Government’s subsidisation reform suffers setback

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Politics

The government has failed to reach an agreement with the coalition concerning a reform of Austria’s party subsidisation system. Representatives of the government coalition of Social Democrats (SPÖ) and the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) held talks with Green Party members, Freedom Party (FPÖ) officials and members of the Alliance for the Future of Austria (BZÖ) […]

Jazz Fest Vienna brings the stars to the city

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Culture

A string of international superstars and some of the most celebrated young artists of the world of pop, blues and jazz are set to rock the Austrian capital this summer. The Jazz Fest Vienna is the perfect pick for music enthusiasts looking for first class performances in some of the city’s best venues such as […]

Theatre project convict relapses

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General News

A prisoner participating in a special theatre project has been withdrawn from the scheme because he committed another crime.The unidentified man will not take part in the performances of “Leonce und Lena” by late German dramatist Georg Büchner, the federal justice ministry announced today (Tues). The ministry confirmed reports that the man relapsed while rehearsing […]

B-boy stars lined up for Salzburg Urban Culture Festival

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Culture

More than 500 international breakdance artists will perform at this year’s Urban Culture Festival in Salzburg.Organisers of the event set to take place between 25 and 27 June said today (Tues) b-boy stars like the South Korean formation “Gamblerz” are lined up to entertain the crowds.Top acts from America and Asia have also confirmed performances […]