests of high-ranking clergy in early July of this year, we have to note that the situation...
Governor Kehoe appoints four to state boards, commissions, and county office
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced four new appointments to state and county positions in Missouri. The announcement includes one appointment to fill a county office vacancy and three appointments to various boards and commissions. Leisha Barry of...
Record-tying 135 international players on NBA rosters
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left, from Greece) and Nikola Jokic (from Serbia) are two of the record-tying number of international players on NBA rosters. • Download the NBA App • Amex 2025-26 Season Preview NEW YORK – The National Basketball...

Austria deports first criminal back to Afghanistan since Taliban takeover
Austria has carried out a deportation back to Afghanistan for the first time since the radical Islamists took power in the Central Asian country in 2021. This morning, a 31-year-old man was sent by plane to the Afghan capital of Kabul via...

Governor Kehoe appoints leaders to county office and state boards
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced one appointment to fill a county office vacancy and three appointments to statewide boards and commissions. Leisha Barry, of Holt, has been appointed to the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents....

Austria: 2 brothers with Serbian roots have incredible 2,200 reported criminal offenses, lead juvenile offenders in the country
In a potentially unprecedented move from Austria, two underage brothers, dubbed “system breakers” by police and Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP), could face deportation. In fact, the two have such an extensive criminal history totalling...

Hellmann Austria celebrates 25 years of excellence in logistics
Hellmann Austria celebrates 25 years of excellence in logistics, marking two and a half decades of delivering innovative, reliable, and customer-focused supply chain solutions across Austria and beyond. Since August 1, 2025, Rainer Mittl has been...

Trump's actions regarding Russia seem weak and incomprehensible — Austrian expert
The actions of the Administration of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Russia and the settlement of its war against Ukraine create the impression of excessive compliance and the lack of a clear strategy in restraining the Kremlin. This opinion...

DCC buys Austrian and UK liquid gas companies
Business support services company DCC has agreed a deal to buy FLAGA, a distributor of liquid gas in Austria, from UGI International DCC also said it bought AvantiGas liquid gas cylinder business in the UK, also from UGI International, in October....

Germany strengthening its military for deterrence amid Russian threat: President
BERLIN Germany is strengthening its armed forces with advanced weapons and additional personnel "to be taken seriously" in a changed international situation amid the Russian threat, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Tuesday. Speaking at a...

OnTurtle expands network with new stations in Slovenia, Austria and Germany
The company now operates more than 1,800 stations in 10 European countries, reinforcing its presence along key international transport corridors.OnTurtle has expanded its international fuel network with new strategic service stations in Slovenia,...