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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater: It must be

Stefanie Reinsperger humorously criticizes her role in the play 'We Are Still Here' while showcasing her talent in a challenging performance at the Burgtheater in Vienna.

Mar 22 • 12:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

From Prague to Vienna. A Rare Canaletto Painting Has Left the Lobkowicz Palace

A rare Canaletto painting has been removed from the Lobkowicz Palace in Prague, heading for Vienna, but the specifics of the article cannot be accessed due to a page loading issue.

Mar 21 • 09:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Original from Vienna", Episode 31: The Sad Joke President

The article discusses the life and career of Maxi Böhm, a popular Austrian comedian and actor, particularly known for his role as the first quizmaster on the radio show "Die große Chance" in the 1950s.

Mar 20 • 12:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Putin has his intelligence center in the capital of Austria - read what it deals with

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Russia has significantly expanded its secret signals intelligence network in Vienna, Austria, aimed at intercepting NATO and other countries' satellite communications.

Mar 20 • 06:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Is this era unsuitable for housing? The crisis is pressing on Barcelona, but also on Copenhagen and Vienna

The article discusses the housing crisis impacting major cities like Barcelona, Copenhagen, and Vienna, raising concerns about affordability and accessibility.

Mar 20 • 04:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mr. Lordi performing at the Eurovision final mocks UMK

Mr. Lordi's Tomi Putaansuu expresses disappointment at not being invited to perform at the UMK final, despite their participation in the Eurovision final in Vienna alongside other international artists.

Mar 19 • 13:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Lordi and Erika Vikman to perform at Eurovision

Finnish rock band Lordi and singer Erika Vikman will perform at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria this May, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Finland's previous win.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CJEU: rights under GDPR cannot be used for money

A Vienna man requested information about his personal data processed by Brillen Rottler, but the company denied his request, citing misuse of GDPR rights.

Mar 19 • 10:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

With Senhit for San Marino: Boy George to perform at the ESC

Boy George is set to perform alongside Senhit at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest representing San Marino in Vienna.

Mar 19 • 08:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Russia has turned Vienna into its largest espionage center

The article discusses how Russia has reportedly established Vienna as its major center for espionage activities.

Mar 19 • 04:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

When Russian agents want to find out something, they will, says journalist who was followed in Vienna

An Austrian journalist, who has reported extensively on Russian espionage, reveals her shock at being surveilled by Russian agents while she reported on a major espionage case.

Mar 18 • 21:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Vienna, the nest of Russian spies returns: satellite antennas connected to satellites to listen to Europe

Vienna is once again becoming a hub for espionage, now dominated by satellite antennas linked to Russia rather than traditional spies.

Mar 18 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Vienna has become a Russian spy nest in Europe: intelligence stations are popping up like mushrooms after rain

Russia is quietly intensifying its intelligence operations in Vienna, Austria, exploiting legal loopholes and the country's neutrality, according to Western officials who note it as Russia's largest covert intelligence platform in Western countries.

Mar 18 • 09:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

In Vienna: Four construction workers killed by collapsing scaffolding and concrete

Four construction workers were killed in Vienna when scaffolding and liquid concrete collapsed during construction work.

Mar 17 • 19:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Scaffolding collapsed in Vienna - four dead

Four people have died after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Vienna, Austria.

Mar 17 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Tragedy at a Construction Site in Vienna: A Collapsed Scaffold Killed Four Workers

Four workers died in Vienna after a scaffold collapsed during construction work.

Mar 17 • 17:29 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Quietly Expands Intelligence Hub in Vienna – FT

Russia is reportedly expanding its intelligence operations in Vienna, utilizing legal loopholes and the country’s neutrality to establish a significant covert signals intelligence platform.

Mar 17 • 13:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Here are all 35 contestants in Eurovision

The article details the 34 competitors joining Sweden's Felicia for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna this May.

Mar 17 • 12:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Linda Lampenius could make history

Violinist Linda Lampenius and singer Pete Parkkonen may become the oldest winners of the Eurovision Song Contest if they win while representing Finland.

