Newsletter: Vienna International News

1,000 Days of War: Austria Steps Up Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine and Moldova

Tuesday, November 21, 2024, marks the 1,000th anniversary of the beginning of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. In a statement, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg condemned the “brutal war of aggression in violation of international law”, which has plunged Ukraine into a humanitarian and economic crisis for 1,000 days.

Iran Announces Limitation of Uranium Production: IAEA and the International Community are Watching Closely

Iran has announced that it will voluntarily limit its production of highly enriched uranium. This decision was announced by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, following talks with high-ranking Iranian officials in Tehran. The measure is seen as an important step towards de-escalation, particularly given the ongoing tensions in the region.

Austria and Liechtenstein to Chair the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region in 2025

The handover ceremony for the presidency of the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP) took place at Brdo Castle in Slovenia. From January 2025, Austria and Liechtenstein will jointly take over the leadership from Slovenia.

Russian Gas Flow to Austria: Stop of Gazprom Deliveries without Noticeable Effects

Despite the cessation of gas deliveries by the Russian energy group Gazprom to the Austrian OMV, the gas flow to Austria remains stable. Deliveries were registered at the important Baumgarten hub in Lower Austria, albeit with a slight reduction compared to previous months.