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High Flying in the Innviertel Region: FACC Makes History in 2025 with Record Sales
While the global aviation industry continues to struggle with supply chain problems, Upper Austrian aerospace group FACC has announced a historic milestone. With record sales and a massive jump in profits, the ATX Prime-listed company is consolidating its position as one of the world's leading technology partners in the industry.
February 25, 2026
Conference in Vienna on Logistics Concerning Europe's Crisis-Ridden Supply Chains
Resilience instead of pure efficiency: Leading experts from business and science discussed the future of global trade at the Palais Niederösterreich. The focus was on geopolitical tensions, digital transformation, and the presentation of the “Logistics Oscar” to a pioneering German project.
February 24, 2026
Global Solidarity in New Delhi: Austria Focuses on “AI with a Human Face”
From digital vision to global reality: Austria signed the AI Leaders Declaration at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Secretary of State for Digitalization Alexander Pröll is thus positioning the Austrian Republic as a key player for ethical standards in an AI-driven global economy.
February 24, 2026
High-tech from Styria in Russian Drones: How Sanctions are Being Circumvented
The characteristic rattling sound, reminiscent of an old moped, has become a harbinger of death for millions of Ukrainians. But there is much more than simple technology inside Russia's “Geran-2” kamikaze drones: international research has now revealed that, despite the strictest EU sanctions, components from at least 19 European companies – including Styrian sensor specialist Ams-Osram – have found their way into the Kremlin's arsenal.
February 19, 2026
Vienna Ball Season 2025/26: A Record Year of Superlatives
Vienna has once again proven itself to be the world capital of dance in the 2025/26 ball season, which has just come to an end. With a historic record number of visitors and a massive increase in revenue, the Vienna Chamber of Commerce (WK Wien) is celebrating a triumphant outcome. But this success also brings challenges: demand from abroad is now so high that capacities are reaching their limits.
February 19, 2026
From Vienna to Silicon Valley: The Unprecedented Rise of OpenClaw and Peter Steinberger
Within just a few months, Austrian Peter Steinberger has turned the world of AI upside down with a hobby project. Now he is moving to OpenAI. What began as an experiment with “agentic AI” could change the way we use technology forever.
February 18, 2026
Problems on the Vienna Housing Market: When the Search Becomes an Agony
Vienna is heading for a historic low in housing construction. While completion figures are plummeting, rents are skyrocketing, and the hurdles for those looking for accommodation are becoming increasingly absurd. Experts warn that without political countermeasures, the city faces a social crisis.
February 18, 2026
Austrian Chancellor Stocker Calls for European “Competitiveness Agenda” and Diplomatic Initiative Toward Moscow
From Antwerp to Bratislava: Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker is pushing for a radical reorientation of European economic and energy policy. The focus is on falling electricity prices, preserving industry, a clear line on the Ukraine issue, and keeping channels of communication open with Russia.
February 12, 2026
Revenge in the Style of a Thriller: Hamlet's Return to Josefstadt After 70 Years
It is a theatrical event of historical significance: for the first time since 1956, when the legendary Oskar Werner shone in the title role, the "Theater in der Josefstadt" is once again staging Shakespeare's “Hamlet.” But anyone expecting a classic tragedy was proven wrong at the premiere. Director Stephan Müller stages the play as a fast-paced, hard-hitting thriller in which lead actor Claudius von Stolzmann portrays the Danish prince as a “young rebel” bent on causing trouble.
February 12, 2026
Innsbruck's Grand Hotel Europa Set to Glamorous Reopening in 2029
After years of stagnation, bankruptcy proceedings, and the headline-grabbing destruction of the historic Baroque hall, there is now hope for the Grand Hotel Europa. The Upper Austrian entrepreneurial family Hutterer is taking over the reins and plans to return the hotel to five-star status.
February 11, 2026
Austria's Export Economy: Getting Through the Crisis Year 2025 with a “Black Eye”
The Austrian export industry looks back on a turbulent year. As the latest figures from the OeNB export indicator for January 2026 show, nominal goods exports shrank by 0.7% in 2025 as a whole. In real terms—i.e., adjusted for price changes—the decline was slightly more pronounced at 1.4%. Nevertheless, economists are cautiously optimistic: given the global upheavals, the domestic economy has come through relatively unscathed.
February 10, 2026
Business Crisis in the Austrian Publishing Industry: Leykam Discontinues Novels and Children's Books
Austria's oldest publishing house is facing a radical reorientation. As announced by the management of the long-established Leykam publishing house, the company will largely withdraw from the consumer market starting in 2027. In concrete terms, this means the end of the literature, children's, and young adult book divisions, as well as popular non-fiction. In the future, the publishing house, founded in 1585, intends to focus exclusively on the fields of science and education.
