Austria police step up security amid terror warning
The warning included "several names of potential attackers" but investigations have so far yielded no concrete results, the statement said.
Dec 27, 2015, 07:11 AM IST
Hungary accuses Austria of `stupidity` in refugee crisis
Hungary has accused Austria of confusing "solidarity and stupidity" after Vienna said that nations which do not accept their share of refugees under European Union quotas should face sanctions.
Dec 21, 2015, 11:22 AM IST
UN watchdog decides to close nuclear weapons probe of Iran
In a symbolic victory for Iran, the International Atomic Energy Agency`s Board of Governors passed a resolution that would end its long-running inquiry but allows inspectors to continue to police the country`s nuclear programme.
Dec 15, 2015, 21:08 PM IST
World's top 10 cities to live in
According to consultancy firm Mercer's 'Quality of Living Report-2015', globally, Vienna is followed by Zurich, Auckland, Munich, Vancouver, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Copenhagen and Sydney, as
Nov 28, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
Iran nuclear deal to enter into force early January: Deputy FM
Iran expects July's landmark nuclear deal with major powers to enter into force in early January, when Tehran will have implemented its commitments, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2015, 22:50 PM IST
Syed Akbaruddin appointed as India's envoy to United Nations
Akbaruddin will replace Asoke Kumar Mukerji as the Permanent Representative of India at the UN.
Nov 16, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
Security measures in Vienna increased following Paris terror attacks
Ramped up security measures will involve "all sites that are of importance" in Vienna.
Nov 15, 2015, 02:19 AM IST
Syria talks result in 'concrete calendar' leading to polls'
Top diplomats from 17 countries and three organisations had agreed they would aim for a first meeting between Syrian regime.
Nov 14, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
Russia warns against pressing demands for Assad's ouster
Russia's foreign minister says the next round of Syria talks expected to be held this weekend must not focus squarely on demands for Syrian President Bashar Assad's resignation.
Nov 09, 2015, 23:34 PM IST
Austrian government moves to tighten asylum rules
Austria's government, facing a record influx of migrants as well as a surge in support for the anti-immigration far-right, moved today to tighten asylum rules in the EU country.
Nov 04, 2015, 02:02 AM IST
Attacks on Syria rebel strongholds kill 89: Monitor
At least 89 people, including 17 children, were killed on Friday in attacks on opposition strongholds in the north and outside Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Oct 31, 2015, 00:15 AM IST
Iran to join Syria talks as diplomatic push gains pace
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif will join key players in the Syria crisis -- including Russia, the United States and Saudi Arabia -- in Vienna on Friday.
Oct 29, 2015, 11:45 AM IST
Austria will meet EU climate targets: environment minister
Austria is on track to meet climate and energy targets by the year 2020 despite a prognosis from the EU's European Environment Agency (EEA) that suggests otherwise, its environment minister said on Tuesday.
Oct 21, 2015, 03:51 AM IST
Austria transfers 485 asylum seekers to Slovakia
Austria has transferred 485 asylum seekers to quarters in the Slovakian town of Gabcikovo as part of an agreement between the two countries, the ministry of the interior stated.
Oct 20, 2015, 06:10 AM IST
Nuclear power plants warned on cyber security
The nuclear industry "is beginning -- but struggling -- to come to grips with this new, insidious threat," the Chatham House think-tank in London said in a study based on 18 months of investigation.
Oct 06, 2015, 03:13 AM IST
Budapest eventually plans to seal its border with Croatia: Hungary PM
Hungary`s hardline Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday that Budapest eventually plans to seal its border with Croatia to stop the influx of tens of thousands of migrants bound for northern Europe.
Sep 25, 2015, 18:37 PM IST
Austria shuts motorway near Hungary as migrants walk to Vienna
Austria shut its A4 motorway near the Hungarian border for security reasons on Friday morning as dozens of migrants made their way towards Vienna on foot, a spokesman for police in the eastern province of Burgenland said.
Sep 11, 2015, 13:34 PM IST
Oil prices flat awaiting Greece, Iran outcomes
Oil prices traded flat Friday in a market still devoid of strong demand or supply signals but wary of Greece`s cliffhanger debt talks and negotiations about Iran`s nuclear program in Vienna.
Jun 27, 2015, 04:23 AM IST
Saudi sights set on US shale at crucial OPEC meeting
Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi was silent about his government's intentions Monday as he arrived in Vienna ahead of the OPEC gathering.
Nov 25, 2014, 22:11 PM IST
Fund managers see oil falling to $60 without OPEC cut
Oil prices have been falling since the summer due to abundant supply, partly from US shale oil, and because of low demand growth, particularly in Europe and Asia.
Nov 25, 2014, 00:27 AM IST
