Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations
They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.
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"Espionage is a security issue for Austria."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
"It is unacceptable for diplomatic immunity to be used to carry out espionage."
— Beate Meinl-Reisinger , Politician
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They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.
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