World record price for rare camera

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An Asian collector has splashed out more than 1.3 million Euros for a rare Leica in an auction in Vienna, making it the most expensive camera in the world.Organisers of the auction, held at Vienna’s Westlicht gallery (www.westlicht.com) on Saturday, said the Leica no. 7 from 1932 was sold for 1.32 million Euros. They said […]

Third arrest in neo-Nazi website case

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Another suspected neo-Nazi has been arrested as prosecutors continue to investigate against alleged organisers of a fascist homepage.State prosecutors in Vienna said today (Thurs) that a man had been put in custody last weekend. Officials refused to reveal where the arrest took place. They also remained tight-lipped about his name and age, but confirmed that […]

Neo-Nazi scene member remains in detention

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Politics

A man arrested when police searched houses in Vienna and Styria for banned neo-Nazi memorabilia earlier this week will remain in detention, it was announced today (Fri).The Criminal Court in Vienna announced the man – whose identity has been withheld – will be kept in detention for longer as investigations continue. He was arrested alongside […]

Vienna Fashion Week starts

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Culture

All eyes are on Austrian designers’ creative output and international fashion at Vienna’s Museumsquartier (MQ) from today (Weds).Hip Austrian fashion labels like Gina Drewes and Kayiko will present their products, while international designers from dozens of countries across the world participate as well.The event is also a sales fair as current collections and accessories are […]

Life Ball scores with Becker

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Boris Becker will attend this year’s Life Ball, it was announced today (Thurs).Organisers of the HIV/AIDS awareness event – set to take place at Vienna City Hall on 17 July – said the German tennis legend and his wife Lilly will be among star guests.They added former US President Bill Clinton and “Sister Act” star […]

AC/DC gig organisers accused of wrecking environment

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Wels police have begun investigating after animal activists reported organisers of a concert by AC/DC for their handling of the event.Josef Limberger, head of the Nature Protection Union of Upper Austria, said today (Thurs) trucks drove around on territory organisers agreed they would not enter to protect the habitat of rare plants and animals at […]