In the weeks leading up to Christmas each year, parades are held throughout many of Austria's alpine villages ... Nicholas. The tradition began back in the Middle Ages as a Krampuslauf, or Krampus ...

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Vienna is the capital of Austria and, for many reasons, ranked as the world's most liveable city. However, if you live there ...

Austrian wellness traditions range from spa specifics such as radon therapy and detox retreats to natural experiences such as forest bathing and sulphuric hot springs. The idea of wellness in ...

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The holiday season evokes fond memories, often based on traditions passed down from generation to generation. Europe's ...

She was campaigning for the Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ). "I told myself that I had to do everything I could to avoid Fortress Austria," explained the dynamic woman in her seventies ...

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Voters in Austria are casting their ballot in a general election that could see the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) secure a victory amid voter concerns over the economy and immigration. Polling ...