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The idea for the European Media Freedom Act was introduced in 2022 after the EU raised concerns about media pluralism in countries such as Hungary and Poland.

The act is focused on independence, stable funding of public service media, and transparency ]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274178928/eu-adopts-act-to-safeguard-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:06:27 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274178928/eu-adopts-act-to-safeguard-media <![CDATA[Ukraine welcomes fresh military aid from EU]]> KIEV, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba welcomed the decision of the European Union (EU) to allocate an additional 5 billion euros (about 5.44 billion U.S. dollars) for military support to Ukraine, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Monday.

Speaking at the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Kuleba said that the move to unlock the aid was an important step for Ukraine.

]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274178924/ukraine-welcomes-fresh-military-aid-from-eu Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:02 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274178924/ukraine-welcomes-fresh-military-aid-from-eu <![CDATA[A peek into NIO power Europe Plant in Hungary]]>

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http://www.austrianews.net/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:07 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Former Southampton coach Hasenhuettl takes over struggling Wolfsburg]]> By Oliver Trust

BERLIN, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Ralph Hasenhuettl might be pleased not having to translate his name when starting as the VfL Wolfsburg's new head coach.

While in charge of the Premier League side FC Southampton, his name triggered some amusement when Liverpool's German coach Juergen Klopp tried to explain and translate the colleague's name.

"Hase means rabbit, Huettl means nothing," th]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274175133/former-southampton-coach-hasenhuettl-takes-over-struggling-wolfsburg Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:05:02 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274175133/former-southampton-coach-hasenhuettl-takes-over-struggling-wolfsburg <![CDATA[From the Newsrooms: March 10 to 16, 2024]]> THE STATE of the ruling alliance has taken back the news spotlight as the President and his predecessor engaged in yet another sharp exchange, suggesting that all is not well in Team Unity. The depth of hostility between the two remains the subject of public speculation.

The media this week reported yet another back-and-forth between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the former president, Rodrigo Duterte. The ex]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:13:07 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 <![CDATA[Trump & Orban: The deceptive allure of strong men in power]]> Donald Trump's recent meeting with Hungarian President Viktor Orban has reinforced the need for Americans to consider the costs of electing a dictator, http://www.austrianews.net/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:52:08 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focussed on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europe]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:16:07 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Occupy Brussels Orban]]> EU leadership should 'start trembling,? the Hungarian PM told a crowd at an event commemorating national revolution

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that he and his supporters are ready to march on Brussels to defend their country's sovereignty within the EU.

Orban gave the warning on Friday in a fiery speech dedicated to an anniversary of Hungary's unsuccessful revolution of ]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274174353/occupy-brussels-orban Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:14:00 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274174353/occupy-brussels-orban <![CDATA[Bayern rallies to crush Darmstadt in Bundesliga]]> BERLIN, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Jamal Musiala's brace paved the way for Bayern Munich's 5-2 comeback victory over last-placed Darmstadt in the Bundesliga's 26th round on Saturday.

The German giants assumed control from the starting whistle and dominated the possession.

Darmstadt goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen denied Bayern the opener as Joshua Kimmich couldn't finish off Musiala's solo run in the seventh minute.<]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274174160/bayern-rallies-to-crush-darmstadt-in-bundesliga Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:06 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274174160/bayern-rallies-to-crush-darmstadt-in-bundesliga <![CDATA[No dreams but hard work for Leverkusen's treble chance, says Alonso]]> by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Bayer Leverkusen riding the wave in three competitions is keeping coach Xabi Alonso awake at night.

"I can hardly sleep after tight games. It is always late, and it takes a while," the 42-year-old Spaniard admitted ahead of his side's Bundesliga encounter against Freiburg on Sunday.

While Leverkusen has reached the last eight of the UEFA Europa League an]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274173935/no-dreams-but-hard-work-for-leverkusen-treble-chance-says-alonso Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:49:04 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274173935/no-dreams-but-hard-work-for-leverkusen-treble-chance-says-alonso <![CDATA[What Makes People Happy California Lawmakers Want to Find Out]]> SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter at home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and afterward to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.

