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LISTEN: Austria turns right, Venice bids for freedom, France stamps on sex pests
In this week's podcast we look at how Austria's government could soon include an ex-Nazi party. How right wing could it get?
'A lot of inspiration for En Marche comes from the Scandinavian countries'
The Local met Alexandre Holroyd, En Marche’s parliamentary candidate for the Third constituency for French overseas residents, in Copenhagen to talk about the upcoming elections, Brexit, Scandinavian social welfare and President Macron’s first weeks in power.
Neo-Nazi Vikernes denies posting racist blogs
A Norwegian heavy metal musician accused of inciting racial hatred denied posting racist blogs as he went on trial Tuesday in France, claiming they were penned by someone posing to be him.
Norwegian Neo-Nazi faces expulsion
The Norwegian neo-Nazi who was arrested in July on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack, could face expulsion from France on charges of inciting racial hatred and glorifying war crimes, French magistrates said on Wednesday.
Vikernes 'irrelevant' and a 'national treasure'
A Norwegian black metal expert has said that Varg Vikernes, the Norwegian neo-nazi arrested by French anti-terror police on Tuesday, has built up a cult status among fans around the world.
French writer quits job over Breivik essay
A writer who argued in an essay that Norway deserved mass-killer Anders Behring Breivik has stepped down from a post with top French publishers Gallimard, the company said Thursday.
Norwegian skier killed by France avalanche
A Norwegian cross-country skier caught up in an avalanche on Mont Blanc has died of his injuries, police said on Sunday.
Green Norwegian Eva Joly hurt in France fall
The Green candidate in France's presidential election, Eva Joly, was admitted to hospital overnight after a fall on Sunday, but would resume campaigning on Tuesday, her party said.
Eva Joly gets 'anti-greed' prize
French presidential candidate Eva Joly, who represents the Green Party, has won the environmental Sophie Prize, the eponymous foundation announced in Oslo on Wednesday.
Total in $4.2 billion Norway development
French energy giant Total said on Thursday it was launching development of the Hild gas and oil field in the Norwegian North Sea with investment of $4.2 billion.
Eva Joly gets bullet threat in France
French presidential candidate Eva Joly has received threatening letters, including one containing a bullet, the Norwegian born politician's campaign director said on Wednesday.