SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 02, 2012
Volunteers and professionals at the Austrian Space Forum are testing a prototype Mars space suit in a series of ice caves that provide conditions similar to those on the Red Planet. Humanity is still far away from a manned mission to the planet, but the enthusiasts here believe it will actually happen one day. By Christoph Seidler more... [ Video | Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 30, 2012
In a SPIEGEL interview, Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann, 51, expresses doubt about Germany's strategy in combatting the euro crisis, discusses the potential need for a larger Greek bailout package and says that the ECB may have to contribute to debt relief for Athens. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 11, 2012
Earlier this winter, Alpine residents complained about a dearth of snow. But in recent days many find they now have more than they can handle. Avalanche danger has forced the closure of several roads in southern Germany and Austria, where several villages also remain cut off from the outside world. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 13, 2011
A series of corruption scandals revealing the close ties between politics and business has shaken Austria. Entrepreneurs have allegedly received multi-million commissions for non-existent services, and there are reports of cash-stuffed plastic bags changing hands in Vienna's back alleys. The population is losing faith in the political establishment. By Walter Mayr in Vienna more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- September 06, 2011
Geophysicists, archaeologists and computer specialists have discovered a well-preserved Roman gladiator school just outside Vienna -- without even lifting a shovel. Instead of digging they used a special radar to map the site in stunning detail. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 25, 2011
A fresh abuse scandal shocked Austrians on Thursday when police revealed that a father in a small village had allegedly held his daughters prisoner for more than 40 years, sexually abusing them repeatedly. The case came to light only by chance, and the alleged perpetrator has been arrested. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 17, 2011
Right-wing populists in the Netherlands, Austria and Finland are stoking anger against people in debt-laden southern European countries. Experts say they are taking advantage of the debt crisis to gain popularity. By Alexander Jung and Bernhard Zand more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 29, 2011
Islamophobic parties in Europe have established a tight network, stretching from Italy to Finland. But recently, they have extended their feelers to Israeli conservatives, enjoying a warm reception from members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. Some in Israel believe that the populists are Europe's future. By Charles Hawley more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 15, 2011
An emissary of the right-wing populist Austrian Freedom Party is currently in Libya at the invitation of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The relationship between the party and the dictator has a history. By Charles Hawley more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 14, 2011
Under its leader Heinz-Christian Strache, the right-wing populist Freedom Party has become a force to be reckoned with in Austrian politics. It is currently neck and neck with the country's two largest mainstream parties in the polls. Meanwhile the governing Social Democrats are struggling to reconnect with ordinary voters. By Walter Mayr in Vienna more... [ Forum ]
