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Brexit result is 'a bad day' for Europe and Austria
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Brexit result is 'a bad day' for Europe and Austria

Austrian politicians react to the news of Britain’s exit from the European Union with shock, describing the result as “a political earthquake”. 8 comments
Pool bans all refugees after attack in Austria
The town of Mistelbach where the incident happened. Bwag/Wikimedia

Pool bans all refugees after attack in Austria

An Austrian swimming pool has temporarily banned all refugees after a 13-year-old girl was allegedly followed into a women’s changing room and sexually molested. 
Opinion
Why we are part of the Brexit problem - and what to do
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Why we are part of the Brexit problem - and what to do

It’s been a long night, and for those of us Brits who have made our lives elsewhere in Europe, it will be a long road ahead writes The Local's managing editor James Savage.  
    Brits in Austria 'numb' after UK opts for Brexit
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    Brits in Austria 'numb' after UK opts for Brexit 

    Following the decision by British voters to leave the European Union yesterday, British citizens in Austria have been left stunned and fearful of their future.  
    Two cases of babies trapped in hot cars
    Temperatures soared inside the car. Photo: Paul Gillingwater

    Two cases of babies trapped in hot cars

    Tragedy was narrowly averted on Thursday when rescue services were called out to two cases of infants trapped in overheating cars. Meanwhile, temperatures soared over much of the country. 
    Blind man insulted for not picking up after his dog
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    Blind man insulted for not picking up after his dog

    A blind man got a nasty delivery from a neighbour who was angry that he did not pick up after his guide dog, even though he cannot see the faeces.  2 comments
    Austrian far-right calls on UK to 'stay to fight for better EU'
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    Austrian far-right calls on UK to 'stay to fight for better EU'

    Presidential candidate Norbert Hofer, from the far-right and EU-sceptic Freedom Party, tells journalist Flemming Emil Hansen why he wants the UK to stay in the European Union. 
    Helicopter delivery nightmare for remote mountain hotel
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    Helicopter delivery nightmare for remote mountain hotel

    Two tons of wrong-sized mattresses dropped off by helicopter cause a delivery chaos at a remote mountain hotel.  
    France orders extradition of US rapper Gibbs to Austria

    France orders extradition of US rapper Gibbs to Austria

    A French court on Thursday ordered the extradition of US rapper Freddie Gibbs to Austria, where he is accused of rape, his lawyer Michael Malka said.  
    Teacher fined for taping mouths of kindergarten kids
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    Teacher fined for taping mouths of kindergarten kids

    Parents of three kindergarten children who had their mouths taped shut by their teacher are demanding she be fired from her position.  
    Features
    Travel
    What to do in 72 hours in Vienna
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    What to do in 72 hours in Vienna 

    Scottish travel blogger Megan Conway on how to experience the best of the Austrian capital.  2 comments
    Some of Austria's prettiest towns and villages
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    Some of Austria's prettiest towns and villages

    Although the Austrian capital Vienna holds the top spot for quality of life year after year, sometimes one just needs to get out of the city and go explore nature.  2 comments
    Austrian reported for 'forgetting' dog in hot car
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    Austrian reported for 'forgetting' dog in hot car

    With temperatures steadily climbing in Austria, an animal rescue charity is warning pet owners not to leave their dogs alone in cars under any circumstances.  
    Five unwritten rules about cake in Austria
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    Five unwritten rules about cake in Austria 

    With Dunkin Donuts soon shutting its doors in Austria, The Local has some ideas about why they struggled to find fans in the country. 11 comments
    FPÖ failure shows opposition to rightward surge
    Norbert Hofer, the failed FPÖ presidential candidate for Austria. Photo: Freedom Party

    FPÖ failure shows opposition to rightward surge

    While far-right parties across Europe hailed the near-election of one of their own as Austrian president as a boost for their future prospects, his defeat shows that mainstream forces are still capable of rallying to keep extremists out of power. 
    More news
    40% of Austrians in favour of Austrian EU referendum
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    40% of Austrians in favour of Austrian EU referendum 

    Nearly 40% of Austrians say they want their own referendum on Austria’s EU membership, a survey has shown. 
    Austria 'third most expensive' for food in EU
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    Austria 'third most expensive' for food in EU

    Austria is now the third most expensive place in Europe to buy groceries, just behind Sweden and Denmark when it comes to the price of food. 
    Llama goes for a swim after escaping pen
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    Llama goes for a swim after escaping pen

    A llama ended up in the middle of a swimming lake after escaping from its enclosure in Styria. 
    Third genders could soon appear on Austrian passports
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    Third genders could soon appear on Austrian passports

    A court in Austria will soon decide for the first time whether someone who identifies as neither male nor female can be described as intersex on official documents. 
    46 Italians injured in bus crash in Austria
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    46 Italians injured in bus crash in Austria

    Forty-six Italians have been injured in a bus crash on the A2 motorway just south of Vienna. 
    From our other editions
    Anger as Swiss council plans non-pork school lunches
    Pork sausages are as much a part of Swiss cuisine as fondue and chocolate. File photo: Kochtopf

    Anger as Swiss council plans non-pork school lunches

    Local right-wing politicians say the council is caving to "religious minorities". 
    Police free hostages, kill gunman at cinema attack
    Police in Viernheim. Photo: DPA.

    Police free hostages, kill gunman at cinema attack

    Special forces have shot a man dead who stormed a cinema in western Germany, authorities have confirmed. Security officials say terror an unlikely motive. 
    Copenhagen police tear down Christiania cannabis market
    In a massive action, police cleared out Pusher Street on Friday. Photo: Liselotte Sabroe/Scanpix

    Copenhagen police tear down Christiania cannabis market

    Copenhagen Police on Friday carried out a large-scale operation in Christiania, clearing the alternative enclave's open-air cannabis market. 
    The Local List
    Ten Spanish 'false friends' you need to watch out for
    This woman has been embarrassed for months. Photo: Flequi

    Ten Spanish 'false friends' you need to watch out for

    Spanish is full of false friends and can sometimes be a linguistic minefield. The Local takes a look at some of the worst (and most amusing) offenders.  
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    Three days in Vienna as a tourist
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    Cake rules
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    Austria's choice for a new president
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    Profile on Norbert Hofer, Freedom Party Presidential Candidate
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    Austrian politics explained. TL;DR: worry not.
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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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    How a chance meeting on the slopes led to a new business
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    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
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