orf

British

/ ɔːf /

noun

Technical name: contagious pustular dermatitis. Also called: scabby mouth. vet science an infectious disease of sheep and sometimes goats and cattle, characterized by scabby pustular lesions on the muzzle and lips; caused by a paramyxovirus

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Two were American and Polish nationals, public broadcaster ORF reported, while the third was a 21-year-old Austrian who died in hospital.

From BBC

The vehicle slid down a set of stairs where the man had been clearing snow, ORF reported.

From BBC

Austrian broadcaster ORF is presenting the 2026 edition.

From Barron's

Roland Weissmann, director general of ORF, the public broadcaster in Austria, next year's host country, said there were heated discussions, but that it was a fair process.

From BBC

"Public broadcasters take part, not countries," ORF's Mr Weissmann said.

From BBC

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