Austria

Man Runs Marathon in Under Two Hours

"Today we went to the Moon and came back to earth! I am at a loss for words for all the support I have received from all over the world," Kipchoge tweeted Saturday.

By Madeleine Carlisle October 12, 2019

The E.U.'s Far Right Struggles to Govern

It's a big moment for Europe's most ambitious populists. They hope that elections for the European Parliament will give them the boost they need to extend their political momentum across the E.U. But in Austria...

By Ian Bremmer May 23, 2019

Would You Like a Passport With That? McDonald's Partners With U.S. Embassy in Austria to Help Stranded Tourists

In a move that has raised many eyebrows on social media, McDonald's and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, have partnered to help Americans stranded abroad. Tourists can now go to any of the 194...

By Billy Perrigo May 17, 2019

Austria's Young Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Is Bringing the Far-Right Into the Mainstream

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz couldn't beat Austria's populist insurgents. So he offered them a seat at the table

By Simon Shuster/Vienna November 29, 2018

Afghan Teenager Loses Asylum Bid in Austria Because He Didn't 'Act' Gay Enough

"The way you walk, act or dress does not show even in the slightest that you could be homosexual"

By Mahita Gajanan August 16, 2018

James Bond Museum to Open on Austrian Mountaintop

Style? Check. Intrigue? Why, yes

By Eli Meixler June 13, 2018

Austria's Highest Court to Rule On Dispute Over Hitler's Birth Home

The owner of the house Adolf Hitler was born is disputing the right of the Austrian government to seize the property

By Tara John June 23, 2017

Austrian Police Investigate More Than a Dozen Reported Sexual Assaults on New Year's Eve

18 women have reported they were groped

By Mahita Gajanan January 4, 2017

Hitler's Birthplace to Become a Home for Charity

The government will seize the building after years of wrangling

By Justin Worland December 15, 2016

European Politics Are Swinging to the Right

Austria is poised to elect a far-right President, in the clearest sign yet of a continental drift rightward.

By Simon Shuster September 22, 2016

These 5 Facts Explain the Biggest Political Risks Facing Europe

When Germany is a risk, you know Europe is in trouble

By Ian Bremmer September 15, 2016

This Icelandic Soccer Commentator Is All Of Us

He can't contain his excitement at the victory

By TIME Staff June 23, 2016

Merkel Criticizes Closure of Balkan Route

The route is the major pathway to Western Europe for refugees arriving in Greece

By Simon Lewis March 10, 2016

E.U. Leaders Struggle to to Control Migrant Crisis

Tensions are flaring between European powers as the migrant crisis worsens

By Nash Jenkins February 25, 2016

Vienna Is the World's Best City to Live In

Baghdad is the worst city to live, the study found

By Melissa Chan February 23, 2016

This City Has the Best Quality of Life in the World, Study Says

Baghdad ranks lowest on the list

By Katie Reilly February 23, 2016

Man Arrested in Connection With Death of American Nanny in Austria

Lauren Mann, 25, was found dead in her apartment in late January

By Maya Rhodan February 8, 2016

2 Arrested in Austria in Connection to Paris Attacks

They were found at a refugee center

By Nolan Feeney December 16, 2015

Austrian City Removes Gay Crossing Lights

The signals were adopted to promote gay tolerance

By Maya Rhodan December 7, 2015

Syria Talks Continue in Vienna Despite Paris Attacks

France's Foreign Minister says it is "more necessary than ever" to coordinate the fight against terrorism.

By Joanna Plucinska November 14, 2015

Germany Shuts Border as Migrants Continue to Arrive

Refugees will only be able to enter with valid passports

By Tanya Basu September 13, 2015

Refugees Race to Western Europe Before Borders Close

Large numbers pour into Hungary daily in the hopes of being allowed to continue their journey north before travel restrictions tighten

By Rebecca Collard / Budapest September 6, 2015

24 Refugees Rescued From Van With Welded Doors in Vienna

The majority of the refugees were teenagers

By Alastair Jamieson / NBC News September 2, 2015

Europe to Meet for Emergency Talks on Refugee Crisis

Talks will be attended by Interior Ministers from each of the union's 28 member states

By Rishi Iyengar August 31, 2015

Vienna's Road Crossings Get LGBT Makeover

That can mean only one thing: the Eurovision Song Contest.

By Kevin McSpadden May 11, 2015

Austrian Panel Decides Not to Return Klimt Painting Stolen by Nazis

Gustav Klimt's "Beethoven Frieze" will remain in Vienna's Secession museum

By Sarah Begley March 6, 2015

Three Amputees Get Bionic Hands, Become Cyborgs

The bionic hand allows the patients to perform everyday activities

By David Stout February 25, 2015

This Caviar May Be the Most Expensive Food in the World

At $114,000 a kilo, this dish is not for everyone

By Noah Rayman February 19, 2015

Olympic Ski Champion Hospitalized After Ending 135-Meter Jump Face-Down

Simon Amman crashed during his second jump during the fourth stage of the tournament

By Helen Regan January 7, 2015

Google Doodle Honors Anna Freud

Freud, the youngest child of "father of psychoanalysis" Sigmund Freud, pioneered the field of child psychology

By Rishi Iyengar December 3, 2014

No One Wants to Rent Hitler's Birthplace in Austria

The Interior Ministry has been seeking a renter for the fascist dictator's home in Braunau for three years

By Maya Rhodan October 15, 2014

Iran's President Is 'Certain' of Nuclear Deal With West

President Hassan Rouhani makes the pledge during a televised national broadcast

By David Stout October 14, 2014

Watch This Large Dude Pull a Boeing 777

Put the team on this dude's back tho

By Bijan Stephen June 28, 2014

Russia Bans Parade for Eurovision Winner Conchita Wurst

A parade honoring the bearded drag who won this year's Eurovision Song Contest has been banned by Moscow's security department, which cited potential clashes between "gays and their opponents"

By Megan Gibson May 16, 2014

Maria Von Trapp, Last Member Of "Sound of Music" Family Dies

Inspired the character of Louisa in 1965 movie

By Sam Frizell February 23, 2014

More Art Found in 'Nazi Trove'

60 additional pieces by Picasso, Renoir, Monet and others found among the haul at Cornelius Gurlitt’s Salzburg home.

By Denver Nicks February 11, 2014

Austria Starts Lottery to Boost Support for Vaccine Mandate

Austria Gets Another Leader as Political Turmoil, COVID-19 Rage

Will Austria's Vaccine Mandate Work?

Austria Picks Leader Who Will Rule Under Predecessor Kurz’s Gaze