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Strasser sues Austrian newspaper

Vor 3 Std. | The former European Parliament member Ernst Strasser will appear in court today (Mon) in connection with the 2011 cash for influence scandal. Strasser has accused the Upper Austrian News (OÖN) of slander.

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Rising numbers of sheep and goats in Salzburg

Vor 3 Std. | The number of farms rearing sheep and goats has been on the increase in Salzburg, Austria for several years now. Domestic farming could still increase by a third as the European demand increases.

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Vranitzky attacks FPÖ over 'pogrom atmosphere' claim

Vor 3 Std. | Former Social Democratic (SPÖ) Chancellor Franz Vranitzky has lashed out at a member of the European Parliament (MEP) for claiming that the atmosphere outside a recent ball in Vienna bore resemblances to the Nazis' pogroms.

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Spindelegger upsets SPÖ

Vor 3 Std. | People's Party (ÖVP) Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger has caused a stir by revealing details of the upcoming austerity package.

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Anger as BA expert makes aware of social expenditure

Vor 3 Std. | An economist has rubbished claims that only the financial sector is to blame for the crisis.

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Record number of callouts as diesel freezes

Vor 3 Std. | The bitterly cold temperatures have not only been causing problems for humans in Austria but also for cars. In such harsh conditions, diesel in cars is known to crystallise and the engine cut out altogether.

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AMS boss defends hesitant job seekers

Vor 3 Std. | Labour Market Service (AMS) chief Johannes Kopf has taken a stand for unemployed people who refuse taking the first new job offer.

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Have mercy on gays, says Church rebel

Vor 3 Std. | The head of a group of "disobedient" parish priests has called for mercy on homosexuals.

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ORF forced to leave Facebook

Vor 3 Std. | A media rights watchdog has ordered the ORF to exit Facebook.

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Gourmet escapes in Kitzbühel

03.02.2012 | The ski resort of Kitzbühel in Tyrol, Austria is hoping to provide visitors with both a luxurious snowy and foodie experience this winter season with their snow pass packages.

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Two 4,000 Euro scholarships available for gastronomy students

03.02.2012 | Two scholarships worth around 4,000 Euros are currently on offer to students at educational institutions for gastronomy. The initiative, "Orderman Gastro-Sponsorship 2012" can be applied for via Facebook and hopes to support ambitious future restaurateurs.

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Some 42 austrians purchased doctor of excorcism title

03.02.2012 | A total of 42 Austrians purchased the title of "Doctor of Exorcism" when it appeared on a discount voucher website. The new academics gained their title for just 39 Euros.

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Hundstorfer confident despite rising unemployment

03.02.2012 | Austria registered a rise in joblessness last month, but the number of employed people rose as well.

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HELFEN WIR - donate a tree to the Sudan

03.02.2012 | The Austrian Times partner charity "HELFEN WIR" is appealing for support for a new agricultural project in Southern Sudan. For just five Euros you can buy a tree and help in their efforts to develop a woodland area for the charity's farming school.

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SPÖ bullish about taxing the rich

03.02.2012 | Josef Ackerl appealed to fellow Social Democrats (SPÖ) to keep fighting for a millionaires' tax.

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ÖVP-FPÖ coalition option unaffected by 'New Jews' quote

03.02.2012 | Leading People's Party (ÖVP) representatives have refused to rule out forming a coalition with the Freedom Party (FPÖ) after the coming election - despite disputed statements by the right-wing party's chairman.

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Father threatens future son-in-law with gun

03.02.2012 | A 43-year-old father attempted to force his future son-in-law to marry his daughter at gunpoint in Austria.

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Pensioner freezes to death in the middle of the afternoon

03.02.2012 | An 83-year-old pensioner froze to death on Wednesday afternoon in a forest in Langegg, Austria. According to police the woman is thought to have fallen whilst taking a walk and was unable to get up alone.

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Ellensohn ready for district cost cutbacks

03.02.2012 | Viennese Councillor David Ellensohn has claimed Austria's financial difficulties could be solved in one step if the People's Party (ÖVP) gave up its blockade against a tax on assets.

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Lugner bags Bond

03.02.2012 | Danish model Brigitte Nielsen and "James Bond" star Sir Roger Moore will accompany an Austrian entrepreneur at this year's Vienna Opera Ball.

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Electricity prices 'should be lower'

03.02.2012 | The head of energy sector authority E-Control has claimed Austrians are paying too much for electricity.

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Broker imprisoned after joining clients in bed

02.02.2012 | An insurance broker has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment after jumping into bed with two of his clients.

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Virtual orchestra unites young musicians from around the world

02.02.2012 | A group of professional musicians based in the USA have created a virtual youth orchestra. The project created by "Little Symphony", is open to musicians from all around the world and hopes to promote classical music amongst the modern generation.

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CEO of Raiffeisen receives Grand Decoration of Honour

02.02.2012 | CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI), Herbert Stepic received the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria yesterday (Tues).

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Red carpet rolled out for the Orange Filmball Vienna 2012

02.02.2012 | Glitz, glamour and celebrity will be out in full force once again at the Orange Filmball in Vienna in March

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Spindelegger impatient as debt brake debate resumes

02.02.2012 | People's Party (ÖVP) Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger has called on the Social Democrats (SPÖ) to show more ambition in getting the public budget in order.

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No accolade for Strache after pogrom comparison

02.02.2012 | Federal President Heinz Fischer has decided to abstain from honouring Freedom Party (FPÖ) boss Heinz-Christian Strache following a controversial remark.

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Austrians unimpressed by rising rents

02.02.2012 | Almost one out of five Austrians consider investing in real estate within the next 12 months, according to an investigation.

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'New Jews' controversy after disputed ball

02.02.2012 | The head of Austria's strongest right-wing party is in hot water following a controversial remark.

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A regal new addition to Schönbrunn Zoo

02.02.2012 | Schönbrunn has had a rather regal new addition to its zoo. The Emperor Tamarin monkeys, so named for their resemblance to German emperor Wilhelm II, have a very distinctive white moustache and have now taken up residence in Europe's oldest zoo in Vienna, Austria.

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