Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying - Reuters
Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"inaceptable la utilización de la inmunidad diplomática para encubrir actividades de espionaje."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"el uso de la inmunidad diplomática para este tipo de actividades es 'inaceptable'."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"utilizing diplomatic immunity for espionage is unacceptable."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"Spionage ist ein Sicherheitsproblem für Österreich. Wir haben in dieser Regierung einen Kurswechsel vollzogen und gehen konsequent dagegen vor."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"Es ist inakzeptabel, dass diplomatische Immunität genutzt wird, um Spionage zu betreiben."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"Espionage is a security problem for Austria. In this government, we have changed course and are taking decisive action against it."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"One thing is clear: it is unacceptable for diplomatic immunity to be used to engage in espionage."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"It is unacceptable that diplomatic immunity be used to commit espionage."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"We have communicated this to the Russian side in no uncertain terms, including as regards the forest of antennae at the Russian mission."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"It is unacceptable that diplomatic immunity be used to commit espionage."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
""Espionage is a security problem for Austria. In this government, we have initiated a change of course and are taking consistent action against it.""
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
""What is clear is this: It is unacceptable for diplomatic immunity to be used to conduct espionage.""
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"It is unacceptable that diplomatic immunity be used to commit espionage."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"It is unacceptable that diplomatic immunity be used to commit espionage."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"It is unacceptable that diplomatic immunity be used to commit espionage."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
Key People
Foreign Minister of Austria.
Egisto Ott is a former Austrian counter-espionage official accused of spying.
Jan Marsalek is a fugitive Austrian-born former COO of Wirecard, suspected of espionage.
Sylvia Mayer is the head of the main domestic intelligence service in Austria.
Locations
Tags
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQWU80OXZ0dVJnbUVObGlxd0RYdV80NWVtSTY4bXVZYVBodWJNU1o2X09ZWnNBUlZJN0ZJbVBUUDB5WnkxZlA3MGdZbll0RU5MWnRDU2FkYmJKbEEwdVo2NWRjTzlMMk5aRzdLNkFMclBsNERtN3BFSkQ5ejdDN2xDcDBKblphSnhOcUhoTmNwNVpwYnAzdV9kUG16am9SbGhCWVE?oc=5" target="_blank">Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae over an "antenna forest" on the rooftops of diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said on Monday.
El gobierno austríaco ordenó la salida de los funcionarios tras confirmar la presencia de equipos de monitoreo en sedes de la embajada.
Las autoridades austríacas expulsaron a tres diplomáticos rusos acusados de actividades de espionaje, tras una investigación sobre operaciones de vigilancia en instalaciones de la Embajada de Rusia en Viena.
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats due to suspicions of espionage activities involving an 'antenna forest' on the rooftops of diplomatic buildings.
Drei russische Diplomaten sind wegen Spionage aus Österreich ausgewiesen worden und haben das Land bereits verlassen.
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats due to an 'antenna forest' on diplomatic buildings, which could be used for espionage, marking the 14th such expulsion since 2020.
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats suspected of espionage involving antennas on Russian diplomatic buildings in Vienna, used to intercept satellite internet communications from international organizations.
Austria expelled three Russian diplomats after determining that a 'forest of antennae' on the Russian mission in Vienna was being used for illicit data collection.
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae over an 'antenna forest' on the roofs of diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said on Monday.
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae over an 'antenna forest' on the roofs of diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said on Monday.
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae over an 'antenna forest' on the roofs of diplomatic buildings that could be used for spying, the government said on Monday.
Austria expelled three employees of the Russian Embassy in Vienna on suspicion of spying, following reports of installations on the embassy's roof used to collect and transmit data via satellite internet.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Four Ukrainians arrested in Vienna on suspicion of spying - Reuters
Four Ukrainians arrested in Vienna on suspicion of spying Reuters
October 9, 2026 at 02:34 PMBritain likely to expel Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate closes, sources say - Reuters
Britain likely to expel Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate closes, sources say Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 01:16 PMFormer German spy chief arrested on suspicion of attempted treason, obtaining state secrets - Reuters
Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of attempted treason, obtaining state secrets Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 12:01 PMDenmark says Russia has conducted sabotage attacks against its defense firms - Reuters
Denmark says Russia has conducted sabotage attacks against its defense firms Reuters
October 7, 2026 at 11:42 PMSouth Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid dispute with Kyiv - Reuters
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine amid dispute with Kyiv Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 08:29 AMFrance tests upgraded nuclear missile against backdrop of Russia tensions - Reuters
France tests upgraded nuclear missile against backdrop of Russia tensions Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM