More than two thirds of single Austrian men would like to be in a relationship, a poll has shown.IFES said today (Weds) it interviewed more than 1,000 Austrian men and woman to find that 69 per cent of single men would prefer to have a partner. The agency added that only 60 per cent of […]
Fewer than one in 10 elderly Austrians go for Asian food, a survey has shown.The Agency for Health and Nutrition Issues (AGES) said today (Weds) only nine per cent of Austrians aged 60 and older enjoy eating Asian food more than other dishes. Hearty, traditional Austrian cuisine is preferred by the vast majority of 70 […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger has cancelled a trip to his homeland following the death of his father-in-law, it has been claimed.Austrian newspapers have it that the former governor of California decided to stay in the United States to support and console his wife Maria Shriver as her dad Robert Sargent Shriver Jr. passed away at the age […]
Veteran playboy Richard Lugner will attend this years Graz Opera ball with cult actor Zachi Noy, it has emerged.The 78-year-old businessman, whose girlfriend Anastasia Sokol is 57 years his junior, said today (Tues) he will be accompanied by Noy who rose to fame by starring in bizarre 1978 soft porn comedy movie “Eskimo Limon”.The Israeli, […]
Baby wallaby shows itself
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A baby kangaroo emerged from its mums pouch for the first time since being born almost five months ago in a zoo in Austria.Carers at Schönbrunn Zoo said today (Tues) that it may take another month before the Parma wallaby, whose sex has not yet been identified, will hop around the enclosure.They explained male Parma […]
Pharmacists set up 24-hour hotline
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The Austrian Pharmacists Chamber has set up an around-the-clock telephone hotline.The service, reachable under the number 1455 at local rate seven days a week, 24 hours a day, is an attempt to offer competent advice regarding drugs and medication.Social Democratic (SPÖ) Health Minister Alois Stöger praised the initiative. “Its great that the service provides tips […]
Zoo elephants munch Xmas tree
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Elephants at a zoo in Vienna have been served a 30-metre Christmas tree.Mum Numbi and her sons Kibo and Tuluba munched on the spruce at their enclosure at Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna yesterday (Mon). The tree was erected at a Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace which is just a stone-throw from the tradition-rich […]
Almost 50 per cent of Austrians are optimistic regarding the new year, according to a survey.Pollster IMAS said today (Weds) 47 per cent of interviewed Austrians said they were looking forward to 2011. This share resembles figures of the agencys poll at the same time last year, but does not match figures published in December […]
Moderate temperatures on New Years Eve
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Temperatures will range between minus eight and zero degrees centigrade around midnight on New Years Eve (Fri), according to meteorologists.Forecasts presented today (Weds) show that temperatures will not drop as drastically as on most previous nights when the quicksilver plunged to minus 20 degrees centigrade in some areas in Austria.Sunshine is expected across the country […]
A Carinthian has been awarded the best barkeeper in the world.Mario Hofferer, who runs two bars and a catering company in his hometown Klagenfurt, won the “Classic” competition in the 2010 edition of the event which took place in Singapore.The International Bartender Association (IBA) announced today (Tues) the 27-year-old two-time Austrian bartending champion finished ahead […]