Farmers have appealed to customers to appreciate the high quality of food produced in Austria instead of complaining about high prices. The Chamber of Agriculture pointed out today (Thurs) Austria’s food quality and safety standards were much stricter than European Union (EU) regulations in many regards. The chamber also stressed that genetically manipulated products were […]
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Large rent-a-car price gaps disclosed
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Holidaymakers intending to rent a car have been urged to book online and in advance. The Upper Austrian department of the Federal Labour Chamber (AK) said today (Thurs) people could save up to 15 per cent if they reserved the vehicles on the internet and paid by credit card before starting their holidays. The AK […]
‘Modest’ milk price hike ahead
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Dairy industry representatives have hit back after the Labour Chamber (AK) voiced suspicions of an “extra Vienna price hike” for some products.The AK announced earlier this week it found that many foodstuffs including dairy products cost exorbitantly more in Munich, Germany, than in Vienna. The cities are often compared in various regards due to their […]
Paper industry incomes to rise
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People employed by domestic paper industry companies will earn more from next month.Works council representatives announced today (Fri) company bosses of the sector agreed to pay 3.1 per cent more to staff from 1 May. Negotiators said the leadership of the firms also agreed to raise trainees salaries by the same rate. The settlement will […]
Food prices soar beyond inflation rate
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Consumer rights watchdogs have called on political decision-makers to take action as food is getting more expensive.Labour Chamber (AK) research focusing on the 41 most common products of daily life shows that Austrians are currently forced to fork out four per cent more for the same goods at supermarkets than in January. Flour price rates […]
Roche Graz staff face the axe
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Hundreds of jobs in Austria are at risk as Swiss healthcare company F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. (Roche) plans to drastically reduce its costs.The internationally operating company said today (Weds) it planned to reduce its global staff figure by 4,800 or six per cent, adding that its target was to spend 1.8 billion Euros less a […]
The president of the Salzburg Labour Chamber (AK) has admitted being “stupid” for driving under the influence of alcohol.Siegfried Pichler confirmed newspaper reports that he his driving licence has been taken away after being caught well over the legal drink drive limit near the city of Salzburg recently.”I was simply stupid, I dont want to […]
Japanese cuisine enthusiasts living in Linz are being advised to rethink their culinary preferences as half of all sushi dishes tested by food watchdogs were rated inedible.The Upper Austrian Labour Chamber (AKOÖ) said today (Weds) it had examined 10 sushi meals offered by eateries in the city of Linz and its suburbs. The body said […]
Shops shamed by fishy findings
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The results of a series of food tests are likely to turn fish lovers stomachs.The Austrian Labour Chamber (AK) said today (Fri) two of the 20 fresh fish it bought at Viennese supermarkets and specialised dealers were unfit to eat.AK said the affected products also smelt bad when they were examined after being purchased. The […]
Non-EU roaming costs warning issued
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Austrian consumer watchdogs have warned holidaymakers of high mobile phone costs in Turkey and Croatia.Labour Chamber (AK) experts said today (Weds) roaming costs in Croatia could reach a whopping two Euros per minute depending on the chosen provider.They also warned making a one-minute long mobile phone call from Turkey to Austria can cost up to […]