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Green MP under fire for posing with pig's head

Green MP under fire for posing with pig's head

A politician has come under fire after posing for a campaign picture with a pig's head.

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Volunteering abroad: ‘one of the best decisions of my life’

Volunteering abroad: ‘one of the best decisions of my life’

With the world facing a host of new uncertainties as 2016 draws to a close, there’s no better time to make a positive change in the New Year by volunteering abroad. Find out why scores of young idealists are signing up to change people’s lives for the better.

 
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Norwegians pay all-time record prices at the pumps

Norwegians pay all-time record prices at the pumps

After new tax rules came into force on New Year’s Day, petrol and diesel prices in Norway reached their highest level ever.

 

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Apparently, naked pictures sell products

Apparently, naked pictures sell products

A small Austrian firm making ski goggles has proved sex sells after they tripled their turnover by posting pictures of themselves wearing their gear while naked on the internet.

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Kurz to push for easing of sanctions against Russia

Kurz to push for easing of sanctions against Russia

As Austria prepares to take over the chairmanship of The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Austria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sebastian Kurz has said he will push for an easing of the sanctions against Russia.

A promising treatment for Lyme disease

A promising treatment for Lyme disease

A simple antibiotic cream has proven highly effective in the fight against Lyme disease, a serious tick-transmitted illness on the rise across Europe, Austrian researchers said Tuesday.

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How to celebrate New Year’s Eve like an Austrian

How to celebrate New Year’s Eve like an Austrian

New Year’s Eve is known as Silvester in Austria, referring to the anniversary of Saint Sylvester's death. Here’s how to celebrate Austrian-style.

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