Thomas Riegler
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.
February 25, 2026
Austria's Intelligence Services: How HNaA and DSN Protect the Republic
Austria's intelligence services — led by the Army Intelligence Service (HNaA), the Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence (DSN), and the Defense Office (AbwA) — go about their work. On behalf of the Republic, they act as part of the state's early warning system in a complex information market.
November 4, 2025
North Korean Agents in Vienna: A Network of Espionage and Currency Procurement
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is not only known for its high quality of life and cultural diversity but also conceals a network of espionage and illegal activities that extends to North Korea. New revelations shed light on the covert operations of the Kim regime, which cleverly uses its presence in Vienna to procure foreign currency and gather knowledge for nuclear armament.
July 11, 2024
Lenzing Sells Subsidiaries Dolan and European Carbon Fiber
The Lenzing Group has sold of its fully owned German subsidiary Dolan GmbH, Kelheim and its 91.1% stake in European Carbon Fiber GmbH, Kelheim to WHEB Partners’ Growth Fund 2 of England and Jan Verdenhalven.
April 15, 2015
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