Austria — country in Central Europe

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Austria

country in Central Europe

In brief

Five EU states—Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands—are moving toward outside-EU “return hubs” for rejected asylum seekers, aiming to have facilities ready by 2027 with partners in Africa such as Rwanda or Uganda. The plan follows a June EU migration rule overhaul to accelerate deportations, drawing criticism from rights groups about safety and due process as ministers push ahead with negotiations for third-country sites.

Mamelodi Sundowns have unveiled their 2026/27 home kit, the first to feature two stars above the crest after winning the CAF Champions League for a second time, drawing on a 1994-inspired design with yellow, blue, red PUMA logos and a green collar stripe as part of the Shine on Masandawana campaign ahead of the new season. The kit goes on sale July 31 with continued pre-season preparations in Austria.

LatestThird Suspect Arrested in Foiled Plan to Attack Taylor Swift Concert in AustriaA third teenager has been arrested for the foiled plan to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Austria. The Iraqi 18-year-old had recently taken “an oath of allegiance” to ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq, per Fox News …Aug 9, 2024