Lifestyle
29. 07. 10 - 15:00
Naked women beer ad angers feminists
Feminist politicians are outraged about a "sexist" beer ad now on across Austria.
Carinthian angler catches piranha
A fisherman has caught a piranha at a Carinthian nature resort, it has been reported. [...]
Kitten hides in police car's engine bay
Police had to call in the fire brigade yesterday (Tues) - to help find a kitten. [...]
'Rallye di Vienna' to draw the masses
Thousands of motorsport enthusiasts are expected to come to Austria for this year’s "Rallye di Vienna" on 4 September. [...]
Rare donkey born at Schönbrunn Zoo
An endangered species of donkey has given birth to a son at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo. [...]
Farmers set sights on 'cow wash'
Austrian farmers are eyeing up a groundbreaking invention created in a bid to raise milk production levels. [...]
Vienna hosts Canine Science Forum
Thousands of animal experts and dog enthusiasts have arrived in Vienna to discuss latest scientific developments at the Second Canine Science Forum. [...]
Elderly Austrians cycle the most, research shows
Pensioners are Austria’s keenest cyclists, research has shown. [...]
Austrians find wooden Stonehenge twin
Austrian archaeologists have discovered a timber equivalent of Stonehenge less than a kilometre from the famous prehistoric monument. [...]
'Dead' sunbathing birds shock zoo visitors
Bosses at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo have appealed to visitors to stop informing carers of birds allegedly having collapsed in the sweltering heat, expla [...]
Germans love Austrians, poll shows
Austrians have been chosen as the Germans’ most popular neighbours. [...]
'Rasta' orang-utan keeps his cool in heatwave
Vladimir the orang-utan knows how to keep cool after discovering that a hessian cloth blanket doubles up nicely as a sun shield. [...]
At least 20 babies born in the United Kingdom after World War Two were named Adolf, new research has shown. [...]
At least 20 babies born in the United Kingdom after World War Two were named Adolf, new research has shown. [...]
Majority fear severe sickness, says poll
A majority of Austrians fear suffering from a serious disease, according to research. [...]
One in four see burn out risk, poll shows
A quarter of Austrians said they felt threatened by suffering from burn out, a new study has shown. [...]
Spindelegger on Klestil's 'cries of desperation' on tennis c
People’s Party (ÖVP) Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger has told how he used to let late Austrian President Thomas Klestil win in tennis to evade h [...]
Dead homeless woman owned €80,000
An elderly Graz woman nicknamed the "Queen of the Homeless" amassed a fortune before dying, it has emerged. [...]
Sensational 65kph water slide opens
One of the most spectacular water slides in the world has been set up at a Tyrolean pool. [...]
Body painting event draws the crowds in Carinthia
Tens of thousands of people are roaming the streets of a remote Carinthian town this week as more than 200 models shed their clothes at this year’s Wo [...]
Austrians lick 7.1 litres of ice cream a year
Austrians eat more than seven litres of ice cream per year, according to an international survey. [...]
Men dominate summer sport injury statistics
More than 1,200 adults were hospitalised after sport accidents last summer, according to figures presented today (Weds). [...]
New Donauinsel orientation system presented
Vienna officials have set up new information signs on the city’s Donauinsel (Danube Island) to help people find their way around better. [...]
Austria beats Turkey as heatwave lingers on
Austrian towns registered higher temperatures than Turkish holiday hotspots around midday today (Mon), according to Austrian meteorologists. [...]
Health aspects dominate for Austrian cyclists
Almost nine in ten cycling Austrians said health concerns was the main reason they did the sport. [...]
Free fridge thermometers giveaway in Vienna
Vienna officials have decided to give away fridge thermometers to help citizens cool their food properly as Austria is gripped by a massive heatwave. [...]
Winning chances rise as lottery announces price hike
The Austrian Lottery has promised increased chances of winning the jackpot as it announced a price hike today (Mon). [...]
Lottery jackpot promises €1.7mn this Sunday
Around 1.7 million Euros will be in the jackpot this Sunday, it has been announced. [...]
Health warnings as Austria faces heatwave
Austrians need to brace themselves for a massive heatwave, meteorologists have warned. [...]
Mick Jagger may spend autumn break in Austria
Mick Jagger is rumoured to come to Austria later this year. [...]
Mosquito plague over in four days
The mosquito plague will be over in four days, an expert has announced. [...]