"Those are the types of things that make me happy," he said this week in an int]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170680/what-makes-people-happy-california-lawmakers-want-to-find-out Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:05:11 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170680/what-makes-people-happy-california-lawmakers-want-to-find-out <![CDATA[Hungary's PM urges supporters to occupy Brussels]]> The EU leadership should 'start trembling,? Viktor Orban tells crowd at event commemorating national revolution

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that he and his supporters are ready to march on Brussels to defend their country's sovereignty within the EU.

Orban gave the warning on Friday in a fiery speech dedicated to an anniversary of Hungary's unsuccessful revolution of 1848]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170587/hungary-pm-urges-supporters-to-occupy-brussels Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:13:58 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170587/hungary-pm-urges-supporters-to-occupy-brussels <![CDATA[Hungary blasts leftist activist speech by US envoy]]> A long list of grievances presented by the US ambassador has attracted a frosty reception in Budapest

A keynote speech by the US ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman, sounded more like a "leftist activist" talk than a statement "worthy of an ambassador," State Secretary at Budapest's foreign ministry Tamas Menczer has said.

Pressman delivered the controversial speech on Thursday at the Cen]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170585/hungary-blasts-leftist-activist-speech-by-us-envoy Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:13:51 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170585/hungary-blasts-leftist-activist-speech-by-us-envoy <![CDATA[Hungary blasts 'leftist activist' speech by US envoy]]> A long list of grievances presented by the US ambassador has attracted a frosty reception in Budapest

A keynote speech by the US ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman, sounded more like a "leftist activist" talk than a statement "worthy of an ambassador," State Secretary at Budapest's foreign ministr]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170543/hungary-blasts-leftist-activist-speech-by-us-envoy Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:35:34 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170543/hungary-blasts-leftist-activist-speech-by-us-envoy <![CDATA[EU to use Russian assets to buy arms for Ukraine Scholz]]> The German chancellor has clarified that profits obtained from Moscow's funds held in the EU will be used to arm Kiev

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that interest accrued from Russian assets frozen in the EU will be used to purchase weapons for Ukraine.

Soon after Russia launched its military operation against Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries froze approximately $300 bill]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170483/eu-to-use-russian-assets-to-buy-arms-for-ukraine-scholz Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:13:03 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170483/eu-to-use-russian-assets-to-buy-arms-for-ukraine-scholz <![CDATA[95% of Western companies stayed in Russia Austrian Foreign Minister]]> Sanctions against Moscow should be implemented in full, Alexander Schallenberg has said

The majority of Western companies continue to operate in Russia despite many foreign businesses announcing their exit from the country in response to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has said.

Austrian firms are "heavily engaged" in both Russia and U]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170399/95-of-western-companies-stayed-in-russia-austrian-foreign-minister Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:13:04 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170399/95-of-western-companies-stayed-in-russia-austrian-foreign-minister <![CDATA[95% of Western companies still in Russia Austrian Foreign Minister]]> Sanctions against Moscow should be implemented in full, Alexander Schallenberg has said

The majority of Western companies continue to operate in Russia despite many foreign businesses announcing their exit from the country in response to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has said.

Austrian firms are "heavily engaged" in both Russia and U]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170100/95-of-western-companies-still-in-russia-austrian-foreign-minister Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:17:04 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170100/95-of-western-companies-still-in-russia-austrian-foreign-minister <![CDATA[95% of Western companies still in Russia - Austrian Foreign Minister]]> Sanctions against Moscow should be implemented in full, Alexander Schallenberg has said

The majority of Western companies continue to operate in Russia despite many foreign businesses announcing their exit from the country in response to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schall]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170063/95-of-western-companies-still-in-russia---austrian-foreign-minister Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:39:47 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170063/95-of-western-companies-still-in-russia---austrian-foreign-minister <![CDATA[95% of Western companies stayed in Russia - Austrian Foreign Minister]]> Sanctions against Moscow should be implemented in full, Alexander Schallenberg has said

The majority of Western companies continue to operate in Russia despite many foreign businesses announcing their exit from the country in response to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schall]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170284/95-of-western-companies-stayed-in-russia---austrian-foreign-minister Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:39:47 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274170284/95-of-western-companies-stayed-in-russia---austrian-foreign-minister <![CDATA[First Ship to Use New Humanitarian Corridor Delivers Aid to Gaza]]> The Israeli military says a ship carrying 200 tons of humanitarian supplies for Gaza reached the enclave Friday and unloaded its cargo, inaugurating a sea route from Cyprus meant to help ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The ship, Open Arms, was the first to sail the new maritime corridor from Cyprus, departing three days ago.

