Projections show Alexander Van der Bellen winning over 55%, avoiding runoff and winning second six-year term, with Freedom Party's Rosenkranz forecast to get 18% of ballots
Alexander Van der Bellen, seen as a beacon of stability in central European country, tipped to get more than 50 percent of vote and avoid run-off with other 6 candidates
While tens of thousands have demonstrated weekly against initiative, it is believed to have broad political support, leading to law's approval by parliament, president
President, along with IDF chief, on 3-day tour of Europe to highlight threat posed by Iran and to garner support for Israel in face of ICC war crimes investigation
Presidents of Austria and Germany participate in event commemorating Nazi-instigated pogroms in their countries, vow to prevent them from happening again
President Rivlin says 'one of a kind' gathering in Jerusalem in January will also be attended by presidents of Germany, Italy and Austria and many other leaders
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