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COVID-19 has created a new poverty class in Europe

In this edition of Unreported Europe, we look at how Spain and Austria have been affected by the 'new poverty' created by the pandemic. We speak to people whose lives have been turned upside by the virus.

World

Austria begins mass coronavirus testing in lead up to Christmas

Provinces in Austria have kicked off a voluntary mass coronavirus testing programme to find undetected infections.

Austria

Village of F**king renames itself Fugging after unwanted attention

Fugging hell! Austrian village fed up of being a tourist destination changes its name.

Austria

COVID-19: Austria starts new lockdown as Italy inspects nursing homes

Austria's Health Minister warned earlier this week that the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units have risen by nearly a third in a week.

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Travel News

After a brief opening, skiing in Austria has snow plowed to a halt

In mountainous western Austria, skiing is not just part of the local culture, but the foundation of an industry worth billions as well as the source of livelihoods for hundreds of thousands. But a fresh surge of coronavirus infections has put paid to the season's fragile reopening.

Germany

German police raid four homes of men linked to Vienna attacker

Police said that while the men aren't currently suspected of involvement in Monday's shooting, there is evidence that they had links to the attacker.

Austria

Austria did not act on warning gunman tried to buy bullets in Slovakia

Four people were killed in the shooting rampage in Vienna on Monday.

Austria

Mexico's first lady bids to retrieve Aztec king's headdress in Austria

Even Mexico's president admitted it was an impossible mission.

Green News

This eco-friendly battery is powered by the smell of vanilla

Vanillin, a key ingredient in vanilla extract, takes the place of expensive and toxic rare metals.

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Austrian breaks world record with extreme ice feat

An Austrian extreme athlete on Saturday broke his own world record by spending more than two-and-a-half hours submerged in ice.

Austria

Austria expels Russian diplomat amid 'spy' reports; Moscow retaliates

The Russian Embassy said it was “appalled by the unfounded decision" and expelled an Austrian diplomat in response.

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Five artists self-quarantine in glass rooms for theatre performance

Five artists will isolate themselves in glass rooms for 14 days as part of a theatre performance that imitates COVID-19 quarantine.

Austria

100th Salzburg festival goes ahead despite coronavirus pandemic

Spectators have to wear a mask until they are seated, and there are no intermissions or catering.

World News

Europeans endure hellish holiday journeys out of the city

Europeans took to the continent's motorways on Saturday, the first day of August, and for most of them the first day of their summer holiday.

World News

European countries tighten controls amid COVID-19 second wave fears

Local councils in the UK are introducing measures at the local level to curb the spread of the virus after spikes in infections.

Austria

Stag night snake bite: Reptile bites man on tongue at Austrian party

The local Red Cross says the group may have confused the young snake with a worm.

Austria

More than 4,000 Formula One coronavirus tests prove negative

There have been no positive cases from more than 4,000 coronavirus tests carried out on Formula One personnel over the past seven days, F1 said on Saturday.

Spain

Euroviews. Unlocking the potential of the social economy is one way to ensure a COVID-19 recovery ǀ View

At Caritas Europa, we urge EU institutions to approve an ambitious Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 as soon as possible, taking into account the new socio-economic situation. As part of that, effective investments in the social economy should be mobilised.

Austria

Austria begins reopening after 'very early and very harsh' lockdown

Austria's early intervention allowed it to begin lifting lockdown restrictions earlier than other European countries, it's been claimed.

Spain

Hope for Europe as Spain records lower COVID-19 cases for fourth day

Spain and Germany have recorded consecutive days of fewer coronavirus infections, while Italy has seen a fall in deaths, and Austria has announced plans to lift the lockdown.

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