The first German language Facebook novel in Austrian universities

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The first German language Facebook novel in Austrian universities The world’s first German language Facebook-Novel known as “Zwirbler” is now to appear on screens in universities around Austria. Despite interactive novels becoming increasingly popular, in which readers can contribute and alter the plot as they wish, Gergely Teglasy (TG) claims to be the creator of […]

Grisham on death penalty and ‘stupid’ movies

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John Grisham has hit out at the United States over the death penalty.The bestselling author said today (Fri) no country had the right to execute humans.He told Austrian magazine News: “Thirty-eight (US) States still carry out the death sentence. (…) Many verdicts based on DNA analyses are wrong. This system doesn’t work. Death penalties cost […]

Africans often stereotyped in Austria, report says

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Black people living in Austria are still confronted with racism and stereotyping, a new study has revealed.Clara Akinyosoye, chief author of the independent 62-page report, said blacks were often insulted in public and sometimes treated unfairly by police.She added stereotypes like “Blacks are born with a perfect feeling for rhythm” dominate the daily life of […]