Austria

Austria’s National Council Head, Wolfgang Sobotka, Under Investigation for Corruption and Abuse of Power

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Austria’s National Council Head, Wolfgang Sobotka, Under Investigation for Corruption and Abuse of Power

“The National Council gave the go-ahead for the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor’s Office to conduct an investigation into the head of the National Council, Wolfgang Sobotka,” the statement said. It is noted that, on the recommendation of the Immunity Committee, the deputies unanimously decided that “there is no connection between these charges and Sobotka’s political … Read more

The success of the Czech film. Tasovská will present a film about the photographer Jarcovjáková at the Berlinale

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The success of the Czech film. Tasovská will present a film about the photographer Jarcovjáková at the Berlinale

Czech documentary film director Klára Tasovská will present the world premiere of the film I’m Not Yet Who I Want to Be, which she made about photographer Libuša Jarcovjáková, at the Berlinale festival in the German capital in February. This was announced on Thursday by the organizers, who included the Czech Republic on the prestigious … Read more

Austria Delays Approval of New EU Sanctions Against Russia, Causing Summit Setback

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Austria Delays Approval of New EU Sanctions Against Russia, Causing Summit Setback

According to the publication, there were expectations that a new package of sanctions against Russia would be approved by the summit of EU leaders, which will be held on December 14-15. But this never happened because Vienna slowed down the process. Unnamed diplomats told the publication that Austria “wants to conduct internal checks” before approval. … Read more

FPÖ – Brückl: “The shortage of teachers is just the tip of the iceberg of the many problems in our education system” | Freedom Parliamentary Club

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FPÖ – Brückl: “The shortage of teachers is just the tip of the iceberg of the many problems in our education system” | Freedom Parliamentary Club

“ÖVP Education Minister Polaschek is at his wits’ end” Vienna (OTS) – “The shortage of teachers is just the tip of the iceberg of the many problems hidden in the Austrian education system. The governments of past years with red or black education ministers did not draw the necessary conclusions from the results of the … Read more

Euromillions: we know more about the winner of the 240 million euros

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Euromillions: we know more about the winner of the 240 million euros

Oh no, it’s not you. Nor is he the author of these lines. The record Euromillions jackpot was won on Friday December 8 by an Austrian player. The 20e grid was correct The winner, a man, validated 20 grids on Friday morning on the Win2day website, which allows you to bet on several gambling games … Read more

René Benko, the self-seller who ran out of credit

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René Benko, the self-seller who ran out of credit

René Benko, founder of Signa Holding.Jose Manuel Esteban, He was a giant with feet of clay, a salesman of himself. René Benko (Innsbruck, Austria, 1977) created one of the main real estate groups in Europe, Signa Holding, thanks to his business skills and, above all, to weave an influential network of contacts: most of the … Read more

FPÖ – Brückl: PISA study confirms liberal criticism of the teacher shortage | Freedom Parliamentary Club

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FPÖ – Brückl: “The shortage of teachers is just the tip of the iceberg of the many problems in our education system” | Freedom Parliamentary Club

“This minister has absolutely no idea what things are really like in schools” Vienna (OTS) – “The time for ÖVP Education Minister Polaschek to sugarcoat the unsustainable conditions in our education system must now finally be over. In truth, this minister is completely miscast. Polaschek has not developed a single relevant reform since he took … Read more

Snowy December, let’s go see these countries

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Snowy December, let’s go see these countries

December is the time when most travelers choose to take a break from work and go on holiday. The end of the year, Christmas and the beginning of the New Year all make for a wonderful holiday season. The winter season of December has another level of beauty of its own. December is a month … Read more

Alpine Podcast: Debt brake? It works in Switzerland

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Alpine Podcast: Debt brake? It works in Switzerland

In Switzerland they come with their francs. © Jorg Greuel/​Getty Images After a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court, the German government is suddenly missing many billions. The reason is the debt brake – which the Germans copied from the Swiss of all people. Why does it work there but not in Germany? And what should … Read more

Culk sing about the emotional state of their generation

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Culk sing about the emotional state of their generation

Vienna (dpa) – Right at the beginning of their new album, the Viennese band Culk sets the basic mood for their dark examination of the present. “Anyone who looks will no longer be able to see because of tears, we can’t just stand next to it anymore,” sings front woman and lyricist Sophie Löw on … Read more