Left-wingers are expected to take to the streets in Vienna today (Fri) to demonstrate against a summit of far-right parties from all over Europe which is taking place in the Austrian capital.Andreas Mölzer, who represents the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) in the European Parliament (EP), said representatives of the Sweden Democrats, Italys Lega Nord, the […]
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TA seen in pole position for Serb snatch
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Telekom Austria (TA) are considered favourites to take over a majority stake in Telekom Srbija.The Austrian company confirmed today (Fri) it has been looking at the tender papers for the planned sale of a 50 per cent interest in the Serbian telecommunications provider.France Telecom, Germanys Deutsche Telekom and Egyptian firm Orascom Telecom are also interested […]
Wienerberger to reduce new homes focus
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Wienerberger CEO Heimo Scheuch announced ambitions to become “less dependant” on new home constructions.Scheuch explained today (Thurs) 80 per cent of assignments of the company the largest brick maker in the world were housing projects.The company chief also warned of a significant decline of business in the United States where he expected a […]
Rosenbauer bags Asian order
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Fire-fighting equipment producer Rosenbauer International AG has been contracted by an Asian company to deliver 21 fire trucks.The Upper Austrian firm, which is based in Leonding, said today (Thurs) it was assigned by the internationally-operating UMW Group to produce 21 fire engines worth an overall 17.4 million Euros for Malaysia Airport Holding Berhad (MAHB).Rosenbauers turnover […]
Swarovski Kristallwelten (Crystal Worlds) boss Andreas Braun has attacked lawmakers for failing to allow the crystal shop in Vienna to open on Sundays.The manager said today that (Weds) “pseudo arguments” have been used to fight the 1,200 square-metre Swarovski store in Kärntner Street from doing business seven days a week.”Some fed-up, envious locals have been […]
More than 60 public transport staff have been attacked by fare dodgers in Vienna so far this year, Wiener Linien has announced.The public transport agency said today (Tues) 61 employees assigned to control tickets have been injured since January. The company added that 72 staff were harmed by violent fare dodgers last year.Wiener Linien explained […]
FPÖ Vienna rakes in seven million Euros
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The Viennese department of the Freedom Party (FPÖ) will get seven million Euros in public subsidies this year following its strong gains in the recent city parliament election.Political scientist Hubert Sickinger said today (Tues) the right-wing partys Vienna branch will have received seven million Euros by the end of 2011. Sickinger stressed this indicates a […]
Businesses launch fight against fat
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Dozens of companies across Austria have vowed to fight their employees obesity.Karin Hofer of the Salzburg Medical Insurance (SGKK) said today (Mon) 70 firms based in the province have joined SGKKs health awareness programmes.Hofer told the Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper that around one in three of these companies were focusing on obesity as the leading topic.She […]
A Kosovar father and his twin daughters who were controversially deported earlier this month have been offered the opportunity to return to Austria.The interior ministry announced today (Mon) that Daniela, Dorentinya and Augustin Komani will be able to come back on a “humanitarian visa” permit.The eight-year-olds and their dad were put on a flight to […]
High housing costs and soaring petrol prices have accelerated the Austrian inflation rate.Statistik Austria announced today (Fri) that inflation in Austria rose by 0.2 per cent to 1.9 per cent in September compared to the same month of last year.The statistics body explained high car maintenance costs and rising fuel prices as well as expensive […]