Investigation against Carinthian media boss

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The Carinthian media owner Hansjörg Berger has confirmed he is currently being investigated by the anti-corruption authorities. Part of the money earned from advertising is thought to have flowed back into the accounts of the former freedom party in Carinthia (FPK). He is accused of having transferred money to the party through an advertising agency […]

Vienna part of European tourism elite

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Vienna takes fifth place in a survey checking European city’s tourism competitiveness. German consulting group Roland Berger investigated the marketing efforts of 24 capital cities in Europe in their battle for vacationers. The firm’s study also considered economic aspects. Roland Berger ranked Vienna in fifth place, neck and neck with Berlin in Germany. Paris in […]

Call to reduce IVF after high premature birth rate

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A leading doctor has called for carrying out fewer in vitro fertilisations (IVFs) over Austria’s high rate of premature births.Angelika Berger of Vienna’s Medical University said today (Tues) that 11.1 per cent of births in Austria occur before the 37th week of pregnancy, significantly higher then the European average of seven per cent.Berger pointed out […]