Teenager Remains in Custody Over Westbahnhof Terror Plot
The teenager, believed to be a supporter of the so-called Islamic State (IS), was arrested earlier this month.
Banks Tighten Security After Cash Machine Blasts
Some banks have temporarily taken machines out of service, while others have restricted access to their lobbies at night.
Austrian Armed Forces Appoint First Female Major General
Sylvia Sperandio, who described her new role as “an honour,” will now oversee Directorate 8 – Military Health Services.
All Austrian Police Officers Equipped with Body Cameras
Officers, particularly those on patrol, now also have access to smartphones with upgraded policing apps.
Austrian Army Neutralises 34 Tonnes of Wartime Explosives
Specialists dealt with 65 cluster bombs, 31 anti-personnel mines and 44 unexploded bombs, each weighing over 50 kilograms.
Austria to Buy 12 Trainer Jets in Deal with Italy
The new aircraft will replace Austria’s aging Saab 105 training jets in a deal made with the Italian Ministry of Defence.
Austrian Customs Seize Over 2,500 Chocolate Bars
The Dubai-branded chocolate weighed 200g per bar and was worth an estimated €52,000, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Eurofighters Remain Grounded, Austria’s Airspace Left Unprotected
The reason for this is a longstanding shortage of air traffic controllers, confirmed a Bundesheer spokesperson
Austria Extends Border Controls with Czech Republic and Slovakia
The spot checks on roads and trains will now continue until 15 April 2025, with the primary concern being illegal migration.
More Bomb Threats in Salzburg, Linz and Graz
The latest bomb threats follow a series of similar alerts across the country last week, which targeted railway stations.
