Austria
Vienna spotlights rediscovered women composers
Yannick Nézet-Séguin was named the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year conductor and programmed rediscovered women composers into the orchestra's New Year's Concert program.
Shiffrin wins; federations decline protest
Mikaela Shiffrin won the Semmering slalom, her fifth of the season, after sparking controversy over course changes; ÖSV and Swiss Ski declined to protest and FIS director Mayr defended her.
Boy ignites Innsbruck Nordkette wildfire
A 12-year-old boy likely ignited a wildfire on Innsbruck’s Nordkette by handling pyrotechnics during a family hike, burning about eight hectares before crews declared the blaze out.
