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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.

16/05/2016

Musica

Juan Diego Flórez: singing for Peru's disadvantaged children

Juan Diego Flórez is giving disadvantaged children a bright future through the power of music. Inspired by Venezuelan music network “El Sistema” the

12/05/2016

Austria

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

09/05/2016

Austria

Italy and Austria reach deal to keep Brenner moving

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

28/04/2016

Austria

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

28/04/2016

Musica

Zurich's Tonhalle Orchestra triumphs on tour

With young Lionel Bringuier at the helm, and starring Lisa Batiashvili and Gautier Capuçon, the Zurich Tonhalle has been wowing the audience in Vienna

28/04/2016

Austria

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

25/04/2016

Austria

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

Run-off expected on May 22.

24/04/2016

Austria

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

24/04/2016

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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

04/04/2016

Austria

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

04/04/2016

Next Series

From pig gut to 3D printing - the fascinating science behind tailor-made bones

On Futuris this week we look at the growing science of generating tailor-made bones to transplant into humans. Traditional transplants have been

07/03/2016

Next Series

Takeaway: growing bones

07/03/2016

Austria

Conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt dies aged 86

The renowned Austrian conductor, Nikolaus Harnoncourt has died aged 86. Known to millions from performances including the New Year’s concert by the

07/03/2016

Europe News

EU's Tusk kicks off shuttle diplomacy tour as Brussels seeks to save Schengen

The president of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has kicked off a week of shuttle diplomacy as the EU seeks to get a grip on the refugee crisis

01/03/2016

Austria

Greece recalls Vienna ambassador in migrant row

Greece recalled its ambassador in Vienna, the country’s foreign ministry said, after Austria excluded it from a meeting of Balkan states on Europe’s

25/02/2016

Austria

Austria goes ahead with controversial migrant quota plan

Austria has gone ahead with its plan limiting the number of migrants and asylum seekers entering the country, in defiance of the EU and other member

19/02/2016

Austria

EU warns Austria over daily migrant quotas

In the latest angry rift in Europe’s migration crisis, new Austrian limits on the numbers of refugees allowed to cross its borders have infuriated

19/02/2016

Austria

EU warns Austria over daily migrant quotas

In the latest angry rift in Europe’s migration crisis, new Austrian limits on the numbers of refugees allowed to cross its borders have infuriated

19/02/2016

Austria

Schengen: the beginning of the end? Austria to begin tighter border checks

Austria announces tighter border controls, sparking fears for the future of the Schengen zone.

16/02/2016

Austria

Five killed in 'massive' avalanche in Austrian Alps

Five people have been killed in what has been described as a “massive” avalanche in the Austrian Alps. Police say it struck skiiers from the Czech

07/02/2016

Business Planet

Love me tender: public contracts are great opportunities for SMEs

This edition of Business Planet looks at how innovative entrepreneurs can have an edge when it comes to securing public contracts.

05/02/2016

Sport

Skiing: Kilde victory in World Cup downhill adds to Norway's spectacular season

Norway’s Aleksander Kilde won a surprise men’s World Cup downhill on Saturday at Garmisch in Germany. It looked like certain victory for Slovenia’s

30/01/2016

Austria

Thousands protest in Vienna against annual right-wing ball

Thousands of protesters have marched through Vienna, to demonstrate against an annual ball, which usually attracts far-right and right-wing figures

30/01/2016

Austria

Austria to slash the number of asylum claims it accepts

But what is the response from Germany?

20/01/2016

Austria

Austria considers tougher border controls to stop migrant flow

Freezing temperatures and still they come….Around 850 refugees battled snowfalls on Monday as they trudged through Serbia heading towards northern

18/01/2016