One in three women consider plastic surgery

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A third of Austrian women can imagine undergoing cosmetic surgery, a poll has revealed.Researcher Marketagent said today (Thurs) around 33 per cent of women considered plastic surgery as an option, while only one in six men said the same.Breast reductions and enlargements were identified as the most popular potential surgery among women in the poll, […]

Many male internet fans shun books, study shows

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More than three in 10 men say garnering information online is “more fun” than reading books.Linz-based pollster Market found that 35 per cent enjoy bringing themselves up-to-date on the internet more than reading a book. The agency said those men also said reading the news online was “more fun” than reading books. Only 23 per […]

Most pensioners shun Asian cuisine, says study

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Fewer than one in 10 elderly Austrians go for Asian food, a survey has shown.The Agency for Health and Nutrition Issues (AGES) said today (Weds) only nine per cent of Austrians aged 60 and older enjoy eating Asian food more than other dishes. Hearty, traditional Austrian cuisine is preferred by the vast majority of 70 […]

Austrian economy shows strong signs of recovery

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A leading think tank has claimed the Austrian economy grew stronger than it was initially predicted to do.The Vienna-based Institute for Economic Research (WIFO) announced today (Fri) the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 2.4 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2010, adding that this was a 1.2 per cent […]

Soaring interest in safe investments sends up flat prices

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Flat prices jumped in “crisis year” 2009 as many see condominiums as a safe haven for their money, according to a business expert.Thomas Malloth, head of the Federal Economic Chamber’s (WKO) real estate department said today (Weds) the value of owner-occupied flats rose by 3.5 per cent from 2008 to 2009.”Strong demand, especially in conglomerations, […]

Austrian economy ‘in good position’ as OECD predicts growth

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People’s Party (ÖVP) Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner claimed Austria was “positioned to achieve sustainable growth” as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) predicted a bright future was ahead for the country’s economy.The body announced today (Weds) it expected Austria’s economy to grow by 1.4 per cent year on year in 2010. Its most […]