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Ex-Syrian general defendant Khaled al-Halabi (R) covers his face as he is escorted in handcuffs for the trial to the courtroom by justice officers at the Regional Vienna's Court of Austria in Vienna, Austria, on June 1, 2026. (Joe Klamar/AFP)
June 1, 2026, 6:30 pm
Two Syrian former officials deny civil war torture charges as trial opens in Austria
Former Syrian intel officer Khaled al-Halabi and ex-police chief Musab Abu Rukbah are charged with committing slew of crimes against Assad’s opponents in Raqqa between 2011 and 2013
By Julia ZAPPEI and Blaise GAUQUELIN
Screen captures from video of Gaza flotilla supporters at Vienna Airport, May 24, 2026. (Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 25, 2026, 8:41 pm
One arrested as Gaza flotilla activists face rowdy welcome on return to Austria
Video shows man pinned to ground as he chants ‘Free Palestine’; others march through Vienna airport chanting ‘From the river to the sea’; police say they used ‘proportionate force’
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israeli flags hang in the designated Israel "Euro Cafe" MQ Kantine during the 70th Eurovision Song Contest week in Vienna, Austria, May 13, 2026. (AP/Martin Meissner)
May 14, 2026, 1:48 pm
A Vienna cafe offers refuge for Israel supporters as tensions brew at Eurovision
After Jewish state left out of ‘Eurofan Cafe’ list, MQ Kantine steps in and opens its doors to Israeli fans, offering falafel, kosher wine and security for those feeling shunned
By AP and ToI Staff
Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour" at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on August 7, 2023. (AP/Chris Pizzello, File)
April 29, 2026, 8:28 pm
Man pleads guilty to plotting jihadist attack on 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
Accused, identified as Beran A., 21, says he wanted ‘to wage jihad’ in alleged ISIS-inspired bomb plot; 2 others, named as Arda K., Hassan E., also facing charges
By Julia ZAPPEI
Moderator Austrian singer Cesar Sampson holds a draw for Israel during the draw session for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on stage at the Vienna's city hall in Vienna, Austria, on January 12, 2026. (Joe Klamar / AFP)
January 13, 2026, 12:28 am
Draw sets Israel’s opponents for Eurovision semifinal slated for May 12 in Vienna
Past winners Greece, Portugal, Serbia and Sweden to face off against Jewish state in song contest overshadowed by anti-Israel boycotts and protests
By AFP and ToI Staff
An audience member waves the Israeli flag while watching Israeli singer Yuval Raphael perform the song 'New Day Will Rise' during the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 15, 2025. (Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
December 16, 2025, 6:14 pm
Eurovision host won’t ban Palestinian flags; won’t drown out boos as Israel performs
Austrian broadcaster ORF says it won’t ‘sugarcoat anything or avoid showing what is happening’; Palestinian flags to be permitted in audience, if they comply with general rules
By Reuters and ToI Staff
A woman wearing a hijab walks through the water spray in front of the Praterstern train station in Vienna on August 21, 2023. (Alex HALADA / AFP)
December 11, 2025, 5:36 pm
Austria bans headscarves in schools for girls under 14
Conservative-led government says law will protect girls ‘from oppression,’ though Amnesty International calls it ‘blatant discrimination against Muslim girls’
By AFP
Illustrative: A German police officer stands guard in front of the synagogue in Frankfurt, Germany, November 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)
November 19, 2025, 11:24 pm
Mossad says foiled Hamas terror plots in Europe were planned in Qatar, maybe Turkey
Spy agency probe finds that guns seized in Austria last month belonged to son of Hamas political leader, who likely got green-light for attack from his father while in Doha
By Lazar Berman
FILE: Anti-Israel protesters and BDS activists hold Palestinian flags and a banner reading 'Country of apartheid ... Israel,' during a demonstration prior to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025. (SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)
November 18, 2025, 6:33 pm
Eurovision host Austria says it’s ‘time for diplomacy’ to ensure Israel’s inclusion
Austrian broadcaster has carried out ‘intense work’ to convince other countries to participate in song contest, ahead of meeting next month to take up calls for Israel’s expulsion
By AFP
A view of Vienna, Austria, on August 15, 2019. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
November 13, 2025, 5:15 pm
Mossad arranged Austrian asylum for Syrian double agent accused of torture – report
Khaled al-Halabi, charged over suppressing protests in Raqqa, lived in Vienna in apartment paid for by Israeli spy agency that got him into country, NY Times says
By ToI Staff
People cheer as they watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, May 17, 2025. (Maya Levin / AFP)
November 12, 2025, 3:24 pm
As Eurovision decision looms, host Austria lobbies for Israel to remain in contest
After scrapping vote on issue, EBU declines to say how decision will be made; Israel nevertheless marches ahead with finding next year’s representative to song competition
By Amy Spiro
A protester holds up a placard as people take part in a protest organized by the Jewish Austrian Students' Union in front of the parliament in Vienna on November 11, 2025, against an event taking place named after Franz Dinghofer, an Austrian vice chancellor in the 1920s. (Joe Klamar/AFP)
November 12, 2025, 6:39 am
Protest held outside Austrian parliament against event honoring declared antisemite
Far-right speaker goes ahead with ‘symposium’ named for vice chancellor who joined Nazi party during WWII, despite criticism from Jewish community and major political parties
By AFP
Police officers stand guard outside the Houses of Parliament in London in 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
November 6, 2025, 8:01 pm
Man suspected of helping plan Hamas attacks on Jewish targets in Europe is arrested
Germany’s Federal Prosecutor says the suspect, a 39-year-old British man, was a member of Hamas and had twice met a fellow member in Berlin over the summer
By Agencies and ToI Staff
State Secretary to the Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria Sepp Schellhorn addresses a speech as he attends the 14th edition of the Art History festival in Fontainebleau near Paris, on June 6, 2025. (Ludovic MARIN / AFP)
September 19, 2025, 9:31 pm
Eurovision boycotts ‘dumb and pointless,’ says senior official from 2026 host Austria
Austrian official says foreign minister will send letters to European counterparts to discourage them from withdrawing from song contest over Israel’s participation
By AFP and ToI Staff
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrives for a meeting with the French president at the Elysee Palace in Paris on June 25, 2025. (JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)
August 27, 2025, 10:02 am
UN nuclear watchdog chief said to receive 24/7 security detail due to Iranian threat
Austrian security tipped off about an Iran-linked risk to IAEA director Grossi, WSJ reports, following public Iranian threats during June war with Israel
By ToI Staff
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