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Klimt paintings go digital in new Paris expo

Experience the Austrian artist like never before in a new immersive exhibition

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Around 40 injured in Austria train accident, say police

Up to 40 people have been injured as two trains crashed while being coupled together in Salzburg, Austria.

World News

EU granted 500,000 people asylum protection in 2017

EU member states as well as Norway, Iceland and Switzerland granted protection status to 538,000 asylum seekers in 2017, according to new data released by Eurostat on Thursday.

Austria

Female torso is found in Austrian lake

The gruesome discovery was made by a reed cutter at the shallow Lake Neusiedl, which straddles the border between Austria and Hungary.

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Are parents being tricked into buying children’s shoes more often?

A survey in Austria found the overwhelming majority of children’s shoes are shorter than advertised. It’s prompted researchers to speculate if it’s a deliberate ploy by manufacturers to get parents to buy more often.

Austria

Austria plans to ban headscarves in kindergartens and primary schools

The country's right-wing government wants to tackle what it sees as a threat to Austrian mainstream culture.

Travel News

Half a day in Kitzbuhel

For holidays of all kinds, in the greatest of luxury, head to the Austrian Alps.

Austria

Austrian far-right leader apologises for 'fake-news' accusation

Head of Austria's far-right Freedom party Heinz-Christian Strache will make a printed and online apology as well as pay €10,000 in damages after accusing a state broadcaster and its star news presenter of lying.

Austria

Austria marks 80 years since annexation by Hitler

The anniversary of the so-called "Anschluss" comes as a new conservative-led coalition government in Austria includes the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), founded by former Nazis in the 1950s.

Austria

Knife attacker shot outside Iranian ambassador's residence in Vienna

An unknown man was shot dead after trying to stab a soldier outside the Iranian ambassador's residence in Vienna on Sunday night.

Austria

Afghan man 'admits' Vienna knife attacks

Four people were targeted in two seperate knife attacks in the Austrian capital.

Austria

Facebook 'sorry' after banning picture of nude figurine

A picture of a nude, prehistoric figurine was banned from Facebook and called a "dangerous pornographic image". Now the social media giant has apologised.

Austria

Austrians can swear or make obscene gestures at politicans, court rule

Case brought by leader of far-right freedom party is thrown out.

Austria

Austrian far-right party pledges to clean up pro-Nazi image

The FPÖ, founded by former members of the SS, is stumbling over scandals as it tries to distance itself from its roots.

Europe News

Brief: Austria prioritises migration and Juncker to announce verdict on Spitzenkandidat

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

Austria

Austria's Kurz backs Hungary's Orban against EU migrant quotas

The two leaders have pledged to cooperate and challenge the EU's migration policy.

Switzerland

Thousands face being stranded at ski resort AGAIN amid avalanche fears

Zermatt has closed for the second time in two weeks because of severe weather.

Austria

12 injured in Austria train collision

Two trains have collided in Austria, injuring a dozen people - four of them seriously. Emergency services rushed to the scene and were able to evacuate all passengers.

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State of the Union: Austria brings far-right to power, and Poland faces disciplinary

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Brief from Brussels: EU faces Austria's 'tug of war'

Stay informed with the latest news and events from Austria. From political updates and economic developments to cultural highlights, we bring you comprehensive coverage and analysis from this central European nation.