Many Austrians expect their families to argue this Christmas, a survey has shown.The Institute for Future Studies at the Fachhochschule (FH) college Salzburg found in a poll that 10 per cent of Austrians expect Christmas to be overshadowed by disputes between family members this year.The institute, which interviewed around 1,000 Austrians, also found out that […]
Hotels in the city of Salzburg have upped their prices by more than 25 Euros, it has been revealed.International hotel comparison website Trivago (www.trivago.co.uk/hotelprices) said today (Thurs) that a standard double room in the holiday hotspot currently costs 129 Euros a night, up from 102 Euros last month.Thousands of skiers spending their holidays in the […]
New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry has rubbished rumours that he might play for a club in Europe again.The 33-year-old Frenchman, who joined the Major League Soccer (MLS) side from FC Barcelona earlier this year, told Austrian broadcaster ORF yesterday (Mon): “You wont see me in the colours of a European club ever again.”The […]
An Afghan who stopped while walking through a busy motorway tunnel has applied for asylum in Austria, it has been reported.Officials in the province of Salzburg said today (Thurs) the man was spotted strolling in the A10 Tauern motorways 6.4-kilometre Tauern tunnel yesterday.The man failed to present an ID but applied for political asylum in […]
SV Ried have retained the top spot in the Austrian Bundesliga.The team of Paul Gludovatz beat Magna Wiener Neustadt 2-0 at home on Saturday while second-placed Sturm Graz only reached a goalless draw against struggling title holders Red Bull Salzburg yesterday (Sun).The Bulls are in sixth after just five victories so far this season. Rapid […]
Croatian tennis legend Goran Ivanisevic has revealed his admiration for players Thomas Muster and Rafael Nadal.The 2001 Wimbledon champion commented on Musters ambitious return to professional tennis, saying: “He was one of the best in the world. I was always impressed by his fighting spirit. ( ) I admire him.”Ivanisevic, who will clash with the 43-year-old […]
Two children had a narrow escape after the car steered by their mother ploughed into a roadside switchbox yesterday (Weds).The kids, aged one week and four years, suffered just a few bruises in the crash near Dienten, Salzburg, while their mother had to be hospitalised with cervical vertebra injuries.Police in the provinces Pongau region said […]
The president of the Salzburg Labour Chamber (AK) has admitted being “stupid” for driving under the influence of alcohol.Siegfried Pichler confirmed newspaper reports that he his driving licence has been taken away after being caught well over the legal drink drive limit near the city of Salzburg recently.”I was simply stupid, I dont want to […]
BA Trophy finalist Andreas Haider-Maurer will compete in this years ATP Salzburg Indoors, it has emerged.The 23-year-old, who was beaten by fellow Lower Austrian Jürgen Melzer in the Vienna tournaments final on Sunday, is ready to participate in the tournament which will take place at the Salzburgarena between 13 and 21 November.Organisers of the event […]
Red Bull Racings profits before taxes were up more than six-fold year on year in 2009, according to British media.The Daily Telegraph reports today (Mon) that the British Formula One (F1) team which is financed by Austrian energy drinks producer Red Bull increased to 4.6 million Euros from 2008 to 2009.The newspaper also […]