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Hungary accuses Austria of 'stupidity' in refugee crisis

Hungary accused Austria of confusing 'solidarity and stupidity' after Vienna said that nations which do not accept refugees under European Union quotas should face sanctions.

Hungary accuses Austria of 'stupidity' in refugee crisis
Paris attacks heighten pressure at Vienna Syria talks

Multiple "terror" attacks in Paris increased the pressure on some 20 countries and organisations meeting in Vienna on Saturday to overcome deep divisions and help end Syria's horrific civil war.

Paris attacks heighten pressure at Vienna Syria talks
Between hope and despair, migrants board buses for Austria

"According to the Hungarian government, there will be free buses to take you to the last town before the border," shouts a man urgently in Arabic through a megaphone.

Between hope and despair, migrants board buses for Austria
20,000 march in Austria after migrant truck tragedy

Around 20,000 people took to the streets of Vienna on Monday to demonstrate against ill-treatment of migrants.

20,000 march in Austria after migrant truck tragedy
More than 70 dead in Austrian migrant truck tragedy: government

The bodies of more than 70 dead migrants have been recovered from an abandoned truck found on an Austrian motorway, more than the initial estimate of between 20 and 50.

More than 70 dead in Austrian migrant truck tragedy: government
Vladimir Koshlyak and Alnur Musayev ©REUTERS
Viennese court acquits two men of murder in high-profile Aliyev's case; Kazakhstan contends Austrian judge biased

Vladimir Koshlyak and Alnur Musayev acquitted by jury in Austria of murdering two Kazakhstani bankers back in 2007.

Viennese court acquits two men of murder in high-profile Aliyev's case; Kazakhstan contends Austrian judge biased
Austria to file EU complaint against UK nuclear plant

Austria will next week officially file a legal complaint in Brussels against state subsidies for Britain's planned new Hinkley Point nuclear power plant.

Austria to file EU complaint against UK nuclear plant
Vadim Koshlyak and Alnur Musayev ©REUTERS
Aliyev's accomplices back in custody

Rakhat Aliyev's alleged accomplices in the murder of two bankers are taken back into custody in Austria.

Aliyev's accomplices back in custody
Eurovision, a stage for geopolitical conflicts?

Behind the kitsch, glitz and smoke machines of the Eurovision Song Contest -- hosted by Vienna -- hide more serious international geopolitical tensions.

Eurovision, a stage for geopolitical conflicts?
Vienna's Life Ball extravaganza draws stars in fight against AIDS

From actress Charlize Theron to French fashion icon Jean-Paul Gaultier, the Life Ball, one of the world's biggest AIDS charity events, drew scores of celebrities to Vienna.

Vienna's Life Ball extravaganza draws stars in fight against AIDS
Co-defendents of Rakhat Aliyev, former head of the Kazakh secret service KNB Alnur Mussayev (R) and Vadim Koshlyak, sit in the dock before their trial in Vienna April 14, 2015 ©REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bad
Aliyev's accomplices released from detention in Austrian courtroom

Two of Aliyev's accomplices in the trial into the double-murder of Kazakh bankers back in 2007, have been released in the courtroom over contradicting evidence.

Aliyev's accomplices released from detention in Austrian courtroom
Rakhat Aliyev. Photo taken from Facebook
Aliyev case in Vienna becomes complicated

The case involving the deceased ex-ambassador of Kazakhstan to Austria Rakhat Aliyev promises to become more complicated.

Aliyev case in Vienna becomes complicated
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Activists file Facebook class action suit in Austria

An Austrian law graduate spearheading a class action case against Facebook for alleged privacy breaches officially filed the suit in a Vienna court.

Activists file Facebook class action suit in Austria
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Second autopsy confirms Rakhat Aliyev's suicide

A second autopsy of Rakhat Aliyev's body confirmed that the former Kazakhstan ambassador to Austria committed suicide.

Second autopsy confirms Rakhat Aliyev's suicide
Rakhat Aliyev. Photo taken from Facebook page
Narcotics found in Aliyev's blood

A blood sample taken from the deceased ex-ambassador's body has been found to contain traces of narcotic substances.

Narcotics found in Aliyev's blood
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan ©Turar Kazangapov
Kazakhstan insists on objective investigation of Rakhat Aliyev's death

Foreign Ministry of Kazakhstan has made an official statement on Rakhat Aliyev's death in Austrian prison.

Kazakhstan insists on objective investigation of Rakhat Aliyev's death
Rakhat Aliyev. Photo taken from his Facebook
New details of Aliyev's death emerge

Rakhat Aliyev's death has been officially confirmed by the Ministry of Justice of Austria. New details of the death are emerging.

New details of Aliyev's death emerge
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Kazakhstan's Aliyev received death threats in Austrian jail: media

Reports in the media suggest Kazakhstan's Rakhat Aliyev received death threats while awaiting trial in the Austrian prison of Josefstadt.

Kazakhstan's Aliyev received death threats in Austrian jail: media
Rakhat Aliyev ©REUTERS
Kazakhstan's Rakhat Aliyev found dead in Austrian prison

Former son-in-law of Kazakshtan President Rakhat Aliyev has been found dead in his solitary confinemen in an Austrian prison.

Kazakhstan's Rakhat Aliyev found dead in Austrian prison
Anti-Islam PEGIDA rally in Austria dwarfed by counter-demo

The first protest in the Austrian city of Linz by Germany's "anti-Islamisation" movement PEGIDA drew just 150 supporters.

Anti-Islam PEGIDA rally in Austria dwarfed by counter-demo