Easter delicacies under scrutiny

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Food hygiene inspectors across Austria are swarming out to take a closer look at Easter market offerings.Officials said today (Thurs) checks on stalls at popular markets will especially focus on the quality of products like ham and egg.Businesspeople are currently offering souvenirs and food at hundreds of Easter-themed markets in all nine provinces of Austria.News […]

Viennese more generous this Easter

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People of Vienna will splash out more on presents this Easter, according to a poll.The Viennese Economy Chamber (WKW) said today (Thurs) residents of the capital will spend an average 54 Euros on gifts ahead of this year’s upcoming festival, three per cent more than last year. More than 50 million Euros will be invested […]

Many women buy Valentine’s Day gifts, study shows

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More than four out of 10 Austrian women will surprise their partners with presents on Valentine’s Day, according to a poll.The Federal Economy Chamber’s (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 […]

Men exposed as Xmas shopaholics in poll

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Men will spend around 100 Euros more on Christmas presents than women, a new survey has revealed.GfK Austria found that male Austrians planned to invest 455 on Christmas gifts for their loved ones, while women were expected to spend an average 356 Euros this year.The agency, which interviewed 500 Austrians aged 15 and older, also […]