Austrian police have issued these CCTV images of a man they suspect might be responsible for a series of rapes on the Vienna U6 underground line. The man is believed to have struck three times at least and police have not ruled out that the might be other victims who have not yet come forward. […]
Mini pony is returned to circus
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The missing miniature pony “Fridolin” has been returned to his circus owners safe and sound after an anonymous tipoff that he had been abandoned at a bus stop . The pony was returned after a number of high profile news reports including one in this newspaper which the circus owner believes put pressure on whoever […]
Stronach tempts another BZÖ politician
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A councillor from the BZÖ has changed his political allegiance to join “Team Stronach”. The newlyformed political party set up by Austro Canadian multimillionaire Frank Stronach has poached many politicians from rival parties but the BZÖ has suffered particularly badly from losing its members. The latest desertion is of Michael Schabernig, aged 30. Announcing the […]
A huge crane left over from the war and mounted on top of one of Vienna’s massive Flak towers is set to be taken down after 70 years to make way for a new panorama viewing platform. During the war Vienna built six massive flak towers in which people could take shelter and which were […]
Parliament to be renovated for 500m
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The search has begun for a contractor to take responsibility for the 500 million euro renovation of Vienna’s historic parliamentary building. According to a government spokesman the successful contractor will be sought by inviting tenders from across Europe. Specifications for the contract will be made available in the middle of next month. In the first […]
As Christmas fades once again into the background and New Year takes precedence the Christmas markets in the capital Vienna have transformed overnight into New Year markets. There are now officially five New Year markets which sell a range of lucky charms and fireworks and these have been joined by 336 street stalls that are […]
Aqua Dome improves its hotel
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Part of the spa complex in Längenfeld has been treated to a revamp. Aqua Dome has invested 20 million Euros in 60 additional hotel rooms, the extension of the meeting rooms as well as a dedicated spa-area for the exclusive use of hotel guests. Aqua Dome in Längenfeld (Ötztal) has a new spa area in […]
New probe in Alpe Adria bank scandal
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Prosecutors in Carinthia have confirmed a new investigation around the Hypo Group Alpe Adria (HGAA) bank against 12 people. None of those under investigation were named. BZÖ-Deputy party leader Stefan Petzner had already indicated that there were new investigations around the end of October and now this has been confirmed by prosecutors. Spokeswoman Gabriele Lutschounig […]
The controversial legal battle against Bank Austria on behalf of investors that lost out when they were persuaded to invest in the pyramid scheme operated by convicted fraudster Bernard Madoff has taken a twist when a specimen case was settled in advance of a High Court ruling. The case was carried out by one of […]
A private donation of more than 200 very valuable handwritings and certificates as well as 250 printings from the middle ages to modern times were given to the Austrian National Library by the Styrian collectors family Loibl. The National Library emphasises that this donation is “one of the most important new acquisitions of the last […]