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Nationwide Siren And AT-ALERT Test Planned For October 4

Austria will test 180 Vienna sirens and the nationwide AT-ALERT system on October 4, 2025, to check readiness and inform the public.

OMV fired a long-time employee accused of spying for Russia. Austria summoned a Russian diplomat as tensions rise over the espionage case.

Vienna strengthens Wien River flood defenses after 2024’s historic deluge, raising barriers to withstand a 5,000-year flood.

Austria proposes stricter gun laws: higher age limits, mandatory psychological tests, and permits required for all firearm categories.

Austria to expand police video surveillance to more public areas under a new decree, aiming to boost security powers nationwide.

Austria plans to launch its own military satellites by 2026, aiming for space autonomy in imaging, navigation, and communication.

Vienna adds a weapons and protection zone at Yppenplatz starting Aug. 1 to boost safety after recent violent incidents in Ottakring.

Austria passes law allowing encrypted messenger surveillance in terrorism cases, despite political opposition and criticism.

Interior Minister Karner plans to swiftly implement messenger surveillance, halt family reunification, and focus on combating juvenile crime.

The teenager, believed to be a supporter of the so-called Islamic State (IS), was arrested earlier this month.