Franz Vranitzky has expressed doubts whether Austrian businesspeople feel represented by the countrys politicians due to their “inexplicable bashing of Turkey.”The former Social Democratic (SPÖ) chancellor said today (Fri) it was “not plausible” why Austria has made itself the “spearhead” of European countries opposing a Turkish accession of the European Union (EU).”I just dont understand […]
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Strabag bags record order in Romania
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Strabag SE has said it hopes to win more Romanian roadwork assignments after being engaged to build a motorway for more than 160 million Euros.The Viennese company announced today (Weds) it saw good chances to get further orders in the Eastern European (EE) country after agreeing about the construction of a 24-kilometre (km) stretch in […]
Romania popular among Austrian tourists
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Nearly five per cent of people travelling to Romania are Austrians, new figures show.The National Statistics Institute (INS) announced today (Fri) that 4.8 per cent of all holidaymakers who chose Romania in April came from Austria. The agency added that, with 61.7 per cent, a majority of tourists were European Union (EU) citizens.Hungarians take the […]
High amounts of lithium in tap water could keep the suicide rate low, a new study suggests.Researchers of Viennas Medical University (MedUni) found out that many areas with comparably higher amounts of the chemical element in tap water which can be consumed across Austria have a lower suicide rate than areas with less.The […]
Top investor Austria criticises Croatia
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Businessmen have slammed the economic circumstances in Croatia as Austria aims to remain the busiest investor in the Southeast European state.Burgenland Economy Chamber chief Peter Nemeth said today (Thurs) Croatias political system “hasnt arrived in the present yet” due to bureaucratic barriers for entrepreneurs interested in investing in the country. He added that he considered […]
Unemployment rate remains low
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Austria retained its reputation as Europes job sector model pupil.The country registered the lowest unemployment rate among all of the European Unions (EU) 27 member states last month, it was announced today (Thurs). The federal labour ministry of Social Democrat (SPÖ) Rudolf Hundstorfer said that 221,369 people living in Austria had no job in May. […]
Strabag set to get busier
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Strabag SE has said it hopes to be engaged in activities worth 14 billion Euros in 2011, more than it predicted earlier this year.The construction company said today (Tues) it was optimistic about the current year due to a strong first quarter. Strabag, which has its headquarters in Vienna, added that it saw chances to […]
Hand grenade found in Tyrol
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Innsbruck police evacuated a park after a man discovered a hand grenade.The object was found near a waterfall yesterday morning (Sun). Strong rainfalls may have unearthed the grenade, police said today (Mon). It was defused and removed by experts of the federal interior ministry.The ministrys teams have offices across the country to be on site […]
Javier Bardem has revealed he did not feel up to the role in “No Country for Old Men” that got him a slew of awards including an Oscar.The Spanish actor told Austrian showbiz news mag Live today (Fri): “When the Coens (directors Joel and Ethan Coen) called and described the role (of ruthless hitman Anton […]
A vast majority of Austrians are satisfied with the quality of tap water in the country.The Federal Gas and Water Association (ÖVGW) said today (Tues) its poll showed that 90 per cent are “very satisfied” or “satisfied.” Asked to rate the tap water which has drinking water quality everywhere in the country in […]