Austrian Coalition Talks Falter, Expert Government Possible
Austria's post-election coalition talks between the FPÖ and ÖVP are stalled over key ministerial portfolios, particularly foreign affairs and EU policy, with President Van der Bellen considering an alternative expert government.
Austrian Coalition Talks Falter, Expert Government Possible
Austria's post-election coalition talks between the FPÖ and ÖVP are stalled over key ministerial portfolios, particularly foreign affairs and EU policy, with President Van der Bellen considering an alternative expert government.
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52% Bias Score
Record €70 Million Fine for Rewe in Austrian Antitrust Case
Austria's Supreme Court imposed a record €70 million fine on supermarket chain Rewe for failing to report a 2018 store acquisition in Wels, significantly increasing the initial €1.5 million penalty; Rewe plans legal action, citing disproportionate punishment for a formal violation.
Record €70 Million Fine for Rewe in Austrian Antitrust Case
Austria's Supreme Court imposed a record €70 million fine on supermarket chain Rewe for failing to report a 2018 store acquisition in Wels, significantly increasing the initial €1.5 million penalty; Rewe plans legal action, citing disproportionate punishment for a formal violation.
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56% Bias Score
Record €2.35 Million Donation to German AfD Raises Campaign Finance Concerns
Three weeks before Germany's federal election, the far-right AfD party received a €2.35 million donation from Austrian FPÖ member Gerhard Dingler, raising concerns about potential illegal campaign financing due to the donor's lack of known wealth and the address provided.
Record €2.35 Million Donation to German AfD Raises Campaign Finance Concerns
Three weeks before Germany's federal election, the far-right AfD party received a €2.35 million donation from Austrian FPÖ member Gerhard Dingler, raising concerns about potential illegal campaign financing due to the donor's lack of known wealth and the address provided.
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56% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ Poised for Power
Austria's far-right FPÖ party, led by Herbert Kickl, is poised to lead the next government after coalition talks failed, marking a significant shift towards extremism following a history of anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic rhetoric.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ Poised for Power
Austria's far-right FPÖ party, led by Herbert Kickl, is poised to lead the next government after coalition talks failed, marking a significant shift towards extremism following a history of anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic rhetoric.
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68% Bias Score
Benko Faces Fraud Investigation, Signa Group Collapse
Munich prosecutors are investigating Austrian real estate magnate René Benko for fraud and breach of trust involving hundreds of millions of euros related to the failed Franz project near Munich's central station; investigations are also underway in Vienna, Berlin, and Italy.
Benko Faces Fraud Investigation, Signa Group Collapse
Munich prosecutors are investigating Austrian real estate magnate René Benko for fraud and breach of trust involving hundreds of millions of euros related to the failed Franz project near Munich's central station; investigations are also underway in Vienna, Berlin, and Italy.
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48% Bias Score
Study Links Rise of Pet Names to Anxiety About Intimacy
A recent study by the Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna identified Alexinomia, the inability to speak the names of close people, leading to the increased use of pet names like "Maus" as a coping mechanism, highlighting anxiety surrounding intimacy.
Study Links Rise of Pet Names to Anxiety About Intimacy
A recent study by the Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna identified Alexinomia, the inability to speak the names of close people, leading to the increased use of pet names like "Maus" as a coping mechanism, highlighting anxiety surrounding intimacy.
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44% Bias Score
Odermatt Dominates Super-G at World Championships"
Marco Odermatt of Switzerland won the men's super-G World Championship gold medal in Saalbach, Austria, on February 11th, 2024, beating Raphael Haaser of Austria by one second, showcasing his consistent dominance across various disciplines and major championships.
Odermatt Dominates Super-G at World Championships"
Marco Odermatt of Switzerland won the men's super-G World Championship gold medal in Saalbach, Austria, on February 11th, 2024, beating Raphael Haaser of Austria by one second, showcasing his consistent dominance across various disciplines and major championships.
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48% Bias Score
Vonn Crashes, Venier Wins World Ski Championships Super-G
Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the Super-G race at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm due to a collision with a gate, injuring her arm, while Kira Weidle-Winkelmann finished 23rd, and Stephanie Venier of Austria secured gold.
Vonn Crashes, Venier Wins World Ski Championships Super-G
Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the Super-G race at the World Ski Championships in Saalbach-Hinterglemm due to a collision with a gate, injuring her arm, while Kira Weidle-Winkelmann finished 23rd, and Stephanie Venier of Austria secured gold.
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44% Bias Score
Alpine Skiing World Championships: Austria Faces Challenges at Home
From March 4th to 16th, the 48th Alpine Skiing World Championships take place in Saalbach, Austria; despite Austria's historical dominance (311 medals) and eight Spanish participants, their current team's performance is weak, with little chance of achieving top positions against strong international...
Alpine Skiing World Championships: Austria Faces Challenges at Home
From March 4th to 16th, the 48th Alpine Skiing World Championships take place in Saalbach, Austria; despite Austria's historical dominance (311 medals) and eight Spanish participants, their current team's performance is weak, with little chance of achieving top positions against strong international...
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60% Bias Score
Austria on Brink of Far-Right Leadership Amidst Global Right-Wing Surge
Austria is poised for a far-right FPÖ chancellor due to the failure of previous coalition negotiations and widespread public dissatisfaction with traditional politics, signaling a global rise of right-wing influence.
Austria on Brink of Far-Right Leadership Amidst Global Right-Wing Surge
Austria is poised for a far-right FPÖ chancellor due to the failure of previous coalition negotiations and widespread public dissatisfaction with traditional politics, signaling a global rise of right-wing influence.
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56% Bias Score
Gut-Behrami Wins Super-G Amidst Serious Ski Racing Injuries in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Lara Gut-Behrami from Switzerland won the women's Super-G race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, on January 25th, 2024, following a weekend marked by several serious crashes and injuries among competitors, including a lower leg fracture for Nina Ortlieb and Tereza Nova remaining in a coma.
Gut-Behrami Wins Super-G Amidst Serious Ski Racing Injuries in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Lara Gut-Behrami from Switzerland won the women's Super-G race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, on January 25th, 2024, following a weekend marked by several serious crashes and injuries among competitors, including a lower leg fracture for Nina Ortlieb and Tereza Nova remaining in a coma.
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28% Bias Score
Austrian Investor Benko Jailed in Asset Concealment Case
Austrian real estate investor René Benko was remanded in custody in Vienna on Friday following his Thursday arrest in Innsbruck, facing accusations of concealing assets from creditors and authorities during his personal insolvency proceedings, which involves alleged misappropriation of funds and ass...
Austrian Investor Benko Jailed in Asset Concealment Case
Austrian real estate investor René Benko was remanded in custody in Vienna on Friday following his Thursday arrest in Innsbruck, facing accusations of concealing assets from creditors and authorities during his personal insolvency proceedings, which involves alleged misappropriation of funds and ass...
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48% Bias Score