Austrian government expropriates Hitler's birthplace
The expropriation ends a long legal battle with the owners, who refused to sell the property to the state and who now will be indemnified.
Jul 13, 2016, 08:55 AM IST
Hungary minister says Austrian border checks unjustified
Border checks by Austria that have caused long queues on the Hungarian side of the frontier in recent days are unjustified, Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Thursday.
Jul 07, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
Austria to hold new presidential vote on October 2
Austrians will again vote in a presidential election on October 2 after the far-right managed to get its narrow defeat from May declared null and void, the government said Tuesday.
Jul 05, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
Britain `will remain in the EU`: Austrian minister
Britain will not quit the European Union despite voting to do so in a June 23 referendum, Austria`s finance minister Hans Joerg Schelling said in an interview published on Tuesday.
Jul 05, 2016, 13:36 PM IST
Austria gears up for post-Brexit election battle
Austria was preparing on Saturday for a re-run of May`s Presidential Election in a vote that gives Norbert Hofer another shot at becoming the EU`s first far-right president.
Jul 02, 2016, 09:02 AM IST
Iceland elects new president in vote eclipsed by Euros, Brexit
Iceland began it's voting in a presidential election on Saturday at 0900GMT, two months after the Panama Papers scandal tainted part of the political elite, with newcomer Gudni Johannesson seen clinching an easy victory.
Jun 25, 2016, 15:29 PM IST
Brexit 'wake-up call for Europe', says Austrian President Heinz Fischer
Austrian President Heinz Fischer on Friday called the British decision to leave the European Union a "wake up call" for Europe.
Jun 25, 2016, 01:33 AM IST
Euro 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo misses penalty as Portugal held to goalless draw by Austria
"This is not the result we wanted. It`s not fair, it`s not deserved but that`s football," said Fernando Santos.
Jun 19, 2016, 03:00 AM IST
Extensive discussions in NSG to admit new nations: China
While the US and a majority of the 48 members back India's admission, China along with New Zealand, Ireland, Turkey, South Africa and Austria are reportedly opposed to India's entry.
Jun 13, 2016, 19:00 PM IST
Euro 2016: Austria look to lay down marker against old foe Hungary
Seen by many as dangerous dark horses at Euro 2016, Austria have an early chance to underline their credentials when they begin their Group F campaign against old rivals Hungary on Tuesday.
Jun 13, 2016, 18:49 PM IST
Several nations opposing India's NSG membership bid soften their stand, say reports
China has been stressing that if NSG decides to induct India, it should also give same treatment to Pakistan, which is its close ally.
Jun 10, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Austrian far-right challenges election result
The Greens said that the FPOe "has failed to present one single concrete case of a vote being miscounted".
Jun 08, 2016, 18:12 PM IST
Austria far-right challenges election result
It was unclear what the next legal steps would be but Alexander Van der Bellen, the winner of the election, is due to be sworn in on July 8.
Jun 08, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
When Lord Shiva and Goddess Kali adorned matchboxes!
Austrian matchboxes came up with labels o" "Hunoom"n" (Hanuman) and Gaja Lakshmi.
Jun 02, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
Four found dead in floods in France, Germany
Heavy rains lashing parts of France, Germany and Austria cut roads, stranded people on rooftops and forced schools to close their doors.
Austrian refugee centre fire was `arson attack`: Police
Arsonists were most likely behind a huge blaze which engulfed a newly-built but still empty refugee centre in northern Austria, police said on Wednesday.
Jun 02, 2016, 00:48 AM IST
Flash floods maroon towns in Germany, France
Incessant rain in regions of Germany, France and Austria led to flash flooding today, forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops and stranding hundreds of pupils at their school overnight, authorities said.
Jun 01, 2016, 23:47 PM IST
Austria to tighten checks at Italian border from June 1 at the latest
Austria will introduce tougher border controls at the Brenner Pass crossing with Italy from June 1 at the latest as part of a tough response to Europe`s migration crisis, Defence Minister Hans Peter Doskozil said on Tuesday.
Apr 13, 2016, 02:20 AM IST
Austria to stay tough on migrants: new interior minister
Austria`s new Interior Minister Wolfgang Sobotka said on Sunday he would stick to the hardline stance on migrants pushed by his predecessor, Johanna Mikl-Leitner.
Apr 11, 2016, 03:41 AM IST
This country wants to seize Adolf Hitler`s birth house
Austria said Saturday it wants to seize Adolf Hitler`s birthplace from its private owner in a bid to end a bitter legal battle and stop the house from becoming a neo-Nazi shrine.
Apr 09, 2016, 14:39 PM IST
