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June 11, 2015
Jörg Haider. Photo: Press photo/Wikimedia
Carinthia seeks damages from Haider family
The Austrian state of Carinthia has filed a lawsuit against the family of far-right politician and former governor Jörg Haider, who died in a car crash in 2008. READ
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Refugees join Tyrol's storm damage clean-up
A group of 100 asylum seekers have volunteered to help the clear-up operation after heavy rain and storms caused devastation in Sellrain and See in Tyrol. READ
The Interalpen-Hotel where the summit is being held. Photo: Wikimedia
Never mind the G7 - it's Bilderberg time
It's in the Austrian Alps and it involves powerful people hobnobbing. But this is not the G7 or Davos, it's the highly exclusive Bilderberg meeting, an altogether more discreet affair, which starts on Thursday.READ
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Salzburg brothel offers free sex in tax protest
A licensed brothel in the city of Salzburg has been offering free drinks and free sex in a protest against what its owner says is unfair taxation.READ 5 comments
Asian tiger mosquito. Photo: Wikimedia/James Gathany
Asian mosquitoes could carry deadly diseases
The summer may bring hot sunny days and long evenings, but it also brings mosquitoes and this year experts are warning people to be on guard against "exotic" species which bite during the day. READ
Photo: Wikimedia/Todd Klassy
Austria to ban poker outside of casinos
Gaming corporation Casinos Austria has welcomed a government plan to ban poker games outside of casinos - but has lamented the fact that the ban won’t be introduced until 2020. READ
Vienna Criminal Court. Photo: Wikimedia
Ten alleged extremists on trial in Vienna
Ten suspects who allegedly planned to join the militant group Islamic State (Isis) are currently on trial at Vienna Criminal Court, amid high security. READ
Simon Horowitz running in last year's event. Photo: Teach for Austria
Running the length of the Vienna U-Bahn
Ultra-marathon runner and teacher Simon Horowitz will attempt to run the length of the entire Vienna metro system (U-Bahn) on Friday to raise awareness of the Teach for Austria project. READ
One of the tent cities. Photo: Vol.at
Hundreds plan to protest against asylum policy
Hundreds of people are planning to protest against Austria’s asylum policy in Vienna later today. READ
Dariusz K. Photo: Police
'Career criminal' arrested for elderly couple murder
A suspect has been arrested nearly three weeks after the brutal murder of an elderly couple in Donaustadt, Vienna. READ
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Nine spectacular rides in Austria you have to cycle
June 3rd is European Cycling Day and what better time to plan a cycling adventure in Austria? Picturesque riversides and lakes, idyllic villages, historical towns and magnificent mountains are on offer - and taking your bike on the train is no problem. READ
View of Klosterneuburg. Photo: Andreas Praefcke/Wikimedia
Seven great things to do within 50 miles of Vienna
Vienna is packed with imperial history, excellent museums and great places to eat. But how about when you want to escape the city? Barbara Cação, of Vienna Unwrapped, has some suggestions. READ
Opinion
2.2 million Brits live in another EU country. 2.3 million people from elsewhere in the EU live in the UK. Photo: Charles Clegg.
Give us a vote: we've got most to lose if UK quits
Brits in the rest of the EU should all be given a vote in the country’s upcoming referendum - as should Europeans who live in the UK. We’re the ones with most to lose, argues The Local's managing editor James Savage. READ
Eurovision Song Contest
Winners from the 2015 second Semi-Final on stage. Photo: Andres Putting (EBU)
Eurovision's turkeys and triumphs
As the Eurovision Song Contest celebrates its 60th anniversary watched by some 200 million worldwide, here is a trip down Eurovision memory lane - turkeys, dictators, Mormons, orcs, drag queens and all. READ
Eurovision Song Contest
The audience at the first Semi Final. Photo: Andres Putting (EBU)
Douze or nul points? Eurovision acts to watch
Who can follow Austrian drag queen Conchita Wurst and wow 200 million viewers worldwide to win the Eurovision Song Contest at its 60th edition in Vienna on Saturday? READ
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Bombardier and SBB unveil double-deck train
Train manufacturer Bombardier and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) on Monday unveiled a model of the new double-decker passenger trains the state-owned rail operator ordered five years ago for two billion francs ($2.15 billion). READ
Since the start of the Ukraine conflict German trust in NATO has fallen. Photo: DPA
German public rejects Nato mutual defence
A survey published by the Pew Research Center on Wednesday showed that the majority of Germans would be against their country using military means to defend a Nato ally against Russian aggression. READ
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Copenhagen's waterways come alive in the summertime. Photo: Colourbox
Five summer surprises in Copenhagen
Blogger Melanie Haynes shares the top five things that surprised her about summer in Copenhagen, as well as two that really annoy her.READ
Diphtheria was wiped out in Spain in 1986 thanks to a vaccination programme. Photo: Sanofi Pasteur / Flickr
Diphtheria boy being kept alive by machines
The child who has become the first to contract diphtheria in Spain for 28 years has developed heart and lung problems as well as kidney failure and is being kept alive connected to three different machines.READ
The deserted centre of Berrien in northwestern France. Photo: GoogleMaps
French village's €1 land offer sparks global frenzy
The mayor of a tiny, underpopulated village in northwestern France has been inundated with calls from around the world after he decided to sell off land for just €1 per square metre in a bid to attract new villagers. READ
Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Photo: Fillippo Monteforte
Yes, it's still a crime to insult Italy's president
The Italian Senate has moved to scrap a jail term of up to five years for insulting the president. But don't go making derogatory remarks just yet, as the bizarre fascist-era law has not been completely abolished. READ
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The Bishop of Oslo, Ole Christian Kvarme, on Monda
Tooji coming out video 'gross misuse of church'
Norwegian Eurovision star Tooji has come out in scandalous style, releasing a video shot inside an Oslo church in which he has steamy sex with a male priest in front of both altar and shocked congregation.READ
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Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist will be tying the knot this Saturday. Photo: TT
Seven totally Swedish wedding traditions
Marriages are celebrated slightly differently in Sweden. As the wedding of Prince Carl Philip and Sofia Hellqvist looms, wedding planner Mariella Gink gives The Local the lowdown on some of Sweden’s quirkier wedding traditions. READ
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