Several street protests overshadowed the final day of Hu Jintao’s visit to Austria. Hundreds of people gathered along the roads of the province of Salzburg as the convoy of the Chinese leader and his 150-member delegation passed yesterday morning (Tues) to visit a farm. Hu and the other political and business officials also went on […]
Hundreds of people took to the streets to protest against China’s stance on human rights and democracy as Heinz Fischer welcomed Hu Jintao at Hofburg Palace in Vienna this morning (Mon). The Austrian president discussed economic issues with his Chinese counterpart as they met for the first time since Fischer went on a state visit […]
A museum dedicated to the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger will open this weekend, it has been reported. Styrian newspapers disclosed today (Weds) that the exhibition – set in the house in Thal near Graz where the former politician was born – would focus on three stages of Schwarzenegger’s life. Visitors will learn more about the […]
“When I arrived in a city, I was feeling lost, and just wanted to meet other expats and discover the best places to go.” That was how former journalist Malte Zeeck used to feel whenever sent on a new assignment – and that was the motivation that led him comparatively recently to set up what […]
More than 100 entrepreneurs are accompanying Austrian President Heinz Fischer on his state visit to Russia as firms hope to benefit from the prospering economy of the Eurasian country.Fischer, who met with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev yesterday (Thurs), was welcomed by the countrys Prime Minister and ex-President Vladimir Putin today. The talks were overshadowed by […]
A landlord has been detained for attacking police officers after a visit of gastronomy sector inspectors.The bar owner was so angered by the unannounced appearance of two female food quality and labour rights officials that he started to insult them. After they failed to calm him down, the inspectors called the police.Officers had to apply […]
Social Democratic (SPÖ) Chancellor Werner Faymanns visit to Israel will be the first of the head of state since the violent incident on an international aid ship last month.Nine activists were killed and dozens injured when Israeli soldiers captured the Mavi Marmara in international waters. The incident sparked worldwide outcry and sharp criticism of Israels […]
Peoples Party (ÖVP) Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner claimed Austria was “positioned to achieve sustainable growth” as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) predicted a bright future was ahead for the countrys economy.The body announced today (Weds) it expected Austrias economy to grow by 1.4 per cent year on year in 2010. Its most […]
Church leaders have called on Austrians to cut back on food and car use during Lent.The Roman Catholic and the Evangelical Churches are urging people to walk, cycle, use public transport and car pool from Ash Wednesday on 17 February until Holy Saturday on 3 April to help the environment.Markus Gerharinger, the Vienna archdiocese official […]