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14. 01. 10. - 12:00
By Lisa Chapman
The swine flu death toll in Austria has risen to 23 after two more deaths from the disease were announced.
The health ministry reported today (Thurs) that a 26-year-old Burgenland woman a 57-year-old Carinthian man hospitalised at Vienna general hospital (AKH) had died of swine flu on 11 and 12 January respectively.
Social Democratic (SPÖ) Health Minister Alois Stöger praised the handling of the swine flu pandemic earlier this month, claiming that Austria had prepared for it in the best way possible.
He said there had been 300,000 vaccinations against swine flu and the government was prepared to deal with a second wave of the flu if necessary.
Austrian Times
Mayor calls for AKH budget reform as docs consider strike
» General News 2011-12-06
Michael Häupl, the mayor of Vienna, has suggested that the city and the state should share the management and maintenance costs for the country’s largest clinic.
Fewer AKH docs on night duty from next year
» Business 2011-11-29
The number of doctors on night duty at Austria’s largest clinics is set to shrink, it has emerged.
Greens adamant about Vienna road toll
» General News 2011-11-28
Vienna Vice Mayor Maria Vassilakou has vowed to keep fighting for a city road toll regulation.
Burgtheater stages Tennessee Williams hit
A German version of Tennessee Williams’ most popular play is now on at the Burgtheater.
Electricity supplier switch barriers to disappear
People’s Party (ÖVP) Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner has promised a further reduction of bureaucratic obstacles for people planning to change their electricity providers.
Erste Bank expert optimistic about Hungary
The chief analyst of Austria’s biggest bank has said chances for a political agreement about the difficult economic condition of Hungary are good.
Greens write off debt brake accord
Greens chairwoman Eva Glawischnig has claimed the government stopped being interested in adding a debt brake to the constitution.
007 health worries Lugner
Richard Lugner has expressed concerns about Sir Roger Moore’s health.
Coalition close to cutback consent
Social Democratic (SPÖ) State Secretary Andreas Schieder has confirmed that the government reached the final stage of its savings package talks.
End of austerity package talks in sight, says Khol
A People’s Party (ÖVP) board member has claimed that the upcoming savings package would be presented within the coming days.
The Loo-vre Gallery
A group of artists have declared independence for 25 toilets put up in Karlsplatz in Vienna, Austria and have used the 3 foot square interior to build their own mini kingdoms.
Food discounts with new ZOOcard at Schönbrunn
The new ZOOcard at Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria is offering more discounts and foodie concessions than ever before to its regular visitors.
Organic door to door
For almost a month now a company in Burgenland, Austria have been carrying out door to door organic deliveries. The new venture entitled "BioSchatzkistl" puts together boxes of fresh organic food products and brings them right to your door.
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