After Germany and France, Austria also opposes the general ban on the entry of Russian citizens into the European Union, ahead of the informal council of EU foreign ministers that is being held today and tomorrow in Prague. “We shouldn’t throw the baby out with the bath water,” said Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Sulenberg in […]
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Austria: Two dead and many injured by severe storm
LAST UPDATE: 21.50 The death toll from the severe storm that hit Austria today has risen to five, as reported by the APA agency citing the local authorities. Three people were killed by a falling tree in Lower Austria, while two children died in Carinthia, near a small lake, where strong winds uprooted trees and […]
Meeting of Vas. Kikilia with the Ambassador of Austria in Greece, Hermine Poppeller
The Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias held a meeting this morning with the Ambassador of Austria Hermine Poppeller, in order to discuss and exchange views on the course of tourism and the attraction of additional travelers from Austria, in the context of the strategy that has been developed with the aim of extending of the […]
Austria: The mandatory quarantine for those positive for the coronavirus is abolished from today
The abolition of the obligation to isolate people infected with the coronavirus comes into force in Austria from today. Quarantine is henceforth replaced by the obligation to use an FFP-2 type protective mask. As of today, anyone who tests positive for the coronavirus is no longer required to stay in quarantine as long as they […]
How countries in Europe are preparing for the possibility of a Russian gas cut
The European Union has drawn up emergency plans for countries to cut their natural gas use by 15% by March, warning member states that without deep cuts they could face fuel struggles over the winter if Russia cuts off the supplies. Natural gas deliveries via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany are expected to […]
Turkish businessman extradited from Austria to the US, which has prosecuted him for money laundering
A Turkish businessman accused of money laundering was extradited from Austria to the US on Friday, according to a press release from the US Department of Justice. Sezgin Baran Korkmaz was escorted by members of US law enforcement agencies to Utah, where he has been charged with laundering more than $133 million through his accounts […]
Austria: Appeal against the decision to classify investments in natural gas and nuclear energy as ‘green’
Austria will take legal action against the European Union’s decision to classify gas and nuclear power as “green” and sustainable transition energy sources, the Austrian climate protection minister announced. “Especially with the war going on in Ukraine, we cannot have a greenwashing program of investments in nuclear energy and fossil gas,” Minister Leonore Gevesler said […]
Austria: End to compulsory vaccination against Covid-19
The Austrian government today announced the complete abandonment of the policy of mandatory vaccination against Covid-19, a policy that was suspended in March just one month after its entry into force. “Now we have to live with Covid, so we will implement a series of measures, which means ending the mandatory vaccination,” Health Minister Johannes […]
Austria: far-right Gerald Gross nominated for president with the slogan ‘Make Austria Grosz again’
Former chairman of the far-right Alliance for the Future of Austria (ADB) Gerald Gross today announced his candidacy for the post of federal president. Gross, in a videotaped message on his YouTube channel, announced his candidacy with the phrase “Make Austria Grosz again”, a pun that combines his last name and former motto. US President […]
Inflation in Austria reaches a high of 46 years
Inflation in Austria rose to 7.7% in May, the highest level since April 1976, the country’s statistical office said today. Compared to April, inflation increased by half a percentage point. Tombayas Thomas, director general of the Austrian statistical authority, attributed the negative record to rising prices for energy, fuel and food. Last Tuesday, the Austrian […]