Austrian divisions
Austria is at a critical juncture as political uncertainty looms following the resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Austria is at a critical juncture as political uncertainty looms following the resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Monday tasked Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl with forming a new government after recent coalition talks without the far-right party collapsed.
Austria’s political developments reflect a significant crossroads for the country, as President Alexander Vander Bellen’s decision to sidestep the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) in government formation sends a clear signal about the future direction of leadership.
South Korean Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo met with his Austrian counterpart on Monday to discuss bilateral economic ties in areas such as cutting-edge industries, the Trade Ministry said.
Austrian security authorities have identified a 20-year-old Swiss national as a suspect in connection with a series of recent bomb threats targeting train stations and other institutions in the country, Austria's interior ministry said on Monday.
No side had ever scored eight goals in a single Euros match across men's and women's competitions until the Lionesses crushed Norway at Amex Stadium.
Austria had shown their ability to punish generosity in their 3-0 win over Croatia, and Andreas Weimann pounced when given space in front of goal, slotting in Konrad Laimer's incisive 37th-minute cross after Marko Arnautovic's deception.
Ukraine striker Roman Yaremchuk, who scored a goal in each of his team’s first two matches at the tournament, fired narrowly wide an angled shot towards the end.
First, that while France and Austria have faced attacks in recent days, Western Europe must consider itself in the crosshairs of terrorism for these acts target neither individuals nor governments, but a way of life.
One of the gunmen was shot dead by police who said they were hunting for at least one more attacker still at large.