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Austrian far-right leader apologises for 'fake-news' accusation

Head of Austria's far-right Freedom party Heinz-Christian Strache will make a printed and online apology as well as pay €10,000 in damages after accusing a state broadcaster and its star news presenter of lying.

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Austria marks 80 years since annexation by Hitler

The anniversary of the so-called "Anschluss" comes as a new conservative-led coalition government in Austria includes the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), founded by former Nazis in the 1950s.

Austria

Knife attacker shot outside Iranian ambassador's residence in Vienna

An unknown man was shot dead after trying to stab a soldier outside the Iranian ambassador's residence in Vienna on Sunday night.

Austria

Afghan man 'admits' Vienna knife attacks

Four people were targeted in two seperate knife attacks in the Austrian capital.

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Facebook 'sorry' after banning picture of nude figurine

A picture of a nude, prehistoric figurine was banned from Facebook and called a "dangerous pornographic image". Now the social media giant has apologised.

Austria

Austrians can swear or make obscene gestures at politicans, court rule

Case brought by leader of far-right freedom party is thrown out.

Austria

Austrian far-right party pledges to clean up pro-Nazi image

The FPÖ, founded by former members of the SS, is stumbling over scandals as it tries to distance itself from its roots.

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Brief: Austria prioritises migration and Juncker to announce verdict on Spitzenkandidat

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

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Austria's Kurz backs Hungary's Orban against EU migrant quotas

The two leaders have pledged to cooperate and challenge the EU's migration policy.

Switzerland

Thousands face being stranded at ski resort AGAIN amid avalanche fears

Zermatt has closed for the second time in two weeks because of severe weather.

Austria

12 injured in Austria train collision

Two trains have collided in Austria, injuring a dozen people - four of them seriously. Emergency services rushed to the scene and were able to evacuate all passengers.

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State of the Union: Austria brings far-right to power, and Poland faces disciplinary

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Brief from Brussels: EU faces Austria's 'tug of war'

Italy

Dual nationality is just the beginning, says South Tyrol independence

Some within the Italian region believe a referendum is the only way to decide its future status.

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Austria's 'tug of war'

The EU's migration commissioner predicts a 'tug of war' as Austria's coalition brings far-right to power

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Brief from Brussels: Austria - a threat to EU values?

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Austria: a threat to EU values?

With the swearing in of a new Chancellor, and becoming the only Western European country with a far-right party in power, should the EU be concerned about Austria?

Italy

Has Austria just sparked a new independence struggle in Italy?

Vienna has controversially offered Austrian passports to German speakers in the Italian region of South Tyrol.

Austria

Austrian president approves coalition with the far-right

Economy

Gas prices drop after Austrian plant reopens

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