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Austrian leader: won't go to Beijing games, but no protest

Dec. 14, 2021 02:53 AM EST
BERLIN (AP) — Austria's leader says no high-ranking politicians from his country will attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, but he says that is entirely because of...

Austria: Weapons seized in raids on opponents of virus curbs

May. 20, 2021 12:37 PM EDT
BERLIN (AP) — Austrian authorities said Thursday they seized weapons and ammunition in raids on radical opponents of coronavirus restrictions. ...

Austrian health minister Rudolf Anschober announces his resignation due to health problems and overworking in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Anschober said that he couldn’t continue in the grueling job of helping lead the country’s coronavirus response because of persistent personal health problems. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner)
Austria's health minister resigns, saying he's overworked

Apr. 13, 2021 04:57 AM EDT

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz attends a meeting at the federal chancellery in Vienna, Austria, Monday, March 22, 2021. The Austrian government is considering on further measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Austria's Kurz defends criticism of EU vaccine distribution

Mar. 26, 2021 07:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2021, file photo, people receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Las Vegas. Nevada's top coronavirus official didn't guarantee the state can meet President Joe Biden's goal of offering a vaccination to every adult who wants a shot by May 1, but said it gives everyone something to work toward. COVID-19 Task Force chief Caleb Cage said everything depends on vaccine allocations. Seventeen new COVID-19 deaths were reported statewide Friday, March 12, 2021, bringing the pandemic total in Nevada to almost 5,100. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
The Latest: All Duke University undergrads must quarantine

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2021 03:48 PM EST

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz walks at the federal chancellery in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Austrian pharmaceutical companies and scientists meet Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz for vaccine research and production in Austria. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Austria plans vaccine drive in area hit by SA virus variant

Mar. 03, 2021 09:35 AM EST

Federal police check travellers on the A93 motorway near Kiefersfelden, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Germany has implemented tighter border controls on its frontiers with the Czech Republic and Austria’s Tyrol province in an effort to stem the spread of more contagious coronavirus variants. (Angelika Warmuth/dpa via AP)
Germany tightens border checks to keep out virus variants

By Geir Moulson Feb. 14, 2021 05:20 AM EST

File---File picture taken Dec.2, 2020 shows Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaking behind plexiglass shields at a press conference at the federal chancellery in Vienna, Austria, (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)
Austria to restrict movement from Tyrol over variant fears

Feb. 09, 2021 10:28 AM EST

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz with a face mask walks at the federal chancellery in Vienna, Austria, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The Austrian government has moved to restrict freedom of movement for people, in an effort to slow the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Austria extends lockdown to Feb. 7, toughens some measures

Jan. 17, 2021 06:58 AM EST

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speakes behind plexiglass shields at a press conference at the federal chancellery in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. The Austrian government has moved to restrict freedom of movement for people, in an effort to slow the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Austria to allow Christmas skiing but many restrictions stay

By Geir Moulson And Philipp Jenne Dec. 02, 2020 09:00 AM EST

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz wearing a face mask to protect against coronavirus, walks at the federal chancellery in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. The Austrian government has moved to restrict freedom of movement for people, in an effort to slow the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Austria shuts schools, most stores, to curb spread of virus

Nov. 14, 2020 11:30 AM EST

European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson speaks during a media conference after a meeting of EU interior ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, Pool)
Attacks spur EU to tighten borders, boost policy agency

By Lorne Cook Nov. 13, 2020 10:31 AM EST

Police officers guard the scene in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Police in the Austrian capital said several shots were fired shortly after 8 p.m. local time on Monday, Nov. 2, in a lively street in the city center of Vienna. Austria's top security official said authorities believe there were several gunmen involved and that a police operation was still ongoing. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Gunman who killed 4 in Vienna attack had sought to join IS

By Philipp Jenne And Geir Moulson Nov. 03, 2020 01:14 AM EST

In this image made from video, police at the scene after gunshots were heard, in Vienna, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. Austrian police say several people have been injured and officers are out in force following gunfire in the capital Vienna. Initial reports that a synagogue was the target of an attack couldn’t immediately be confirmed. Austrian news agency APA quoted the country’s Interior Ministry saying one attacker has been killed and another could be on the run. (AP Photo)
2 dead, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say

By Philipp Jenne And Frank Jordans Nov. 02, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz with a face mask walks at the federal chancellery in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Austrian government has moved to restrict freedom of movement for people, in an effort to slow the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Austria announces 4-week partial lockdown starting Tuesday

Oct. 31, 2020 12:18 PM EDT

Chairman of the consumer protection association Peter Kolba speakes during a press conference of a class action lawsuit against the Tirol regional authorities for failing in their public health duties, related to the virus outbreak in the ski-resort of Ischgl, seen as a key location from which the virus spread across Europe, in Vienna, Austria, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Group sues Austrian govt over ski resort virus outbreak

By Philipp Jenne And Frank Jordans Sep. 23, 2020 04:50 AM EDT

An Indian official wearing a face mask as precaution against the coronavirus checks the body temperature of a candidate before appearing for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test ( NEET) at an exam centre in Hyderabad, India, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. NEET is for students who wish to study undergraduate medical and dental courses in government or private medical colleges in India. India's coronavirus cases are now the second-highest in the world and only behind the United States. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)
The Latest: S. Korea eases restrictions as virus cases drop

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 11:22 AM EDT

Covid-19 serological tests for passengers of buses coming from Romania are prepared at the Tiburtina bus station, in Rome, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The Lazio region, which includes Rome, is beginning voluntary tests on passengers arriving in Italy from Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine, with a blood test on finger with results in 8 minutes followed by swab test if result is positive. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca)
The Latest: China's Xinjiang region has 28 new cases

By The Associated Press Aug. 01, 2020 01:17 AM EDT

In this Tuesday, June 9, 2020, photo, a fishing boat is anchored in front of the main walkway on the Greek island of Mykonos, Greece. Business owners and locals officials on the Greek holiday island of Mykonos, a popular vacation spot for celebrities, club-goers, and high rollers, say they are keen to reopen for business despite the risks of COVID-19 posed by international travel. Greece will officially launch its tourism season Monday, June 15, 2020 after keeping the country's infection rate low. (AP Photo/Derek Gatopoulos)
Europe reopens many borders but not to Americans, Asians

By Geir Moulson Jun. 14, 2020 07:41 AM EDT

Coronavirus safety plan approved for 2 F1 races in Austria

May. 30, 2020 01:44 PM EDT
VIENNA (AP) — The Austrian Health Ministry has approved safety conditions for Austria to host two Formula One Grand Prix races in July. The...