Heinz Fischer

Turkey reaffirms support for Nabucco plan

upi.com     May 22, 2008   10 related          

ANKARA, Turkey, May 21 (UPI) -- The Turkish president emphasized his country's interest in the Nabucco pipeline project in a meeting with his Austrian counterpart in Ankara. Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Tuesday his country had the political will to back the 2,000-mile project and saw it as...                    

Exhibit to bring temple of Artemis to İstanbul

todayszaman.com     May 21, 2008          

Archaeological finds from Artemision, the Temple of Artemis in the ancient Aegean site of Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, will be exhibited for the first time in İstanbul. The exhibition, "Artemision: A Temple of a Goddess," will be inaugurated today at the İstanbul Archaeology...                    

Vermont Couple Become The Oldest To Ski To The North Pole

wcsh6.com     May 19, 2008          

LYNDON, VT (NBC) -- Lindy Burdet and her husband Heinz Fischer didn't set out to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records on a recent trip to the North Pole, but that's what happened. Burdet and Fischer just returned to their Vermont home. Part of their journey to the North Pole was by...                    

Austria’s home hardware giant to launch 10 stores in Turkey

todayszaman.com     May 19, 2008          

Baumax, the largest hardware and home improvement store chain in Southeastern Europe, is eying Turkey for new investments, with the Austria-based company planning to open 10 stores in Turkey within two years. Baumax will join Turkey's rising do-it-yourself market competition along with other...                    

Vienna - Slovenia by Ferry! ...?

blogger.de     May 18, 2008          

Last Friday I heard in the main news on Radio Ö3 that Austria's president Heinz Fischer took the brand new second Twin Liner for a state visit. "Vienna is now connected with Slovenia by a second fast ferry", the news presenter said. Slovenia by ferry? Zanimivo (interesting), I thought. Could it...                    

More world leaders, officials offer condolences to China over deadly quake

xinhuanet.com     May 16, 2008   1 related          

BEIJING, May 16 (Xinhua) -- More leaders and officials from around the world have sent messages of condolences to Chinese leaders, offering their deep sympathy over Monday's deadly earthquake in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Among the leaders who sent messages to Chinese President Hu Jintao...                    

Different Leaders Send Messages of Congratulations

allafrica.com     May 15, 2008          

Asmara Leaders of different countries sent messages of congratulations to President Isaias Afwerki in connection with the 17th Anniversary of Independence Day. They are Presidents Lee Myung - Bak of the Republic of Korea, Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic and Heinz Fischer of the Republic of...                    

Please vote No to save Europe

unison.ie     May 10, 2008          

I am very concerned about the loss of sovereignty the Lisbon Treaty would cause to nations like Austria and Ireland. ... The vast majority of my fellow citizens share these concerns -- especially on Austrian neutrality. Peace-loving Irish voters also should be aware of...                    

Yes for Lisbon is good for Ireland

unison.ie     May 10, 2008   9 related          

I must agree with one point made by Jonathan Sheridan in his letter ('We have no option but to reject the Lisbon Treaty', May 8) that "the Lisbon Treaty is a defining moment in the history of our country". However, I would like to clarify a number of issues for him.                    

Fischer to TÜSİAD: Don't lose courage on road to EU

todayszaman.com     May 8, 2008   1 related          

Austrian President Heinz Fischer has told one of Turkey's top business representatives "not to lose courage on the way to the European Union." ... Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (TÜSİAD) President Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ is currently leading a...