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Now playing Next Austria 'This is my world!': Former Austrian FM spends holiday in Russia Kneissl was Austrian FM during a time when Austria grew dangerously close to Russia. She is now vacationing in the Russian village of Petrushovo and lecturing at a Russian political center. 10/08/2023
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Now playing Next Greece Dozens of Croatian football fans appear in court after deadly violence Youths face murder charge as police set up roadblocks and border checks to stop other suspects from leaving the country. 09/08/2023
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Now playing Next Italy Shares in Italian banks recover after windfall tax is capped The surprise announcement of a new tax had sent share prices plunging. 09/08/2023
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