Austria burqa ban: Man dressed as shark falls afoul of new law
Source: DEUTSCHE WELLE A man dressed as a shark has been fined under new anti-burqa laws in Austria. The shark was advertising the opening of a new electronics store called McShark. […]
Banning the veil isn’t freedom
I was greatly grieved to hear of the full-face veil ban being criminalised in Austria. It is estimated that of the nearly 9 million people of Austria, this will actually apply to a mere 150 women. Certainly forcefully removing the garment from these 150 women will not solve Austria’s problems. […]
Austrian police force women to uncover their faces as country’s ‘burka ban’ comes into force
Generally, scarves, clown disguises and medical masks will be banned in public Restrictions are aimed at ‘ensuring the cohesion of society in an open society’ They came into force today and anyone violating the rules will get a €150 fine By Gareth Davies and Keiran Southern For Mailonline Published: 12:44 […]
Austria’s Conchita Wurst cancels Edinburgh show after Syrian musicians denied visas
FRENCH PRESS AGENCY – AFP VIENNA Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy after winning the 59th annual Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the B&W Hallerne in Copenhagen, on May 10, 2014. (REUTERS Photo) Austria’s bearded drag idol Conchita said Friday she had cancelled her headlining act at the […]
Italy-Austria tension over border troops at Brenner Pass
Source: BBC News Italy has summoned Austria’s ambassador after the government in Vienna announced it was ready to deploy border troops to block any migrant influx. Austrian Defence Minister Hans […]
Austria to shut Islamic Kindergartens
Source: abna24.com Austria’s Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz has called for the shutting down of Islamic kindergartens in the country. The comment was made at a public event set up by Kurier newspaper. “Of course, we don’t need them. There should be no Islamic kindergartens,” Kurz said when asked whether he […]
Oversold: Oil traders punish OPEC for promising too much
Source: Reuters By Dmitry Zhdannikov, Rania El Gamal and Ernest Scheyder | VIENNA (Reuters) – As OPEC’s latest meeting wrapped up in Vienna on Thursday night, ministers congratulated each other […]
This Boat Sails Women Into International Waters To Give Abortions
Source: Huffington Post By Sarah Ruiz-Grossman WOMEN ON WAVESWomen on Waves boat off the coast of Mexico in April 2017. A tiny nonprofit is bringing major attention to some countries’ […]
Austria’s full-face veil ban is a kneejerk reaction to the rise of the far right
theguardian: by Julia Ebner — In the hope of preserving the status quo the government is enacting a symbolic policy that feeds into identity wars between Muslim and non-Muslim ‘The policy ultimately risks normalising far-right rhetoric, validating populist party programmes and empowering Austrian identity movements by demonising Muslim communities.’ […]
Austrian minister calls for headscarf ban for public servants
Source: Reuters Austria’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Integration Sebastian Kurz said on Friday he wanted to ban public servants, including school teachers, from wearing the Islamic headscarf. Kurz, of […]
Turkish tailoring company dresses up Vienna Philharmonics
ZEYNEP ESRA KOCA ISTANBUL The prestigious tailoring company La Misura, which has offered customized alteration services to high-end clients from Turkey and all over the world since 2009, has now added a distinguished client to its list as it prepares the hand-tailored frock coats, shirts, trousers, vests and shoes of […]
Austrian vote a ‘good omen for Europe’: German minister
Source: The Local “If the first results are confirmed this will be a good omen against populism in Europe,” Steinmeier, who is to become Germany’s next president, told a news […]
Austria’s presidential campaign draws to a close
As Austrians prepare to head to the polls, the candidates have sent out their final campaign messages. Norbert Hofer of the right-wing Freedom Party has urged voters to ensure a “safe Austria” for future generations. Watch video12:03 Austria decides: The populist challenge After a seemingly never-ending campaign, Austria’s presidential race came […]
Austria presidential poll result overturned
Source: BBC Austria’s highest court has annulled the result of the presidential election narrowly lost by the candidate of the far-right Freedom Party. The party had challenged the result, saying […]
Austrian minister says migrants to EU should be kept on islands
By AFP – Jun 05,2016 – JORDAN TIMES Migrants sit facing the sea near the former international airport in Athens, currently used as a temporary camp for migrants and refugees on Sunday (AFP photo) VIENNA — Asylum seekers to the European Union should be held on islands rather than […]
Fear of Islamism in Vienna
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Neo-Nazi arrested after asylum-seeker threats
Photo: BMI, Gregor Wenda Neo-Nazi arrested after asylum-seeker threats The Local/AFP · 29 May 2016, 20:46 Published: 29 May 2016 20:46 GMT+02:00 Austrian police commandos have arrested a suspected neo-Nazi who allegedly threatened to massacre asylum-seekers, recovering several weapons and ammunition at his home, police said Sunday. The 20-year-old “repeatedly […]
Austrian election could produce first EU far-right head of state
Reuters International MAY 22, 2016 – REFILE – INCLUDING TRANSLATION A supporter holds a picture of Austrian far right Freedom Party (FPOe) presidential candidate Norbert Hofer during his final election rally in Vienna, Austria, May 20, 2016. The words on picture reads “The voice of reason”. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger (reuters_tickers) By […]
Austrian parliament passes package on tougher asylum rules
Reuters International APR 27, 2016 – 19:26 VIENNA (Reuters) – Austria’s parliament on Wednesday passed tough new asylum measures, including a process under which migrants could be turned away at the border within an hour, which could be activated if lawmakers decree public order is threatened. Austria has mostly served […]
Migrant crisis: Austria passes controversial new asylum law
Source: BBC Austria has passed a controversial new law that restricts the right of asylum and allows most claimants to be rejected directly at the border. Rights groups say the […]