The Austrian broadcaster ORF reported that the Austrian Ministry of the Interior has stated that it will no longer stand in the way of the two countries’ full integration. Related: Germany’s Border Control Move Sparks Concerns Across EU Austria has decided to lift its veto on Bulgaria and Romania, allowing both countries to fully join […]

The demonstrations are organized by FairDenken, known for its large-scale and extreme protests during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, the Vienna Police Department prohibited two demonstrations planned for Saturday in the Austrian capital. These demonstrations were expected to attract hundreds of thousands of citizens calling for a new government led by the Freedom Party of […]

Its victory came after its big gain in September’s parliamentary election, where it garnered around 29 percent of the vote. On Sunday, Austria’s far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) is projected to win a state election in Styria for the first time, marking another surge in its popularity following its performance in September’s general election. RELATED: PM […]

Belgium, Greece and Austria call on the European Union to reject exceptions to common asylum rules. On Tuesday, Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner suggested that the European Union consider legal options for deporting migrants to Syria and Afghanistan. RELATED: Italian PM Meloni To Appeal Decision On Return Of Migrants Sent To Albania “Although I know […]

The G7 must use its influence to stop Israeli aggression against Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, Diplomat Baghaei said. On Thursday, Iran summoned the ambassadors of Germany and Austria to protest the summoning of Iranian diplomats in Berlin and Vienna following the attack on Israel. RELATED: Iran Does Not Seek War, but Will Respond if Provoked: […]

Europe is showing a trend of polarization between the left and right wings, with centrist parties being squeezed. Far-right parties, once confined to the political periphery, are gaining ground across Europe, be it at the EU level or in national politics. The latest case was in Austria, where the Freedom Party won the first-ever national […]

It has tapped into voter anger over lingering economic woes and COVID-19 restrictions in its election campaign. The Freedom Party is projected to win 29.1 percent of the vote, well ahead of the ruling conservative People’s Party with 26.2 percent of support, according to a projection published by Austrian broadcaster ORF and news agency APA […]

On Sunday, massive flooding also left a firefighter dead in northeastern Austria. On Sunday, authorities confirmed that one person was dead and another seven went missing due to floods caused by extreme rainfall in the Czech Republic. RELATED: Floods in the Czech Republic Leave Thousands of Homes Without Electricity and Force Evacuations Police President Martin […]

The Austrian government reported that it would re-fund the UN (UNRWA) agency for Palestinian refugees after suspending it for alleged involvement of the Palestinian armed resistance Hamas, something that was never realized. RELATED: Gaza Strip: Nearly 450,000 Fled Rafah Due to Israeli Assault “We have, of course, continued and even substantially increased support for the […]

On Friday, the Foreign Ministry of Austria condemned Israeli settlements in occupied areas of the West Bank as illegal. RELATED: Jordan Condemns Israeli Expansionism in West Bank Alexander Schallenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria referred to them as “illegal before international laws”. According to the diplomat, the establishment of settlers in the occupied Palestinian […]