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Saving Syria: massive air drops of aid planned

The ceasefire will be monitored round-the-clock and much-needed humanitarian aid will be delivered to besieged areas.

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Aid and political transformation on agenda at International Syria Support Group meeting

Representatives from 17 countries backing peace talks on Syria are in discussions in Vienna in the latest effort to reach an agreement on how to

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World powers ready to arm Libya's UN-backed government

Meeting in Vienna, more than a dozen foreign ministers say they will back a Libyan request for an exemption from the UN arms embargo.

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Christian Kern to become Austria's next chancellor

Rail boss Christian Kern will become Austria’s next chancellor, after the Social Democratic Party (SPO) united behind him as its choice to lead the

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Austrian chancellor steps down after disappointment in presidential elections

He’s the latest – and one of the most prominent – politicians to fall under the pressure of the migrant crisis. In a surprise to many, Austrian

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Italy: protest turns violent over Austria's border fence plans

A protest against Austria’s move to tighten border controls has turned violent, as scores of activists clashed with Italian police who blocked their

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Berlin and Vienna pressure Rome to take responsibility for migrants

Germany’s interior minister said on Friday that migrants should no longer be able to get to northern Europe through the former Yugoslav Republic of

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Italy and Austria reach deal to keep Brenner moving

Fears of a migrant surge prompted plans to build a border fence

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EU 'concerned' about Austria's fence along border with Italy

The European Union’s executive arm says it is concerned that Austria is building a border fence and control station at the country’s main Alpine

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The Brief from Brussels: UN's Ban chides Austria over asylum policy

This is the Brief from Brussels: Euronews’ daily round-up of the biggest news stories that are making headlines in Europe’s capital and beyond. In

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Austria passes tough new aslyum laws

Will the Brenner Pass become the Brenner Gate?

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Austria: Far-right electoral landslide puts Chancellor under pressure

Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann is facing the consequences of a far-right landslide in this weekend’s presidential polls – with calls from critics

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Austria's far right wins by a 'landslide' in first round of presidential vote

Anti-immigrant candidate wins presidential first round Shock result for Austria’s political establishment Austria’s far right Freedom Party has

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Italian protesters clash with Austrian police at Brenner Pass

Italian demonstrators call for an end to the deportation of migrants under recent deals, in a confrontation with Austrian police at the Alpine

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Austria: far-right Hofer gets presidential poll first round landslide

Run-off expected on May 22.

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Austria: An outsider for president?

Sunday is election day in Austria and for the first time a candidate from outside one of the two main parties, that have dominated post-war politics

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Austria beefs up border controls, expecting a massive migrant influx

Austria has begun construction work at the Brenner Pass Alpine crossing with Italy. Officially there are no plans for a border fence right now.

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How much for the Hitler House?

Austrian authorities said to be considering making an offer for the privately-owned dwelling in Braunau-am-Inn.

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Scuffles at Brenner Pass

Around 500 demonstrators crossed the Austrian-Italian border at the Brenner Pass on Sunday to protest against planned border controls by Austria to

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Confrontation at Brenner Pass during a pro-migrant rally

Around 500 demonstrators held a pro-immigration rally on Sunday, crossing the Austrian – Italian border at the Brenner Pass. The event was held to

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