Putin Visits Austria Amid Fraught Russia-EU Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday in Austria, one of the European Union’s more Russia-friendly members, on his first foreign trip since being sworn in for a fourth term.
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Austria’s Security Demands Fail to Sway EU Magistrate
Europe’s highest court should crack down on Austria, a magistrate advised Tuesday, for requiring one of its citizens to make a security deposit on behalf of the foreign contractor he hired to perform work on his house.
Read moreAustrian Broadcaster Sues Nationalist for ‘Fake News’ Claim
Austria’s public broadcaster is suing the country’s vice chancellor for claiming it spreads fake news.
Read moreEU Court Pares Down Facebook Challenger’s Suit
Europe’s highest court cleared the way Thursday for a privacy suit against Facebook, but it said the Austrian plaintiff cannot represent other users.
Read moreFacebook Challenger in Austria Stumbles in Collective Suit
An adviser to the EU’s highest court recommended paring down an Austrian man’s privacy claims against Facebook, saying he cannot represent other users.
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Dad Blames Lufthansa After Ex Swept Kids Abroad
Demanding punitive damages from Lufthansa German Airlines, a Pennsylvania man says it has been two years since he last saw the children his ex-wife spirited off to Austria.
Read moreAustrian Court Says Facebook Must Delete Hate Postings Worldwide
An Austrian court has ruled that Facebook must delete hate speech postings worldwide and that Austrian law can be applied to lawsuits against the social media website.
Read moreAustria Pressing Fraud Charges Against Airbus Over Fighters
Austria’s government announced Thursday that it has asked state prosecutors to press fraud charges against Airbus and an affiliated company, alleging they overcharged for 15 combat aircraft and demanding refunds for the purchase.
Read moreAustria’s Left-Leaning New President Sworn In
Austria’s new president called Thursday for a tolerant and diverse nation free of ideological and racial hatred in an inauguration speech that embraced the ideal of a united Europe.
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