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Wednesday, 08. February 2012 - 01:02

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Greens write off debt brake accord Greens chairwoman Eva Glawischnig has claimed the government stopped being interested in adding a debt brake to the constitution.
Electricity supplier switch barriers to disappear Peopleâ€™s Party (Ã–VP) Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner has promised a further reduction of bureaucratic obstacles for people planning to change their electricity providers.
End of austerity package talks in sight, says Khol A Peopleâ€™s Party (Ã–VP) board member has claimed that the upcoming savings package would be presented within the coming days.
Erste Bank expert optimistic about Hungary The chief analyst of Austriaâ€™s biggest bank has said chances for a political agreement about the difficult economic condition of Hungary are good.
Spindelegger upsets SPÃ– Peopleâ€™s Party (Ã–VP) Vice Chancellor Michael Spindelegger has caused a stir by revealing details of the upcoming austerity package.
Tragic schoolgirl Julia to be laid to rest An Austrian schoolgirl whose disappearance was once linked to incest monster Josef Fritzl is to be buried today.
Camera leads to hit and run boarder arrest Austrian police have arrested a hit-and-run snow boarder after issuing the man's picture to local media.
Vranitzky appreciates tuition fees discussion Former Social Democratic (SPÃ–) Chancellor Franz Vranitzky has said he welcomes the current debate about a reintroduction of tuition fees.
Westbahn welcomes 6,000 a day Westbahn manages to sell one in two of the overall number of tickets it offers, a spokesman said today (Fri).
Wiener Linien records rising demand for annual passes The number of people opting for annual Wiener Linien tickets is soaring.
Vice chancellor refuses to exclude FPÃ– The Peopleâ€™s Party (Ã–VP) keeps refusing to disassociate itself from the Freedom Party (FPÃ–) following FPÃ– leader Heinz-Christian Stracheâ€™s controversial comparisons with the Nazi era.
Vienna Ã–VP endorses proposed district cuts Vienna Peopleâ€™s Party (Ã–VP) Josefstadt district head Veronika Mickel suggested continuing to speak about a reduction of positions in the city's administration.

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Kylie rumoured to attend Life Ball

Pop superstar Kylie Minogue may attend this month’s Life Ball.

Showbiz media speculate that the Australian singer could be among star guests of the HIV/AIDS awareness event taking place in Vienna on 17 July.

Pop siren Katy Perry, actress Sharon Stone and rock veteran Elton John attended the event in the past, while retired tennis ace Boris Becker, "Sister Act" star Whoopie Goldberg and former US President Bill Clinton are lined up for this year.

American fashion labels Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole and Diane von Furstenberg will be in charge of this year’s catwalk show in front of the City Hall, while the Burgtheater will be the location for side events for the first time in the ball’s 18-year history.

The 2010 Life Ball will kick off the 18th International AIDS Conference taking place between 18 and 23 July in the city.

Kylie rumoured to attend Life Ball

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