OSCE Election Monitoring in Hungary Under Fire Over Former Putin Interpreter
From Vienna, Daria Boyarskaya—who once assisted Vladimir Putin during summit meetings with Donald Trump—is coordinating election monitoring in Hungary. While the OSCE describes the mission as “routine,” concerns are growing about espionage and the Kremlin’s efforts to undermine democracy.
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How the Iran Conflict is Affecting Europe's Economy and Gas Prices in Austria
March 19
While diesel prices in Austria are approaching the two-euro mark, energy regulators are warning of a protracted rise in electricity prices. A complex interplay of geopolitics, fiscal disputes, and EU-wide reform plans paints a picture of an industry in a state of emergency.
Countries
How the Iran Conflict is Affecting Europe's Economy and Gas Prices in Austria
March 19
While diesel prices in Austria are approaching the two-euro mark, energy regulators are warning of a protracted rise in electricity prices. A complex interplay of geopolitics, fiscal disputes, and EU-wide reform plans paints a picture of an industry in a state of emergency.
Business
The Ban Ki-moon Foundation Reflects on a Transformative 2025
March 18
On International Women’s Day 2026, the Ban Ki-moon Foundation (BKMF) released its long-awaited ...
Politics
The Kneissl Case and the Russian Shadow Over Ballhausplatz
March 17
These are images that have been etched into the collective memory of Austrian foreign policy ...
Diplomacy
Meet Cynthia Chidiac, Lebanon’s Bridge Builder in Times of Crisis
March 18
Amid a period of diplomatic realignment, Lebanon has sent an experienced lawyer and diplomat to Vienna. Cynthia Chidiac, Lebanon’s new Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations, presented her credentials some time back. ...
Companies
Austria's Industry Defies the Crisis: Billion-Dollar Contracts, Expansion, and a New Direction in the Capital Markets
March 18
While geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains keep the global economy on edge, the ...
Organizations
Meet Francesca Camilleri Vettiger: From Strasbourg to Vienna as Malta’s Top Diplomat
March 17
She is considered one of Malta’s most prominent young diplomats, yet her rise to the highest ...
People
The Vienna City Temple is Gearing Up for its 200th Anniversary
March 17
It is a race against time, driven by a deep sense of historical responsibility and cutting-edge ...
Lifestyle & Travel
Booming City Tourism and a New EU Signal: How Austria’s Tourism Industry Is Shaping Its Future
March 15
Austria’s tourism industry is on the rise. While city tourism set new records in 2025 ...
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“It's time for New Gods”: The Vienna Festival Week Will Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary as a Radical “Free Republic”
March 4
When the Vienna Festival begins on May 15, the city will not only be celebrating three-quarters ...
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