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Austria

German-speaking country of roughly 8.5 million people; EU and eurozone member. Landlocked, bordered by Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein. Its capital is Vienna.

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December 24, 2024

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A gas stove is lit by a match in Berlin, Germany, on February 7, 2006

Russia-Austria gas spat stokes fears of new EU energy crisis

Russia-Austria gas spat stokes fears of new EU energy crisis

Gazprom cut deliveries to Austria over compensation demands from earlier supply issues. DW asks what it means.
BusinessNovember 19, 2024
Head of Austria's FPÖ, Herbert Kickl celebrates a victory with a crowd of people holding signs.

AfricaLink News September 30, 2024

AfricaLink News September 30, 2024

Austria's far-right Freedom Party sees historic win +++ Tensions in the Middle East escalate
PoliticsSeptember 30, 202403:16 min
Herbert Kickl speaks during the state party conference of the FPÖ Vienna

Austria's hard-right party comes first in national election

Austria's hard-right party comes first in national election

With 29% support, the Freedom Party's win marks Austria's first far-right national election victory since World War II.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 202401:39 min
FPÖ election placard in Austria.

Austria's far-right FPÖ projected to win election

Austria's far-right FPÖ projected to win election

Early projections indicate far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) will win the parliamentary election in Austria.
PoliticsSeptember 29, 202403:09 min
Österreich Bundestagswahl

Austria heads to polls with migration as key issue

Austria heads to polls with migration as key issue

Voters are set to choose a new parliament for Austria, where migration equally moves and divides people.
PoliticsSeptember 29, 202403:30 min
FPÖ lawmakers Herbert Kickl and Harald Vilimsky are seen on stage

Austrian elections: Could the far-right FPÖ win?

Austrian elections: Could the far-right FPÖ win?

Early exit polls indicate the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) will be the strongest faction in the parliament.
PoliticsSeptember 29, 2024
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The building where Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria

Austria: Hitler's birthplace to become a police station

The police are to move into Hitler's birthplace in the Austrian town of Braunau. The move has sparked protests.
HistoryOctober 1, 2023
Ukrainians protest outside OSCE meeting in Vienna

Ukrainians outraged as Russian lawmakers join Vienna talks

Austria is facing criticism for issuing visas to Russian lawmakers for talks. Ukrainian MPs are boycotting the meeting.
PoliticsFebruary 24, 2023
Two Ukrainian children arrive in a class for refugees in Berlin

German interior minister promises more support for refugees

The German government has announced plans to help cities cope with helping the large numbers of refugees from Ukraine.
PoliticsOctober 12, 2022
GI Infofilm Saatgut

Seed diversity under threat globally

Preserving old seed varieties safeguards genetic diversity and our food security.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 19, 202204:32 min
Lightbulb box with the words 'Nazi Dreck' (Nazi dirt) written on it, with pins and medals tumbling out.

Disposing of Hitler — but how?

Destroy, sell or preserve? The House of Austrian History shows ways of dealing with Nazi memorabilia.
CultureJanuary 27, 2022
Adolf Hitler waves to crowd

Austria faces up to Nazi past

Austria has departed from its long-held victim myth in a new exhibition at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial.
CultureOctober 12, 2021
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