Republic of Austria: Complete Country Guide 2026

The Republic of Austria is a landlocked country in the heart of Central Europe, known for its Alpine landscapes, imperial history, and status as one of the world’s most livable nations. This guide covers everything from where Austria is located to its …

Miss Austria 2024 Lucia Sisic dies aged 22

Miss Austria 2024 Lucia Sisic has died at the age of 22. Mission Austria, which runs the Miss Austria and Mister Austria pageants, announced her death on Facebook on Monday, describing the news as coming with “great shock and deep sorrow”. No cause of …

Miss Austria: Lucia Sisic dies at only 22 years old after 7 heart operations

Lucia Sisic, who was crowned Miss Austria in 2024, has died at the age of just 22. The young woman had suffered from a congenital heart defect since birth and had undergone seven surgeries throughout her life. The exact cause of her death has not been made …

Austria Production Index Drops

Austria's production index dropped in July due to the fall in construction output, Statistics Austria said Thursday. The production index, which combines industry and construction, dropped 0.2 percent month-on-month in July. This followed a 1.1 percent …

Khudatyan will be sent to Austria

Chair of Austria’s winegrowing association bows out after two decades

After two decades as chair of Österreichische Traditionsweingüter (ÖTW), Michael Moosbrugger is stepping down as chair of the Austrian winegrowers’ association. Set to begin in January 2027, his successor, Michael Malat, will become the new chairman of …

Greenwave Circularity raises $31.5 mn from Development Bank of Austria

“The investment is, at the outset, creating the most modern infrastructure, backed by European technology and powered by AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning). The idea is to go beyond recycling. It’s not just about converting a bottle …

What Language Is Spoken in Austria? A Complete Guide

What language is spoken in Austria? The answer is German, the country’s sole official language at the federal level. Roughly 88% of the population speaks German as a first language, making it the dominant language across every region, from Vienna in the …

Pelicot 2.0 Case in Austria: Woman Dies in Upper Austria, Two in Custody

Public prosecutors in Wels, situated approximately 150 miles west of Vienna, confirmed on Thursday that a 40-year-old woman from Marchtrenk, Upper Austria, died at the end of June following alleged severe sexual abuse. The proceeding has been dubbed “ …

Miss Austria Lucia Sisic passes away at 22