World Austrian conservative backs coalition talks with Greens Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz said on Monday he plans to hold formal coalition talks with the Greens, but warned that a deal bringing the left-wing party into government for the first time was uncertain and would require unusual creativity. 11/11/2019
brussels bureau Belgium 'happiest country in EU' According to a new survey from Eurostat 76 per cent of Belgians, alongside the Netherlands, Austria and Finland claim to feel happy all or most of the time over the last four weeks. 08/11/2019
Austria Five murdered in Austrian ski town of Kitzbuehel - police Five murdered in Austrian ski town of Kitzbuehel - police 06/10/2019
Austria Watch: Footgolf world championships held in Austria There is no longer any need to choose between football and golf at the weekends. Footgolf – football played on the golf course – is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide. 04/10/2019
Austria Conservative Kurz wins Austrian election — Austrian Interior ministry Sebastian Kurz, who was ousted in June after a coalition scandal, has won Sunday's election and can lead a stable coalition, voting projections show. 29/09/2019
Austria Kurz expected to win Austria's Sunday vote He will, however, again need a partner to gain a majority in parliament. His most likely choices are a three-way coalition with the Greens and the liberal, pro-business Neos, or reviving his coalition with the far-right Freedom Party (FPO). 28/09/2019
The Cube Austria elections: Who leads the social media campaign? | #TheCube Social media has played an increasing role in the 2019 elections, as political parties and their lead candidates have sought to increase online engagement with potential voters 27/09/2019
Austria Austria elections: Will the far-right return to power? Former conservative chancellor Sebastian Kurz is cruising to victory but it is not clear which coalition partners he will pick — the far-right party FPO or a so-called 'Jamaica' alliance with the Greens and Liberals? 26/09/2019
brussels bureau Ibiza-gate - Austria's political hurricane Ibiza-gate - Austria's political hurricane. Inside the country's move to early elections 26/09/2019
Austria Couple in Austria shocked to receive 25,000 ecstasy tablets in post The couple were expecting a package containing some clothes, but got a bit of a surprise when they saw tens of thousands of pills. 26/09/2019
Austria Austria to grant citizenship to descendants of victims of Nazism Second and third-generation relatives with British nationality have expressed interest in applying for citizenship of the EU country as Brexit looms. 20/09/2019
Austria #FiftyShadesOfKurz: Sebastian Kurz biography mocked for fawning prose The official biography has been compared to the erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" 12/09/2019
Austria Watch: Art installation transforms Austrian soccer stadium into forest The 300 trees, set up by a Swiss artist, are intended to contribute to discussions about climate change. The idea that we might one day end up with 'nature zoos', which inspired this installation, was first suggested in 1970. 06/09/2019
no comment Art installation transforms Austrian soccer stadium into forest of 300 Art installation transforms Austrian soccer stadium into forest of 300 trees 05/09/2019
Sport Austria skiing legend Marcel Hirscher retires The 30-year-old put an end to speculation at a news conference in Salzburg. 05/09/2019
no comment Clean-up operation underway in Austria after big mudslide A clean-up operation is underway in western Austria after a big mudslide. 03/09/2019
brussels bureau The Brief: Hybrid threats and Europe's vulnerability EU Defence Ministers are meeting in Helsinki to discuss how to counter hybrid threats - actions by state and non-state actors to destabilise countries. From disinformation to military incursions, hybrid threats are evolving, so must Europe's response to them, experts say. 30/08/2019
Hungary 30th anniversary of Pan-European picnic: How did it lead to the fall of the Iron Curtain? The Pan-European picnic was supposed to see the opening of the border between Austria and Hungary for three hours to promote peace but triggered a domino effect leading to the fall of the Iron Curtain itself 19/08/2019
Austria Viennese say 'no thanks' to citrus and melon scented metro trains Citrus or rose and melon scented metro trains? 'No thanks,' said the Viennese in an online survey. 06/08/2019
Austria Watch: Austrian men do battle in martial arts contest atop mountain Every year, men from Salzburg in Austria ascend the Hundstein mountain to take part in a martial arts contest in a natural arena. 30/07/2019
Austria Trouble brewing over eco-pooing? Portaloo manufacturers in court fight Two rival portaloo providers in Austria are currently battling each other in court amid a diagreement over the proper handling of fecal matter. 30/07/2019
world news Several injured across Europe in storms, flash flooding and mudslides Adverse weather across Europe has caused flash flooding and mudslides, injuring several and destroying homes and businesses. 28/07/2019
Austria Austrian triathlete frees herself after harrowing kidnapping Austrian cyclist and triathlete Nathalie Birli said she was hit, beaten, and tied up before freeing herself from a kidnapper. 27/07/2019
Austria Watch: Vienna zoo presents artificially-conceived baby elephant Meet the latest addition to the elephant family at Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo. 19/07/2019
Croatia Summer holiday traffic tailbacks begin Elsewhere, Austria is to introduce a ban on vehicles leaving the motorway in Salzburg on weekends in a bid to help local communities suffering from gas emissions. 13/07/2019
brussels bureau The Brief: EU top jobs debate sparks anger in Strasbourg New MEPs, their first ever debate. Launched by freshly elected European Parliament president David Sassoli. One topic dominated the speeches. 05/07/2019
