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Food and Drink
Salzburg factory produces its final batch of Mozart Ball sweets
The music has stopped for Mozartkugeln, arguably Salzburg's most famous sweets. Also known as 'Mozart Balls' the dark chocolate-covered pistachio, marzipan and nougat delights will no longer be made in the Austrian city ending a production line that dates back to the 19th century.
Economy
Austrian far-right party and conservatives reach budget agreement
Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl and his prospective coalition partners said on Monday that they have reached an agreement to bring down the budget deficit, an important first step toward what would be the country's first post-World War II government led by the far-right.
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Europe
The Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigns after talks on forming a government collapsed
Austria's conservative chancellor Karl Nehammer broke off coalition talks with the Social Democrats to form the country's next government on Saturday, saying they couldn't find agreement on key issues.
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Skating season at the natural ice rink at Lake Weissensee opens
The ice-skating season at Lake Weissensee in Carinthia began today, with a 15cm thick ice layer allowing access to the western part. Temperatures have been low, ensuring solid ice. Around 1,000 locals enjoyed the sunny weather on the 3.5 km ice ring.
