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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.

Austria

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.

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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

Austria

Baumgarten explosion: main gas lines re-open

Economy

Austria gas plant explosion leads to price hikes

Parts of Europe see energy prices soar to unprecedented levels in the wake of a blast at the Baumgarten hub that killed one person.

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Euroviews. View: Visegrad nations protect the EU. It's time to say 'Thanks'

World News

Austria legalizes same-sex marriage for 2019

The move brings Austria into line with many other European nations.

Economy

OPEC and Russia agree to extend oil cut

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