Austria's president seeks reelection after turbulent term
Austriaโs 78-year-old president says he will seek reelection later this year, following a term that has seen him pilot the Alpine country through repeated political upheaval.
Austrian Holocaust survivor "Mrs. Gertrude" dies at 94
The Holocaust survivor Gertrude Pressburger, who became famous during Austria's 2016 presidential campaign, when in a video message as โMrs. Gertrudeโ she warned of hatred and exclusion triggered by the far right, has died at 94.
Austrian president demands that government restore trust
Austriaโs president has welcomed Chancellor Sebastian Kurzโs resignation and demanded that the countryโs politicians work hard to restore votersโ trust after a several-day drama that brought the government to the brink of collapse.
The Latest: Pakistan says no rush to recognize Taliban gov't
Pakistanโs foreign minister says Afghanistanโs new Taliban rulers should understand that if they want recognition and assistance in rebuilding the war-battered country โthey have to be more sensitive and more receptive to international opinion and norms.โ.
Belarus' leader visits Austria, pushes for closer EU ties
Belarus' authoritarian leader says his nation is hoping for better ties with the European Union. President Alexander Lukashenko made the comments Tuesday after talking to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen during a visit to that country. During his quarter century rule of Belarus, Lukashenko has shown little tolerance for dissent and independent media. Belarus has relied heavily on Russian financial support, but Lukashenko has recently sought to mend ties with the West. The U.S. and the European Union have lifted some sanctions they imposed on Belarus, while Lukashenko has sought to improve his nation's human rights record.