February 9, 2026
Russian State Television Films at Vienna Middle School
Christian Klar, principal of the Franz Jonas European School in Floridsdorf, has already given two interviews to the Russian state broadcaster Rossija 1. The Vienna Board of Education appears unaware of the situation, while experts warn against exploiting Vienna's school problems for Kremlin propaganda.
February 9, 2026
From Vienna to the Moon: NASA Astronaut Stephen Bowen Promotes U.S.-Austrian Space Cooperation
Space is moving a little closer to the Austrian capital. Experienced NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen visited Vienna to honor the scientific cooperation between the U.S. and Austria and to get everyone in the mood for the upcoming historic Artemis II moon mission.
February 9, 2026
Heumarkt Project and UNESCO: Investor Appeals to Administrative Court Following Environmental Impact Assessment
The tug-of-war over Vienna's Heumarkt site has reached the next stage of escalation. After the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG) ordered an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the latest project variant, investor Michael Tojner announced that he would appeal the decision.
February 3, 2026
Cost Pressures Make Museum Tickets More Expensive
Anyone wishing to visit the magnificent halls of Austria's federal museums these days will have to dig deeper into their pockets than ever before. While institutions such as the Belvedere and the Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) are celebrating record visitor numbers, massive cost pressures are leading to drastic price increases. For many art lovers, visiting museums is thus becoming increasingly difficult to afford.
January 26, 2026
Ambassador Qi Mei Promotes China at the 2026 Vienna Holiday Fair
The Vienna Holiday Fair 2026, which took place from January 15 to 18 at Messe Wien, had a special highlight this year: On Saturday, January 17, Chinese Ambassador Qi Mei visited the Chinese pavilion. Her visit focused on the massive easing of entry requirements for Austrian travelers and cultural exchange between the two nations.
January 25, 2026
Tidal Shift at Vienna Airport: Passenger Decline and Airline Withdrawal
After a record year in 2025, dark clouds are gathering over Vienna International Airport. While passenger numbers are falling and low-cost airlines are turning their backs on the capital, the management board is attempting to maintain stable earnings through cost-cutting programs. However, cost pressure at the Austrian location is intensifying massively.
January 20, 2026
Dance Fever Defies Economic Downturn: The 2026 Ball Season as an Economic Driver
While the Austrian economy is struggling to emerge from recession, a long-standing tradition is ensuring full coffers in the retail sector: the ball season. Despite tight budgets, Austrians are not letting anything dampen their enthusiasm for dancing. According to the latest Consumer Check by the Austrian Retail Association, one in six citizens (17%) plans to attend at least one dance event this year. The younger generation, in particular, is driving this trend forward.
January 8, 2026
CEOs Ranked for 2025: ORF Chief Weißmann Reigns Over Austria's Business Elite
Those who feature in Austria's media landscape often determine the country's discourse. The current CEO ranking by PR service provider APA-Comm for the period from October 2024 to September 2025 shows that a historic music event and shifts in sporting power have shaken up the ranking of the most prominent company bosses. While an old acquaintance triumphs at the top, the proportion of women in executive positions is struggling with a severe setback.
December 29, 2025
Vienna is Europe's Christmas Champion: Accor Index Names City Hall Square the Most Beautiful Christmas Market of 2025
The scent of punch, roasted almonds, and historic surroundings has decided the outcome: in the latest Christmas Market Index 2025 published by hotel company Accor, the Austrian capital Vienna wins the race for the title of Europe's most beautiful Christmas market. With an impressive overall score of 94 out of 100, Vienna takes the top spot, relegating Strasbourg and Brussels to second and third place, respectively.
December 8, 2025
200 Years of Partnership: Austria and Brazil Strengthen Economic Cooperation in Vienna
As part of the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Austria and Brazil, the 3rd meeting of the Joint Austrian-Brazilian Economic Commission (JEC) took place in Vienna last week. This meeting, which brought together government and business representatives from both nations, marks a significant milestone in the bilateral partnership and reaffirms the shared desire to deepen cooperation.
December 8, 2025
Former Pornhub Owner and Austrian Bergmair Eyes Lukoil's Foreign Business Under US Sanctions
According to insiders, Austrian businessman Bernd Bergmair, known as the former majority owner of the porn platform Pornhub, is considering investing in the foreign holdings of Russian oil giant Lukoil.
December 3, 2025
Vienna Summit on AI Regulation: Poland Presents Implementation of the AI Act
Central European experts gathered in Vienna to debate the future of artificial intelligence (AI). The high-profile event, entitled “Artificial Intelligence - Global Perspectives. Regulation, innovation and Impact across Industries,” was jointly organized by the Polish and Slovenian embassies in Vienna, with the support of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.
