World & Nation
Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann abruptly resigned Monday amid intense criticism from his ruling Social Democratic Party and growing support in the country for a right-wing populist party with a strong anti-migrant message.
May 9, 2016
VIENNA �� The far-right Freedom Party doubled its votes Sunday in a regional election in Upper Austria province dominated by the issue of migration, according to final results issued by the provincial government.
Sept. 27, 2015
The Fritzl incest case is the latest stigma for the country, which
March 22, 2009
BERLIN Germany imposed emergency border controls with Austria to stem the tide of refugees, the interior minister said Sunday.
Sept. 13, 2015
The latest developments as European governments struggle to cope with the huge number of people moving across Europe.
Sept. 25, 2015
Olympics
SOCHI, Russia -- Matthias Mayer of Austria won the Olympic downhill Sunday as the big favorites struggled in Alpine skiing’s signature race.
Feb. 9, 2014
Southeastern Europe’s squabbling leaders moved Friday to ease the border tensions that have escalated for more than a week since Hungary sought to slow the flood of asylum seekers through its territory.
A conservative candidate for Austria’s presidency who opposes immigrants, Muslims and a proposed transatlantic free trade agreement may win Sunday’s election in a vote that could herald a lurch to the right across Europe.
May 20, 2016
A left-wing candidate supported by virtually the entire political establishment has narrowly defeated a far-right populist in Austria’s presidential election after a campaign that splintered the country and caused turbulence across Europe.
May 23, 2016
The latest developments as European governments rush to cope with the huge number of people moving across Europe.
Sept. 12, 2015