Record-holder ski jumper Gregor Schlierenzauer retires
Ski jumper Gregor Schlierenzauer retired on Tuesday, only a few months before trying to compete at his fourth Olympics. The 31-year-old record-holder, a two-time winner of both the overall World Cup title and the prestigious Four Hills tournament, said he…
Macron to talk to Biden amid crisis over submarines
French President Emmanuel Macron will speak in the coming days with President Joe Biden in their first contact since a major diplomatic crisis erupted between France and the United States over a submarine deal with Australia, an official said Sunday. The phone…
Trial begins over COVID outbreak in Alpine ski resort
A civil trial opened over the government’s handling of a coronavirus outbreak at an Alpine ski resort during the early stages of the pandemic that relatives say resulted in unnecessary infections and deaths. Sieglinde and Ullrich Schopf, the widow and…
Merkel’s party ahead in local votes in Lower Saxony state
The center-right candidate hoping to succeed German Chancellor Angela Merkel is celebrating his party’s narrow victory in local elections in a northern German state, two weeks before a national election in which he is struggling in the polls. Sunday’s election…
CPAP Masks: Things To Look for When Shopping for CPAP Masks
When you are prescribed a CPAP machine for sleep apnea, you usually have to purchase the mask separately. This is a good thing because it allows you to choose a mask design that is most comfortable and effective for you….
Heinz-Christian Strache convicted of corruption
A Vienna court has convicted former Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache of corruption for trying to change laws to favor a private hospital in exchange for donations to his political party. Austrian public broadcaster ORF reported Friday that the ex-leader…
Despite support from Mikhail Fridman’s structures Viktor Baturin loses a case against his sister Elena Baturina in Austrian Court
In the city of Kitzbuhel, Austrian court has refused Victor Baturin the claim against his sister Elena Baturina, a billionairess, Forbes-listed entrepreneur and philanthropist. The two of them co-established Russian company INTECO in 1991 with each holding a 50% stake…