In brief

Visa affair: Investigations are under way against Austrian clerks in embassies charged with selling visas. Meanwhile, visas for Austria are still being offered in Eastern European newspapers. Therefore, the opposition parties demand a parliamentary inquiry on the issue. They see the failure to stem the corruption with the government.

Arlberg train running: For the first time since floods hit Tyrol and Vorarlberg around 100 days ago, the train line running over the Arlberg could be re-opened. It is the only rail connection between the two Austrian provinces.

Aids: One or two Austrians per day are contracting HIV, 42 percent of those are heterosexuals, according to the health ministry.

06.12.2005