Tag: #Austria
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Sebastian Kurz criticizes EU’s medicine regulator for being “slow”
Vienna, March 2 (AFP/APP): Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz on Monday criticised the EU’s medicine regulator for being “too slow” in approving coronavirus vaccines as he outlined plans to co-ordinate more closely with Israel on inoculations. Kurz said in a statement that while the EU’s common procurement and licensing policy for vaccines was “right in principle”,…
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Russia, Austria agree to talks on Sputnik V vaccine
Moscow, Feb 26 (AFP/APP):Russian President Vladimir Putin and Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz agreed in a phone call Friday to talks over the delivery and joint production of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the Kremlin said. “The issues of countering the spread of the coronavirus infection were discussed in detail, including the possibility of supplying the…
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Austria Sounds Alarm Over Virus Variant in Tyrol Region
Austria has sounded an alarm over the virus variant in the Tyrol region.
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Austria to Ease Third Virus Lockdown from February 8
Austria will ease its third virus lockdown from 8th February.
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Austrian MPs Approve Mandatory Virus Tests for Events
Austrian MPs have approved mandatory virus tests for events.
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Ski Stations Opened in Austria
Vienna, Dec 24 (AFP/APP): Austria allowed its more than 400 ski stations to open on Thursday, just two days before the country enters its third nationwide coronavirus lockdown. At the beginning of this month the government announced it was allowing ski stations to open on December 24, and has stuck by the decision even after…
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Austria Will Enter its Third Lockdown
Vienna, Dec 18 (AFP/APP): Austria will enter its third coronavirus lockdown between December 26 and January 24, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Friday, as the country struggles with a new wave of infections. But Kurz said those who take part in a planned series of mass tests between January 15 and 17 will be allowed…
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Austria Told it Must Legalise Assisted Suicide
Austria has been told it must legalise assisted suicide.
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Austria chain store apologises for pre-lockdown sale
Vienna, Nov 16 (AFP/APP):Following a heavy backlash on social media, an Austrian shoe store chain apologised Monday for a pre-lockdown sale which prompted accusations of irresponsible behaviour. “There is no way to sugarcoat this. We apologise!” the Humanic shoe store company, which operates more than 60 stores in Austria and dozens more abroad, said on…
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Pakistan Condemns Terrorist Attack in Vienna
Islamabad (Press Release): Pakistan condemns in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attack in Central Vienna on Monday night, resulting in the loss of precious lives and wounding several more. Senate Functional Committee on Problems on Less Developed Areas held Bilawal Bhatti discharged from hospital but advised few days rest Chef Burak becomes a fan…