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Stella Hemetsberger proud to represent ‘the art of eight limbs’ in Austria: “Put Muay Thai more in the spotlight back home”
Stella Hemetsberger is proud to represent Muay Thai in her home country of Austria. She is out to further enhance it as she showcases her skills in the 'art of eight limbs' on the global stage through ONE Championship. A native of the capital...

Iran mission to IAEA issues explanation after agreement
An explanatory note regarding the Director General's reports to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), titled "The NPT Safeguards Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran (GOV/2025/53 - 3 September 2025)" and...

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with the Federal Chancellor of Austria, Christian Stocker
First of all, I would like to thank Chancellor Christian Stocker for this warm welcome during my visit to Vienna. This tour des capitales is a very important moment for me. First, because the European institutions must be close to the different...

The West is playing an international game of RISK with the Muslim world
In the board game RISK, the goal is world domination. You achieve that by battling other players within and across continents. The best strategy is to take and hold Australia. Once secured, you can build up your troops while defending the single...

Russian President Putin invites Ukrainian President to Moscow for 'possibe meeting' amid conflict, says, if 'Zelenskyy is ready, he can come...'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a big statement on 'potential' meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he expressed his opennes and suggested that such a meeting could take place in Moscow. How did Ukraine responded? Russian...

“We will not stand by while the EU destroys encryption” – Tuta Mail ready to sue the EU over Chat Control" target="_self"…
German encrypted email provider, Tuta Mail, is ready to sue the EU if the child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill becomes law Nicknamed Chat Control, the proposal has attracted strong criticisms for undermining encryption protections EU members...

From Donegal to Disney: journey from gymnast to international coach and performer
Killygordon man Dario Angelo McCormick has built an extraordinary international career as an elite gymnastics coach, athlete, and performer. From representing Ireland on the world stage to starring in Hollywood blockbusters, his journey reflects...

Under emergency rule, Illinois prisons begin withholding physical mail
The Illinois Department of Corrections has enacted an emergency rule change to prevent contraband from entering its prisons through letters and books sent to people in prison. Under the rule that went into effect Aug. 14, IDOC will electronically...

From December with direct connections by Austrian Airlines – “Servus and a warm welcome to Vienna”
Christmas spirit everywhere: luxury winter-sale shopping, joyful New Year’s Eve celebrations, glamorous ball nights in Vienna’s historic palaces, plus a thick blanket of snow in the mountains with plenty of winter sports opportunities in ideally...

Al Khulaifi, Austrian minister discuss ties, Gaza situation
QNA Vienna Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger in Vienna on Wednesday. The...

Ireland urged to bring common law influence to Unified Patent Court
Ireland risks losing the opportunity to influence the case law of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) by putting off ratification of its founding agreement, a leading IP litigator has said. Michael Finn, partner and head of country for Ireland at Bird...

Sri Lanka Strengthens Global Anti-Corruption Ties Through High-Level Talks with World Bank in Vienna
September 04, Colombo (LNW): Justice Neil Iddawala, Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has met with senior officials from the World Bank to discuss advancing Sri Lanka’s efforts to combat...

Skepticism in Austria: Majority Rejects EU Enlargement
The results of the survey, which served as the basis for discussions among EU European Affairs Ministers in Copenhagen, reflect growing concern and frustration. Only in the Czech Republic and France is skepticism about enlargement even more...

Al-Khulaifi meets Austrian minister
HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh al-Khulaifi met Wednesday with Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria, Beate Meinl-Reisinger. The meeting...

Al Khulaifi, Austrian minister discuss humanitarian situation in Gaza, developments in Syria, Lebanon
VIENNA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has met with Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria HE Beate Meinl-Reisinger. The meeting...

Elia Psyllaki: Top international distinction for a Professor of the Technical University of Crete
A new top international distinction was received by Professor Elia Psyllaki of the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering of the Technical University of Crete. At the Euroanalysis 2025 International Conference, held in Barcelona, she...

Labubu shop in Vienna raided on suspicion of tax evasion, fraud
VIENNA – Austrian customs officers have raided a pop-up Labubu store in central Vienna, suspecting its proprietors of tax evasion and selling falsified versions of the hyped plush dolls. The shop is alleged to have offered fake versions of the...

Taiwan rises to 17th place in IMD’s world talent report
Taiwan ranked third in the Asia-Pacific region in the “IMD World Talent Ranking 2025” report, rising one spot to 17th place overall, the report released on Tuesday by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD)...

UEFA President on Russian Clubs’ Return: Conditions and Political Context
The president of the Union of European Football Associations, Aleksander Čeferin, outlined a possible scenario for a partial return of Russian clubs and national teams to European competitions, but with one main condition that must be observed....

UN nuclear watchdog says new deal with Iran covers ‘all facilities’
VIENNA: Iran’s new cooperation framework with the UN nuclear watchdog includes “all facilities and installations in Iran”, agency head Rafael Grossi said Wednesday. Iran agreed a deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday,...