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Hungarian Foreign Minister Sharply Criticizes Austrian President Van der Bellen
There is currently diplomatic tension between Vienna and Budapest after Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen criticized political developments in a “neighboring country” at the European Forum Alpbach. Although the president did not explicitly mention Hungary, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó responded with a sharp counterattack, accusing Van der Bellen of being involved in the failed formation of an FPÖ government in Austria.
August 31, 2025
Human Rights in Austria: NGOs Make 159 Demands on the Government
According to numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the human rights situation in Austria continues to leave much to be desired. In the run-up to the United Nations' Universal Periodic Review (UPR), more than 300 civil society organizations issued a joint statement addressing an impressive 159 demands to the Austrian government.
July 14, 2025
International Narcotics Control Board Emphasizes Drug Control and Global Cooperation
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) highlighted the significance of the licit trade in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursor chemicals in achieving health and welfare objectives in a session in Vienna.
May 30, 2023
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