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9th May, 2013
Austrian filmmaker Haneke wins top Spanish arts prize
Michael Haneke won one of Spain's highest honours, the Prince of Asturias prize for arts.
Michael Haneke won one of Spain's highest honours, the Prince of Asturias prize for arts.
29th December, 2012
Pakistanis go on hunger strike in Austria
Refugees from Afghanistan and Pakistan take part in a hunger strike at Votivkirche church in Vienna. Some 30 refugees who are on hunger strike to…
Refugees from Afghanistan and Pakistan take part in a hunger strike at Votivkirche church in Vienna. Some 30 refugees who are on hunger strike to…
10th October, 2012
Austrian space diver no stranger to danger
Felix's first skydive was at age 16, improved his skills in the military, and became a member of its Special Forces.
Felix's first skydive was at age 16, improved his skills in the military, and became a member of its Special Forces.
28th April, 2012
Dollar falls on Bank of Japan move
The dollar finished Friday down against the euro, pound, yen and Australian dollar after a helter-skelter day of trade.
The dollar finished Friday down against the euro, pound, yen and Australian dollar after a helter-skelter day of trade.
24th April, 2012
Snippets from the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien
A look into what happens behind the exhibitions at the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien.
A look into what happens behind the exhibitions at the Naturhistorisches Museum Wien.
2nd April, 2012
Making themselves heard
People are called to action and making themselves heard all over the world, sometimes in strange ways, for varying causes. – Photos by Agencies…
People are called to action and making themselves heard all over the world, sometimes in strange ways, for varying causes. – Photos by Agencies…
24th January, 2012
Austria offers investment in energy sector
TAXILA, Jan 23: Austrian Ambassador Axel Wech has said that his country was keen to invest in the hydel power and alternative energy development projects.
TAXILA, Jan 23: Austrian Ambassador Axel Wech has said that his country was keen to invest in the hydel power and alternative energy development projects.
24th December, 2011
I almost died, says emotional George Michael
LONDON: George Michael fought back tears Friday as the British singer conceded that he had almost died after contracting severe pneumonia while on tour in…
LONDON: George Michael fought back tears Friday as the British singer conceded that he had almost died after contracting severe pneumonia while on tour in…
8th November, 2011
Italy too big to bail out: Austrian finmin
Italy is too big to bail out, which is why Rome must make huge sacrifices, Austria's finance minister said Tuesday as IMF and EU inspectors start poring over the country's books.
Italy is too big to bail out, which is why Rome must make huge sacrifices, Austria's finance minister said Tuesday as IMF and EU inspectors start poring over the country's books.
20th October, 2011
‘Sound of Music’ in Salzburg homecoming
SALZBURG: “The Sound of Music,” the musical made world famous by the 1965 film starring Julie Andrews, has never been performed in the picture-postcard Austrian…
SALZBURG: “The Sound of Music,” the musical made world famous by the 1965 film starring Julie Andrews, has never been performed in the picture-postcard Austrian…
7th October, 2011
Indian president Patil treated to Mozart on Austria tour
VIENNA: Indian President Pratibha Patil visited Salzburg Friday on the last cultural leg of her four-day Austrian trip, aimed at boosting trade ties between the…
VIENNA: Indian President Pratibha Patil visited Salzburg Friday on the last cultural leg of her four-day Austrian trip, aimed at boosting trade ties between the…
30th September, 2011
Plastic, packaging industry expo opens
LAHORE: The ninth International Plastic and Packaging Industry Exhibition was inaugurated here at the Expo Centre on Thursday by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
LAHORE: The ninth International Plastic and Packaging Industry Exhibition was inaugurated here at the Expo Centre on Thursday by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
6th September, 2011
Unique Roman gladiator ruins unveiled in Austria
PETRONELL-CARNUNTUM: They lived in cells barely big enough to turn around in and usually fought until they died. This was the lot of those at…
PETRONELL-CARNUNTUM: They lived in cells barely big enough to turn around in and usually fought until they died. This was the lot of those at…
3rd September, 2011
Unknown Klimt discovered in Dutch house
VIENNA: A previously unknown painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has been discovered in a private home in the Netherlands, Austria’s Standard newspaper reported. The…
VIENNA: A previously unknown painting by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has been discovered in a private home in the Netherlands, Austria’s Standard newspaper reported. The…
10th August, 2011
Was it lit? Arnie could be charged over cigar
VIENNA: Was it lit or was it cold? The status of a cigar in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mouth at an Austrian airport could decide whether or…
VIENNA: Was it lit or was it cold? The status of a cigar in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mouth at an Austrian airport could decide whether or…
20th June, 2011
Vienna Philharmonic honours Indian conductor Mehta
VIENNA: The prestigious Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday paid homage in an emotional ceremony to 75-year-old Indian conductor Zubin Mehta, celebrating 50 years of musical…
VIENNA: The prestigious Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday paid homage in an emotional ceremony to 75-year-old Indian conductor Zubin Mehta, celebrating 50 years of musical…
28th May, 2011
Last surviving Austrian who hid Jews honoured
VIENNA: It was 1942 in Hitler’s Austria, a time when a late-night knock on the door could have resulted in deportation or death. Edeltrud Becher…
VIENNA: It was 1942 in Hitler’s Austria, a time when a late-night knock on the door could have resulted in deportation or death. Edeltrud Becher…
12th May, 2011
George Michael to tour with orchestra
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
LONDON: British pop star George Michael announced Wednesday he was back on the straight and narrow and returning to the stage with an orchestra for…
4th May, 2011
Austria summons Chinese ambassador over artist Ai
VIENNA: Austria has summoned China’s ambassador to Vienna to protest the detention of artist Ai Weiwei, Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said on Tuesday. “Even somebody…
VIENNA: Austria has summoned China’s ambassador to Vienna to protest the detention of artist Ai Weiwei, Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said on Tuesday. “Even somebody…
21st March, 2011
Wetten Dass…?
German TV host Thomas Gottschalk (R) and ‘Bet’ candidate Sebastian Mirz help Swiss co-presenter Michelle Hunziker to perform a handstand during the German TV game…
German TV host Thomas Gottschalk (R) and ‘Bet’ candidate Sebastian Mirz help Swiss co-presenter Michelle Hunziker to perform a handstand during the German TV game…
