Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi, remains one of the most enigmatic and iconic figures in European history. Her life, marked by beauty, tragedy, and rebellion against royal constraints ...

"It really was a genuine closeness, and Elizabeth was always Sophie's biggest confidante." Elizabeth felt this way for the most precious reason. "The Queen found her very down to earth, because ...

The leader of the anti-immigrant Freedom Party of Austria, founded by former Nazis in the 1950s, was expected to be asked to enter into talks to form a new government. By Christopher F.

The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream. By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F.

Almost 500 years ago, a princess called Elizabeth became Queen of England. People were worried. It was unusual to be ruled by a woman, because at the time, they were seen as weak and not as clever ...

Austria’s government coalition talks fell apart Friday after one of the three centrist parties involved quit the negotiations, undermining an alliance to block the rise of the far right. The smallest ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The incoming leader of Austria’s centre right People’s party (ÖVP) has signalled his openness to ...

All the latest news and photos of Elizabeth Hurley. The English actress, model and businesswoman first came into the public eye in the late 1980s when she started dating Hugh Grant. Since ...

Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days, both as chancellor and party leader, after talks about forming a coalition government collapsed. The chancellor said his ...

The next government in Austria faces the challenge of having to save between 18 to 24 billion euros, according to the EU Commission. In addition, Austria has been in a recession for the past two ...