Natascha Kampusch has been criticised for stressing well ahead of the presentation of her autobiography that she will not provide any autographs.Michaela Bokon, manager of book chain Thalias Vienna-Landstraße shop where the 21-year-old will speak about “3,096 Tage” (3,096 Days) on 9 September, said today (Fri) Kampusch had made clear she would not sign her […]
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Former “King of Clay” Thomas Muster has revealed plans to work with Rafael Nadal.Muster, 42, said today (Thurs) he had agreed with managers of the Spanish number one in world tennis over a cooperation this autumn.The former number one in the world, who recently launched a comeback in professional tennis, explained: “My training is based […]
Austrian Social democratic (SPÖ) Education Minister Claudia Schmied has ruled out a reintroduction of school uniforms following a heated debate over the issue by German decision-makers.Schmied said today (Fri) there were no plans whatsoever to enforce students to wear unified clothing at schools across Austria.Former Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) Justice Minister Brigitte Zypries […]
Peoples Party (ÖVP) Environment Minister Nikolaus Berlakovich has unveiled plans to set up a country-wide egg-farming database following a recent business scandal.Berlakovichs initiative comes after it emerged that a Styrian company imported substandard eggs from Poland and Hungary to sell them as local products. Recent reports have it that Rohr an der Raab-based Goldmund sold […]
Consumer rights watchdogs are up in arms over soaring price gaps at garages.Officials at the Labour Chambers (AK) Vienna branch said today (Tues) they have found out that some garages charge up to 110 Euros more than others for one hours work.A spokesman for the body announced: “We tested 39 car repair shops in Vienna […]
The vast majority of Austrian mothers and daughters feel left alone by politicians, a survey has found.Vienna-based research agency Karmasin who interviewed 500 parents in March and April revealed today (Thurs) that 82 per cent felt “let down” by politicians when it comes to support for their situation.Austria has been criticised in various […]
Peoples Party (ÖVP) Science Minister Beatrix Karl may have to brace for harsh opposition by student protesters after revealing plans to set up admission tests for popular university courses today (Thurs).Thousands of students have joined occupations of auditoriums at several Austria universities and street marches over the past few months to make the public aware […]
Austrian budget airline FlyNiki has announced plans to increase its connections to German airports as Lufthansa pilots prepare to strike from Monday.Pilots of the German aviation giant announced yesterday (Weds) they would go on strike between Monday and Thursday over fears their jobs are at risk. Union leaders claimed the company board had plans to […]
By William GreenMore than 200,000 Vienna residents have signed a petition against the controversial expansion of a nuclear power plant in Slovakia, a city councillor has claimed.Social Democratic (SPÖ) environmental councillor Ulli Sima, who had started postcard and online campaigns against its expansion, said today (Thurs) that 204,162 people had signed the petition.She said: “We […]
By Thomas HochwarterSPÖ Chancellor Werner Faymann has announced plans for a new economy stimulus package as figures show unemployment soared almost 20 per cent year on year last month.The Social Democrat said today (Tues) he wanted to introduce a third stimulus package, adding he had “many plans” to help people to “gain better qualifications”.Faymann claimed […]