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'More than surprising': Communists win local election in Austria

Communist candidate Elke Kahr told reporters that the magnitude of the municipal election result was "more than surprising".

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The European project promoting the legacy of an almost forgotten ethnic group

In partnership with the European Commission

An interregional European project called NemoNet is making sure that a lost ethnic group in western Slovakia will not be forgotten by preserving and promoting their legacy and traditions.

Experiences

This is the ultimate ‘green list’ gap year destination list

Places like Iceland, Austria, Croatia and Canada aren't necessarily the textbook gap year, but all feature on the green list and can be booked right now.

Destinations

What do you do with a ski resort when there's no snow?

When climate change cut the ski season short and visitor numbers dwindled, this tiny Austrian town turned its attention to making the most of the summer.

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Man hid his mother's body in cellar to get her benefits, say police

Police said based on the post-mortem no evidence of foul play was found.

Austria

Sebastian Kurz reelcted to People's Party leadership

Only three of the 536 delegates voted against Kurz continuing to lead the party.

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Austria's ex-vice chancellor convicted of 'Ibizagate' corruption

The former leader of Austria's far-right party has been given a 15-month suspended prison sentence for corruption linked to the Ibizagate scandal.

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Austria's president and chancellor clash over sheltering refugees

Opposing views were voiced this week in Austria regarding the refugee crisis. Chancellor Kurz made it clear that he is against accepting additional Afghans whereas president Van der Bellen says "It's the EU's responsibility to provide shelter".

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Austrian chancellor says he's against taking in more Afghan refugees

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that his country had already taken in enough refugees from Afghanistan.

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Austrian prosecutors charge first suspect over Vienna terror attack

Austrian officials have charged a 25-year-old Chechen man with terrorist offenses, linked to the Vienna attack in November.

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Austrian town mulls removing soldiers' memorial after Nazi revelation

The western Austrian town of Imst is reportedly planning to remove a memorial to three soldiers who were members of the Waffen SS during World War II.

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Crashed train “Murtalbahn” recovered from River Mur

At the border between Salzburg and Styria, the crashed train “Murtalbahn” was recovered from the River Mur on Friday 6 August. At the beginning of July, the train crashed into the rootstock of a fallen tree and derailed.

Austria

Austria postpones deportation of Afghan man after ECHR ruling

The ECHR considers that an expulsion under the current conditions could constitute a violation by Vienna of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Austria

Seventeen students injured after train derails in Austrian Alps

A train carrying dozens of schoolchildren derailed in the Austrian Alps, causing one carriage to fall on its side into a river.

Austria

Former Austrian vice-chancellor faces 'Ibizagate' corruption trial

The former vice-chancellor of Austria is facing the start of a corruption trial on Tuesday, two years after the news of the so-called 'Ibizagate' scandal broke.

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Austrian man bitten by neighbour's python while on the toilet

An Austrian man was bitten by his neighbour's escaped python while on the toilet at his own home.

Austria

Murder of Austrian teenage girl sparks row over deportations policy

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly drugged, abused, and killed in Vienna last weekend by four Afghan nationals.

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Italy beats Austria in extra time at Euro 2020

Substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scored in extra time to help Italy beat Austria 2-1 and advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship.

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EURO 2020: Austria to knockout stages after win against Ukraine

Austria's Christoph Baumgartner (19) scored the only goal during the Euro 2020 championship group C match against Ukraine

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Making a success of the EU recovery plan: leaders debate the Central European perspective

A rescue package five times larger than the Marshall Plan aims to give relief and resilience to EU economies. Will it be enough?

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