Saturday, April 23, 2016

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Climate scientists forecast droughts, floods, heatwaves
A participant hold placards and banners during symbolic action "choose your future" under the signature of climate agreements Paris in Brussels, Belgium, 22 April 2016. Photo: EPA/LAURENT DUBRULE

Climate scientists forecast droughts, floods, heatwaves

By mid-century, pockets of southern Europe will face at least one severe climate hazard every year of the scale now occurring only once a century, according to a new study. 
Tight race likely to upset Austrian power
Last place contender Richard Lugner, Austria's answer to Donald Trump. Photo: Shelley Stark

Tight race likely to upset Austrian power

Austria's presidential ballot on Sunday is expected to highlight the decline in the country's two traditional parties, which for the first time since 1945 look unlikely to produce a winning candidate. 
Ten Vienna flea-markets to visit this weekend
MEINS wird DEINS

Ten Vienna flea-markets to visit this weekend

With the sun tentatively shining again in Austria, the ‘Flohmarkt’ season as once more begun.  
Couple in Austria request IVF to help conceive tenth child
Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde

Couple in Austria request IVF to help conceive tenth child

A couple in Austria with nine children are allegedly requesting IVF treatment so they can have more. 
Austria's answer to Bonnie and Clyde arrested this week
LPD NÖ

Austria's answer to Bonnie and Clyde arrested this week

Austria’s version of Bonnie and Clyde have been arrested this week accused of carrying out armed raids on five banks over a two year period.  
Women targeted in anti Muslim attacks in Austria
IGGÖ

Women targeted in anti Muslim attacks in Austria

There were 156 assaults against Muslims in Austria in 2015, with the vast majority of incidents targeting women, according to the first ever anti-Muslim racism report. 
Survey: Could Brits in Europe put the brakes on Brexit?
ANDY RAIN/EPA

Survey: Could Brits in Europe put the brakes on Brexit?

How will Brits abroad vote in the "Brexit" referendum? The Local surveyed more than 2,700 people across Europe to find out. 
Austrian bishop refuses refugee fence on Church land
Migrants wait for a bus in Moschendorf in Sept 201

Austrian bishop refuses refugee fence on Church land

An Austrian bishop refused on Thursday to allow parts of a planned anti-migrant fence on the country's southern border with Hungary to be built on Church land. 
Attempt to claim 'lost' €130K lands Austrian in court
LPD Wien

Attempt to claim 'lost' €130K lands Austrian in court

An Austrian man is being prosecuted after allegedly lying to claim €128,300 fished out of the Danube river belonged to him. 
Double murderer kills himself in prison cell
Polizei

Double murderer kills himself in prison cell

An Austrian due to appear in court next week for the attempted murder of a policeman committed suicide in his prison cell last night, authorities have confirmed.  
Features
Integrate refugees with help, not pity
Participants attend a German language course of the 'Fluechtlingsprojekt Ute Bock' (Refugees project Ute Bock) in Vienna. Photo: EPA/CHRISTIAN BRUNA

Integrate refugees with help, not pity

In the Austrian village of Gutau, inhabitants have set up a microcredit system to help refugees rent houses and start businesses. 
Photo Gallery
A visit to the Schloss Hof Easter Market
Photo: Jerry Barton

A visit to the Schloss Hof Easter Market

Amateur shutterbug Jerry Barton visited one of Austria's traditional Easter markets at Schloss Hof. 
Strong men in the 19th century Prater
Photo: Wien Museum

Strong men in the 19th century Prater

A new exhibition at Wien Museum is showcasing photos from Vienna's famous Prater fairground since 1766. 
Ginger Churchill heads to hell in Nazi mural
Photo: Europics.at

Ginger Churchill heads to hell in Nazi mural

Would you believe that Winston Churchill makes an appearance on a church mural done by a Nazi artist in Austria, heading to hell with a sack of gold? 
The film project about what makes us human
Photo: Linda Coussement

