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- Austria scandal: Lawyer says he was part of Ibiza sting
The lawyer says it was a "civil society-driven project" but has not revealed who was behind it.
BBC News. Sat, 25 May 2019 09:35:49 GMT. - Swiss model claims veganism can cure cancer as she campaigns to become a Green Party MP
Tamy Glauser, a 34-year-old model from Switzerland, stated that a vegan diet can prevent cancer development. Glauser's comments have upset voters and internet users.
Daily Mail. Fri, 24 May 2019 15:17:29 +0100. - Austrian politician "ashamed" of behavior caught on video
Heinz-Christian Strache, who resigned as Austria's vice chancellor and leader of the far-right Freedom Party over a scandal video says he's "ashamed" of his behavior
ABC News. Fri, 24 May 2019 08:26:08 -0400. - Where to find the cheapest coffee in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, the price differences for a cup of coffee are enormous, even within the cantons. An investigation has determined the costs by comparing Swiss regions.
The Local. Fri, 24 May 2019 12:54:00 +0200. - Austria scandal: Mystery of the honey-trap video
Speculation is at fever pitch after a video results in the far right pulling out of Austria's government.
BBC News. Thu, 23 May 2019 23:10:15 GMT. - Mystery over mother and daughters found 'starved to death' in Vienna apartment
'No traces of violent intrusion...nor traces of obvious use of force,' police department says
Zamira Rahim. The Independent. Thu, 23 May 2019 14:40:00 GMT. - Russian top diplomat to visit Slovenia on May 28-29
In particular, there are plans to exchange views on the situation in South East Europe, the Russian Foreig Ministry said
Tass. Thu, 23 May 2019 17:03:38 +0300. - Poor semen quality in Switzerland
A marked decrease in sperm count has been observed. And in Switzerland? Researchers have undertaken the first nationwide assessment of the semen quality. The scientists assessed the number of spermatozoa, their motility and morphology. ...
Science Daily. Wed, 22 May 2019 08:15:14 EDT. - Far-right ministers quit Austrian government after sting
Members of the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) have quit all their ministerial roles in the Austrian government, according to reports.
Irish Independent. Wed, 22 May 2019 02:30:00 +0100. - Austria's right-wing government implodes in scandal
All FPO-ministers will be replaced by technocrats as Austria gets a minority government for the first time ever.
Al Jazeera. Tue, 21 May 2019 15:30:53 GMT.
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Facts About the Alpine States
The Swiss Confederation's capital city is Berne, and its national currency is the Swiss Franc. The primary languages used in Switzerland are German, French, and Italian; in 2007, the estimated population of Switzerland was 7,555,000.
The Republic of Austria's capital city is Vienna, and its currency is the Euro. The primary language used in Austria is German, and in 2007, the estimated population of Austria was 8,200,000.
The Republic of Slovenia's capital city is Ljubljana, and its currency is the Tolar. The country's national language is Slovene, and its estimated population in 2007 was 2,009,000.
The Principality of Liechtenstein's capital city is Vaduz, and its currency is the Swiss Franc. The Alemannic German dialect is spoken in Liechtenstein, and in 2007, the nation's estimated population was 34,000.