Top TV figures for scandal-free Opera Ball

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The live coverage of last night’s (Thurs) Opera Ball has given the ORF top market shares.The national broadcaster announced today up to 1.6 million people watched its broadcasting of the ball’s opening ceremony, adding that an average 1.43 million tuned in for the programme. ORF bosses said these figures mean a market share of 58 […]

Croat scientist warns Austria ice age could start in five years

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A top scientist in Croatia has warned Austria to prepare for an ice age instead of talking about global warming, online newspaper Croatian Times reported today (Weds).Physician Vladimir Paar suggests one would not need to cross the sea when travelling from Ireland or the UK to Croatia via the rest of Europe.”A majority of Europe […]

Churches make food and car Lent call

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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 […]