The Austrian Freedom Party (FPO) being asked to form a coalition government marks the first time since World War II that a far-right party has been tasked with doing so, after a centrist bid to assemble one without it collapsed unexpectedly over the weekend.

The far-right, pro- Israel Freedom Party of Austria (FPO) has been tasked with forming a government for the first time, alarming many in a country which has often struggled to shake its Nazi past.

The Freedom Party won the most votes in national elections in September, but a group of more moderate parties engaged in months-long negotiations to block it from taking power.

Russia, eurosceptic Freedom Party, led by populist Herbert Kickl, gets chance to form government; was founded by former Nazi officer in 1950s

In its election program titled “Fortress Austria,” the Freedom Party calls for “remigration of uninvited foreigners,” for achieving a more “homogeneous” nation by tightly controlling ...

To make a direct call to Austria From Israel, you need to follow the international dialing format given below. The dialing format is same for calling Austria mobile or land line from Israel. There are 1024 area codes in Austria. You need to know the ...