The Local Austria https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Father of Vienna attack hero: 'Our religion says to help others' When Osama Abu El Hosna found himself under a hail of bullets during the shooting rampage in Vienna, he heroically risked his life to save a policeman at the scene. https://www.thelocal.at/20201108/our-religion-says-we-must-help-others-father-of-vienna-attack-hero Sun, 08 Nov 2020 09:45:05 +0100 our-religion-says-we-must-help-others-father-of-vienna-attack-hero Austrian Muslims denounce decision to close mosques and expel imams Austria's main federation of Muslim residents (IGGiOe) on Sunday voiced its "indignation" after Vienna announced the closure of seven mosques and said it would expel Turkish-funded imams. https://www.thelocal.at/20180611/austrian-muslims-denounce-decision-to-close-mosques-and-expel-imams Mon, 11 Jun 2018 10:48:18 +0200 austrian-muslims-denounce-decision-to-close-mosques-and-expel-imams Turkey furious as Austria plans to expel up to 60 imams Austria said on Friday it could expel up to 60 Turkish-funded imams and their families and would shut down seven mosques as part of a crackdown on "political Islam", triggering fury in Ankara. https://www.thelocal.at/20180608/austria-will-expel-several-foreign-funded-imams-and-shut-seven-mosques-chancellor-says Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:24:38 +0200 austria-will-expel-several-foreign-funded-imams-and-shut-seven-mosques-chancellor-says The grassroots group uniting Muslims and Jews The organiser of the Muslim Jewish Conference, held in Vienna this year, says that he believes the gathering of young people from around the world has helped break down stereotypes and that every participant has been changed by their experience. https://www.thelocal.at/20140813/the-grassroots-group-uniting-muslims-and-jews Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:08:00 +0200 the-grassroots-group-uniting-muslims-and-jews