An Austrian politician resigned after he was caught on video apparently offering government contracts in exchange for political help from a woman saying she represented a Russian oligarch.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Austrian Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache — leader of the ...

The scandal in Austria surrounding former Vice Chancellor Heinz Christian Strache highlights the ease with which the abuse of power and manipulation of political landscapes can happen, even in ...

FILE PHOTO: Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache addresses the media in Vienna VIENNA (Reuters) - Austrian prosecutors said on Thursday they are investigating former far-right leader Heinz ...

Austria's chancellor has called for new elections amid a political scandal involving a secret video that showed his vice chancellor offering contracts to a potential Russian benefactor in exchange for ...

The Austrian government collapsed on Saturday, the day after German media published videos of July 2017 discussions between far-right Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader and Vice-Chancellor ...