German climate activist banned from living in Austria over protests

A prominent German climate activist has been issued with a two-year ban from living in Austria, dpa learnt on Monday. Anja Windl, a 28-year-old psychology student who has lived in Austria since 2017, poses a "significant threat to public order and …

Sitharaman’s UK, Austria visit to strengthen economic ties: Finance ministry

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins a six-day official visit to the UK and Austria on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen economic ties, enhance financial sector cooperation and attract more foreign investment, the finance ministry said on …

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FMD Europe: Austria closes borders for pigs, cattle

Austria has closed 24 small border crossings with Hungary and Slovakia in an attempt to stop the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) into the country. Austria was last affected by FMD in 1981. The Austrian border closures as of 5 April were announced in …

Austria Wholesale Prices Fall 0.2%

Austria's wholesale prices decreased for the second successive month in March, figures from Statistics Austria showed on Monday. The wholesale price index dropped 0.2 percent year-over-year in March, following a 0.1 percent fall in February. "The …

Finance Minister Sitharaman To Visit UK, Austria For Bilateral Talks

Home India Finance Minister Sitharaman To Visit UK, Austria For Bilateral Talks During her visit, the Finance Minister will participate in the 13th Ministerial round of India–UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will …

German Climate Activist Faces Expulsion From Austria After Ban

Austria has banned a German climate activist for two years, she said on Monday, adding she would fight the decision, which could see her expelled from the Alpine EU member. Anja Windl, who has been living in Austria for seven years, became known for her …

Slovakia and Austria to present joint position on U.S. tariffs at EU Council

Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková (Hlas-SD) and Austrian Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer will present a joint stance on U.S. tariffs at Monday’s (April 7) EU Foreign Affairs and Trade Council meeting in Luxembourg, the Slovak Economy Ministry …

Crackdown on anti-fascists in Austria

Armed house searches and arrests in Graz following protest against right-wing student associations’ ball ~ Rob Latchford ~ Police in Graz, Austria have arrested seven anti-fascists over the past two weeks on orders of the public prosecutor’s office. The …

Austria Closes Borders with Hungary amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Closure at the Austrian-Hungarian border in Rajka (northwestern Hungary) Due to the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), border traffic has been suspended at some crossing points between Hungary and Austria since Saturday, and longer waiting times can be expected …