Fred Sinowatz, who has died aged 79, had a turbulent time as Austria's chancellor, the head of its government. His tenure was cut short in 1986 when he failed to prevent the election of Kurt Waldheim, ...

Fred Sinowatz served as Chancellor of Austria from 1983 to 1986. He was a local hero, the clever provincial boy who made good, but in office he found it difficult to cope with the complex problems ...

Sinowatz took power in 1983 when Chancellor Bruno Kreisky resigned following elections that saw his Socialist Party lose its majority in parliament. Sinowatz resigned three years later when Kurt ...

Ever think about Austrian politics? Yeah, it’s not common. But we’re diving into Fred Sinowatz’s time as Austria’s chancellor from 1983-1986. His story is more than just politics. It shows how ...

VIENNA, Austria (AP) — Former Austrian Chancellor Fred Sinowatz has died at the age of 79. The current chancellor, Alfred Gusenbauer, announced the death yesterday. No cause was given. Sinowatz took ...

THE WALDHEIM AFFAIR. Fred Sinowatz, who resigned as Austrian chancellor after Kurt Waldheim was elected president, announced on Thursday that he would step down as leader of Austria’s Socialist Party.

FRED SINOWATZ, who has died aged 79, had a turbulent time as Austria's chancellor, the head of its government FRED SINOWATZ, who has died aged 79, had a turbulent time as Austria's chancellor, the ...