The Austrian foreign affairs ministry has warned about travelling to Syria.The ministry said yesterday (Mon) Austrians were recommended not to go to the Western Asian country “if not absolutely necessary.”Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in the states biggest cities to call for democracy in the past few days.The Austrian foreign ministry […]
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Austrian population on the rise
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The number of people living in Austria is increasing, figures presented today (Fri) confirm.Statistic authority Statistik Austria said Austria had 8.402 million residents as of 1 January 2011, 0.3 per cent or 27,600 more than on the same day of last year.Vienna registered the most significant year on year increase among the countrys nine provinces […]
Residents of an Upper Austrian town have been given the go ahead to drink tap water after a recent study found it contained bacteria.Research carried out earlier this week revealed that there were coliforms in tap water in Attnang-Puchheim in the provinces Vöcklabruck district. The germs can cause various infections.Town hall officials decided to provide […]
Social Democratic (SPÖ) Labour Minister Rudolf Hundstorfer has strongly challenged pension age appeals by European Union (EU) Commissioner László Andor.Hungarian economist Andor the EUs Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion said yesterday (Weds) EU member states must increase the age their citizens retired to avoid a breakdown of the social system.Think tanks […]