Newsletter: Vienna International News

Meet Vietnam's Ambassador to the Republic of Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna

Dr. Vu Le Thai Hoang takes office as Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Ambassador to Austria. His diplomatic career demonstrates extensive experience in international relations, strategic diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation. Meet Vietnam's top diplomat in Vienna.

Austrian Bishops' Conference Meets in Hungary for the First Time Without Cardinal Schönborn

For the first time in its history, the Austrian Bishops' Conference is holding its spring plenary meeting at the Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma in Hungary. Following the resignation of Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, he will no longer be attending the meeting. He will be replaced by the Apostolic Administrator Josef Grünwidl.

UNODC Reports That Opium Prices in Afghanistan Reach Historic Highs

The price of opium in Afghanistan soared to $750 per kilogram in 2024, marking a tenfold increase compared to the $75 per kilogram price in 2022 before the country’s de facto authorities imposed a strict drug ban. This data comes from a new report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Austria Plans Decision on Long-Range Missile Defense by 2028

The Austrian government has set itself the goal of making a decision on the acquisition of a long-range air defense system by 2028.