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Clean sweep at Binman Olympics
Hundreds of desperate job-seekers took part in a Binman Olympics to compete for just 14 jobs as road sweepers.
Nearly 500 entrants competed for what are considered plum civil service jobs in Gumi, South Korea, which is suffering a severe economic crisis.
Contestants had to sprint with a 20kg bag of rice to show endurance and race against the clock to sweep 100 metres of simulated road.
In another section they had to demonstrate how quickly they can dispose of dog poo using tongs and plastic bags while being cheered on by family members and friends.
Kim Hye-ran, 27, explained: "If my husband gets the job our problems are over. I'll open a chicken restaurant next to our house. Street cleaners knock off at four o'clock, so in the evening, he can deliver fried chicken."
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.
Bulls snatch ÖFB Cup
Red Bull Salzburg (RBS) have won the ÖFB Cup.
Luxury shopping at the Kohlmarkt
The Kohlmarkt is the place to look for those luxury goods. The area is home to traditional Viennese jewellers like Wagner, Bucherer and Schullin, as well as resonant international luxury brands. Rare pieces can also be acquired at the Dorotheum auction house.
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.
Vienna fair at Rathausplatz
The festival for the whole family runs from 25 to 28 May at Rathausplatz – with typical fair attractions for the little ones and concerts for the grown-ups.
Defence minister calls Lieberman 'unbearable'
Norbert Darabos has refused to apologise after attacking Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.
Mathematics test to measure standards of education
Students in their eighth school year have to prove that they measure up to the Austrian educational standards this week when a mathematics tests for all will be carried out.
Liechtenstein 'is turning into a haven of stability'
The prime minister of Liechtenstein has defended his country against accusations of being a tax haven.
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.
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