Newsletter: Vienna International News

Lithuanian Asmik Grigorian to be Awarded the “Grand Jury Prize” of the Austrian Music Theater Award

The Lithuanian soprano Asmik Grigorian, one of the most outstanding personalities on the international opera scene, will receive the “Grand Jury Prize” of the Austrian Music Theater Award on September 1, 2024, at the Vienna Volksoper. This award, considered one of the most important honors in the field of opera in Austria, recognizes Grigorian's exceptional artistic achievements and her lasting influence on music theater.

Outrage About Tweet by Iranian Ambassador in Vienna: Call for Summons

A social media posting by the Iranian ambassador in Vienna, Abbas Bagherpour Ardekani, has caused a considerable political stir. In addition to calls for the Iranian ambassador to be summoned, there have also been calls for further diplomatic consequences.

Wien Museum Sheds “New Light” on the City's Islamic Heritage

In a new summer academy entitled “Islamic Heritage in Vienna”, the Wien Museum is focusing on the city's often overlooked but significant Islamic heritage.

UniCredit Bank Austria: Austrian Economy Remains in the Downturn - Hope for Recovery Only in 2025

The economic situation in Austria remains tense and a sustainable recovery does not appear to be in sight until 2025. The latest reports from UniCredit Bank Austria paint a gloomy picture for 2024. Despite some positive signs, particularly in the service sector, the economy is in a prolonged slump. Industry and the construction sector in particular continue to be under great pressure, which is weighing heavily on the overall situation in Austria.