A series of restrictions, including a lockdown in Austria, is expected to put a brake on economic growth.
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Thousands in Austria Protest Covid Lockdown and Vaccine Mandate
The protests were largely peaceful, but as dusk fell over the Austrian capital, skirmishes broke out between officers and groups of demonstrators.
Austria Braces for Violence at Mass Protests Over Covid Measures
The police in Vienna said that 10 of 11 demonstrations registered for Saturday involved protests over rules including a newly announced lockdown and vaccine requirement.
Austria Weighs a Lockdown for Unvaccinated People
The country’s case rate has more than doubled since late October.
Vienna Will Start to Vaccinate Young Children
Pediatricians in the Austrian capital will authorize the off-label use of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine for children starting next Friday.
Facing Criminal Inquiry, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Resigns
After insisting he would remain in office amid accusations that public money was used to produce favorable polling, Mr. Kurz said he would step aside to resolve a government crisis.
‘Havana Syndrome’ Attacks Still a Mystery
While the leading theory in the “Havana syndrome” cases is directed microwave attacks, a classified session for senior government officials said months of investigation were inconclusive.
Austria’s Leader Seeks Crackdown on Islamist Terrorism After Attack
Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced a set of legislative proposals that would make it easier to keep terrorists behind bars, close mosques and clamp down on funding for terrorists.
Vienna Reels From a Rare Terrorist Attack
The gunman, who killed four people and wounded 23, had been arrested for trying to join ISIS, raising questions about whether he should have been closely watched.
Vienna Shooting Leaves at Least 2 Dead
A gunman killed by the police was an Islamic State “sympathizer,” Austria’s interior minister said. The police were searching for possible accomplices on Tuesday morning.