Austria
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Austria, officially the Republic of Austria, is a country in the southern part of Central Europe. It is a federation of nine states, one of which is the capital Vienna, the largest city and state by population. The country is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. It occupies a landlocked area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of roughly 9 million people.
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Robert Page: Wales have earned right to play in big games like World Cup play-offsWales manager Robert Page says his side will take the game to Austria when they face off in Thursday's World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gareth Bale: Real Madrid boss says Wales captain is 'unwell'Doubts over Gareth Bale's availability for Wales' World Cup play-off against Austria on Thursday after Carlo Ancelotti reveals he is feeling unwell.BBC Sport - Published | |
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World Cup 2022: Wales' play-off with Austria to go ahead in MarchWales' World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria later this month will be played as scheduled.BBC Sport - Published | |
Christian Fuchs: Playoffs with Charlotte would be 'bigger fairy tale' than LeicesterFormer Leicester and Austria defender Christian Fuchs talks about his new challenge at Charlotte FC, who will be making their MLS debut as a franchise this coming season.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Winter Olympics: Austria's Tristan Takats makes ski cross quarterfinals after photo finishAustria's Tristan Takats narrowly qualifies for the men's ski cross quarterfinals crossing the finish line ahead of Japan's Ryo Sugai "by a fingernail".BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Olympics: Anna Gasser beats Zoi Sadowski-Synnott to win snowboard big air goldAustria's Anna Gasser wins snowboard big air gold with an "absolutely massive" run, beating New Zealand's slopestyle champion Zoi Sadowski-Synnott at the Winter Olympics.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Olympics: Austria's Alessandro Haemmerle wins gold after photo finish in men's snowboard crossAustria's Alessandro Haemmerle wins gold "by a cat's whisker" after a dramatic photo finish in the men's snowboard cross final.BBC Sport - Published | |
Winter Olympics: Ester Ledecka and Benjamin Karl win snowboard slalom goldsEster Ledecka of Czech Republic and Benjamin and Austria's Benjamin Karl win snowboard gold medals in the women's and men's parallel giant slalom.BBC Sport - Published | Winter Olympics: Austrian luger David Gleirscher stays on sled despite tipping up at 145kmhWatch as Austrian luger David Gleirscher stays on his sled despite tipping up at 145kmh in the men's luge final at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022.BBC Sport - Published |
Four dead and one missing after avalanche in Austrian Alps Four people have died and one other is missing after an avalanche in the Alps near the Swiss-Austrian border.Sky News - Published | Winter Olympics: Austrian ski jump favourite Marita Kramer ruled out by Covid-19Austria's ski jumping gold medal favourite Marita Kramer will miss the Winter Olympics after testing positive for Covid and American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor is also a doubt.BBC Sport - Published |
More than 100 British tourists refused entry to Austria after COVID rules website mix-up More than 100 British tourists have been denied entry to Austria after COVID rules were not updated before they left for their holiday, it has been reported.Sky News - Published | Australian Open: Dominic Thiem pulls out with wrist injuryAustrian world number 15 Dominic Thiem pulls out of January's Australian Open with a long-standing wrist injury.BBC Sport - Published |
Selfridges bought by Thai retailer and Austrian property company in £4bn deal Selfridges has been bought by a Thai retailer and Austrian property company in a £4bn deal, according to reports.Sky News - Published | Fines, bans and separate lockdowns: How rules for the unvaccinated vary around the worldThe World Health Organization's Europe chief has warned countries against making COVID jabs a legal requirement after Austria revealed it was keeping the unvaccinated in lockdown.Sky News - Published |
Promising teenage motocross star killed in avalanche A promising young motocross star is among three people who have been killed in an avalanche in central Austria, authorities have said.Sky News - Published | Women's World Cup qualifying highlights: Ellen White goal gives England 1-0 win over AustriaEllen White scores on her 100th appearance to maintain England's winning run in Women's World Cup qualifying with a narrow victory over Austria at the Stadium of Light.BBC Sport - Published |
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England 1-0 Austria: Ellen White scores winner on 100th appearanceEllen White scores the winner for England over Austria in Women's World Cup qualifying on her 100th appearance.BBC Sport - Published | World Cup 2022 play-off draw: Wales host Austria & Scotland face UkraineWales have been drawn against Austria while Scotland host Ukraine in the play-off semi-finals for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
England v Austria: Ellen White set for 'impressive' 100th cap in Women's World Cup qualifierEllen White has been on an "amazing journey", says England boss Sarina Wiegman, as the striker looks set to win her 100th cap against Austria on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | Millie Bright: Chelsea defender to captain England for World Cup qualifiersChelsea defender Millie Bright is named Lionesses captain for the World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Latvia.BBC Sport - Published |
Austria begins another national lockdown as COVD-19 tightens its grip Austria is beginning another COVID-19 lockdown, as the government seeks to limit the spread of the virus.Sky News - Published | Austria to enter full national lockdown as fourth COVID wave sweeps EuropeAustria has announced a full national lockdown from Monday, as countries across Europe impose major COVID-19 restrictions in an effort to counter a fourth wave sweeping the continent.Sky News - Published |
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2023 Women's World Cup qualifiers: Austria deny NI with injury-time equaliserStefanie Enzinger scores an injury-time equaliser to deny Northern Ireland a famous victory over Austria in World Cup qualifying at Seaview.BBC Sport - Published | Lorli von Trapp Campbell - whose family was famous for being depicted in The Sound of Music - dies Eleonore "Lorli" von Trapp Campbell, whose Austrian family was famous for being depicted in The Sound of Music, has died aged 90.Sky News - Published |
World Cup qualifiers: Simone Magill returns to Northern Ireland squad for England and Austria gamesEverton striker Simone Magill is named in Northern Ireland's squad for October's 2023 Women's World Cup qualifiers with England and Austria.BBC Sport - Published | Austrian chancellor steps down but vows to 'clear up' corruption allegations Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced he is stepping down after being accused of corruption.Sky News - Published |
England: World Cup qualifier against Austria to be hosted in Stadium of LightEngland's women's team will host Austria at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Saturday 27 November in their penultimate 2023 World Cup qualifier.BBC Sport - Published | Afghan man suspected of raping and killing girl, 13, in Austria arrested in UK An Afghan man suspected of raping and killing a 13-year-old girl in Austria has been arrested in the UK and faces extradition.Sky News - Published |
Austrian man mummified dead mother to keep receiving her benefit payments An Austrian man mummified his 89-year-old mother, who died more than a year ago, so that he could keep receiving her benefits.Sky News - Published | Austria 0-1 Scotland: 'Mood shifts with World Cup destiny in Steve Clarke's side's hands'Winning in Austria has not only put Scotland in control of their World Cup hopes, it has altered perceptions too, writes Tom English.BBC Sport - Published |
Austria 0-1 Scotland: Is this the national team's biggest win since France scalps?Is Scotland's victory over Austria in Vienna their most significant since edging out France in Paris back in 2007?BBC Sport - Published | Austria 0-1 Scotland: Steve Clarke says he 'believes in group' after priceless winScotland head coach Steve Clarke made an impassioned defence of his players after a crucial World Cup qualification win in Austria, saying "some people don't believe in this group but I do".BBC Sport - Published |
