Austria

Hotel did not allow two Muslim women to wear the full-body bathing suit, which has become bugbear of European far rightAn Austrian court has found an Alpine hotel’s ban on burkinis discriminatory, a politically explosive ruling in a country where the far right is on the rise.The full-body bathing suit worn by some Muslim women has become a bugbear of the European far right, which has campaigned to restrict Muslim dress in public spaces. Continue reading...

Supporters hope to stop 17th-century Villa Europa passing into private hands after Wolfgang Porsche unexpectedly put it on marketAustrian cultural figures have launched a campaign to buy a villa once home to the writer Stefan Zweig after its owner, the automotive magnate Wolfgang Porsche, unexpectedly put it on the market following a row over his plans to build a private tunnel for his car collection.Zweig, the Austrian Jewish writer whose novels inspired the Wes Anderson film The Grand Budapest Hotel, lived in the 17th-century property until 1934 when he was driven out of Salzburg by the Austro-fascist regime and his family was forced to sell it at a rock-bottom price. Continue reading...

• Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Austria, and other Schengen allies are implementing a new EU digital Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals. • The rollout of these biometric checks has triggered massive airport delays and travel chaos across Europe, prompting an urgent security overhaul of Schengen zones. • This disruption is particularly critical as it coincides with rising summer travel pressure, threatening widespread transit instability.

• Spain advanced to the next round of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Austria in the last 32 stage. • The victory was secured by a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and an additional header from Pedro Porro. • This result ensures the European champions progress in the tournament and maintain their momentum toward the final.

• Spain defeated Austria 3-0 to advance to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. • The victory was secured through goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, marking a dominant performance by the Spanish side. • This result ensures Spain's progression in the tournament, highlighting their strength as a contender for the title.

• Spain defeated Austria 3-0 to secure their first World Cup knockout stage victory since 2010. • Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice to lead the attack, while the defense maintained a perfect record by not conceding a single goal throughout the tournament. • The victory is significant as it extends Spain's unbeaten run to 35 matches in all competitions, equalling a national record set during their dominant era in the late 2000s.

• The 2026 Women's Under-19 EURO semi-finals are scheduled for Tuesday, featuring matchups between defending champions Spain and Sweden in Zenica, and Germany against Austria in Sarajevo. • Sweden enters the semi-finals after a strong group stage performance, including a 1-0 win over Poland and a 5-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina, though they suffered a 0-2 loss to Germany. • This marks the first time Sweden has qualified for the tournament in consecutive years since their last title win in 2015, with Filippa Andersson Widén leading as the finals' top scorer.

• Spain secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal playing a key role in the win. • The tournament now moves toward a highly anticipated round of 16 clash between Portugal and Croatia. • This upcoming match features a high-profile showdown between legendary veterans Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić.