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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.
Electricity prices 'should be lower' The head of energy sector authority E-Control has claimed Austrians are paying too much for electricity.
Ellensohn ready for district cost cutbacks Viennese Councillor David Ellensohn has claimed Austriaâ€™s financial difficulties could be solved in one step if the Peopleâ€™s Party (Ã–VP) gave up its blockade against a tax on assets.
Ã–VP-FPÃ– coalition option unaffected by 'New Jews' quote Leading Peopleâ€™s Party (Ã–VP) representatives have refused to rule out forming a coalition with the Freedom Party (FPÃ–) after the coming election - despite disputed statements by the right-wing partyâ€™s chairman.
Hundstorfer confident despite rising unemployment Austria registered a rise in joblessness last month â€“ but the number of employed people rose as well.
Retail trade turnover tumbles Austriaâ€™s retail trade has suffered a decline in turnover.

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Borisov to debate Alpine exit with Faymann and Fischer

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is expected to discuss difficulties with a planned hydropower project with Social Democratic (SPÖ) Chancellor Werner Faymann and Austrian President Heinz Fischer today (Mon) and tomorrow.

Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) chief Borisov is on a two-day visit to the Austrian capital during which he is also expected to meet with People’s Party (ÖVP) Vice Chancellor Josef Pröll and members of the Bulgarian community in Austria.

A key subject is tipped to be the state of the Gorna Arda hydropower project set to be resumed soon.

Austrian energy supplier EVN is the sole partner of Bulgarian state power utility NEK in the project after Salzburg-based building firm Alpine Bau withdrew from its construction.

Borisov meanwhile said he was happy with how things were going since he took over as Prime Minister around one year ago.

He said: "We didn’t raise taxes in contrast to our neighbours Romania and Greece. Our economy benefited from this decision, and potential investors appreciated this policy as well."

He added that there were signs of improvements in the fight against corruption in the country.

Borisov to debate Alpine exit with Faymann and Fischer

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