December 2, 2025
Austria Finalizes Billion-Dollar Purchase: Twelve Italian Leonardo M-346-FA Jets to Replace Swedish Saab 105
Austria has completed the purchase of twelve Leonardo M-346-FA jets from Italy. This was announced by Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner and Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (both ÖVP). The new weapon-capable subsonic jets close a capability gap that had existed since 2020 due to the decommissioning of the Saab 105.
November 30, 2025
India to Host Global AI Impact Summit 2026
India is positioning itself as a global pioneer in responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI). The country will host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on February 19 and 20, 2026. This is also being promoted by the Indian Embassy in Vienna.
November 20, 2025
Međimurska Popevka Conquers Vienna: Historic Concert in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein
A touch of Croatian tradition and deeply felt emotions filled the venerable Golden Hall of the Vienna Musikverein, one of the world's most prestigious concert halls. The traditional vocal form of Međimurska popevka celebrated its triumphant debut under the title “A Tribute to Međimurska Popevka” (Počast međimurskoj popevki), marking a cultural milestone for the Međimurje region and Croatia as a whole.
November 18, 2025
STRABAG's Order Backlog Exceeds 30 Billion Mark for the First Time
The listed construction services technology group STRABAG SE reached a historic milestone in the first nine months of 2025: its order backlog rose by a remarkable 24 percent to a new record level of EUR 31.4 billion.
November 13, 2025
Book Vienna 2025: Largest Exhibition Ever Focuses on Expansion, Internationality, and Debate
Buch Wien 25, from November 12 to 16, announces the largest edition in its history. Austria's largest book event is expanding to two exhibition halls at the Vienna Exhibition Center and extending its program to over 500 stage events with around 660 participants. The focus will be on a strong international orientation and in-depth debates on socially relevant topics such as AI, feminism, and religion.
November 11, 2025
Dimitre Dinev Wins Austrian Book Prize 2025 With “Time of the Brave”
The prestigious Austrian Book Prize 2025 goes to Bulgarian author Dimitré Dinev, who lives in Austria, for his monumental 1,150-page epic “Zeit der Mutigen” (Time of the Brave). The prize, worth €20,000, was awarded for the tenth time on Monday evening and marks the start of Buch Wien week at the Praterateliers in Vienna.
November 11, 2025
Vienna Stock Exchange Launches CEE Thematic Indices on AI, Defense, and Ukraine's Reconstruction
The Vienna Stock Exchange (VSE) is reinforcing its role as a specialist for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and has expanded its index offering with three new, thematically focused benchmarks. The indices, which reflect the currently popular investment themes of digitalization, security, and reconstruction, are now being calculated. They offer investors the opportunity to invest specifically in companies in the CEE region that are expected to benefit from these long-term trends.
November 5, 2025
Austrian Foreign Minister in Egypt for Peace Diplomacy
The Egyptian capital was the setting for a unique event that linked the past and the future. While the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza celebrated the country's rich history, Cairo was also at the center of intense diplomatic efforts to achieve stability and peace in the Middle East.
November 5, 2025
Luxury Hotel Mandarin Oriental Opened in Vienna
The Austrian capital has seen growth in the luxury hotel sector. The first hotel in Austria belonging to the renowned Mandarin Oriental hotel group recently opened in the inner city. Located at Riemergasse 7 near Wollzeile, the hotel invites guests and locals alike to explore Vienna's art and culture in a central location.
October 30, 2025
Bridge to Riyadh: 15th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum Highlights “Vision 2030”
The 15th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum, organized by the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) and the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), serves as a central platform for deepening economic relations between Austria and Saudi Arabia in light of Saudi Vision 2030.
October 30, 2025
Park Hyatt Vienna: Spanish Deal Fails, “Super Deal” with New Bidders Ahead?
Negotiations regarding the sale of the five-star Park Hyatt am Hof hotel in Vienna have broken down for the time being. A deal with the Spanish company Medcap Real Estate, which was rumored in September, failed due to the reported purchase price of €330 to €335 million.
October 29, 2025
Stocker and Weißmann in Favor of Israel's Participation in the Song Contest
The question of Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2026 in Vienna continues to cause international controversy and political debate. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker and ORF Director General Roland Weißmann have now spoken out clearly and unequivocally in favor of Israel's participation, citing Austria's historical responsibility.
October 29, 2025
The Freud Case: New Exhibition Sheds Light on Nazi Injustice and the Fate of the Family
A new special exhibition at the Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna, “The Freud Case: Documents of Injustice,” will shed light on the harrowing history of the family of the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, after the Nazis seized power in 1938, starting on October 24.
