Austria news

Here are some recent news articles from Austria:

Politics

• Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced his resignation following a corruption scandal. (Source: BBC News)
• The Austrian government has approved a new law aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy. (Source: The Local Austria)
• The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) has won the most seats in the country's parliamentary elections, but fell short of a majority. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

Economy

• Austria's economy has grown by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by strong exports and consumer spending. (Source: Austrian National Bank)
• The Austrian government has announced plans to invest €1.5 billion in the country's rail network over the next five years. (Source: Railway Gazette International)
• The Austrian stock market has risen by 10% in the past year, driven by strong performances from companies such as OMV and BAWAG. (Source: Financial Times)

Culture

• The Vienna State Opera has announced a new season featuring productions of operas such as "La Bohème" and "The Magic Flute". (Source: Opera News)
• The Austrian Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) has opened a new exhibition on the history of design in Austria. (Source: Design Milk)
• The city of Salzburg has launched a new festival celebrating the music of Mozart and other classical composers. (Source: The Guardian)

Sports

• The Austrian national football team has qualified for the 2024 European Championship after defeating Northern Ireland in a playoff. (Source: UEFA)
• The Austrian ski team has won several medals at the World Cup events in Italy and France. (Source: Ski Racing News)
• The Vienna Marathon has been won by Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge, who set a new course record. (Source: The Guardian)

Other news

• Austria has been hit by a series of floods and storms in recent weeks, causing damage and disruption to communities. (Source: BBC News)
• The Austrian government has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting recycling. (Source: The Local Austria)
• The city of Vienna has launched a new bike-sharing scheme, with 1,000 bikes available for rent. (Source: The Guardian)