Austria News in English

Good morning! It’s 2nd January, and here’s your Austria daily news capsule.

Tragic fire in Crans-Montana leaves many questions unanswered about victims.

A 14-year-old boy loses his hand in a firecracker explosion in Vienna.

Pope calls for peace in a New Year message during St. Peter's Mass.

New Year brings mixed news: not everything will be more expensive in 2026.

Dieter Bohlen secretly marries his partner Carina on New Year's Eve.

Protests in Iran intensify as citizens demand change amid economic hardship.

Bulgarian government adopts the Euro, becoming the 21st country to do so.

New York City welcomes Zohran Mamdani as its new mayor.

Adenovirus outbreak raises concerns as new illness wave spreads across Europe.

Health researchers optimistic about breakthroughs in cancer treatment.

BYD surpasses Tesla as the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer.

Wiener Neujahrsbaby born at 12:22 AM, marking a joyful start to the year.

Chaos in Vienna as New Year’s celebrations lead to numerous injuries and fires.

Skiing accident claims the life of a 63-year-old man in Nikdolsdorf.

Protests against the Fenice Orchestra's director continue amid rising tensions.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!