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Death plant opens to tourists

The abandoned site of the world's worst industrial disaster is to open as a tourist attraction in India next week.

The move has infuriated the families and victims from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, where thousands died in a gas leak.

"This is utter nonsense. The plant symbolises death. Only mentally retarded people would think of organising such a show," said writer Indra Sinha who campaigs for compensation for vicitms.

But organiser Raman Singh said: "We want people to come and visit the plant and have a look for themselves."

Austrian Times

Bulgarian cigarette smugglers arrested
Two Bulgarians have been arrested after trying to smuggle more than 35,000 cartons of cigarettes to the UK.

ChemFreight acquires Logwin's Krems facility
Goods transport firm ChemFreight Transport, Logistik & Waggonvermietung GmbH said today (Tues) it had bought freight firm Logwin’s facility in Krems, Lower Austria, after approval of the deal by the Austrian competition authority.

Crooks behind 47 Styrian robberies arrested
Crooks behind almost 50 burglaries in Styria have been arrested, police said today (Tues).

Beer quarrel ends in axe murder
A 20-year-old hacked his mum’s boyfriend to death with an axe in after accusing him of drinking his beer, police have said.

Churches make food and car Lent call
Church leaders have called on Austrians to cut back on food and car use during Lent.

Kitzbühel retains most expensive real estate title
The Tyrolean ski resort of Kitzbühel has the highest real estate prices in Austria, according to a new study.

GM Vienna jobs 'safe' as European cull announced
Workers at car maker Opel’s plant in Vienna will not be affected by massive job cuts announced by General Motors’ (GM) today (Tues).

Toyota recall in Austria
Japanese car producer Toyota will recall 19,003 cars because of accelerator pedal problems, according to importer Toyota Frey Austria.

Austrian oil and gas production up
Austrian oil and gas production rose last year, new figures have shown.

VIP ski resort gets social supermarket
An 87-year-old has set up a social supermarket to help the poor in one of Europe’s most expensive towns.