Austria's OMV has struck a deal to supply Germany's Uniper with gas from its Black Sea project from 2027, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Europe seeks new ways to boost energy security after cutting ties with Russia.

Austrian oil and gas company OMV has finalised an agreement to supply natural gas from its Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea to German energy company Uniper, starting in 2027, reported Reuters, citing three people familiar with the matter.

The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.

Following failed coalition negotiations in Austria, a path to power is now opening up for the right-wing Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl. The 56-year-old holds some radical views, such as on migration.

We found the best things to do in Germany and Austria after spending a month traveling in both, from spas in Baden-Baden to hikes in the Black Forest.

Vienna could be about to get its first far-right leader since World War II. Europe’s mainstream sees trouble brewing.

Ukraine said on Tuesday its forces were ‘commencing new offensive actions’ in Russia’s western Kursk region, in its first substantive remarks two days after Russian reports of a renewed Ukrainian thrust in the area.

The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed.

Austria's OMV has reportedly struck a deal to supply Germany's Uniper with gas from the Neptun Deep Black Sea project, where it holds a 50% stake and which it operates through its Romanian subsidiary OMV Petrom,

The real worry is that Austria exemplifies the Putinisation of central Europe. First came Viktor Orban, the strongman of Hungary. Mr Orban has repeatedly delayed European sanctions on Russia, refuses to allow weapons destined for Ukraine to pass through Hungary,

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20 having criticized continued U.S. military aid for Ukraine's fight against Russia. This may shift the onus on support for Kyiv to fall on other allies, particularly in Europe, where a changing political leadership since his election could complicate matters.