In Austrian parliamentary elections, a party seen as friendly to Russian leader Vladimir Putin has registered an unprecedented victory. The Freedom Party (FPO) on Sunday (Sep 29) emerged on top of the results with a vote share of 29.

Herbert Kickl: Pro-Russia, anti-Ukraine, Eurosceptic leader wins Austria elections

The announcement by punk rock singer Dominik Wlazny to run for the president’s office came as a surprise for everyone in the country. What made the campaign even more interesting was the name of his political outfit – Beer Party – and the promise of free beer to all his supporters in the campaign.

Austria's Beer Party gaining national prominence after election success

Austria's conservatives led by Sebastian Kurz on Wednesday agreed to form an unprecedented coalition government with the Greens, capping almost three months of negotiations.

Sebastian Kurz-led conservatives to form coalition government with Greens in Austria