Latest articles on Austria

Inequality manifests in stimulus

Business Jayati Ghosh - 21 May 2020

Structural forces mean emerging economies can’t offer the necessary Covid-19 fiscal-relief packages

The pandemic creates ideal conditions for the rise of populism

Coronavirus Aaliyah Vayez - 15 May 2020

The state of politics and geopolitics has been exacerbated, rather than stabilised, by the coronavirus crisis

Austria’s Sebastian Kurz: from ‘whizz-kid’ politician to deposed leader

Article Agency - 27 May 2019

Kurz becomes the country's shortest-serving chancellor, as well as the first in Austria's post-war history to be removed in a no-confidence vote

Austria’s Sebastian Kurz, the world’s youngest leader in waiting

Article Agence France Presse - 16 Dec 2017

"Whizz-kid" is one of the monikers given to Austrian conservative Sebastian Kurz, who is set to become the world's youngest leader at just 31.

Muslims caught in Austrian election crossfire

Article Staff Reporter - 21 Sep 2017

Major political parties in Austria are openly endorsing anti-Islam messages in their campaigns ahead of the country's elections next month

Austria’s president denies searching Morales’s plane for Snowden

Article Reuters - 7 Jul 2013

Austrian officials did not search Bolivia's presidential jet for Edward Snowden, says Austria's President Heinz Fischer.

Headstone of Hitler’s parents to be removed

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Mar 2012

A relative of Adolf Hitler's has asked for the removal of the tombstone marking his parents' grave.

SA e-tolling sends R1.2bn into Austrian coffers

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Mar 2012

An Austrian company that won the bid to build and operate Gauteng's e-tolling system has made R1.2-billion from its SA operations in a single year.

The hills are alive with the sound of sexist music

Article Staff Reporter - 1 Nov 2011

Lyrics to Austria's 'sexist' anthem should be changed, leftist MPs say. But on this, the centre may favour the far right, which has dug in its heels.

Honour among thieves

Article Chris Roper - 22 Oct 2011

Yes, I'm afraid all South Africans are naturally dishonest, with a cheap moral compass made in China, says <b>Chris Roper</b>.

Hammerl alive, foreign sources confirm

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Apr 2011

Two independent sources have confirmed that South African photographer Anton Hammerl is alive and well in the custody of pro-Gaddafi forces in Libya.

Sno wonder you’re jaded

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Oct 2010

Rave on Snow mixes great skiing with all-night partying to world-class DJs. Phew!

Frustration grows as Aids science, politics clash

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Jul 2010

An international Aids conference has exposed a gulf between scientists and politicians on how to tackle the deadly HIV pandemic.

The times they are a-changin’

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Jul 2010

Standing ovations for microbicide gel team as South Africa's Aids about-turn is fêted.

Trial vaccine ‘could keep HIV patients healthier for longer’

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Jul 2010

The trial was designed to test for safety and researchers did not expect to see a significant response.

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[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

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special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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