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What next after Austrian coalition talks led by far right collapse?

What next after Austrian coalition talks led by far right collapse?

Talks between Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) and the conservative People's Party (OVP) have collapsed, dashing the FPO's hopes of leading a government for the first time, at least for…

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Austria’s conservatives want far right to be given chance to form coalition

Austria’s conservatives want far right to be given chance to form coalition

The leader of Austria's conservatives, Chancellor Karl Nehammer, urged President Alexander Van der Bellen on Tuesday to formally task the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) with forming a coalition after it…

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Historic parliamentary election victory for Austria’s far-right FPO

Historic parliamentary election victory for Austria’s far-right FPO

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) must on Monday seek to clear a path to power after its historic parliamentary election victory left the anti-establishment outfit needing a partner to form…

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Austrian far-right leader quits

Austrian far-right leader quits

The leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) Norbert Hofer stepped down on but pointedly did not back his high-profile deputy and rival Herbert Kickl to succeed him. Hofer, widely…

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Austrian election campaign winds up

Austrian election campaign winds up

Austrian political parties wound up their campaigns on Friday evening, before a parliamentary election on Sunday which Sebastian Kurz’s conservatives are tipped to win. Sunday’s vote is being held in…

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EU Rallies Around Spain After Trump Threatens Trade Embargo

European leaders have moved quickly to support Spain after US President Donald Trump threatened to i...

Iranian regime ‘are toast,’ US Defence Secretary says at Pentagon briefing

The conflict involving Iran and Israel entered its fifth day on Wednesday, with tensions escalating ...

Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 March 2026

Morning Briefing Missile Strike on Malta-Flagged Vessel Raises Regional Security Fears A Malta...

Spanish PM insists he won’t bow to U.S. commercial pressure

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats would not cow Madrid...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4 March 2026

Updated 1100 Parliament Approves Random Drug Testing and Tougher Road PenaltiesParliament has una...

Mystery Blaze Off Malta as Sanctioned Russian LNG Tanker Explodes in Suspected Drone Strike

A sanctioned Russian LNG tanker believed to form part of Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” has been ...

Britain to bar study visas for four nations, halt Afghan work visas

Britain said on Tuesday it would block study visas ‌for nationals from four countries and halt work ...

Focal Maritime Services awarded certification to transport live animals by airfreight

Focal Maritime Services has been officially certified to provide specialised airfreight services for...

World’s money launderers are shifting to crypto

Western governments are being urged to clamp down on cryptocurrency as new research suggests $350 bi...

UK Weighs Naval Protection as France Bolsters Cyprus Defences

Britain has yet to decide whether it will deploy a warship to protect its Royal Air Force base at RA...