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Austria to release guide advising how hikers should act around cows

Austria is set to release a "code of conduct" for hikers visiting the Alpine pastures after a German tourist was trampled by cows.

12/03/2019

Austria

Watch: Daredevils go to extreme lengths to find fresh snow in Austria

Three freeriders abseil onto a mountain-top from a zeppelin in the Austrian Alps - in a bid to find fresh snow.

08/03/2019

World

Austria announces restrictions on asylum seekers

The right-wing Austrian government has introduced restrictions on asylum seekers looking to enter the country.

26/02/2019

Austria

Austrian farmer handed enormous fine over deadly cow stampede

A court in Austria has handed a huge fine to a farmer over a cow stampede that killed a German woman back in 2014.

25/02/2019

Austria

Court orders Austrian state to pay €1.5 million for Hitler's house

Austria ordered to pay €1.5 million compensation to former owner of Hitler's house

07/02/2019

France

France to recognise Guaido if Maduro doesn't call elections

France will recognise Juan Guaido as interim president if Maduro doesn't call for presidential elections by Sunday night.

03/02/2019

Italy

Italy: Firefighters rescue 200 people trapped in snowy motorway

Italian firefighters rescue 200 people trapped in snowy motorway

02/02/2019

Austria

Schwarzenegger meets Austrian chancellor for climate change talks

Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger met with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Tuesday for talks ahead of the R20 Austrian World Summit on climate change

30/01/2019

Next Series

European researchers tackle cancer with Biobanks

In partnership with The European Commission

European researchers tackle cancer with Biobanks

14/01/2019

Austria

Snow submerges Austrian ski resort

The ski area of Hochkar is completely snowed in as hundreds of soldiers and fire crew head to dig it out

14/01/2019

Austria

Three German skiers killed in Austria avalanche

Three German skiers were found dead on Sunday and a fourth is missing after an avalanche struck an Austrian ski resort.

13/01/2019

World News

Chaotic snowfall freezes parts of Europe

Extreme snowfall caused chaos in parts of Europe this week, bringing some communities in Germany and Austria to a grinding halt. Here is a look at of some of the areas most affected by this severe winter weather.

12/01/2019

Musica

Christian Thielemann and Daniel Froschauer headline the Musikverein in Vienna

The New Year's concert in Vienna is the most watched classic event in the world. Only the greatest maestros get to conduct this legendary concert

10/01/2019

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Heavy snow hits Germany and Austria

Heavy snowfall in Austria and Germany resulted in the deaths of seven people, Austrian media reported on January 7, with thousands cut off in mountain regions.

08/01/2019

World News

Avalanche warnings issued across Alps region after deadly weekend

Further avalanche warnings have been issued across the Alps region after a weekend of deadly snow fall

07/01/2019

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Skiing tourists in Austria rescued from a chairlift

In the skiing region of Aflenzer Bürgeralm in Austria, stormy weather led to a spectacular rescue operation

03/01/2019

Austria

Austria plans tax on tech giants

Austria plans tax on digital giants

29/12/2018

Sport

Extreme victory for team Red Bull

Extreme sports athletes took part in the Rise and Fall relay race in Austria with team Red Bull taking the honours.

16/12/2018

Business Planet

Green growth: promoting innovation and sustainability to foster business in Europe

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Business Planet we focus on the efforts underway to encourage innovation and transform industry in Europe.

14/12/2018

Austria

Money talks: Austria plans benefits cut for non-German speakers

Austria is planning to cut benefits for immigrants who do not have a good command of the German language.

04/12/2018