Austria’s longest-serving governor has been identified as the most capable one in the opinion of citizens. A study published by magazine profil shows that 20 per cent of Austrians consider Erwin Pröll, the provincial governor of Lower Austria, as the best of all nine governors. The conservative politician became governor of Austria’s largest province 20 […]
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Gabi Burgstaller is under attack after suggesting shorter holidays for teachers. The Social Democratic (SPÖ) governor of the province of Salzburg said yesterday (Tues) primary and secondary modern teachers “should have holidays of five weeks a year as everyone else”. Burgstaller told the Kurier the nine-week summer break should be cut to help parents. She […]
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The head of one of Austria’s biggest universities has said the current situation at his institution was “dramatic”. Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) boss Christoph Badelt explained yesterday (Mon) that the things were becoming increasingly difficult due to a soaring number of students who qualified to sit their final exams. He said the […]
The provincial government of Salzburg has uninvited Jean Ziegler from speaking at the opening of a high-profile festival later this year.Social Democratic (SPÖ) Governor Gabi Burgstaller announced yesterday (Thurs) that she decided to withdraw the invitation. Ziegler a well-known globalisation critic, sociologist and author was initially asked to hold a speech at an […]