Eight skiers have been killed in three avalanches across Austria, authorities said. A female skier was buried by an avalanche in the Bad Hofgastein area in western Austria at an altitude of about 7,200 feet, at about 12.30pm on Saturday, according to the Pongau mountain rescue service.

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Roman object called the Medusa of cameo, found in Hallstatt, is an 1,800-year-old gem that reveals trade networks in the Austrian Alps.

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This under-the-radar ski destination in Austria offers a European crowd, glacier skiing, local favorites like schnitzel and schnapps, and some key differences from skiing in America. ByWill McGough, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent ...

With this new proposal, the Church in Austria is committed to integrating the path to the priesthood with the daily lives of the candidates, who must be single or widowed and commit to a life of celibacy.