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    The Syrian regime has arrested leading opposition figures as violent unrest continues across the country. (Reuters)

    “We see neighborhoods shelled indiscriminately, hospitals used as torture centers, children as young as 10 years old jailed and abused. We see almost certain crimes against humanity,” he told reporters after meeting Austrian President Heinz Fischer on...

  2. Austria cancels award to far-right pol
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    Freedom Party leader Heinz-Christian Strache was scheduled to receive the Decoration of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria for 10 years of government service, but Austrian President Heinz Fischer announced Wednesday that he would not be...

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    VIENNA, AUSTRIA - FEBRUARY 16: Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic and his wife Sanja Music, Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann and his wife Martina Faymann, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit Fischer, UN Secretary General Ban...

    VIENNA, AUSTRIA - FEBRUARY 16: Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic and his wife Sanja Music, Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann and his wife Martina Faymann, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit Fischer, UN Secretary General Ban... View Photo »

  4. Austrian politician accused of 'trivialising' Holocaust
    The Jewish Chronicle logo The Jewish Chronicle 2 weeks ago

    Mr Strache, who was referring to violent demonstrations against the event, allegedly also compared the situation to the 1938 Kristallnacht pogrom. In reaction to the statements, the Austrian President Heinz Fischer said he was withdrawing a prestigious...

  5. Austrian far-right leader is denied an award
    Euronews 2 weeks ago

    President Heinz Fischer has refused to hand over the award usually given to party leaders in Austria adding fuel to an on-going political row. Strache was quoted in a national newspaper to have likened his own supporters to the persecution received by...

  6. Austria row at 'new Jews' remark
    BBC News logo BBC News 3 weeks ago

    January 2012 Last updated at 14:35 ET Mr Strache said his words had been distorted Austrian President Heinz Fischer has withdrawn an award from a far-right leader who allegedly likened his supporters to Jews under the Nazis. Freedom Party leader...

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    VIENNA, AUSTRIA - FEBRUARY 16: Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann, his wife Martina Faymann, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit Fischer attend the traditional Vienna Opera Ball at the Vienna State Opera on February 16, 2012 in...

    VIENNA, AUSTRIA - FEBRUARY 16: Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann, his wife Martina Faymann, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer and his wife Margit Fischer attend the traditional Vienna Opera Ball at the Vienna State Opera on February 16, 2012 in... View Photo »

  8. Neujahrsansprache 2011 von BP Heinz Fischer
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  9. Inspired by Gebrselassie, Radcliffe to run half marathon in Vienna
    International Assn. of Athletics Federations logo International Assn. of Athletics Federations 3 weeks ago

    The legendary Ethiopian had won the race in 2011 with a course record of 60:18 minutes and was overwhelmed by the support he got from the spectators. Additionally he was invited to a reception by the President of Austria, Mr Heinz Fischer. “When I...

  10. First Winter Youth Olympic Games kick off in Innsbruck
    Women Talk Sports logo Women Talk Sports 1 month ago

    Those attending the Opening Ceremony included Austrian President Heinz Fischer, Coordination Commission Chairman for the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gian-Franco Kasper, and Olympic champion and Youth Olympic Games Ambassador Yuna Kim. In the next few...

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About Heinz Fischer

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Heinz Fischer (born 9 October 1938) is the federal president of Austria. He took office on 8 July 2004. Full Article

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KITZBUEHEL, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 21: Tyrolian Governor Guenther Platter, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer, Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann and Martina Faymann attend the FIS Mens Downhill Worldcup race at the Streif race course on January 21, 2012 in Kitzbuehel, Austria.
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  1. KITZBUEHEL, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 21: Tyrolian Governor Guenther Platter, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer, Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann and Martina Faymann attend the FIS Mens Downhill Worldcup race at the Streif race course on January 21, 2012 in Kitzbuehel, Austria. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    KITZBUEHEL, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 21: Tyrolian Governor Guenther Platter, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer, Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann and Martina Faymann attend the FIS Mens Downhill Worldcup race at the Streif race course on January 21, 2012 in Kitzbuehel, Austria.

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  2. Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) welcomes actor and former Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during the Hahnenkamm men's Alpine Skiing World Cup Downhill race at the Streif skiing track in Kitzbuehel January 21, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) welcomes actor and former Californian Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during the Hahnenkamm men's Alpine Skiing World Cup Downhill race at the Streif skiing track in Kitzbuehel January 21, 2012.

