Outspoken Austrian far-right leader Joerg Haider, who sparked international outrage with comments praising Nazi policies, died on Saturday when his car veered off the road. Haider, 58, suffered serious head and chest injuries when his car flipped over several times and died en route to hospital, police said. Tributes were paid by Austrian politicians of all sides despite his … [Read more...] about Austrian far-right leader Haider dies in road accident
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Euro-2008 poisoned with Nazi remarks against Russia and Turkey
The 2008 UEFA Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro-2008, a sports event, has found itself involved in dirty politics. Austria's notorious politician, Joerg Haider, set out his indignation about the participation of Russia and Turkey at the European Championship. He was particularly concerned about Turkey's success. Haider's open self-promotion at Euro-2008 … [Read more...] about Euro-2008 poisoned with Nazi remarks against Russia and Turkey
Gaddafi son said hopeful over Austrian hostages
A son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is mediating in the case of two Austrians held by al Qaeda in north Africa and believes a release could come within hours, an Austrian politician said on Saturday. Saif al-Islam, who heads the Gaddafi Foundation charity, was in touch with the kidnappers in Mali, a spokesman for Carinthia governor Joerg Haider told Reuters. "Our information … [Read more...] about Gaddafi son said hopeful over Austrian hostages
Provincial parliament demands ban on mosque construction
Vienna - The provincial parliament in the southern Austrian province Carinthia called on its provincial government to prepare legislation banning the construction of mosques or minarets. The province's governor, the populist former leader of the rightist Freedom Party, Joerg Haider, had repeatedly called for anti- Muslim measures along those lines. … [Read more...] about Provincial parliament demands ban on mosque construction