New Peoples Party (ÖVP) General Secretary Hannes Rauch has said his party must stop trying to meet a majoritys demands.The Tyrolean told the Kurier newspaper today (Thurs): “We have to leave the idea behind us that we have to satisfy 60 or 70 per cent. The ÖVP is a party with many members. We have […]
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Greens rated least corrupt in poll
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Austrians are putting the most trust in the Greens when it comes to how badly political parties are infiltrated by corrupting networks.Public opinion company Karmasin found that 31 per cent of Austrians think that the Green Party was the least corrupt political force in the country. The agency said the Social Democrats (SPÖ) came second […]
Salzburg hotels price hike exposed
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Hotels in Salzburg have jacked up their prices, new figures show.Research by holiday information and price comparison platform Trivago (www.trivago.co.uk/hotelprices) shows today (Thurs) that a standard double room in the birthplace of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart currently costs 122 Euros, up sharply by 20 Euros to the previous month.Tens of thousands of holidaymakers are coming […]
OMV has discovered an enormous gas field in Australia.The Austrian energy sector giant said today (Thurs) the amount of gas suspected in the Zola 1 exploration zone on the north-western Australian coast may be enough to cover the whole of Austrias demand for four to five years. OMV which cooperates with international companies in […]
More than six in 10 Austrians believe in sexual equality at the workplace in their country.Research group Market said today (Thurs) it found that 63 per cent of Austrian employees put no trust in equal chances for men and women when it comes to salary figures and career chances.Market, which spoke with 400 Austrians, added […]
Viennese more generous this Easter
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People of Vienna will splash out more on presents this Easter, according to a poll.The Viennese Economy Chamber (WKW) said today (Thurs) residents of the capital will spend an average 54 Euros on gifts ahead of this years upcoming festival, three per cent more than last year. More than 50 million Euros will be invested […]
Toni & Guy to get busier in Austria
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Toni & Guy has revealed plans to expand in Austria.The British hairdressing company which has shops across the world said today (Weds) it wanted to open more stores in the country. Toni & Guys Austrian representation is currently limited to one salon in Viennas Innere Stadt district.”The goal is to position ourselves in […]
Car expenses outpace food spending
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Austrians are forking out more on their cars than on food, new figures show.Statistik Austria said today (Weds) that 12.1 per cent of an average households overall expenditure were invested in foodstuff, while 15 per cent are soaked up by costs affecting cars and motorcycles. With 12.8 per cent, investments on leisure activities are also […]
Pröll quits due to health ‘warning sign’
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Peoples Party (ÖVP) boss Josef Pröll has ended ongoing speculations about his health and role in the government by announcing his step down from all political roles.The former agriculture minister who was sworn in as vice chancellor and finance minister in December 2008 said today (Weds) he decided to retire after consultations with […]
Serbia extends deadline for TA
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Telekom Austria AG (TA) has been given more time to improve its offer to take over a leading Serbian mobile services firm.The Serbian government which holds 80 per cent in Telekom Srbija said yesterday (Tues) it decided to give TA the chance to increase their takeover bid until 3 May.The Viennese telecommunications provider […]