Viennas famous Spanish Riding School (SRS) has caused a media storm with reports today (Tues) claiming the institution suffered losses of 400,000 Euros last year.Two of the SRSs four head riders suspended from work in 2009 after being at odds with SRS boss Elisabeth Gürtler were still on full wages report the dailies and says […]
More than seven in ten are in support of the introduction of a tax on assets, a new study has found.Public opinion research agency Karmasin has found that 72 per cent of Austrians backed the possible new tax, while only 18 per cent rate the suggestion a “bad idea”.This result revealed by a poll […]
Social Democratic (SPÖ) Chancellor Werner Faymanns visit to Israel will be the first of the head of state since the violent incident on an international aid ship last month.Nine activists were killed and dozens injured when Israeli soldiers captured the Mavi Marmara in international waters. The incident sparked worldwide outcry and sharp criticism of Israels […]
A British newspaper has identified the young man who survived a flight from Vienna to London by crouching in a wheel bay earlier this month.The Mail on Sunday (MoS) reported yesterday (Sun) that the 20-year-old stowaway who fell off the jumbo jet after it touched down at London-Heathrow was Andrei Culea from Cochirleni in eastern […]
Rovers eye Rapid’s Jelavic
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Blackburn Rovers have set their sights on Rapid Vienna star Nikica Jelavic, according to British press reports.Newspapers report today (Mon) that the club managed by former Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce were ready to challenge Benfica in signing the Croat striker. The Portuguese sent scouts to several Rapid matches in the final weeks of last […]
Legendary psychiatrist Stephan Rudas has died of cancer at the age of 66 on Saturday, it was reported today (Mon).Budapest-born Rudas who died at the weekend was one of the most respected specialists in psychic diseases. The father-of-two developed a country-wide system of treatment opportunities for people with mental disorders.His daughter Laura is general secretary […]
Austrian Airlines (AUA) have attacked Innsbruck Airport officials for sparking a major alarm after an aircraft had to carry out an emergency landing yesterday (Sun).None of the 47 passengers on the Dash 8-300 of AUAs charter firm Austrian Arrows were injured when its pilot returned to the airport after technical difficulties with one of its […]
The Austrian textiles industry is hoping for better times ahead after registering a dramatic decline in turnover last year.Official figures presented today (Fri) show the industry was confronted with a 20 per cent year on year drop in turnover in 2009 to 2.05 billion Euros. Statistics also show that the number of staff employed in […]
Vienna gets Leopold Gratz Square
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A Vienna square has been named after the late Social Democratic (SPÖ) Mayor Leopold Gratz.The location in the city centre close to the justice ministry was today (Fri) officially called Leopold Gratz Square.SPÖ Chancellor Werner Faymann and SPÖ Mayor Michael Häupl attended the ceremony honouring the iconic Social Democrat who presided as the capitals mayor […]
FlyNiki chief Niki Lauda has ditched his plans to sue European aviation authorities over losses suffered from the ash cloud-triggered lockdown of airspace.Lauda told Austrian press today (Fri): “My lawyer gave me a success chance of 60 per cent. I saw a 50 per cent prospect of winning the court case.”The three-time Formula One champion […]