It carried food provided by World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by che]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274169927/first-ship-to-use-new-humanitarian-corridor-delivers-aid-to-gaza Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:06:24 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274169927/first-ship-to-use-new-humanitarian-corridor-delivers-aid-to-gaza <![CDATA[Blinken Says Haiti Transitional Council Will Take Charge Soon]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the proposed transitional council in Haiti, meant to provide a political transition and bring stability to the troubled Caribbean nation, is still not set but he expressed confidence it will happen in the coming days.

Speaking at a news conference in Austria, Blinken said most Haitian social and political stakeholders have named their representatives to the seven]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:05:07 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon <![CDATA[Europe to Use Frozen Russian Profits to Arm Ukraine, Scholz Says]]> BERLIN - Ukraine's backers will use windfall profits on frozen Russian assets to finance arms purchases for Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said following a meeting with his French and Polish counterparts aimed at showing unity after weeks of friction.

At a joint news conference in Berlin, Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, whos]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274168258/europe-to-use-frozen-russian-profits-to-arm-ukraine-scholz-says Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:36:27 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274168258/europe-to-use-frozen-russian-profits-to-arm-ukraine-scholz-says <![CDATA[Blinken: 'Possibility, Urgency' in Hostage and Cease-Fire Talks]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the United States is working intensively with Israel, Qatar and Egypt to reach an agreement for a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas and for an extended cease-fire in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

"We have conversations that are happening now as we speak here. I am convinced that they will go on into the coming days," Blinken told reporters a]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:36:04 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks <![CDATA[Croatia to hold parliamentary elections on April 17: president]]> ZAGREB, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Croatian parliamentary elections will be held on April 17, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic announced on Friday.

Croatian lawmakers voted to dissolve the parliament on Thursday, paving way for the new elections. According to Croatian laws, parliamentary elections must be held within 30 to 60 days from the date of dissolution of parliament.

The ruling Croatian Democratic Unio]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274165769/croatia-to-hold-parliamentary-elections-on-april-17-president Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:05:46 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274165769/croatia-to-hold-parliamentary-elections-on-april-17-president <![CDATA[US issues veiled threat to Hungary]]> Washington's envoy accuses Viktor Orban's government of jeopardizing relations

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is isolating his country from the Western "community of democracies," US Ambassador David Pressman claimed on Thursday in wide-reaching rebuke.

Ties between the ]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274165327/us-issues-veiled-threat-to-hungary Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:42:53 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274165327/us-issues-veiled-threat-to-hungary <![CDATA[After bee delay, Carlos Alcaraz reaches Indian Wells semis]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274164894/after-bee-delay-carlos-alcaraz-reaches-indian-wells-semis Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:40:24 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274164894/after-bee-delay-carlos-alcaraz-reaches-indian-wells-semis <![CDATA[EU lawmakers to sue European Commission over funds for Hungary]]> Ursula von der Leyen previously unblocked over 10 billion to secure Budapest's backing for Ukraine aid

The European Parliament will sue the European Commission (EC) over its decision late last year to unfreeze billions of euros in cohesion funds for Hungary.

In December, the EU released 10.2 billion (just over]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274164438/eu-lawmakers-to-sue-european-commission-over-funds-for-hungary Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:27:39 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274164438/eu-lawmakers-to-sue-european-commission-over-funds-for-hungary <![CDATA[Moscow estimates number of foreign mercenaries killed in Ukraine]]> More than 13,000 foreigners have taken part in the hostilities on Kiev's side, nearly 6,000 of whom are now dead, according to the Russian Defense Ministry

The Russian Defense Ministry has released an update on the number of foreign mercenaries killed fighting for Ukraine since February 2022.

At least 13,387 fo]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274164141/moscow-estimates-number-of-foreign-mercenaries-killed-in-ukraine Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:00:14 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274164141/moscow-estimates-number-of-foreign-mercenaries-killed-in-ukraine <![CDATA[EU members oppose plan to arm Kiev with Russian money Politico]]> Malta, Luxembourg, and Hungary have reportedly warned against directing the proceeds generated by the frozen assets to Ukraine's military

A European Union plan to use the profits generated by Russia's central bank assets frozen in the bloc to buy weapons for Ukraine has faced resistance from Malta, Luxembourg, and Hungary, Politico reported on Thursday, citing an EU official.

