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Austria unveils plans to seize the cars of 'extreme' speeders

The move follows similar measures in Switzerland and Italy, which aim to crack down on "boy racers".

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Vienna marks pre-Christmas period with mythical Krampus parade

Austria's capital held its annual pre-Christmas parade on Saturday celebrating the mythical Krampus, a fearsome half-goal and half-demon, alongside Saint Nicholas.

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European ski breaks 2023: Here's how to save money as prices rise

Ski passes are more expensive across Europe this season, but there are ways you can save money.

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Austria, Serbia and Hungary strike migration deal

Austria, Hungary and Serbia have struck out on their own, signing a new pact that will see a more hard line approach to dealing with migrants.

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Austrian mayor defies Vienna and orders migrant tents to be dismantled

A dozen tents, housing around 100 migrants, were dismantled in the town of St. Georgen im Attergau, in a dispute with Austrian authorities about housing for migrants.

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Hot air balloon crash injures 9 in Austrian Alps

The hot air balloon crashed, throwing out the pilot and co-pilot, and then went back into the sky on Saturday, authorities in Austria said.

Culture news

Austrian World Heritage Site Melk Abbey is being restored

Around 100,000 books dating back to the year 900 and the many rooms are being restored at Austria’s historic Melk Abbey’s Library.

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'Austria is not an island': Beer Party founder on his election success

"Austria is not an island," he told Euronews. "We are not somewhere in the South Seas, where people could say 'we don't need others'."

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Red Bull Formula One owner Dietrich Mateschitz dies at 78

The billionaire helped make the Red Bull energy drink a widely recognised brand around the world. Mateschitz also built a sports, media, real estate and gastronomy empire.

People

Mountain hiking with my chihuahua changed my life

This Austrian woman has visited 80 countries and tackled 6,000-metre peaks - and it all started with her pet dog.

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With Finland and Sweden set to join NATO, Austria seeks neutral allies

Austria is seeking closer cooperation with other neutral EU countries such as Cyprus, Ireland, and Malta.

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Austrian president secures second term, election forecast shows

Incumbent Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen was widely tipped to win the election.

Business

OPEC+ to cut oil production by 2m barrels a day to ‘boost prices’

OPEC+ alliance agreed to its largest reduction in oil production since the spring of 2020, in a move strongly criticised by Washington.

Italy

Gazprom resumes gas supply to Italy after weekend stoppage

It was suspended over the weekend due to regulatory changes in Austria, a country which the gas passes through on its way to Italy.

Destinations

These are the top 7 ski resorts in Europe

Ski season is almost upon us, so we’ve rounded up the best resorts to practice your technique.

Austria

Demand for firewood soars in Austria amid gas supply fears

The increase in energy prices in Austria accompanied by soaring inflation has prompted locals to return to burning wood.

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Beerocracy: Meet the punk using booze to be Austria's next president

He's already gained fame for keeping a promise to install a beer fountain in Vienna

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Austrian weapons instructor 'accidentally' kills fellow police officer

The "tragic accident" occurred during a police firearms training exercise in Graz.

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Anger over 'waste' as even the dead are sent Є500 climate payout

An opposition party called it "a waste of taxpayers' money".

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Record rainfall drenches western Austria as firefighters tackle torrential flooding

Despite weeks of high temperatures, Austria's dry ground was unable to absorb heavy flash flooding that fell overnight.

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