austria
Austrian govt criticizes headscarf advice for Muslim women, girls
World
March 6, 2017
Austrian govt criticizes headscarf advice for Muslim women, girls
Austrian government officials are criticizing a recommendation by the country's Islamic leaders that Muslim women and girls wear a headscarf…
‘Bizarre bill’: Vienna cafe customers pay extra to charge their phones
Life & Style
February 21, 2017
‘Bizarre bill’: Vienna cafe customers pay extra to charge their phones
Tired of tourists powering up batteries for hours, Vienna cafe owner Galina Pokorny has introduced a 1 euro ($1.06) fee…
CNN:10 hotels that love Christmas
Life & Style
December 10, 2016
CNN:10 hotels that love Christmas
Twinkling lights, glitter and gourmet menus -- all, without a single dish to wash or any trees to trim. Spending Christmas…
After Trump and Brexit, Austria far-right eyes presidency
World
December 2, 2016
After Trump and Brexit, Austria far-right eyes presidency
The populist wave unfurling in many countries could claim a fresh victory in Austria Sunday if Norbert Hofer is elected…
Air Cairo operates new flights from Europe to Sharm el-Sheikh
Business
October 26, 2016
Air Cairo operates new flights from Europe to Sharm el-Sheikh
Air Cairo has started new flights between European countries and Sharm el-Sheikh, including Austria and Norway, according to an annoucement…
Starbucks, Amazon pay less tax than a sausage stand, Austria says
Business
September 3, 2016
Starbucks, Amazon pay less tax than a sausage stand, Austria says
Multinationals like coffee chain Starbucks and online retailer Amazon pay less tax in Austria than one of the country's tiny…
Turkish foreign minister says Austria is ‘capital of radical racism’
Middle East
August 5, 2016
Turkish foreign minister says Austria is ‘capital of radical racism’
Turkish Foreign Minster Mevlut Cavusoglu called Austria the "capital of radical racism" on Friday after Chancellor Christian Kern suggested ending…
Austria seizing Hitler’s birthplace to prevent Nazi pilgrimage site
World
July 12, 2016
Austria seizing Hitler’s birthplace to prevent Nazi pilgrimage site
Austria's government moved on Tuesday to seize the house where Adolf Hitler was born to prevent it becoming a site…
Deny migrants right to seek asylum: Austrian foreign minister
World
June 5, 2016
Deny migrants right to seek asylum: Austrian foreign minister
Migrants who try to enter Europe illegally by boat should be denied the chance to apply for asylum and be…
World’s best city for expats revealed
Life & Style
March 25, 2016
World’s best city for expats revealed
Ever doubted that cake makes the world a better place? Consider the fact that Vienna — the city that perfected the…