After heatwave, wildfires and drought, Europe has now been battered by powerful storms. France, Italy and Austria have been affected, at least 12 people have died. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: After heatwave, wildfires and drought, powerful storms now batter Europe

Near the Austrian Swiss border scientists are studying how global warming is causing a glacier to melt at an unprecedented rate. It is just the beginning of the melting season and there is barely any snow.

WION Climate Tracker | Global warming is melting Austria's Jamtalferner glacier

Imagine you return from a nice vacation, are happy and content that your escape from everyday cycle was a fulfilling one. You unpack your suitcase planning to take out the souvenirs you bought and see 18 scorpions pop out.

Woman comes home from vacation, finds 18 live scorpions in luggage

Germany overpowered Austria in a 2-0 win to reach the semi-finals of women`s euro 2022 at the Brentford stadium. Germany registered a win over Austria with a fairly dominant performance, allowing the opposition team a little possession.

Women's Euro 2022: Germany beat a sloppy Austria 2-0 in quarter-finals matchup

Authorities in Austria have declared a civil emergency after heavy rain caused severe mudslides in several parts of the country. Mudslides blocked off several areas from rescue services. Heavy rain also caused intense flooding which killed one person.

WION Climate Tracker- Record rainfalls reported in various parts of Austria

The Austrian government said Thursday it will scrap the country's controversial policy of mandatory vaccination against the coronavirus, just months after it became law.

Austria to scrap mandatory Covid vaccination, just months after making it a law

Kylian Mbappe's 83rd-minute leveller let France hold early scoring Austria at a draw. Mbappe appeared as replacement for Antoine Griexmann in second half at Ernst-Happel Stadium and scored in his characteristic fashion.

UEFA Nations League: Mbappe equaliser salvages draw for France against Austria

In Austria over a hundred people are taking part in the first edition of the SOS Neuseidl lake. They have braved the blazing sun to raise awareness about how climate change is threatening to dry up the lake

'SOS Neusiedl Lake' event in Austria

Manchester United`s interim manager Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as the Austrian national team coach on a two-year deal tasked with qualifying for Euro 2024, the country`s football association president Gerhard Milletich said on Friday.

Manchester United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick takes over as Austria coach

Austrian foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg who is on India visit has said that Russian President Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine and " thought Ukrainians won't put up a fight, and he thought west won't react strongly". The Austrian FM met External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday and he is the first European Foreign minister to visit Delhi since the Russian invasion started on 24th February. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Sidhant Sibal, FM Schallenberg on Austrian Model of neutrality for Ukraine said, " this is something Ukrainians themselves have to decide and we have to respect their own decision". There were reports of Kremlin proposing an Austria, Sweden model for Ukraine. Asked on French President Macron proposing EU army, FM said, " Austria by constitution is neutral country we could not prevent such a development but might not be part of EU army at the end because that is core issue of being neutral". During Delhi visit the foreign minister is accompanied by a large business delegation.

In Delhi, Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg says Putin "Miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine

Austrian foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg who is on India visit has said that Russian President Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine and " thought Ukrainians won't put up a fight, and he thought west won't react strongly".

In Delhi, Austrian foreign minister says Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine

Following last week's decision by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to exclude Russia from the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup, the national team of Austria will now join this top-flight event scheduled from April 1 to 12 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.

FIH Women's Junior World Cup: Austria to join tournament in place of Russia

Austria has opposed to including the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in the package of sanctions against Moscow that the European Union is preparing if Russia invades Ukraine.

Austria resists including Nord Stream 2 in EU sanctions

Pics: Series of avalanche hit Austria; 8 people killed, multiple injured

Austria's Parliament has approved making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for adults from next month, becoming the first European country to do so.

Austria becomes first European country to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for adults

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Sunday that country will be first in Europe to make Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory for adults in February. He acknowledged that this was a 'sensitive topic'.

Covid vaccination to be compulsory from February, says Austrian chancellor

Aviation companies in Austria are complaining about a shortage of supplies of aircrafts. Their demand for private jets has soared like never before inspite of many flights being grounded due to COVID pandemic.

Austria: Aviation companies complain of aircraft supplies' shortage after demand for private jets

Vaccine mandate and strict COVID-19 guidelines spark several mass protests across Europe. Vaccine passports have been made mandatory in several countries to access public and leisure places.

Several mass protests erupt across Europe against vaccine mandate amid Omicron scare

Austria's leader says no high-ranking politicians from his country will attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, but he says that is entirely because of coronavirus restrictions in China and is not a diplomatic protest.

Won't go to Beijing Winter Olympics 2022, but no protest, says Austrian leader

Nearly 44,000 people gathered in Austria's Vienna to protest against mandatory Covid vaccines. Europe is currently seeing a surge in infections amid concerns of the new Covid variant, Omicron.

Nearly 44,000 people protest in Austria after government mandates Covid vaccine

Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg is stepping down to make way for whoever takes over as leader of his conservative party, just hours after party strongman Sebastian Kurz said he was leaving politics altogether.

Austrian Chancellor plans to step down after party strongman Kurz quits politics

In a bizarre incident, an Austrian doctor was fined over $3,000 for amputating the wrong leg of a patient. The 43-year-old surgeon was found guilty after he removed the right leg of the patient, instead of the left.

Austrian surgeon fined for amputating wrong leg, says it was 'human error'

Austria has become the first western-European country to re-impose a covid-19 lockdown ahead of Christmas, its fourth one since the pandemic. The full lockdown is supposed to last till December 10 and will be reevaluated post that.

Austria re-imposes a full Covid-19 lockdown, its fourth since pandemic began

Austria entered a lockdown for people not vaccinated against the coronavirus with reinforced police checks to ensure compliance, though city streets appeared as busy as usual.

Austria enters COVID-19 lockdown for unvaccinated

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