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.

'Fair to Stop Negotiations': Sebastian Kurz Urges to Review Turkey's EU Bid

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said that Turkey cannot become a member of the European Union due to the political course pursued by Ankara in recent years.

‘Don’t let Nazis govern’: 1,000s protest new coalition govt in Austria

Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in Vienna to protest the swearing-in of the new Austrian government. The rally targeted the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria (FPO), which has joined the coalition government.

Turkey Blasts Austrian Call to Halt Ankara's EU Talks

Ankara on Sunday criticized a call by Austria’s new government for a halt to Turkey’s EU accession negotiations, saying it shows a discriminatory attitude that ignores Turkey’s rights.

New Austrian government rules out EU referendum

Austria's new coalition government will not hold a referendum on membership of the European Union, incoming vice-chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) said today.

Turkey criticizes Austria for obstructing minister visit

Turkish Foreign Ministry on Monday criticized the Austria's obstruction of the visit of Turkish Minister of Economy to Vienna, said a statement on Monday.

Vienna Bars Turkish Economy Minister From Attending Failed Coup Anniversary

The Austrian Foreign Ministry prohibited Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci from entering the country on the occasion of commemorative events of the 2016 Turkish failed coup attempt citing security concerns, a ministry spokesperson said Monday.

Growing migrant inflow: Italian FM summons Austrian ambassador over border controls

The Italian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Austrian ambassador over Vienna’s decision to re-introduce border controls. The move comes as Austria announced it was ready to deploy troops and armored vehicles to the Italian border over the growing migrant inflow.

Migrants: l'Autriche se dit prête à déployer l'armée à sa frontière avec l'Italie

L'Autriche compte "très bientôt" rétablir les contrôles et déployer des soldats à sa frontière avec l'Italie si l'afflux de migrants ne ralentit pas, a annoncé le ministre autrichien de la Défense à un quotidien viennois ce lundi.

Turkey to 'not allow' Austria's participation in NATO

Turkey will not allow Austria’s participation in NATO activities as long as Vienna continues its anti-Turkey stance on European Union platforms, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said on Tuesday.

Saudi Embassy in Vienna warns about Austria's face cover ban

The Saudi Embassy in Vienna is alerting its citizens to recent Austrian legislation banning face covers in public and is calling on them to observe the law.

Austrian jury convicts asylum seeker of war crimes in Syria

A jury in Austria convicted an asylum seeker of 20 counts of murder and sentenced him to life in prison for killing injured soldiers in the Syrian civil war.

Austria must honor refugee relocation deal, EU says

Austria must honor the EU refugee relocation agreement and will face consequences if withdraws from it, a European Commission spokeswoman said Tuesday in Brussels, reacting to Vienna's announcement that it will no longer participate in the program.

Austria says wants exemption from EU migrant relocation system

Austria will seek an exemption from having to accept more asylum-seekers under an EU relocation system, it said Tuesday, arguing that it has already taken in its fair share during Europe's migration crisis.

Austrian FM Suggests Setting Up Refugee Centers in Georgia, Western Balkans

Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz called on Sunday for the opening of refugee centers outside the European Union, suggesting Georgia and the Western Balkans as possible locations.

Espace Schengen: nouvelle prolongation des contrôles aux frontières

La Commission européenne a donné son feu vert mercredi à une nouvelle prolongation de trois mois des contrôles à certaines frontières intérieures de l'espace Schengen, réintroduits en 2015 par cinq pays confrontés à un fort afflux migratoire.

Australia on alert after busting Christmas Day terror cell

Australia remained on alert over the holiday period after authorities arrested seven people on Friday allegedly planning a Christmas Day terror attack.

Syrian refugees could be sent back home to safe zones: Greek official

Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said here on Thursday that Syrian refugees could be taken back to safe areas in Syria, Austria Press Agency reported.

Ankara snubs EU decision to halt accession talks

Turkish European Union Minister Ömer Çelik has harshly criticized the EU, declaring that it lacked self-confidence after the bloc unanimously decided not to open new chapters in Turkey’s accession talks.

Austria far-right candidate concedes defeat in presidential race

The candidate vying to become Europe's first freely elected far-right head of state since World War Two conceded defeat in Austria's presidential election soon after polls closed today.