Soaring Energy Prices Provoke Growing Anger Across Europe | Farsnews Agency

Protests have been held in Italy and Austria over soaring energy prices as pressure is piling on European governments over the crisis.

Sweden Hits Record Electricity Prices, Austria's Inflation to Exceed 7% for First Time Since 1970s | Farsnews Agency

Electricity prices throughout Sweden reached record levels, peaking in the Southern part of the country and Greater Stockholm. Austria's inflation rate this year will peak at 7.6%, hitting the record since the global oil crisis of 1970s, according to an inflation forecast published by the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) on Monday.

Kremlin alarmed over ‘cancel’ crusade against ex-Austrian top diplomat - TASS

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned the harassment of ex-Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl, who earlier had served on the Board of Directors of Rosneft, saying that this indicates the unhealthy state of society there, when speaking to journalists on Wednesday.

Austria Not to Pay for Russian Gas in Rubles: FM - Tasnim News Agency

Austria has no plans to pay for Russian gas in rubles, Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Schallenberg said.

Austria activates alert system to ensure gas supply

Austria has announced that it is following Germany in activating the first level of its emergency plan to ensure gas supply over fears that Russia could cut off exports of the energy source if Western countries refuse to make payments to Moscow in roubles.

Austria to lift most COVID-19 restrictions in March - China.org.cn

Austria has announced plans to drop most of its COVID-19 restrictions from March 5, despite high infection numbers in recent days.

Assisted suicide now legal in Austria — RT World News

A new law allowing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients has come into force in Austria after being approved by the country’s parliament in December.

Austria levanta las restricciones para los vacunados de COVID

 

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Austria Announces Nationwide Lockdown and Plans Vaccine Mandate - The New York Times

Austria will go into a nationwide lockdown on Monday and impose a coronavirus vaccination mandate next February as a spike in infections risks overburdening the country’s hospitals, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said on Friday.

Austria orders lockdown for those not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from Monday

 Austria is placing millions of people not fully vaccinated against the coronavirus in lockdown as of Monday to deal with a surge in infections to record levels, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said on Sunday.

Sebastian Kurz resigns as Austrian Chancellor amid corruption scandal - CNN

Austrian leader Sebastian Kurz said he was stepping down from his office Saturday evening, days after his office was raided by Austrian prosecutors investigating him and close team members on suspicion of bribery and breach of trust.

Austrian Greens question chancellor’s ability to remain in office after he is placed under investigation for corruption, bribery — RT

 Austrian Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler of the Green Party has questioned the ability of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz to remain in his position after the prosecutor announced the country’s leader would be put under investigation.

Austria to cut unemployment pay to those who refuse COVID vaccine

Job seekers in Austria will risk losing some of their unemployment benefits if they turn down a job offer because it requires getting vaccinated against COVID-19, local media reported Thursday.  

State Dept. Launches Investigation Into ‘Havana Syndrome’ Cases Among US Diplomats in Vienna - Sputnik International

The so-called 'Havana syndrome' was initially reported between 2016-2017 by US diplomats from embassies in Cuba and China, who complained about a number of mysterious symptoms, including dizziness, headache, nausea, vision and cognitive problems. Officials haven't yet determined the cause of the distress.

US Seeks to Extradite Turkish Businessman Over Money Laundering Charges, Justice Dept Says - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - The US is seeking to extradite Turkish businessman Sezgin Baran Korkmaz from Austria for allegedly laundering $133 million as part of a tax credit fraud scheme, the Justice Department said.

Vienna shooting: Anti-terror chief suspended over intelligence bungle - BBC News

Austrian officials have revealed new intelligence failings ahead of the murder of four people in Vienna on Monday night, prompting the city's anti-terror chief to step aside.

Austria declares 3 days of mourning, no evidence yet of 2nd perpetrator - China.org.cn

Austrian Interior Minister Karl Nehammer said Tuesday that there was so far no evidence of a second perpetrator involved in Monday evening's deadly terror attack in central Vienna.

Chinese embassy tells citizens to stay on alert after terror attack in Vienna - Global Times

The Chinese embassy in Austria has urged overseas Chinese to stay at home after a terrorist attack in central Vienna left at least one dead and 15 injured.

Austria to shut down 7 mosques, may expel up to 60 Turkish-funded imams

The Austrian government will shut down seven mosques and is checking whether to expel up to 60 imams as part of the crackdown operation “against political Islam” and hate preaching.