More than four out of 10 Austrian women will surprise their partners with presents on Valentines Day, according to a poll.The Federal Economy Chambers (WKO) Viennese branch (WKW) found that not just men buy gifts for their partners on 14 February. Its study shows that 42 per cent of women plan to spend money on […]
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My Fun-Filled Contiki Ski Weekend
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Most people do not long for the return of their school days, but memories of care free, fun filled days of school trips, and the first taste of freedom, are treasured by many.A few weekends ago I was reminded of that sense of adventure when I went for a ski trip organised by Contiki, who […]
A right-wing newspaper has expressed concerns over safety on the slopes and wage dumping as more and more ski instructors on pistes in the Austrian Alps are foreigners.The market-leading Kronen Zeitung, which sells almost three million copies a day, cites an unnamed critic, who claims that foreign ski instructors can be found “standing around on […]
A 48-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was shot by another hunter during a hare hunt in Upper Austria on Saturday.The hunter from Mistelbach in Lower Austria was hospitalised in Linz after the incident at the hunting outing near Vorderweißenbach in Upper Austrias Urfahr-Umgebung district.He underwent emergency surgery on the same day […]
Police had to wait more than 24 hours to question a boozed-up thief.The 31-year-old man was caught by police half an hour after he stole a bottle of vodka from a shop in Viennas western railway station (Westbahnhof) yesterday morning (Weds).The Vienna resident was, however, too drunk to face an enquiry on the same day, […]
A Romanian criminal tried to lock a prison warden in his own cell in a failed bid to escape on Monday night.One warden in a jail in Vienna-Mariahilf opened Liviu B.s cell after the 22-year-old claimed he needed to go to the toilet.The man in custody after he was caught driving a stolen car […]
Farmer not fooled by fake policeman
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Upper Austrian officials are investigating after a fake police officer tried to fine a farmer.The man was stopped driving his combine harvester on a main road near St. Marien yesterday (Tues).The prankster on a road bike wearing a three-day stubble, sunglasses and a cycling helmet with a sticker saying “Polizei” (Police) checked the […]
More than 400 Austrian towns participated in the European Unions (EU) 2010 Car-Free Day today (Weds).Austrian officials said 435 towns and communities across the country organised various initiatives in a bid to raise awareness for eco-friendly commuting and reduce car traffic.The EU-wide Car-Free Day awakens memories of a law passed by the Austrian government in […]
American pop sensation Kesha is set to hit the stage at a top Styrian ski resort this winter.The chart-topping singer will perform in Schladming one of the most popular winter sporting destinations in the Austrian Alps on 4 December to officially kickoff the season.Schladming tourism bosses have said US pop band One Republic […]
The Coral roll into Vienna
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Psychedelic indie rock stars The Coral are to come to Austria, it has been announced.The Hoylake-based five-member format will perform at Viennas Szene club on 29 October, according to a report by Britishrock.cc.The Coral whose sixth studio album “Butterfly House” will be released in German-speaking Europe later this month have given gigs in […]