The heavy rains moved over Central Europe from Italy in a phenomenon known as the Genoa low — from a low pressure area typically forming near the northern Italian city. The downpours led to increased runoff of water in the rivers, some of them overflowing dams and embankments, washing away bridges and inundating towns. The … Read more
Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser announced Monday that tighter controls will be brought in temporarily at all of Germany’s land borders in order to cut down on irregular migration and improve security. The move comes as the country’s governing coalition bids to reverse its political fortunes and hold back the far-right tide by forging ahead … Read more
“She has a lot of experience — namely the European experience of treating nature, restoring what has been lost, and she understands like no one else how difficult it is and what great efforts the Russian Federation is making,” the director said. Kneissl, who is known for dancing with Putin at her wedding, is not … Read more
THE foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift gigs aimed to kill tens of thousands of fans, the CIA says. It revealed it discovered intelligence that disrupted the plan and led to arrests. 2 The CIA says the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift gigs aimed to kill thousands of fansCredit: Getty 2 The plot led … Read more
During her spell as finance minister at the height of the eurozone crisis, she handled the country’s banking turmoil and steered through reforms that were encouraged by the country’s creditors. Albuquerque is one of only six women to have been put forward as commissioners, challenging President von der Leyen’s push for a gender-balanced team. Two … Read more
The deadline for putting forward names for the next European Commission is the end of August. With that date approaching fast, and now that Ursula von der Leyen is back from her summer holiday in Germany, here are the nominees so far (remember that all of them, except for von der Leyen herself, need to … Read more
“But I was also so grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives,” she added. Swift’s concerts in Vienna, scheduled for Aug. 8, 9 and 10, were canceled as a precaution after Austrian police arrested two teenagers — a third was later detained — accused of preparing to … Read more
Graz, in Austria is well known for its culture, activities, its impressive old town, and its unique Baroque architecture. The city is smaller than Vienna and attracts much fewer tourists. In 2023, 17.3 million people visited Vienna, whereas only 1.3 million people visited Graz. Still, Graz oozes Austrian charms and it’s many landmarks make it … Read more
“They normally say, well, this is not an issue for us … then three to six months later, we all find out that we cannot escape,” ING’s Brzeski said. A U.S. recession would make the European Central Bank’s already “too optimistic” forecast for growth “obsolete,” he said. But, he said, if ECB chief Christine Lagarde … Read more
The main suspect was arrested on Wednesday, with investigators finding chemicals and explosives during a search of his house, the ministry said on Thursday. The 19-year-old had links with Islamic State, Austria’s public security director Franz Ruf said at a press conference on Thursday. A second suspect — a 17-year-old — was arrested on Thursday, but he … Read more