The film project about what makes us human

Linda Coussement is a woman on a mission to film people’s personal stories as she slowly travels the globe - with the aim of spreading a message of empathy and connectedness. After spending a month in Vienna she is now en route to Budapest. She spoke to The Local about her project.  
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Why the Queen should return to Austria after 50 years
Youtube screenshot/British Pathé

Why the Queen should return to Austria after 50 years

In celebration of the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday today, The Local Austria has dug up an old British Pathé newsreel that documented her last visit to Austria back in 1969. 
Police to deploy 300 officers at Austrian border protest
JAN HETFLEISCH/EPA

Police to deploy 300 officers at Austrian border protest

Italian police are planning to deploy 300 officers at pro-refugee protest taking place this weekend at the Brenner border with Austria.  
3D print of Oetzi the Ice Man revealed
One of three replicas of Oetzi the Iceman created for teaching purposes by Gary Staab, from resin and mixed media. Photo: http://www.staabstudios.com/

3D print of Oetzi the Ice Man revealed

Scientists presented Wednesday a life-sized copy, made using a 3D printer, of Oetzi the mummified 5,000-year-old "iceman" found in the Alps 25 years ago. 
'Border controls will stem migrant flow via Italy': Austria
Austria will step up controls at the Brenner pass with Italy, unless the number of arrivals falls drastically. Photo: Raul Alejandro Rodriguez

'Border controls will stem migrant flow via Italy': Austria

Italy says controls could cost its food industry alone some €10 billion. 
Machete driver 'forgot' he was holding 60 cm knife
LPD Burgenland

Machete driver 'forgot' he was holding 60 cm knife

A fight between two drivers that escalated to one of them being threatened with a machete has resulted in a eight month prison sentence for the owner of the knife. 
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Refugee crisis
Swiss army ready to act in worst case migrant scenario
File photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP

Swiss army ready to act in worst case migrant scenario

Switzerland has said it is ready to mobilize up to 2,000 soldiers should migrants continue to arrive into the country. 
Police calm hipster frenzy at Berlin vegan restaurant
Wouldn't you stand outside in the cold for hours for a cup of revitalising green gunk? Photo: DPA

Police calm hipster frenzy at Berlin vegan restaurant

Has hipster gentrification gone too far in Berlin? As police battle hordes of trend-seekers hungry for vegan snacks, the question has to be asked. 
US Army captain foils Denmark school attack
Danish Chief of Defence Peter Bartram (left) presented Captain Bradley Grimm (centre) with a Danish Defense Medal. Also present was US Ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford (right). Photo: Sune Wadskjær

US Army captain foils Denmark school attack

American who "likely saved the lives of Danish citizens" was honoured with a Danish Defense Medal. 
Ten weird things that shock Spaniards about the UK
Queuing is a British pastime that is mystifying to Spaniards. Photo: Garry Knight/Flickr

Ten weird things that shock Spaniards about the UK

The UK is one of the most popular destinations for Spaniards who move abroad, but there are some things about their new home that are just impossible to get used to... 
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Refugees need practical help
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What's the best way for expats to transfer money abroad?
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All you need to know about Austrian Faschingskrapfen
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Why looking good on the ski slopes has never been easier
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Vienna gets its first English language photo school
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Live in Austria? You might develop some of these weird habits
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How 'Silent Night' rules the carol world
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How a chance meeting on the slopes led to a new business
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What it means to be human
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Top tips for affordable but stylish travelling
Technology
How a town became a green icon
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Why Austria has the world's best ski resort
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Let them eat cake!
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Top tips for partying like an Austrian
Culture
Five places to learn how to cook Viennese cuisine
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How living in Austria will improve your lifestyle
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Backstage at the World Beard and Moustache Championship
Gallery
Up to 60,000 people welcomed refugees in Vienna
Culture
Can you spot an Austrian?
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Our pick of Vienna's best vegetarian restaurants
Analysis & Opinion
Italy's South Tyrol: where an identity crisis lingers
National
Lost on the way to sanctuary
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