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Italy

Dual nationality is just the beginning, says South Tyrol independence

Some within the Italian region believe a referendum is the only way to decide its future status.

19/12/2017

Europe News

Austria's 'tug of war'

The EU's migration commissioner predicts a 'tug of war' as Austria's coalition brings far-right to power

19/12/2017

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Austria - a threat to EU values?

18/12/2017

Europe News

Austria: a threat to EU values?

With the swearing in of a new Chancellor, and becoming the only Western European country with a far-right party in power, should the EU be concerned about Austria?

18/12/2017

Italy

Has Austria just sparked a new independence struggle in Italy?

Vienna has controversially offered Austrian passports to German speakers in the Italian region of South Tyrol.

18/12/2017

Austria

Austrian president approves coalition with the far-right

16/12/2017

Economy

Gas prices drop after Austrian plant reopens

13/12/2017

Austria

Baumgarten explosion: main gas lines re-open

13/12/2017

Economy

Austria gas plant explosion leads to price hikes

Parts of Europe see energy prices soar to unprecedented levels in the wake of a blast at the Baumgarten hub that killed one person.

12/12/2017

World News

Euroviews. View: Visegrad nations protect the EU. It's time to say 'Thanks'

08/12/2017

World News

Austria legalizes same-sex marriage for 2019

The move brings Austria into line with many other European nations.

05/12/2017

Economy

OPEC and Russia agree to extend oil cut

30/11/2017

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Austria's bad Santa

The traditional Krampus race in Hollabrunn's market square has delighted the hundreds of Austrians who have dared to attend.

26/11/2017

Austria

'Keep the Freedom Party out of government' demand protesters in Austria

As the far-right FPO enters coalition talks with the mainstream right in Austria, people protest in Vienna.

16/11/2017

Austria

Picture of the day: Austrian town sees first snowfall of the season

08/11/2017

Austria

Watch: Plane aborts bumpy landing in Austria storm

The Polish-run Enter Air flight can be seen jolting around in the air and bumping the ground before taking off immediately after.

30/10/2017

Austria

'Concerned but not afraid,' Austria's Muslims react to rise of right

On the streets of Vienna, Muslims say they are confident state institutions will protect them.

17/10/2017

Austria

Austrian OVP plays hardball with coalition partners

Austria's biggest party and election winners the FPO set the bar high for any coalition partners.

16/10/2017

Austria

Thinking outside the box at the Festival Ars Electronica

When it blinks, squeaks and beeps, it is time for Art.

16/10/2017

Austria

Sebastian Kurz: the man set to become the world’s youngest national leader

A slick image and a tough line on immigration has proved successful for the 31-year-old.

16/10/2017