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High rise builders
Building firms are taking a tumble after being undercut by a firm of out of work acrobats.
The team - working on high rise buildings in Italy dangling from ropes - can save customers a fortune because they are so sure footed they never need expensive scaffolding.
Boss Riccardo Iovino, 47, began assembling a group of trapeze artists, tightrope walkers and other performers after having a brainwave at a circus performance.
Riccardo - who owns the Ediliziacrobatica company - said: "We have five acrobatic worker teams and we haven't had an accident in four years."
Austrian Times
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Salzburg tourism on the rise
The city of Salzburg is more popular than ever with tourists from all around the world new figures have shown.
Agricultural frost damages amounting to 20 million Euro
Freezing night-time temperatures last week have caused substantial damage to farmlands throughout the country, with the largest impact in Lower Austria.
The Schönbrunn Palm House
The Palm House in the palace park at Schönbrunn in Vienna is the largest of its kind on the European continent.
Students to protest against tuition fees
The Austrian Students' Association (ÖH) in Innsbruck are planning a demonstration against the government’s plans to re-introduce tuition fees.
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.
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