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June 3, 2026 10:41 PM

Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe elected to UN Security Council

The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe to the 15-member U.N. Security Council for two-year terms starting on January 1, 2027. A third round of voting was being held to determine who would take the fifth available seat, the Philippines or Kyrgyzstan. Germany, which had lobbied hard for a seat, came third for the two places contested by the Western European and Others Group, with 104 votes, against 134 for Portugal and 131 for...

April 17, 2026 11:03 PM

India-Austria Economic Commission meets in Delhi; focus on trade, investment and innovation

India and Austria on Friday held the 17th session of the India–Austria Joint Economic Commission (IAJEC) in New Delhi, reviewing bilateral economic ties and charting a roadmap to deepen cooperation across key sectors including trade, investment and innovation. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the strategic importance of strengthening economic engagement with Austria, underscoring India’s commitment to building partnerships that deliver tangible outcomes. The me...

April 17, 2026 11:47 PM

India-Austria Business Forum held in Delhi; fast-track mechanism launched to boost investments

India and Austria on Friday strengthened their economic engagement at the India–Austria Business Forum held in New Delhi, with both sides launching a bilateral Fast-Track Mechanism (FTM) to facilitate investments and deepen trade cooperation. The forum, held at Vanijya Bhawan, coincided with the visit of Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, marking the first such visit by an Austrian Chancellor to India in over four decades. Austria’s Federal Minister for Economy, Energy and Touri...

April 16, 2026 4:18 PM

India, Austria sign key agreements during Chancellor Christian Stocker’s visit

India and Austria on Thursday signed multiple agreements and announcements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across defence, trade, technology, education and culture. The outcomes followed wide-ranging bilateral talks held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Stocker's visit was his first official visit to India - also the first by an Austrian Chancellor in four decades. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Held very p...

April 16, 2026 2:01 PM

India, Austria to deepen ties in defence, technology: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced a major push to strengthen India-Austria ties across key sectors, including defence, semiconductors and quantum technology, during a joint press statement with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in New Delhi. Welcoming the Austrian leader on his first visit to India, PM Modi said, “We are delighted that you chose India for your first trip outside of Europe. This reflects your vision and your commitment to India-Austria relations.” Highl...

April 16, 2026 11:53 AM

PM Modi, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker hold bilateral talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House on Thursday, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, green technology and other key sectors. The meeting marked a significant milestone during Stocker’s first official visit to India and his maiden trip to Asia since assuming office in 2025. Earlier today, the Austrian Chancellor paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, where he laid a wreath and reflected on Gand...

October 10, 2025 12:47 PM

Scotland, Denmark, Austria light up FIFA 2026 qualifiers with big wins

Scotland staged a dramatic comeback to stay level with Denmark in Group C, while Austria and the Faroe Islands enjoyed record-breaking nights in the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scotland rallied from a goal down to beat Greece 3-1 in Glasgow, boosting their chances of reaching a first World Cup finals since 1998. Kostas Tsimikas opened for Greece in the 62nd minute, but Ryan Christie equalised two minutes later. Lewis Ferguson gave Scotland the lead in the 80th minute, and L...

March 4, 2025 1:33 PM

PM Modi congratulates Austria’s new Chancellor Christian Stocker

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Christian Stocker on being sworn in as Austria's new Federal Chancellor and expressed his eagerness to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Stocker officially took office after being sworn in at Hofburg on Monday, marking the end of Austria's prolonged political uncertainty. His appointment comes as part of a newly formed coalition government comprising the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), Social Democrats, and the liberal Neos ...

December 17, 2024 10:21 PM

Austrian far right to lead state government in Styria for first time

Austria's far-right Freedom Party, which won a state election in Styria last month, announced a coalition deal on Tuesday that will make its leader there governor of the southern state. It is the first time one of Austria's nine states will be led by the eurosceptic, Russia-friendly Freedom Party (FPO) since its charismatic then-leader Joerg Haider was governor of Carinthia in the 2000s. The three weeks it took to reach a coalition deal contrasts with national coalition talks that are still on...

September 18, 2024 11:01 AM

Central European floods leave trail of devastation

Volunteers and emergency workers raced to secure river banks in Poland's historic city of Wroclaw on Tuesday, as nearby municipalities advised residents to evacuate and authorities across central Europe tallied the cost of floods that have wreaked havoc and killed at least 22 people. The deluge has left a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland. While waters were receding in many areas, others were nervously waiting for rivers to burst their banks. Areas along the Czech-Polish border wer...