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Metropolitan Arsenios of Austria Warns Against “Hardening of the Heart” For the 4 Years of War in Ukraine
It is a sombre anniversary that the world is commemorating these days. For four years, Russia has been waging a large-scale war of aggression in Ukraine. What began as a “special military operation” has developed into a global turning point that is not only shifting borders but also shaking the foundations of the Christian faith in Eastern Europe. In a powerful statement, the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Austria, Arsenios (Kardamakis), has now spoken out, finding clear words for what he calls an “ecclesiological paradox.”
Austria Calls for “Made in Europe” as Response to U.S. Tariff Chaos
Transatlantic trade relations are heading toward an all-time low. While U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated in his recent State of the Union address that protectionist tariffs remain a permanent part of his “America First” strategy, Europe is pulling the emergency brake. Austrian Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) described the current halt to the planned EU-U.S. tariff deal as “the only correct response” and called for a radical strategic reorientation of European economic policy.
Between Artistic Appreciation and Kremlin Calculations: Vienna's New Role in the Shadowy World of Espionage
Vienna has always been considered the world capital of spies. But methods have changed: instead of operating in dark alleys, actors now increasingly operate in the spotlight of galleries, theaters, and journalists' clubs. A search for clues between “soft power,” Russian disinformation campaigns, and the infiltration of civil society institutions.
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.
