Austria Anti-Islam PEGIDA protests spring up in Austria The anti -Islam movement known as PEGIDA which began in Germany has sprung up in Austria drawing hundreds of supporters and counter demonstrators 03/02/2015
Sport Jansrud wins shortened World Cup downhill in Kitzbuehel Norway’s Kjetil Jansrud overcame poor weather conditions to clinch a shortened version of the classic men’s World Cup downhill on the Streif course 24/01/2015
Austria Chechen accused of fighting with ISIL goes on trial in Austria The trial has begun in Austria of a Chechen man accused of fighting with ISIL. Identified only as Magomed Z., it is claimed he trained with Islamic 22/01/2015
Sport Two US ski hopefuls die in Austrian avalanche Team USA ski hopefuls Ronnie Berlack and Bryce Astle have died in an avalanche in the Austrian Alps while skiing close to their base near Soelden 05/01/2015
Sport Hirscher extends World Cup lead after Sweden giant slalom win Austrian Hirscher holds off Ligety to win giant slalom 12/12/2014