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Schonbrunn koalas test eucalyptus from Styria, undated. Note: Photo obtained from zoo. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash/NX)

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World’s Oldest Zoo Gives Koala Gourmets Eucalyptus Made In Austria Instead Of Australia

28 Aug 2026 12:57

Picture shows the Bornean orangutan at Vienna Zoo, Austria, undated. Note: Photo from Vienna Zoo. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash/NX)

Orangutan Shows Off Incredible Climbing Skills High Above The Ground At The World's Oldest Zoo

AnimalsPrimatesOrangutans

19 Aug 2026 12:38

Picture shows the South American sea lions at Vienna zoo, Austria, undated. A South American sea lion pup was born in early July and another in mid-July. Note: Photo obtained with permission from zoo. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash/NX)

AustriaSchönbrunn zoo

Adorable South American Sea Lion Pups Born Just Days Apart At World's Oldest Zoo

3 Aug 2026 08:36

For the first time in the Vienna zoo's more than 270-year history, critically endangered North African red-necked ostriches have been naturally hatched by their parents and are now being raised by them. Note: Photo obtained from the zoo. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash/NX)

AustriaSchönbrunn zoo

First Natural Hatch Of Critically Endangered Ostriches In 270-Year History Of World's Oldest Zoo

24 Jul 2026 14:26

Picture shows male zebra foal born in May, 2026, exploring its enclosure. It's still being nursed regularly, but is showing increasing interest in the food of the adult animals. Note: Press release picture. (Daniel Zupanc, Tiergarten Schonbrunn, Newsflash/NX)

Baby Zebra With Striking Punk Hairstyle Becomes Star Of World’s Oldest Zoo

10 Jul 2026 14:38

The sale of a chocolate bar labeled "Negerbrot" (Negro Bread) has been reportedly causing heated debate for some time. Activists smeared the shop's displays with pink chalk paint and put up protest posters in Klagenfurt, Austria. Note: Image is a screenshot from video. (Newsflash/NX)

AustriaKlagenfurt

Racist Name Row Bakery Vandalised After Refusing To Rename Controversial Chocolate Treat

3 Jul 2026 14:31

Austrian Fans Cheer The Team's First Goal As Johnny's Pub Opens At 6am With Free Breakfasts

17 Jun 2026 15:25

Silverback gorilla Awembe and son Jabari play at Zoo Schmiding, in Austria. Many silverbacks tend to be reserved with younger gorillas but Awembe is not. Note: Licensed picture. (Zoo Schmiding, Peter Sterns, Newsflash/NX)

AustriaUpper austria

Gorilla Dad Melts Hearts As Cheeky Son Climbs All Over Him Ahead Of Father’s Day

AnimalsPrimatesGorillas

10 Jun 2026 10:16

Photo shows three endangered Northern Rockhopper Penguin chicks stand side by side at Tiergarten Schoenbrunn zoo in Vienna, Austria, on June 2, 2026.
Note: Photo with obtained permission.
(Daniel Zupanc/Clipzilla/NX)

Ten Endangered Rockhopper Penguin Chicks Take To The Water

2 Jun 2026 11:32

Picture shows barbary macaque on new climbing tree, undated. Nearly 100 black locust tree trunks from the Austrian Federal Forests provide new climbing and activity opportunities. Note: Licensed photo. (Daniel Zupanc/Newsflash/NX)

Monkey Paradise As Zoo Unveils Giant New Climbing Playground

28 May 2026 15:36

Picture shows two devices that automatically send up to 100,000 SMS messages per hour, and were seized from a man in Vienna, Austria, undated. A 32-year-old man was arrested with devices that are used to obtain data with phishing.
Note: Police photo. (LPD Wien, Newsflash/NX)

Chinese Dad Held Over Eurovision SMS Blaster Scam That 'Irradiated' Six-Month-Old Son

20 May 2026 13:33

Illustrative image shows part of the city of Salzburg, Austria, undated. Note: Image is a screenshot from video. (Newsflash/NX)

AustriaSalzburg

Salzburg Demands Local Ski Discounts Before Winter Season

BusinessTourismOrganisations

20 May 2026 10:37

Illustrative image shows the Windsfeld area in Austria, undated. Note: Image is a screenshot from video. (Newsflash/NX)

AustriaSt. Johann im Pongau District

Austria’s Alpine Wind Power Dream Blown Off Course By Salzburg Tourism Concerns

BusinessEnergyRenewable

20 May 2026 10:32

Picture shows Leo, a British Shorthair cat scratching the neighbor's wooden exterior wall in Vorarlberg, Austria, undated. His family was sued for the damages and lost in court. Note: Photo is a screenshot from video. (Newsflash/NX)

AustriaVorarlberg

Supreme Court Cat Fight Could Ground Bird-Killing Pets In Europe

AnimalsPetsCats

18 May 2026 12:57

Picture shows Beate Meinl-Reisinger an Austrian politician serving as Minister for European and International Affairs since March 2025. Note: Photo taken from Wikipedia. (BMEIA/Michael Gruber/Newsflash/NX)

Austria Targets Russian Spy Antenna Network In Vienna

HumansPoliticsInternational relations

15 May 2026 13:29

Climate activist Anja Windl, aged 26, from Bavaria, Germany, poses in undated photo. She got popular through her resemblance with famous singer Shakira. Note: Private photo. (@anscho.wi/Newsflash)

Shakira Lookalike Who Became Face Of Climate Protests Gets Suspended Jail Term For Gluing Her Hands To Road

EnvironmentClimate ChangeGreen Innovation

13 May 2026 11:25

Picture shows a street in the 10th district of Vienna, Austria. Note: Image is a screenshot from video. (Newsflash/NX)

Growing Number Of Older Women Struggle To Find Work In Austria

BusinessEmploymentSociety

13 May 2026 10:20

Picture shows Beran A. with knives, undated. He wanted to detonate a bomb at the Taylor Swift concert. Note: Private photo. (Newsflash/NX)

Grinning Taylor Swift Terrorist Wanted To Die Like 'Inspirational' Manchester Killer

LegalCrimeTerrorism

29 Apr 2026 10:03

Caro A., 20, poses in undated photo. She died after a liposuction procedure at a private clinic in Vienna, Austria. Note: Private photo. (Newsflash/NX)

Young Woman Student, 20, Dies After Liposuction As Doctor Walks Free

BeautyPlastic surgeryHealth

22 Apr 2026 09:17

Zoja Oroshi poses in undated photo. She was killed in Baden. Austria. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (Newsflash/NX)

'Austrian' Shoots And Stabs Mum Of His 4 Kids And Buries Her In Garden Compost Heap After She Dumped Him

LegalCrimeMurder

7 Apr 2026 12:38

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