October 22, 2025
Democracy in Austria: Index Shows Significant Deterioration
According to the Democracy Index presented today, the state of Austrian democracy has deteriorated significantly. In particular, there are worrying developments in the areas of fundamental rights, civil society, and the media.
October 22, 2025
Novartis Opens Second Biotech Facility in Austria
The pharmaceutical company Novartis has commissioned its second state-of-the-art cell culture facility for the production of monoclonal antibodies in Kundl (Kufstein district). The opening of the facility, which has been invested in with a total of €500 million, along with its sister facility in Schaftenau (Kufstein district), which opened in June 2024, is seen as a strong signal for the Austrian life sciences sector. With this expansion, Novartis is creating around 100 new jobs in Kundl and strengthening its global production capacity.
October 21, 2025
Austria at the Center of a Global Surveillance Scandal Involving Celebrities, Politicians, and Red Bull Executives
An international investigation by the "Surveillance Secrets" consortium has uncovered the largest known data set in the global surveillance industry to date and shines a spotlight on the allegedly illegal activities of the Indonesian company First Wap. Over the years, thousands of people worldwide have been secretly tracked and monitored, including Austrian singer Wolfgang Ambros, Hollywood actor Jared Leto, and numerous employees of the Red Bull Group.
October 16, 2025
Hattmannsdorfer Calls for Tough EU Action Against Hungary's Special Tax
Austria's Minister of Economic Affairs is urging Brussels to take Hungary to the European Court of Justice because the special tax imposed by Budapest burdens international retail chains such as Spar and Hofer with a discriminatory levy of up to 4.5 percent of net sales.
October 12, 2025
Austria With Billion-Euro Deficit in Agricultural Foreign Trade
Imports of agricultural products are rising significantly faster than exports, which is alarming industry representatives. Austria's overall agricultural foreign trade balance is falling at a rapid pace. While export volumes are stagnating, import volumes are growing.
October 8, 2025
Croatian Businesses Showcase Their Activities at Schönbrunn Palace
The Croatian Economy Day took place in the imperial setting of the Gloriette in Schönbrunn Palace Park. Over 200 guests took the opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with around 40 Croatian companies. The event, organized by the representative office of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK) in Vienna, once again underscored the close and growing economic partnership between Austria and Croatia.
October 6, 2025
Scandal or Stroke of Genius? Herheim's “Fledermaus” Divides Opinions on Strauss Anniversary
With the premiere of Johann Strauss' operetta “Die Fledermaus” at the Musiktheater an der Wien, the 200th anniversary of the Waltz King reached a highly controversial climax. Artistic director and director Stefan Herheim presented a “ludicrous” and “fast-paced” new production that playfully exaggerates and politically charges the original, which premiered there in 1874.
October 5, 2025
Austria Focuses on “Continent of Opportunity” with National Africa Strategy
The federal government has given the green light in the Council of Ministers for the development of a comprehensive, nationwide Austrian Africa strategy. The strategy aims to raise relations with the African continent in the areas of economy, security, migration, education, and culture to a new, structured level.
October 2, 2025
Austrian Universities in the 2025 Shanghai Ranking: Six Institutions Among the Top 500
In this year's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), known as the Shanghai Ranking, six Austrian universities made it into the world's top 500. That is two more universities than last year.
September 16, 2025
ÖBB Invests €37 Million in the Full Expansion of the Vienna South Freight Center
ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG is investing approximately €37 million in the final phase of expansion of the Vienna South freight center, aiming to increase its capacity and performance significantly. With this project, ÖBB aims to meet the growing demand for freight transport and shift an even larger proportion of goods transport from road to rail.
September 14, 2025
Problems in the Austrian Education System as per the OECD: High Expenditure, Low Success
A recent study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) entitled “Education at a Glance” paints a critical picture of the Austrian education system. Despite high spending per student—US$16,604 in 2022 compared to an OECD average of US$11,843—Austria lags in key areas.
September 9, 2025
Bajaj-Teaser Causes a Stir: Will KTM's Future be Manufactured in India?
The relaunch of the long-established motorcycle manufacturer KTM after overcoming insolvency is being overshadowed by new uncertainties. Statements made by Rajiv Bajaj, CEO of Indian major shareholder Bajaj Auto, have sparked a heated debate about the future of the production site in Mattighofen.
September 3, 2025
Prices in Vienna for Public Transport, Parking, and Local Taxes Are Going Up
The city of Vienna has announced far-reaching price increases for public transport, parking fees, and the city tax. These measures, which will come into effect on December 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026, respectively, are intended to help consolidate the city's budget.
September 2, 2025
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