New cable car concept for Vienna to be presented

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Business

The Kahlenberg in Vienna could be set to get a cable car according to new reports. The Vienna Chamber of Commerce recommends the implementation of the cable car saying it would be great for tourism. The new concept is to be presented on Friday by Josef Bitzinger, Tourism Representative at the Chamber of Commerce and […]

Hungary limits boat traffic on the River Danube

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General News

By John Leo Moberg Hungary’s new law limiting the number of cargo barges allowed on the Danube has been in effect since the end of April to the annoyance of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. The limit on cargo barges on the River Danube in Hungary has been in effect since the end of April […]

City offers free wall ashtrays to gastronomy

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Culinary Guide

Officials in Vienna are offering free ashtrays to restaurants and cafes for smokers forced outside to enjoy a cigarette. Since the new rules came into effect on 1 July 2010 banning smoking in many places that do not meet certain specifications – an increasing number of smokers have been taking to the streets outside in […]