VIENNA—Austria is working with the U.S. authorities to get to the bottom of a reported spate of suspected cases of an ailment known as “Havana syndrome” among U.S. diplomats in Vienna, the Austrian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said last month his country is conducting a government-wide review into…
Austria Investigating Reported ‘Havana Syndrome’ Cases Among US Envoys
US, Iran Expected to Begin Indirect Nuclear Talks in Vienna
VIENNA—Efforts to bring the United States back into the 2015 deal on Iran’s nuclear program stepped up a gear Tuesday as Iran and the five world powers still in the accord were meeting in Vienna while the United States is due to start indirect talks with Tehran. Friday’s announcement that Washington and Tehran would begin…
The Heart of the Last Austro-Hungarian Empire: Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna
For nearly 350 years, Vienna’s elegant Schönbrunn Palace was home to the powerful Habsburg dynasty, Austria’s last monarchy. The Habsburgs ruled many kingdoms across Europe, such as Bohemia, Hungary, Portugal, and Spain. At the heart of the Habsburgs’ rule was a respect for the local heritage. They allowed local communities to continue speaking their own languages…
Thousands March in Vienna Against Coronavirus Restrictions
VIENNA—Thousands of people marched through Vienna on Saturday to protest against restrictions on public life designed to curb the coronavirus pandemic, just as Chancellor Sebastian Kurz’s government held talks about extending the measures. Chanting demonstrators—many without masks—held signs including “Kurz Must Go” and “Make Influenza Great Again” during marches through the city centre. Austria, a…
Two More Suspects Linked to Vienna Attack Arrested: Prosecutors
ZURICH—An Austrian of Afghan descent whose genetic material was allegedly found on the weapon that a jihadist used to kill four people in Vienna last month has been arrested, prosecutors said on Sunday. Authorities will seek court approval to put the 26-year-old into investigative custody, a spokeswoman for Vienna prosecutors said, confirming a report in…
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