A spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on the line on the final day of UEFA qualification, as Austria gets set to host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a potentially winner-take-all clash on Tuesday.

Austria's government plans to spend roughly 500 million euros ($579 million) on reducing electricity bills for the general public, and the funds will come from the state's stakes in companies, Chancellor Christian Stocker said on Wednesday.

Austria forward Marko Arnautovic has jokingly called for a future public holiday on November 18 to mark Austria's first men's World Cup participation since 1998. They qualified on Tuesday for June's finals in North America after a 1-1 draw in Vienna against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Europe is a continent boasting many great ski getaway options, and this Austrian hidden gem in the alps deserves to be in the conversation for where to go.

Austria added 1,036 MW of new solar capacity between January and September 2025, down from 1,419 MW over the same period in 2024, as political uncertainty, delayed legislation, and weakening residential demand strain the solar sector.

Step into Austria’s alpine valleys and you’ll discover something remarkable. Villages nestled between towering peaks where centuries-old traditions still pulse through cobblestone streets and wooden balconies drip with cascading geraniums.

Catholic leaders say the nuns can remain at the Austrian convent but must return to a “cloistered monastic life” away from the public eye after going viral on Instagram.

Austria's Stefan Brennsteiner captured his first alpine World Cup win on Friday, storming to victory in the men's giant slalom at Copper Mountain, where Swiss superstar Marco Odermatt failed to finish the first run.