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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.
58.3% -
No – everyone knows what the FPÖ really stands for.
17.5% -
No – she is not a main political figure and therefore not relevant.
10.7% -
I don’t know. / I’m not sure.
13.5%
- 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%
Zumtobel reports worse results
Vorarlberg lighting firm Zumtobel has reported worse results for the first three quarters of its 2009/2010 business year (1 May to 30 April).
Special security measures for Austrian poker tournament
Austrian police will take special security measures at this month’s European Poker Tour (EPT) tournament following the robbery at an international poker tournament in Berlin earlier this month.
Soaring fuel prices avoid more drastic inflation decrease
Inflation in Austria dropped slightly last month, federal statistics agency Statistik Austria said today (Tues).
Back seat passengers in seat belt warning
One third of back seat car passengers in Austria do not use seat belts, according to the Committee for Traffic Safety (KfV).
Erste Bank Austria chief to retire early
Erste Bank in Austria announced today (Tues) that its General Director Elisabeth Bleyleben-Koren would retire on 30 June 2010 even though her contract expires in mid-2012.
Five Romanians arrested for robbery in Upper Austria
Police arrested five Romanians suspected of having injured and robbed a car dealer yesterday (Mon) in Ansfelden in Upper Austria’s Linz-Land district.
New season begins at Vienna's Prater
The new season kicks off at Vienna’s Prater amusement park with the popular Schweizerhaus restaurant expanding its beer garden and installing a 117 metre high tower near the entrance setting the theme for "Vienna in 1900".
Minister makes U-turn on asylum seekers
People’s Party (ÖVP) Interior Minister Maria Fekter has said for the first time that Austria might not need a third asylum seekers’ centre - a move seen by many as being a policy U-turn.
Vienna electricity outage lasts one hour
A defective cable caused an electricity outage in Vienna-Leopoldstadt this morning (Tues) for about one hour, said energy supplier Wien Energie.
Palfrader and Scheuba to get the dirty job done at Volkstheater
An acclaimed cabaret stage show featuring TV star Robert Palfrader will be performed at the Volkstheater Vienna this Saturday.
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