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Austria to reopen border with Italy from mid-June
Austria announced on Wednesday it would reopen its border with hard-hit Italy from June 16th and allow free travel from most other European nations from that date as the country eases its coronavirus lockdown.
How lockdowns and restrictions across different European countries may have saved lives
Strict containment measures and social distancing measures might have already saved up to 59,000 lives across 11 European countries battling the spread of the new coronavirus, scientists say. Here's a closer look.
What are the main measures being taken across Europe to fight coronavirus pandemic?
Quarantine, schools, shops and borders closed, gatherings banned, here are the main measures that have been taken so far in Europe to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.
No, coronavirus isn't the same as the flu
Aches and pains, sore throat, fever -- although they may feel similar to those suffering from their symptoms, the novel coronavirus is not the same as the seasonal flu, experts have stressed. (Paywall Free)
Austria and Slovenia impose tight border restrictions with Italy over coronavirus
Austria and Slovenia announced Tuesday they would severely restrict travel from neighbouring Italy, the country worst hit by the new coronavirus after China.
Austrian father and son jailed for supplying guns to Italian mafia
The pair denied knowingly dealing with the mafia, insisting they had thought they were working with "vegetable traders".
EU's likely next boss 'ready' to back another Brexit delay if needed
European Commission president nominee Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday she would support delaying Britain's exit from the EU beyond an October 31 deadline if necessary.
What you need to know about how the European elections work
Each country in the European Union has its own rules for voting in the May 23-26 elections to the bloc's parliament. Here is an overview.
Abu Dhabi awards Italian and Austrian oil firms key stakes in refinery
Abu Dhabi's state oil firm said on Sunday it had signed partnership deals worth $5.8 billion with Italian oil giant Eni and Austria's OMV, awarding them key stakes in its refining arm.
The South Tyrol question, explained
South Tyrol, known to Italians as Alto Adige, has been a bone of contention between Austria and Italy for decades. Here's what you need to know about the latest dispute.
Italy and Austria at odds over South Tyrol dual-citizenship
A diplomatic row threatens to disrupt Italy's Alpine province of South Tyrol: over the question of national identity and whether some of its inhabitants should have the right to Austrian citizenship.
Italy cancels meeting with Austria over South Tyrol passport proposal
Italy's foreign minister has cancelled a meeting with his Austrian counterpart over Vienna's plans to grant citizenship to the German-speaking minority in the northern Italian province of South Tyrol, his office said on Monday.
Italy indignant after Austria offers passports to South Tyroleans
Rome was up in arms Monday over a proposal by Austria's new conservative and far-right coalition government to offer passports to the German-speaking residents of the northern Italian province of South Tyrol.
Italy summons Austrian ambassador over threat of border controls
Italy's foreign ministry summoned the Austrian ambassador on Tuesday after Vienna said it was considering introducing border controls to block migrants from passing between the two countries.
This is Sebastian Kurz: Austria's 'messiah' to his fans, 'mini-dictator' to detractors
History could remember 30-year-old Sebastian Kurz as Austria's own version of Emmanuel Macron by becoming its youngest ever chancellor -- or as the man who let the far-right back into power.
Austria sets a date for its snap election
Austria's snap election will be on October 15th, party chiefs agreed on Tuesday after the centrist coalition collapsed, the Austria Press Agency reported.
British ambassador bruised after boar gives chase in Vienna park
Britain's ambassador to Austria has generally been given a warm welcome but one wild boar at least appears to have little time for diplomatic niceties.
Austria heads for snap elections
Austria's new centre-right leader Sebastian Kurz called on Sunday for snap elections, setting up another nail-biting vote in Europe that could see the far-right win power.
Snap elections expected this year, Austria's chancellor says
Austria's Chancellor Christian Kern said on Sunday that he expected early elections this year after his coalition partners pulled the plug on their alliance.
IN PICTURES: Austria celebrates only female ruler of the Hapsburg empire
Austrians celebrated on Saturday the 300th anniversary of the birth of Maria Theresa, with plenty of concerts and Champagne to honour the only woman to have ruled the Habsburg empire.
US urges EU and UK to 'divorce amicably'
US Secretary of State John Kerry expressed regret Sunday that Britain has chosen to leave the European Union and vowed Washington will maintain close ties with the bloc.
Italy-Austria border controls 'political catastrophe'
Austria imposing controls on its border with Italy would be a "political catastrophe" for Europe, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Saturday.
'Border controls will stem migrant flow via Italy': Austria
Austria will reintroduce controls along its border with Italy unless the migrant flow through the area is drastically reduced, Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz warned in an interview published on Wednesday.