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Reader questions

Reader question: Is abortion legal in Austria?

With the debates on women's rights again in the spotlight worldwide, readers in Austria have asked what the rules are in the alpine country.

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Four reasons Austria is a great country for women to live in and four why it's not

With International Women's Day Friday March 8th The Local looks at the current situation for women living in Austria, considering both the advantages and disadvantages.

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Four reasons Austria is great for women and four reasons why it isn't

With International Women's Day Friday March 8th The Local looks at the current situation for women living in Austria, considering both the advantages and disadvantages.

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Austria ruling party ejects MP after sexist tweet

Austria's ruling conservative party on Monday ejected a parliamentarian after he implied a politician from neighbouring Germany reached her position on "her knees".