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  3. Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) and Chancellor Werner Faymann wave upon their arrival at the Hahnenkamm men's Alpine Skiing World Cup Downhill race at the Streif skiing track in Kitzbuehel January 21, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) and Chancellor Werner Faymann wave upon their arrival at the Hahnenkamm men's Alpine Skiing World Cup Downhill race at the Streif skiing track in Kitzbuehel January 21, 2012.

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  4. KITZBUEHEL, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 21: Hans Mahr, Austrian minister of Defence Norbert Darabos, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer, Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann, Martina Faymann and State Secretary Michael Spindelegger attend the FIS Mens Downhill Worldcup race at the Streif... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    KITZBUEHEL, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 21: Hans Mahr, Austrian minister of Defence Norbert Darabos, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer, Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann, Martina Faymann and State Secretary Michael Spindelegger attend the FIS Mens Downhill Worldcup race at the Streif...

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  5. Austrian President Heinz Fischer opens the first winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer opens the first winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012.

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  6. INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 13: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (red) and Jacques Rogge, IOC President watch on during the Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Bergisel Stadium on January 13, 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 13: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (red) and Jacques Rogge, IOC President watch on during the Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Bergisel Stadium on January 13, 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria.

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  7. INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 13: Austrian President Heinz Fischer declares the games open during the Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Bergisel Stadium on January 13, 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 13: Austrian President Heinz Fischer declares the games open during the Winter Youth Olympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Bergisel Stadium on January 13, 2012 in Innsbruck, Austria.

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  8. Austrian President Heinz Fischer delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the first winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck January 13, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the first winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck January 13, 2012.

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  9. Austrian President Heinz Fischer welcomes carollers dressed as the Wise Men, in his office at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer welcomes carollers dressed as the Wise Men, in his office at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 30, 2011.

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  10. Austrian President Heinz Fischer (2nd L) and his wife Margit (L) receive present from carollers dressed as the Wise Men in his office at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 30, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer (2nd L) and his wife Margit (L) receive present from carollers dressed as the Wise Men in his office at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 30, 2011.

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  11. Austria's President Heinz Fischer stands next to his Romanian counterpart Traian Basescu during the state funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel at Prague Castle's St. Vitus Cathedral December 23, 2011. International leaders bade farewell on Friday to Vaclav Havel, the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Austria's President Heinz Fischer stands next to his Romanian counterpart Traian Basescu during the state funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel at Prague Castle's St. Vitus Cathedral December 23, 2011. International leaders bade farewell on Friday to Vaclav Havel, the...

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  12. Presidents Heinz Fischer of Austria, Nicolas Sarkozy of France and Traian Basescu of Romania (L-R) sit next to the coffin holding the body of former Czech President Vaclav Havel during the state funeral at the Prague Castle's St. Vitus Cathedral, December 23, 2011. International leaders... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Presidents Heinz Fischer of Austria, Nicolas Sarkozy of France and Traian Basescu of Romania (L-R) sit next to the coffin holding the body of former Czech President Vaclav Havel during the state funeral at the Prague Castle's St. Vitus Cathedral, December 23, 2011. International leaders...

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  13. Former US President Bill Clinton (L), his wife, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C), Austrian President Heinz Fischer (back-L) and Romanian President Traian Basescu (R) share a word during the state funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel at the St. Vitus Cathedral in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    Former US President Bill Clinton (L), his wife, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C), Austrian President Heinz Fischer (back-L) and Romanian President Traian Basescu (R) share a word during the state funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel at the St. Vitus Cathedral in...

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  14. (From L) Finland's President Tarja Halonen, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic, Austrian President Heinz Fischer and his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy attend the state funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    (From L) Finland's President Tarja Halonen, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Slovakian President Ivan Gasparovic, Austrian President Heinz Fischer and his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy attend the state funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague...

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  15. PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - DECEMBER 23: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (R) arrives for the state funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel at St. Vitus Cathedral on December 23, 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. International heads of state and thousands of mourners came to pay... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - DECEMBER 23: Austrian President Heinz Fischer (R) arrives for the state funeral of former Czech President Vaclav Havel at St. Vitus Cathedral on December 23, 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic. International heads of state and thousands of mourners came to pay...

