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Mafia cops target Vatican bank
Anti mafia cops are asking the Pope to authorise access for police to see secret accounts in the Vatican's private offshore bank as part of money laundering investigations, it emerged today (thursday).
The Church's Institute for Religious Works accepts accounts from priests, Vatican city residents and worshippers who agree to donate part of their money to the Church.
Because of a special agreement with the Italian state, the bank gives high interest and transfers profits back to high street banks in Italy.
Now prosecutors are seeking access to the accounts as part of an investigation into organised crime money laundering, reports La Stampa newspaper.
According to police more than 60 million GBP has passed through just three targeted accounts within a year.
Bank president Ettore Gotti Tedeschi said he is co-operating with the investigation.
Austrian Times
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What's on at the Haydn cinema this week (24 May - 30 May)
The following films are on at the English language Haydn Cinema in the Mariahilferstrasse between 24 – 30 May.
Der Steirerhof - A real wellness oasis all year round
Wellness holiday are a booming trend in Austria – given the tough economic times, increasing daily pressure and the growing stress of everyday life this may not come as a surprise.
20th Vienna Life Ball a fiery success!
Saturday evening saw the whole of Vienna in Life Ball fever as over 40.000 people turned up to show their support and celebrate 20 years of Life Ball in the Austrian capital.
Fashion and photography festival
The fashion scene is set to descend on Vienna from 29 May to 5 June for the "12 festival for fashion & photography". This event provides a full program on the subject of fashion and photography.
Private education establishments want more financing
Schools and kindergarten initiatives in Lower Austria that are owned privately feel discriminated as the provincial government refuses to pay them more.
Motorcyclist killed in traffic accident
A man on a motorcycle died when he tried to overtake a tractor while it was turning. The man tried to avoid the tractor and crashed into a silo bale attached to it, sustaining major head injuries.
Burgenland performers come to Vienna
The Burgenland "Kul(t)inarium" visits Vienna for the tenth time this year, bringing with them Burgenland food specialities and music to "Am Hof."
Marmoset born at the Vienna Zoo
A few weeks after the re-opening of the ape house at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo, the Goeldi’s marmosets increased their number by one.
Gold exhibition at the Belvedere
A large special exhibit in the Lower Belvedere is dedicated to the precious metal gold and its use in contemporary art.
Professional cannabis grower caught
A man is suspected of drug crime after police found him growing cannabis in his home.
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