World Jul 25 Acquaintance of suspect in plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts convicted in Austria By Associated Press
Science May 30 This waltz is the unofficial soundtrack of floating through space. Soon it will beam through the cosmos Johann Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space Saturday, performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
World Sep 30 Europe’s far-right celebrates Austrian election win, but political future there uncertain European far-right and nationalist parties are celebrating the far-right Freedom Party’s win in Austria’s election. By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press
World Aug 29 Plan to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna shows intended to kill thousands, CIA official claims Austrian officials say the main suspect was inspired by the Islamic State group. He allegedly planned to attack outside the stadium, where upwards of 30,000 fans were expected to gather, with knives or homemade explosives. Swift called the cancellations "devastating"… By Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press
World Aug 21 Taylor Swift says cancellation of Vienna shows ‘devastating’ and explains her silence “Having our Vienna shows cancelled was devastating,” she wrote in a statement posted to Instagram on Wednesday. By Associated Press
Aug 14 After Vienna concert cancellations, Swifties shake it off and flock to London By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Taylor Swift fans have been shaken by the cancellation of her Vienna shows because of a terror threat, but it has not damped fans’ enthusiasm to see her in London. Continue reading
Aug 09 Authorities arrest 3rd person over foiled conspiracy targeting Vienna Taylor Swift concerts By Philipp-Moritz Jenne, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The main suspect planned to target onlookers gathered outside Ernst Happel Stadium with knives or homemade explosives during the concert on Thursday or Friday. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 5:45 New details emerge on Vienna terror plots behind Taylor Swift concert cancellations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem,… Continue watching
Aug 07 Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled after arrest of 2 suspected of plotting attack By Associated Press Authorities say two suspected extremists have been arrested in Austria, one of whom appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as upcoming Taylor Swift concerts. Continue reading
Feb 02 Austria expels 4 Russian diplomats from Vienna By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement on Thursday that two diplomats the Russian Embassy had "engaged in acts incompatible with their diplomatic status."… Continue reading