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Face masks: What's the difference between a cloth one and an FFP2?

As authorities in southern Germany and in Austria make FFP2 masks mandatory on public transport and in shops, we ask an expert what difference these masks make.

Europe Decoded

YouTube removes video of Austrian MP over 'COVID-19 misinformation'

Herbert Kickl claimed that children would play "not the slightest role" in spreading the virus.

Austria

Austria suspects outbreak of new UK COVID-19 strain at ski resort

"This is what happens when the cable car lobby rules and not common sense," added the opposition Social Democratic Party

Austria

White caviar, the gold of the Austrian Alps

White caviar, which comes from the rare albino sturgeon, is being produced in Austria and shipped all over the world ahead of New Year's Eve.

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World

Ski resorts reopen in Austria despite third national lockdown

More than 400 Austrian ski stations have been allowed to reopen just before the country entered another nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Earlier this year, tourists in the alpine party town of Ischgl spread COVID across Europe after the resort failed to lock down quickly enough.

Austria

Austria enters third lockdown as many are still celebrating Christmas

It will last until January 24th but from the 18th people can get tested and come out of it early if they test negative.

Austria

Austria's constitutional court rules headscarf ban 'unconstitutional'

The constitutional court in Austria ruled that a 2019 law banning girls under the age of 10 from wearing religious headscarves at school is "unconstitutional".

Austria

Man behind Austria's 'ibizagate' scandal arrested in Germany

A private detective, allegedly behind the Ibizagate scandal that brought down the Austrian government in 2019, has been arrested in Berlin.

My Europe Series

COVID-19 has created a new poverty class in Europe

In this edition of Unreported Europe, we look at how Spain and Austria have been affected by the 'new poverty' created by the pandemic. We speak to people whose lives have been turned upside by the virus.

World

Austria begins mass coronavirus testing in lead up to Christmas

Provinces in Austria have kicked off a voluntary mass coronavirus testing programme to find undetected infections.

Austria

Village of F**king renames itself Fugging after unwanted attention

Fugging hell! Austrian village fed up of being a tourist destination changes its name.

Austria

COVID-19: Austria starts new lockdown as Italy inspects nursing homes

Austria's Health Minister warned earlier this week that the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units have risen by nearly a third in a week.

Travel News

After a brief opening, skiing in Austria has snow plowed to a halt

In mountainous western Austria, skiing is not just part of the local culture, but the foundation of an industry worth billions as well as the source of livelihoods for hundreds of thousands. But a fresh surge of coronavirus infections has put paid to the season's fragile reopening.

Germany

German police raid four homes of men linked to Vienna attacker

Police said that while the men aren't currently suspected of involvement in Monday's shooting, there is evidence that they had links to the attacker.

Austria

Austria did not act on warning gunman tried to buy bullets in Slovakia

Four people were killed in the shooting rampage in Vienna on Monday.

Austria

Mexico's first lady bids to retrieve Aztec king's headdress in Austria

Even Mexico's president admitted it was an impossible mission.

Green News

This eco-friendly battery is powered by the smell of vanilla

Vanillin, a key ingredient in vanilla extract, takes the place of expensive and toxic rare metals.

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Austrian breaks world record with extreme ice feat

An Austrian extreme athlete on Saturday broke his own world record by spending more than two-and-a-half hours submerged in ice.

Austria

Austria expels Russian diplomat amid 'spy' reports; Moscow retaliates

The Russian Embassy said it was “appalled by the unfounded decision" and expelled an Austrian diplomat in response.

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Five artists self-quarantine in glass rooms for theatre performance

Five artists will isolate themselves in glass rooms for 14 days as part of a theatre performance that imitates COVID-19 quarantine.

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