Russia cutting off gas sent to Austria via Ukraine, Austrian gas supplier says
Russia's Gazprom Export announced that its supply of natural gas to Austria is ending on Nov. 16, according to OMV, Austria's largest gas supply company.
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Austria's OMV secures $243 million arbitral award for Gazprom's irregular German gas supplies
Austrian integrated oil and gas company OMV announced on Nov. 13 that it had secured an arbitral award from the International Chamber of Commerce exceeding $243 million. This ruling relates to irregularities in German gas supplies provided by Gazprom.
Far-right Freedom Party wins Austrian elections, further cementing Russia-friendly wall in Central Europe
Austrians went to the polls on Sept. 29, handing victory to the far-right, anti-migration Freedom Party (FPO). The party gained 29% of the vote, its best result to date. Founded in 1956 by Anton Reinthaller, a former Nazi SS officer, the party has long been climbing into the country's mainstream,
Far-right party opposed to Ukraine aid wins Austria elections
Austria’s far-right Freedom Party came first in a general election on Sept. 29, according to voter projections. The party is known for its Kremlin-friendly stance and opposition to aid for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. The Freedom Party of Austria, or FPO, which is led by Herbert Kickl,
Austrian chancellor invites Ukraine, Russia to hold peace talks in Vienna
"Any negotiations must take place without preconditions and at eye level. Austria will be ready to support a just and lasting peace based on international law and to serve as venue for negotiations as the seat of the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe)," Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said.
Cutting off Russian gas supplies could be 'massive risk' for country, Austria says
The Austrian Energy Ministry said as long as there is dependence on Russian gas supplies, "there is a massive risk of a corresponding supply failure with far-reaching consequences."
Western officials condemn Russian mass attack on Ukraine ahead of NATO summit
Ambassadors of Germany, Austria, and the U.S. condemned Russia's mass morning attack against Ukraine on July 8 that killed nearly 30 people and wounded around 90 on the eve of the NATO Summit in Washington.
Vienna has become 'Russia's new espionage hub,' intelligence officials tell WSJ
"We are now becoming a liability for our neighbors because Russia is using us as an operational base," an Austrian intelligence official told the Wall Street Journal.
Austria allocates additional $10.7 million in humanitarian aid for Ukrainians
Austria allocated an additional 10 million euros ($10.7 million) to humanitarian organizations helping Ukrainians in Ukraine and Moldova, the country's government announced on June 15.
Austria to allocate nearly $5.4 million for Ukraine's energy infrastructure restoration
The allocated funds will be spent on urgently needed spare parts, generators, and repair lines, according to Der Standard.
Reuters: Austrian authorities warn Raiffeisen Bank over deal with Russian oligarch Deripaska
Raiffeisen has been interested in buying a 1.5 billion euro ($1.6 billion) stake in the construction company Strabag, which is linked to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
European Parliament calls on Austria to pressure Raiffeisen bank to leave Russia
"Instead of repeated statements about intentions to reduce and sell their activities in Russia, the Raiffeisen Bank International is the Western lender with the largest operations in Russia."
Chancellor: Moscow used spy in attempt to undermine democracy in Austria
Moscow attempted to undermine the democratic political process in Austria using a Russian spy and a political party he was associated with, the country's Chancellor said on April 18.
Raiffeisen expects push from ECB to cut back on activities in Russia
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) said on April 18 that it expects a request by European regulators to accelerate the wind-down of business in Russia.
Austria provides $2.2 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine
Austria is supporting Ukraine with 2 million euros ($2.2 million) worth of humanitarian aid, Austria's Foreign Ministry reported on April 3.
Austria urges strengthened security in aftermath of spying scandal
The statement came after former Austrian intelligence officer Egisto Ott was arrested on suspicions of spying following a collaborative investigation published by The Insider and Der Spiegel in March 2024.
Austrian chancellor opposes profits from frozen Russian assets being used to buy weapons for Ukraine
While some leaders, such as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo backed the idea, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer publicly voiced opposition to the proposal.
Austria expels 2 Russian diplomats
Austria has expelled two Russian diplomats over actions "incompatible with their diplomatic status," the Heute newspaper reported on March 13, citing the Austrian Foreign Ministry.
Reuters: Ukraine refuses to remove Austrian Raiffeisen bank from 'sponsors of war' list
Ukraine's National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) has refused to remove Austria's Raiffeisen Bank from the international sponsors of war list, citing the bank still not having a clear plan to leave the Russian market, Reuters reported on Feb. 15.
Austria exploring how to end Russian gas import contract, energy minister says
"The market and the energy companies that are part of it are not fulfilling their responsibility to reduce the dependency on Russian gas sufficiently," Austrian Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler said on Feb. 12.
Der Standard: Austria investigating ex-National Bank head who fled Ukraine
Austrian courts rejected Ukraine's extradition request due to the ongoing war, but "the crimes that Shevchenko is accused of in Ukraine are also punishable here," Der Standard reported.
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