Newsletter: Vienna International News
Fugitive Wirecard Manager Marsalek Tracked Down in Moscow
After extensive international research, a consortium of journalists has tracked down fugitive Wirecard manager Jan Marsalek in Moscow. According to reports, the 45-year-old is living under a false identity and working for the Russian secret service, the FSB.
Simon Wiesenthal Prize 2024 Honors the Commitment of Swiss “Gamaraal Foundation”
This year's Simon Wiesenthal Prize was awarded in the Vienna Parliament to outstanding initiatives and individuals who are committed to combating anti-Semitism and raising awareness about the Holocaust. The main prize, worth €15,000, went to the Swiss Gamaraal Foundation.
Low-Cost Airlines Retreat from Vienna: Are Higher Prices and Location Disadvantages Looming?
Vienna International Airport is facing challenges as low-cost airlines Wizz Air and Ryanair are drastically reducing their presence. Wizz Air is withdrawing all five of its stationed aircraft and abandoning Vienna completely, while Ryanair is relocating three of its jets. Both companies cite excessive costs in Austria as the reason for this move. This development has reignited the debate about Vienna as a tourist and business location.
Record Claims Amounting to Billions Against Signa Founder René Benko
René Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa Group, is also facing unprecedented claims in his personal bankruptcy.