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  16. Austria's President Heinz Fischer arrives at the funeral ceremony inside Prague Castle's St. Vitus Cathedral December 23, 2011. International leaders bade farewell on Friday to Vaclav Havel, the anti-communist dissident who led the peaceful "Velvet Revolution" and inspired human rights... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Austria's President Heinz Fischer arrives at the funeral ceremony inside Prague Castle's St. Vitus Cathedral December 23, 2011. International leaders bade farewell on Friday to Vaclav Havel, the anti-communist dissident who led the peaceful "Velvet Revolution" and inspired human rights...

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  17. Austria's President Heinz Fischer (L), France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and Romania's President Traian Basescu attend the funeral ceremony inside Prague Castle's St. Vitus Cathedral December 23, 2011. International leaders bade farewell on Friday to Vaclav Havel, the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Austria's President Heinz Fischer (L), France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and Romania's President Traian Basescu attend the funeral ceremony inside Prague Castle's St. Vitus Cathedral December 23, 2011. International leaders bade farewell on Friday to Vaclav Havel, the...

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  18. In this handout picture received from the Austrian Army Serbian President Boris Tadic (L) is welcomed by his Austrian counterpart Heinz Fischer on December 15, 2011 in Vienna. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    In this handout picture received from the Austrian Army Serbian President Boris Tadic (L) is welcomed by his Austrian counterpart Heinz Fischer on December 15, 2011 in Vienna.

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  19. Austrian President Heinz Fischer, left, welcomes Serbia's President Boris Tadic, right, prior to their talks at the Hofburg palace in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer, left, welcomes Serbia's President Boris Tadic, right, prior to their talks at the Hofburg palace in Vienna, Austria, on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak.

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  20. Austrian President Heinz Fischer (R) and Prince Turki bin Faisal al-Saud of Saudi Arabia attend the World Policy Conference at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 9, 2011. The World Policy Conference is devoted to the issue of global governance in all its aspects and will... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer (R) and Prince Turki bin Faisal al-Saud of Saudi Arabia attend the World Policy Conference at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 9, 2011. The World Policy Conference is devoted to the issue of global governance in all its aspects and will...

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  21. Austrian President Heinz Fischer makes a speech at the opening of the World Policy Conference at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 9, 2011. The World Policy Conference is devoted to the issue of global governance in all its aspects and will take place from December 9 to 11. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer makes a speech at the opening of the World Policy Conference at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 9, 2011. The World Policy Conference is devoted to the issue of global governance in all its aspects and will take place from December 9 to 11.

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  22. Austrian President Heinz Fischer (C), Prince Turki bin Faisal al-Saud of Saudi Arabia (L), and Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak attend the World Policy Conference at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 9, 2011. The World Policy Conference is devoted to the issue of global... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer (C), Prince Turki bin Faisal al-Saud of Saudi Arabia (L), and Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak attend the World Policy Conference at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 9, 2011. The World Policy Conference is devoted to the issue of global...

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  23. Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) welcomes Turkey's President Abdullah Gul as they attend the World Policy Conference at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 9, 2011. The World Policy Conference is devoted to the issue of global governance in all its aspects and will take... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

    Austrian President Heinz Fischer (L) welcomes Turkey's President Abdullah Gul as they attend the World Policy Conference at the historic Hofburg palace in Vienna December 9, 2011. The World Policy Conference is devoted to the issue of global governance in all its aspects and will take...

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  24. ...( L to -R) Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, Chinas Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Fu Ying, Austria´s President Heinz Fischer, the Founder and President of the world policy conference Thierry de Montbrial, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak, former Irish President... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    ...( L to -R) Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, Chinas Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Fu Ying, Austria´s President Heinz Fischer, the Founder and President of the world policy conference Thierry de Montbrial, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak, former Irish President...

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  25. (L-R) L-R: Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Fu Ying, Austrian President Heinz Fischer, the Founder and President of the world policy conference Thierry de Montbrial, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak, former Irish President... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    (L-R) L-R: Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal, Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Fu Ying, Austrian President Heinz Fischer, the Founder and President of the world policy conference Thierry de Montbrial, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak, former Irish President...

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KITZBUEHEL, AUSTRIA - JANUARY 21: Tyrolian Governor Guenther Platter, Austrian Federal President Heinz Fischer, Austrian Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann and Martina Faymann attend the FIS Mens Downhill Worldcup race at the Streif race course on January 21, 2012 in Kitzbuehel, Austria.

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