Austrian border controls extended
The Austrian government announced that it would be maintaining the border controls it has on the frontier with neighboring countries Slovenia and Hungary at least until November 2019.
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Austrian far-right Identitarian Movement investigated over New Zealand attacker link
Authorities have raided the Austrian Identitarian Movement leader Martin Sellner's Vienna apartment. His group received a larger-than-usual donation from a email address linked to the suspected Christchurch terrorist.
Austria proposes preventative detention for asylum-seekers deemed 'dangerous'
In the future, asylum-seekers could be held without a court order if deemed a security risk. The move is part of larger efforts to discourage asylum requests, including renaming reception areas as "departure centers."
Austria turns to refugees amid labor shortage
Leading employers in Austria are turning to refugees as potential employees despite the government’s anti-immigration policies. Economic growth in the country is steady but there is a lack of labor.
Libyan leader says critics should take in migrants
The Libyan prime minister has called on those concerned about the country's migrant camps to help by taking in, or taking back, migrants. This follows comments from Austria's president that refugees should not be sent back to Libya, where tens of thousands of people are detained in terrible conditions.
Austria wants to deport Pakistani refugee from church sanctuary
In Austria, a refugee from Pakistan is to be sent back to his homeland despite church asylum, Spiegel Online reports. He fears that Islamists seek to kill him at home because he sought sanctuary in a Christian monastery.
Austrian interior minister accused of 'attacking rule of law'
Herbert Kickl, Austria's far-right populist interior minister, came out for tough asylum laws. He even questioned the European Convention on Human Rights, infuriating Austria's president and Amnesty International.
Austria wants to deport migrants who commit less serious crimes
The Austrian government wants to make it easier to deport migrants who have committed lesser crimes. The country also plans to push for similar changes across the European Union.
When disability is not impairment
Hossam was born deaf and mute in Syria. Later, as a Syrian refugee in Austria he decided his disability would not stand in the way of his job prospects. Today he works as a technician for an electronics giant in Vienna.
This hotel is like no other
The Magdas Hotel in Vienna, Austria employs and trains migrants and refugees from over a dozen nations. Their mission: To foster integration and intercultural understanding.
EU top court rules against Austrian curbs on refugee rights
The European Court of Justice ruled against a 2015 regulation that saw Austria give minimal social assistance to refugees. Austria's conservative government has introduced a number of strict immigration cuts recently.
Controls at the German-Austrian border - how effective are they?
Last month, Germany announced it would extend border controls at the border with Austria for another six months. The extension came into effect on November 12. So what exactly happens at these border checks and how useful are they in curbing illegal movement between Austria and Germany? InfoMigrants explores.