Austria
Austria's Far Right Presidential Candidate Loses by Razor-Thin Margin
Austria's Freedom Party candidate narrowly lost the presidency, but Norbert Hofer's strong showing could trigger early parliamentary elections
How Austria Is Set to Become the First European Country to Elect a Far-Right Leader Since WWII
The far right Freedom Party has worked hard to shed its Nazi legacy and thuggish image. Now, its candidate looks likely to become president of Austria.
There's a Stained Glass Amoeba Floating Through the Forest
Science and magic collide in Thomas Medicus' stunning new glasswork.
Hundreds of Masked Protesters Clashed with Riot Police on the Austrian-Italian Border
Scenes of tear gas clouds and riot police are becoming commonplace in Europe, as anger over immigration and border issues continues to heat up across the continent.
The Founder of Last.fm Is Creating the Future of Audio Technology
"It took me almost 40 years to understand that I am not into music, but into listening. There's a big difference. But once you get that, everything is music."
Glock-Toting, Anti-Immigrant Candidate Wins Big in Austrian Presidential Elections
Norbert Hofer, leader of the right-wing Freedom party, won 37 percent of the vote out of five candidates in elections that will go to a runoff round.
Some Austrian Restaurants Are Serving Hitler's Favorite Dish on His Birthday
Supposedly, Eiernockerl with green salad was Adolf Hitler's favourite meal. Which apparently is enough reason for certain Austrians to prepare the dish every year, on the 20th of April – Hitler's birthday.
A Mission to Mars in the Austrian Alps
If only Mars had as many cows, swing sets, and ski lifts as the Tyroler Mountains.
Enjoy A Lazy Sunday in Vienna With This Poetic Short Film
Alex Soloviev’s latest “visual poem" takes you on a visit to the Schönbrunn Palace.
Here's How to Start Fights and Insult Strangers in Nine Foreign Languages
We asked our European VICE offices about their countries' rich traditions when it comes to cursing: The Serbians will threaten to fuck the first row of people at your funeral, while the Danish will call you an "ass banana."
Vienna Might Not Be the Best City in the World After All
The Austrian city has been named the world's most livable, but what does that actually mean, and who is it actually for?
New EU Restrictions Cause 'Chaos' for Refugees Stuck in Border Limbo, UN Warns
As more refugees and migrants risk the dangerous journey by boat, countries north of Greece have implemented restrictive measures in an attempt to staunch the flow.