Gerhard Karner

German and Austrian Ministers Cancel Syria Trip Over Terror Threat

Austria: Terror motive behind deadly knife attack

A terrorist motive lies behind Saturday's deadly knife attack in Austria, according to the authorities. It is an Islamist attack with IS connections, says Interior Minister Gerhard Karner.

Knife attack in Austria – teenager killed

A 14-year-old boy has been killed in a knife attack in the city of Villach in southern Austria, the police announce. Five more people have been injured, two of them seriously.

Main Suspect Admits to Terror Plans

Two people are suspected of preparing an Islamist attack on Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria. One of them, a 19-year-old man, has admitted during questioning that he planned to kill a large number of people outside the arena.