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'Balkan route' leaders meet in Vienna to tackle migration crisis
The so-called Balkan migration route has been the focus of attention at a summit in Vienna of leaders from affected countries.The so-called Balkan migration route has been the focus of attention at a summit in Vienna of leaders from affected countries.
The rise of the European right
This week on Insiders we investigate why hard-line right-wing parties are making gains in Europe.This week on Insiders we investigate why hard-line right-wing parties are making gains in Europe.
Jean-Yves Camus on Europe's shift to the right
Insiders speaks with political expert Jean-Yves Camus on the shift in Europe towards the right.Insiders speaks with political expert Jean-Yves Camus on the shift in Europe towards the right.
Austria's rise of the right
Austria has been glued to a never-ending story of a highly controversial presidential election campaign since early this year.Austria has been glued to a never-ending story of a highly controversial presidential election campaign since early this year.
Fortress Europe builds barriers to stem the refugee flow
As Europe faces the most significant people movement since the Second World War the landscape of the continent is changing.As Europe faces the most significant people movement since the Second World War the landscape of the continent is changing.
Austria: driver who ran over crowds 'thought he was being chased'
A man accused of driving his car into a crowd of pedestrians in Austria has gone on trial in the town of Graz.A man accused of driving his car into a crowd of pedestrians in Austria has gone on trial in the town of Graz.
Trial begins in Austria of driver who "deliberately" drove car into crowds
The trial of a man suspected of killing three people and wounding 108 others after driving his car into crowds, begins in Graz in Austria today.The trial of a man suspected of killing three people and wounding 108 others after driving his car into crowds, begins in Graz in Austria today.
Austria presidential re-run could come unstuck over glue
Austria’s presidential election re-run is quite literally on the verge of coming unstuck.Austria’s presidential election re-run is quite literally on the verge of coming unstuck.
German launches knife attack on passengers on board an Austrian train
A 60-year-old German man carried out a knife attack on passengers on a regional train in Vorarlberg, Austria seriously wounding two people.A 60-year-old German man carried out a knife attack on passengers on a regional train in Vorarlberg, Austria seriously wounding two people.
Two injured in knife attack on Austrian train
A 60-year-old German man has been arrested after two people suffered knife wounds on an Austrian train.A 60-year-old German man has been arrested after two people suffered knife wounds on an Austrian train.
Iannone wins maiden MotoGP race in Austria
Andrea Iannone won the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg for his very first Moto GP victory.Andrea Iannone won the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg for his very first Moto GP victory.
Foreign languages and the complexities of bilingualism
In this episode of Learning World we look at the importance of learning languages.In this episode of Learning World we look at the importance of learning languages.
Austria calls Turkey-EU refugee deal a faltering 'house of cards'
The deal to send back to Turkey the migrants reaching Europe's shores is a house of cards falling apart, according to Austria's foreign minister.The deal to send back to Turkey the migrants reaching Europe's shores is a house of cards falling apart, according to Austria's foreign minister.
Turkey criticises comments by Austria's chancellor on ending EU talks with Ankara
Turkey’s EU affairs minister has criticised comments by Austria’s chancellor on ending EU membership talks with Ankara.Turkey’s EU affairs minister has criticised comments by Austria’s chancellor on ending EU membership talks with Ankara.
Warming up for Salzburg show
An orchestra and vocal ensemble from the Czech Republic rehearse ahead of their appearance at the Salzburg Festival.An orchestra and vocal ensemble from the Czech Republic rehearse ahead of their appearance at the Salzburg Festival.
The critical role of education in Europe's refugee crisis
The world is witnessing the biggest refugee crisis since World War ll.The world is witnessing the biggest refugee crisis since World War ll.
Austria's Kern: only lesson to be learned from Donald Trump is 'never dye your hair'
The controversial question of Donald Trump came up as the Hungarian and Austrian leaders met in Budapest to try to ease tensions over migration.The controversial question of Donald Trump came up as the Hungarian and Austrian leaders met in Budapest to try to ease tensions over migration.
Austria and Hungary agree to work together in wake of France church attack
The deadly, ISIL-claimed attack on a French church appears to have been the catalyst for a strengthening of relations between Hungary and Austria.The deadly, ISIL-claimed attack on a French church appears to have been the catalyst for a strengthening of relations between Hungary and Austria.
Austria's outgoing president warns against populism and xenophobia
Austria’s outgoing President has left office with a plea for the country to resist populism and xenophobia.Austria’s outgoing President has left office with a plea for the country to resist populism and xenophobia.
Crans Montana Forum debate climate change
The Paris Summit on climate change, COP 21, was a breakthrough of sorts in the battle against global warming – it set targets for shifting the world to green energies by…The Paris Summit on climate change, COP 21, was a breakthrough of sorts in the battle against global warming – it set targets for shifting the world to green energies by…
Austria to hold presidential re-run on October 2nd
Austria will hold its re-run of the presidential election on October 2 after the country’s highest court ruled that poor election procedure in some areas meant the result could have been…Austria will hold its re-run of the presidential election on October 2 after the country’s highest court ruled that poor election procedure in some areas meant the result could have been…
25km-long traffic queue between Hungary and Austria
The hold-up is due to ad-hoc checks by the Austrian authorities, who have strengthened measures to curb the flow of migrants into the country.The hold-up is due to ad-hoc checks by the Austrian authorities, who have strengthened measures to curb the flow of migrants into the country.
Big names get together at the Crans Montana Forum
Politicians, business leaders and representatives of international organisations came together in the heart of Vienna, Austria, for the 27th annual Crans Montana…Politicians, business leaders and representatives of international organisations came together in the heart of Vienna, Austria, for the 27th annual Crans Montana…
Hamilton claims Austrian GP win following final lap collision with teammate Rosberg
Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated his third win of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix.Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated his third win of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Can Europe expect its first far-right head of state? Austria to hold do-over election
Austria’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the presidential run-off election must be held again.Austria’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the presidential run-off election must be held again.
Austria: Constitutional Court rules fresh presidential run-off vote must be held
Austria's presidential run-off vote is to be held again, meaning the EU could have its first far-right head of state within months.Austria's presidential run-off vote is to be held again, meaning the EU could have its first far-right head of state within months.
Violent storms sweep parts of Austria and Poland
Violent storms have swept through central and eastern Poland bringing down power lines, flooding roads and leaving a trail of structural damage.Violent storms have swept through central and eastern Poland bringing down power lines, flooding roads and leaving a trail of structural damage.
Euro 2016: Hungary win Group F, Iceland and Portugal also reach last 16
Hungary 3-3 Portugal Iceland 2-1 Austria Belgium 1-0 Sweden Rep Ireland 1-0 Italy Hungary advanced to the Euro 2016 knockout phase as Group F winners, while Portugal also progressed but in third plHungary 3-3 Portugal Iceland 2-1 Austria Belgium 1-0 Sweden Rep Ireland 1-0 Italy Hungary advanced to the Euro 2016 knockout phase as Group F winners, while Portugal also progressed but in third pl
Euro 2016: Debutants Iceland cool down Portugal with stunning draw
Portugal 1-1 Iceland Hungary 2-0 Austria Iceland began their very first European Championship finals by holding Portugal to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group F opener in St…Portugal 1-1 Iceland Hungary 2-0 Austria Iceland began their very first European Championship finals by holding Portugal to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group F opener in St…