European Commi]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274163913/eu-members-oppose-plan-to-arm-kiev-with-russian-money-politico Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:17:40 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274163913/eu-members-oppose-plan-to-arm-kiev-with-russian-money-politico <![CDATA[European Parliament adopts EU media freedom law]]> The EU is set to better protect journalists from political pressure and surveillance under an unprecedented media freedom law approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday.

The legislation, backed in a vote by 464 EU lawmakers, with 92 against and 65 abstaining, also enshrines editorial independence and seeks to improve transparency on media ownership.

The law still needs to be adopted by the EU's 27 mem]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274158673/european-parliament-adopts-eu-media-freedom-law Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:47:06 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274158673/european-parliament-adopts-eu-media-freedom-law <![CDATA[PHDCCI International Week kicks off, with focus on 'Unleashing innovation, collaboration, global impact']]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274156679/phdcci-international-week-kicks-off-with-focus-on-unleashing-innovation-collaboration-global-impact Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:18:42 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274156679/phdcci-international-week-kicks-off-with-focus-on-unleashing-innovation-collaboration-global-impact <![CDATA[EU state blasts Biden's 'dictatorship' remarks]]> Hungary is not going to tolerate such accusations coming from the US, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said

Budapest has protested the claim by US President Joe Biden that the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban seeks to establish a "dictatorship." Hungary will not tolerate such "lies," Foreign]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274155072/eu-state-blasts-biden-dictatorship-remarks Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:23:30 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274155072/eu-state-blasts-biden-dictatorship-remarks <![CDATA[Romanian president enters race for NATO leadership]]> Klaus Iohannis will face stiff competition from Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte for the position of secretary general

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his candidacy to replace Jens Stoltenberg as NATO's secretary general. Iohannis entered the race despite the bloc's leading members already backing Dutch]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274154701/romanian-president-enters-race-for-nato-leadership Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:53:25 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274154701/romanian-president-enters-race-for-nato-leadership <![CDATA[IAEA Marks International Women's Day by Celebrating More Women in Nuclear]]> Participants of the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) and Lise Meitner Programme (LMP) with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, at the International Women's Day event "For More Women in Nuclear" on 7 March 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

Over 400 women, current and future nuclear professionals, gathered at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna for dynamic talks and interactions with senior nucl]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274154409/iaea-marks-international-women-day-by-celebrating-more-women-in-nuclear Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274154409/iaea-marks-international-women-day-by-celebrating-more-women-in-nuclear <![CDATA[Saqr Ghobash receives former Austrian President, stresses UAE's keenness on developing bilateral relations]]> ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), received Dr. Heinz Fischer, former President of the Republic of Austria, who is currently visiting the country.

During the meeting, they discussed the friendly and cooperation relations between the UAE and the Republic of Austria, in a way that serves the interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples, and ]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274149423/saqr-ghobash-receives-former-austrian-president-stresses-uae-keenness-on-developing-bilateral-relations Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:14:35 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274149423/saqr-ghobash-receives-former-austrian-president-stresses-uae-keenness-on-developing-bilateral-relations <![CDATA[UAE leaders congratulate President of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Independence Day]]> ABU DHABI, 1st March, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to eljko Komi, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Pre]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274142676/uae-leaders-congratulate-president-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina-on-independence-day Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:16:11 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274142676/uae-leaders-congratulate-president-of-bosnia-and-herzegovina-on-independence-day <![CDATA[AI's impact on jobs will defy predictions: Former Austrian PM Kurz]]> By Binsal Abdulkader 

DUBAI, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is unlikely to trigger mass unemployment, and some predictions of specific job losses will go wrong, according to Sebastian Kurz, a former Chancellor of Austria.

"I have always been fundamentally optimistic about technological progress. The fear that machines would take away jobs from humans has been around since the]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274135679/ai-impact-on-jobs-will-defy-predictions-former-austrian-pm-kurz Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:41:28 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274135679/ai-impact-on-jobs-will-defy-predictions-former-austrian-pm-kurz <![CDATA[WGS 2024 of great importance for Austrian government: Ambassador]]> DUBAI, 15th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Etienne Berchtold, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the UAE, emphasised that this year's World Governments Summit was very important for the Austrian government, because it was represented at the level of the Secretary of State Florian Tursky, who is dealing with digitalisation and AI.

Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274127490/wgs-2024-of-great-importance-for-austrian-government-ambassador Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:12:16 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274127490/wgs-2024-of-great-importance-for-austrian-government-ambassador <![CDATA[UAE provides ideal environment for entrepreneurship, startup prosperity: Liechtenstein diplomat]]> DUBAI, 14th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Prince Stefan Carl Manfred Alfred Alexander Joseph Maria, a diplomat of Liechtenstein, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates provides an ideal environment for entrepreneurship, startup growth, and investment attraction across various sectors.

Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the World Governments Summit (WGS), Prince Stefan said that the summit serves as an id]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274125954/uae-provides-ideal-environment-for-entrepreneurship-startup-prosperity-liechtenstein-diplomat Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:08:47 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274125954/uae-provides-ideal-environment-for-entrepreneurship-startup-prosperity-liechtenstein-diplomat <![CDATA[Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah receives Austrian delegation]]> SHARJAH, 13th February, 2024 (WAM) -- In its pursuit to promote the global reach of the Arabic language, the Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah received an academic and student delegation led by Dr. Philip Hammerberg, President of the Hammer-Purgstall Foundation in Austria.

The delegation, comprising 15 Austrian students and four experts in Arabic language and Middle Eastern studies, embarked on a ten-day e]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274125367/arabic-language-academy-in-sharjah-receives-austrian-delegation Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:12:39 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274125367/arabic-language-academy-in-sharjah-receives-austrian-delegation <![CDATA[Reducing dependencies on big tech is crucial in cybersecurity: Austrian Minister]]> By Binsal Abdulkader

DUBAI, 13th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Austria has realised that attaining digital sovereignty by reducing dependencies on large software companies is crucial to ensure cybersecurity of the country, Florian Tursky, State Secretary for Digitalisation, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

"Imagine a large software provider decides to shut down its services overnight. Many functions, from e-m]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274125031/reducing-dependencies-on-big-tech-is-crucial-in-cybersecurity-austrian-minister Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:31:17 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274125031/reducing-dependencies-on-big-tech-is-crucial-in-cybersecurity-austrian-minister <![CDATA[Sharjah Ruler receives students studying Arabic language at Austrian universities]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274123982/sharjah-ruler-receives-students-studying-arabic-language-at-austrian-universities Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:03:25 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274123982/sharjah-ruler-receives-students-studying-arabic-language-at-austrian-universities <![CDATA[Austria's participation in World Governments Summit 2024: Focus on renewables, AI, urban planning]]> VIENNA, 11th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Austria will be making its presence felt at the World Governments Summit 2024, due to open on Monday in Dubai.

The Alpine country is championing three key areas during the global event: transitioning to cleaner energy; developing artificial intelligence (AI); and advancing sustainable urban development. This report delves into these initiatives and highlights Austria's ambitio]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274123040/austria-participation-in-world-governments-summit-2024-focus-on-renewables-ai-urban-planning Sun, 11 Feb 2024 08:20:01 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274123040/austria-participation-in-world-governments-summit-2024-focus-on-renewables-ai-urban-planning <![CDATA[Austria welcomes WTO talks on supply-chain disruption at MC13 in UAE]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274121329/austria-welcomes-wto-talks-on-supply-chain-disruption-at-mc13-in-uae Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:11:00 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274121329/austria-welcomes-wto-talks-on-supply-chain-disruption-at-mc13-in-uae <![CDATA[World Governments Summit focuses on major future transformations, international cooperation: Austrian official]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274119054/world-governments-summit-focuses-on-major-future-transformations-international-cooperation-austrian-official Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:41:20 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274119054/world-governments-summit-focuses-on-major-future-transformations-international-cooperation-austrian-official <![CDATA[President of Austrian Bishops' Conference emphasises importance of Document on Human Fraternity]]> http://www.austrianews.net/news/274117900/president-of-austrian-bishops-conference-emphasises-importance-of-document-on-human-fraternity Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:37:10 GMT http://www.austrianews.net/news/274117900/president-of-austrian-bishops-conference-emphasises-importance-of-document-on-human-fraternity