Vienna has started another attempt to regulate prostitution as a new law on the tradition-rich street sex industry comes into force. The new bylaw – in effect as of today (Tues) – bans prostitution from anywhere in the city but five areas where it is permitted. Two of them are situated along the busy Gürtel […]
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Healthy school snack bid presented
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Health Minister Alois Stöger has presented an initiative aimed at tackling young Austrians’ unfavourable nutrition habits. The Social Democrat (SPÖ) announced yesterday (Weds) school canteen managers will be provided with free brochures and further guidelines on how to provide a healthy and balanced range of snacks and drinks to kids. Around one in 10 Austrian […]
Sick banker to file lawsuit against state
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A banker found guilty of accounting fraud and embezzlement in a controversial trial plans to sue the state, it has emerged. Jürgen Stephan Mertens, a lawyer representing Helmut Elsner, announced today (Thurs) his client planned to take the Republic of Austria to court over his bad health. Elsner was released due to his fragile condition […]
Russian region ready to ban Red Bull
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The trademark drink of Austria’s most powerful brand in the world may soon be banned in a region of Russia, one of the strongest economies in the world. Moscow newspapers report today (Weds) that the State Duma, the country’s federal parliament, has begun discussing a prohibition of sales of Red Bull and other caffeine-based drinks […]
Carinthian Summers
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As an Alpine country with spectacular scenery Austria has always had an advantage in the tourism stakes. And with one in six people in the country earning their money from the tourism trade, Austria does not rest on its laurels with its vast natural wealth – walk through any alpine pasture and the variety of […]
AIDS drug called back over musty smell
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US American company Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has recalled HIV/AIDS drug Prezista in several European countries including Austria after customers reported a mouldy odour.American papers report today (Mon) that the pharmaceutical industry giant decided to call back the 400 milligram (mg) and 600 mg doses of the pill in Austria, Germany, Ireland and Great Britain.A […]
Watchdog gives sausages the thumbs up
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The vast majority of Frankfurter sausages examined by a consumer information organisation have passed the quality check with flying colours.The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) said today (Thurs) that the quality of just four of the 34 products on sale in Austrian supermarkets it tested was rated “not satisfying” due to the discovered lactic acid […]
Pröll quits due to health ‘warning sign’
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Peoples Party (ÖVP) boss Josef Pröll has ended ongoing speculations about his health and role in the government by announcing his step down from all political roles.The former agriculture minister who was sworn in as vice chancellor and finance minister in December 2008 said today (Weds) he decided to retire after consultations with […]
Number of clinics in Vienna to dwindle
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Political decision-makers in Vienna have revealed plans to drastically reduce the number of hospitals in the city.The Social Democrats (SPÖ) who form a government coalition with the Greens in the federal capital said yesterday (Thurs) that there should be just seven instead of the current 12 city-owned clinics by 2030.SPÖ Vienna Health Councillor […]
A Tyrolean farmer may be jailed for refusing to vaccinate his animals against blue tongue disease.Albin Wegscheider from Oberhofen said today (Weds) that he feared the vaccine may have had negative effects on the health of his cows and goats. He said the information leaflet about the drug warned that side effects on the general […]