Austria

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F1 Austrian GP must be behind closed doors: minister

Government officials said authorisation to stage the event depends entirely on the security plan that the organisers present

30 Apr 2020 10:33 AM

Dominic Thiem of Austria reacts after winning a match at the Australian Open. AFP Photo

Dominic Thiem for helping needy communities than struggling players

There were sections of society that needed more urgent help during the economic crisis caused by the pandemic than his fellow competitors

27 Apr 2020 10:19 AM

Top oil producers agree 'historic' cuts due to coronavirus crisis. (AFP Photo)

OPEC, Russia approve biggest ever oil cut amid coronavirus

In the compromise reached they agreed to a cut of 9.7 million barrels per day from May

13 Apr 2020 8:59 AM

Sources say the IAEA took samples from the site in the Turquzabad district of Tehran in the spring and that Iran has been slow in providing answers to explain the test results.(Representational Image)

'Uranium particles' detected at undeclared site in Iran: UN's nuclear watchdog

Report from the watchdog says it detected natural uranium particles of anthropogenic origin at a location in Iran not declared to agency.

12 Nov 2019 9:04 AM

The People's Party (OeVP) led by 33-year-old Sebastian Kurz is predicted to win around 33 pc, up slightly from the last elections two years ago but not enough to form a majority government.. (Photo: File | AP)

Austrians vote with conservatives in lead

With 6.4 million people eligible to vote, polling stations across the country opened at 7 am and will close by 5 pm.

29 Sep 2019 9:24 PM

Vienna and Melbourne have been neck and neck in the EIU survey for years, but the Austrian capital also regularly tops a larger ranking of cities by quality of life compiled by consulting firm Mercer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vienna declared 'most liveable city' for second year by global survey

Japan’s Osaka was fourth, followed by three Canadian cities - Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

04 Sep 2019 8:42 AM

Amano missed a special meeting of the board called at the US's request after it was confirmed that Iran had broken two limits in the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). (Photo: AP)

UN nuclear watchdog chief to step down next year: Diplomats

Amano has been director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency since 2009 and his latest mandate had been due to run until 2021.

18 Jul 2019 12:48 PM

Iran is on the verge of exceeding one of the limits on stockpiles of nuclear material foreseen under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). (Representational Image)

Progress made at nuclear deal meeting but still not enough: Iran

Iran's Dy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said what had been agreed was 'one step forward' adding 'still not meeting Iran's expectations'.

28 Jun 2019 10:39 PM

Following the scandal, Kurz sacked Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of the Freedom Party (FPO). (Photo:AP)

Austria's chancellor Sebastian Kurz ousted in no-confidence vote

Sebastian Kurz, ousted in a no-confidence vote just a day after his centre-right Austrian People's Party enjoyed a triumphant victory.

28 May 2019 9:02 AM

However, representatives of both parts of the governing coalition, the centre-right People's Party (OeVP) and the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe), have made it clear that the law is targeted at the Islamic headscarf. (Representational Image)

Austria approves law to ban Islamic headscarf in primary schools

The government said the patka head covering worn by Sikh boys or the Jewish kippa would not be affected.

16 May 2019 2:09 PM

Austrian investigators have been probing the Identitarian Movement Austria after it emerged that its figurehead Martin Sellner received a donation from alleged Christchurch gunman. (Photo: AP)

Christchurch attacker had links with Austrian RW man

Sellner confirmed the authenticity of the emails to ORF but continues to deny he met Tarrant when the latter travelled to Austria.

15 May 2019 5:27 PM

Large greenhouses in the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, which is one of the most important architectural, cultural and historical monuments in Austria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heritage diaries: Exploring the new and old Vienna

Exploring the beautiful, Baroque Vienna along with its contemporary, stimulating urban structures and public spaces.

03 May 2019 7:57 PM

'If we are going to achieve a successful conclusion then, just as the UK has evolved its position, the EU will need to evolve its position too,' British Prime Minister Theresa May said. (Photo: File | AP)

Britain, EU clash over who should give ground as Brexit nears

EU Council President Donald Tusk opened a summit in Salzburg with a stark warning that Britain's position on key issues must be 'reworked'.

20 Sep 2018 11:42 AM

Putin, who was recently re-elected to a fourth Kremlin term, also played down reported links between his United Russia party and Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPOe), which is now part of the governing coalition in Vienna. (Photo: AP)

Russia wants united, prosperous European Union, says Vladimir Putin

Putin will meet Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen as well as Kurz on Tuesday.

05 Jun 2018 10:31 AM

$The body is thought to have been in the lake, which is popular with water sports enthusiasts, for several months. (photo: File \ Representational)$

Austrian murder suspect froze pieces of headless corpse ‘to taste’

The man, who was arrested, is thought to have been known to dead woman, whose torso was found at Neusiedl lake on April 13.

03 May 2018 12:02 PM

A policemen takes pictures of a demolished couchette car standing on a platform after two train carriages collided at the main railway station in Salzburg. (Photo: AFP)

More than 50 injured in train accident in Austria

Around 240 people were on board the two trains, which contain both seated and sleeping compartments.

20 Apr 2018 3:56 PM

The ruling came after a case was brought by two women in a registered civil partnership who were denied the right to marry by authorities in the capital Vienna. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Austria top court rules in favour of same-sex marriage

In April 2001 the Netherlands became the first country in the world to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry in a civil ceremony.

05 Dec 2017 4:45 PM

Pushing far-right themes, the ambitious politician wants to cut benefits for all foreigners and shut Islamic kindergartens.(Photo: AFP)

Right-wing push in snap polls: Austria set to elect youngest EU leader

'Whizz-kid' Sebastian Kurz is likely to form a coalition with the Freedom Party.

15 Oct 2017 11:38 AM

Although the Social Democrats have come either first or second in elections since World War II, voters are now more receptive to calls for tough migration rules than that party's focus on social justice. (Photo: AP)

Austria polls: Right-wing wave approaching on Sunday?

Favouring the People's and Freedom parties is distrust of migrants and Muslims among many Austrian voters.

14 Oct 2017 2:49 PM

Starting Sunday, wearing a ski mask off the slopes, a surgical mask outside hospitals and party masks in public is prohibited.

'Burqa Ban' law comes into force in Austria; 150 euros fine for violation

France and Belgium have similar laws. The nationalist Alternative for Germany party is calling for one there, too.

02 Oct 2017 10:59 AM

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