Newsletter: Vienna International News
Epstein Files Reach Vienna: Fake Austrian Passport and Secret Mission at Café Landtmann
Years after his death in a New York prison cell, the Jeffrey Epstein case still casts a long shadow over Austrian domestic politics. Newly released files from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) now reveal explosive details about a travel document that nearly cost Epstein his freedom when he was arrested in July 2019: a forged Austrian passport.
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.
A Glittering Anniversary in ¾ Time: the 2026 New Year's Concert Focuses on Fashion and Modernity
When the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes in the New Year on January 1, 2026, millions of viewers worldwide can expect not only musical perfection but also a visual highlight in a class of its own. Twenty years after their first joint coup, star choreographer John Neumeier and Akris fashion designer Albert Kriemler are returning for the ballet interludes. A particularly fashion-conscious maestro will also be making his debut at the podium.
“Threat to cohesion”: IGGÖ President Vural Warns Government Against Rhetorical Escalation
In an open letter to the federal government, Ümit Vural, president of the Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGÖ), expresses serious concerns about the current political discourse. This was triggered by recent publications on the integration barometer and a controversial post by the ÖVP. Vural sees the sense of security among Muslims as being under threat.
