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- Does Barbara Rosenkranz' presidential bid harm Austria's reputation?
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Yes – her controversial views are not good for the country’s image.
46% -
No – everyone knows what the FPÖ really stands for.
18% -
No – she is not a main political figure and therefore not relevant.
14% -
I don’t know. / I’m not sure.
22%
- Do you back the SPÖ idea for a new "bank tax"?
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Yes – banks are responsible for the crisis and should contribute their part.
42.3% -
No – the suggestion is populist and immature.
20.9% -
I’m not sure, but a Europe-wide ruling might make more sense.
13.8% -
It won’t make a difference. Bankers don’t learn their lesson anyway.
23%
- How many medals will Austrian athletes win at the Vancouver Winter Olympics?
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Three or less.
36% -
Between four and eight.
29.2% -
Between eight and 12.
14.3% -
More than 12.
20.5%
- What is your take in the current body scanner debate?
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Anything that helps to increase safety is a good thing.
37.1% -
The introduction of body scanners will not reduce risks.
43.6% -
No idea - but I think health experts should decide, not politicians.
19.3%
- Are you happy about the massive snowfall?
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Yes, it’s great for winter sports and for the kids.
33.7% -
No, I hate it. It makes getting around more difficult.
54.1% -
Snow or no snow – it makes no difference to me.
12.2%
- How do you expect the Austrian economy to develop in 2010?
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It will recover from the effects of the credit crunch.
27.5% -
It will continue to struggle.
58.8% -
It cannot be predicted.
5.9% -
I don’t know.
7.8%
- Will you get vaccinated against swine flu?
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Yes, I think it’s a good thing people can get vaccinated.
9.1% -
No, the whole issue is exaggerated by companies and media.
69.7% -
I don’t know yet whether I will.
11.1% -
I have already been vaccinated.
10.1%
- Will the credit crunch affect your Christmas shopping?
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Yes, I will spend less this year.
53% -
No, I will splash out on presents as always.
9.1% -
Maybe – I will certainly look out for special offers.
12.5% -
No, I usually don’t invest a lot in gifts.
22.8% -
I don’t know yet.
2.6%
'AIDS 2010' will have EE focus
Organisers of the International AIDS Conference to be held in Vienna later this year said the event’s focus would be on marginalised groups with the disease like drug addicts in Eastern Europe (EE).
Muse to headline Frequency Festival
British rock superstars Muse will head the bill at this year’s Frequency Festival, it was announced today (Thurs).
Safety office says firms responsible for proper internal controls
The Styrian Safety Office said today (Thurs) in reference to the ongoing deadly cheese problem that firms were responsible for controls against use of ingredients that had already passed their expiration dates.
Thugs arrested in Vienna
Vienna police announced today (Thurs) they had arrested two young men aged 23 and 18 for a series of crimes last year.
Vienna night underground service to begin on 4 September
The new all-night underground service on Fridays and Saturdays will begin on Saturday, 4 September, it was announced today (Thurs).
AUA 2009 turnover and passenger numbers down
Struggling former flagship carrier Austrian Airlines (AUA) failed to get back in the black last year as turnover and passenger numbers dropped.
Sepp Resch is Lenze's new GM
The Austrian subsidiary of German transmission and automation specialist Lenze announced today (Thurs) that Sepp Resch would be its new general manager for Austria and Eastern Europe.
Forty per cent of kids are improperly secured in cars
Forty per cent of kids in Austria are either not secured or improperly secured in cars, according to car club ÖAMTC.
Electricity outage at Vienna's AKH hospital
There was a short electricity outage at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) yesterday (Weds) afternoon, AKH chief Reinhard Krepler said.
VIA has 5.4 per cent increase in passengers
Vienna International Airport (VIA) reported today (Thurs) that it had had a 5.4 per cent increase in passengers year on year to 1,197,138 in February 2010.
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