Austria

Vienna to block further talks on Turkey EU accession: Austrian FM

Dec 12, 2016 06:50

Vienna will block further Turkey EU accessions talks over Ankara’s post-coup human rights violations track record, says Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz.
Austrians casting ballots in presidential election rerun

Dec 04, 2016 14:56

Austrian voters are casting their ballots in a presidential election rerun that pits a far-right leader, Norbert Hofer, against mainstream politician Alexander Van der Bellen.
Austria to open banks in Iran to help trade

Nov 11, 2016 16:02

Austria says it plans to establish several banks in Iran in what could make it the first European country to take the initiative to facilitate post-sanctions trade activities with the Islamic Republic.
Austria calls for EU’s swift change of policy on Turkey

Nov 07, 2016 20:29

Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz has called for a swift change of the European Union’s policy vis-à-vis Turkey as Ankara widens its crackdown on dissent.
Political dialogue only solution to Mideast problems: Larijani

Oct 23, 2016 19:36

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has highlighted the significance of solving the current problems in the Middle East through political dialogue while avoiding any military approaches.
Austria to raise state exports' guarantees for more business with Iran: Report

Sep 30, 2016 07:53

Austria’s government plans to increase state exports' guarantees for companies that want to do business with Iran following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions, a report said.
Austria postpones presidential election rerun over faulty ballot envelopes

Sep 12, 2016 19:12

Austria has postponed the rerun of the country’s presidential election initially scheduled for October 2, citing faulty ballot envelopes.
Austria FM, politicians call for ban on full Hijab

Aug 18, 2016 19:24

Conservative politicians in Austria have called for a ban to be imposed on Muslim women wearing full body Hijab in what many see as a mere imitation of similar Islamophobic moves in western European countries.
Austria summons Turkish envoy over crackdown

Jul 21, 2016 14:25

Austria has summoned Turkey's ambassador for explanation about Ankara's possible links to recent Turkish protests in Vienna and a widening crackdown following Friday's coup attempt.
Austria sets October 2 for presidential election rerun

Jul 05, 2016 16:04

Austria set a new date Tuesday for the presidential election after the country’s high court ordered a rerun over irregularities reported in the May election.