No More “Island of Spies”: Austria Is Drastically Tightening Its Criminal Law
For decades, Austria’s capital had a reputation for being a relatively risk-free “Eldorado” for foreign intelligence services. As long as intelligence activities were not directed specifically against the Republic of Austria, they often went unpunished under criminal law. This situation is now set to come to an end.
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Paris and Vienna are Gearing up for the UN Security Council
Yesterday 13:58
In November 2026, amid rising geopolitical tensions, France and Austria are enhancing their ...
A Bridge to Southeastern Europe: Austria to Assume the Chairmanship of the Berlin Process in 2027 (November 11)
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Business
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A Bridge to Southeastern Europe: Austria to Assume the Chairmanship of the Berlin Process in 2027 (November 11)
Rise to Become a Global Chemical Giant: Government Duo Insists on Location Guarantees for Austria in Abu Dhabi (November 8)
Europe's Digital Medicine of Tomorrow: Insights from Vienna, Poland, Austria, and Moldova (November 8)
Politics
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November 11
With the resolution adopted by the Austrian Federal Council of Ministers, the Austrian federal ...
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Diplomacy
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November 8
With the merger of Borealis, Borouge, and NOVA Chemicals to form “Borouge International,” Austria has suddenly joined the top tier of the global chemical industry. Now, a high-ranking government delegation has traveled to the United Arab Emirates ...
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November 8
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Organizations
Defence Conference in Austria on the Future of Military Helicopters
November 8
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A Voice for Freedom in the Austrian Parliament: NEOS Lab Invites Maria Kalesnikava to Deliver a Traditional Speech (November 8)
People
A Voice for Freedom in the Austrian Parliament: NEOS Lab Invites Maria Kalesnikava to Deliver a Traditional Speech
November 8
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November 4
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