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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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German hooligans hospitalise pub-goers

German football hooligans face charges after attacking pub-goers in Carinthia last night (Mon).

Police in the town of Tröpolach said today the six 1. FC Köln (Cologne) supporters hurled beer glasses, tables and chairs at locals. Witnesses said the attack occurred without an apparent reason. Four people had to be hospitalised in Villach.

Officials said a chief librarian is among the attackers who now face violence charges.

This incident follows brutal rows involving fans of the German Bundesliga team – who are in Hermagor for a pre-season training camp until tomorrow – in discos and bars in other towns in the province on the weekend.

Around 150 supporters are currently in the province with their favourite team. Local police stressed that only a small number in the group were responsible for the violent incidents.

The side coached by former VfB Stuttgart captain Zvonimir Soldo lost a friendly against French club RC Lens 1-2 in Villach yesterday. The match was overshadowed by on-pitch rows between players – which followed 1. FC Köln players clashing with players of Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in a goalless test match in Hermagor last Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Premier League giants Arsenal – who are currently preparing in Bad Waltersdorf, Styria – are set to play Austrian third-league side SC Neusiedl in Neusiedl, Burgenland, tonight (kickoff: 7pm).

German hooligans hospitalise pub-goers

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