Mar 17 • 06:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How the tactics of modern football began from the heart of cafes in Vienna and Budapest?

The article explores the origins of modern football tactics in the 1930s within the cafes of Vienna and Budapest, emphasizing the intellectual approach to play developed by the Danubian School.

Mar 16 • 19:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Boy George Competes for San Marino in Eurovision

Boy George, alongside Senhit, will represent San Marino in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, performing their song 'Superstar.'

Mar 16 • 16:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Drunk driver rushed on D1 to Vienna airport. Police measured more than two promiles of alcohol

A drunk driver was caught speeding on the D1 highway while attempting to reach Vienna airport with over two promiles of alcohol in her system.

Mar 16 • 14:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Barcode Smaller than Bacteria: Innovation Stores 2 Terabytes on Paper

Scientists from the Vienna University of Technology have developed the smallest QR code ever, capable of storing 2 terabytes of data on a paper sheet.

Mar 16 • 13:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Boy George will perform for San Marino in Eurovision

Boy George is set to perform for San Marino in the Eurovision final in Vienna alongside artist Senhit, competing against Norway's Jonas Lovv.

Mar 14 • 05:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

After the Collapse: Superflux Imagines a World After the Anthropocene

Superflux combines art and climate activism to envision a future beyond capitalism's collapse, with a new exhibition in Vienna.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Original from Vienna", Episode 30: Hasi, Mausi, Mörtel

The article discusses Richard Lugner, a prominent Austrian businessman known for his relationships with younger women and his involvement in real estate and cultural events.

Mar 13 • 13:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna: Participants, Songs, Dates: Everything about ESC 2026

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is significantly influenced by Israel, leading to participation boycotts by other nations.

Mar 12 • 10:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

The millionaire dishwasher who ran the fastest marathon ever

Eliud Kipchoge made history by breaking the two-hour barrier in the marathon during the Ineos 1:59 Challenge in Vienna.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Vienna State Opera: Artistically, it’s going downhill steeply

The performance of Mozart's 'La clemenza di Tito' at the Vienna State Opera has been criticized for falling far below the high standards for which the venue was once renowned.

Mar 11 • 21:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Vienna: "Do you have no shame?"

A campaign in Vienna aims to address public disturbances caused by loud phone usage on public transport by asking passengers if they have no shame in making noise.

Mar 10 • 12:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

News from Voodoo Jürgens: Everything Prater!

Voodoo Jürgens releases his new album 'Gschnas', showcasing a more mature side of his artistry while retaining his distinctive style.

Mar 10 • 09:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna: Participants, Songs, Dates: Everything about the ESC 2026

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna, Austria, and has been marked by participation boycotts from other nations due to Israel's hosting role after its win.

Mar 9 • 10:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czechia will be represented at Eurovision by Daniel Žižka with the song Crossroads

Czechia's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will be singer and actor Daniel Žižka with his song 'Crossroads', which will premiere on March 11.

Mar 9 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Awaiting Eurovision. €5,000 Support Granted for Promoting Atvara's Song 'In the Shadow' Abroad

Latvia's entry for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, 'In the Shadow', is receiving €5,000 in support for its promotion abroad ahead of the competition in Vienna.

Mar 9 • 07:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alicja won the Eurovision qualifiers and will sing in Vienna

Alicja has been selected to represent Poland at the Eurovision semi-finals in Vienna after winning the national qualifiers with her song 'Pray'.

Mar 8 • 11:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alicja won the Eurovision preliminaries and will sing in Vienna

Alicja has been selected to represent Poland in the semifinals of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna after winning the national qualifiers with her song 'Pray'.

Mar 8 • 11:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

Here are Sweden's top contenders in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Sweden is preparing to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, and predictions are already being made about the country's competitors.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Here is Sweden's representative for Eurovision

Sweden has chosen Felicia Eriksson, performing under the name Felicia, as its representative for this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her electronic song "My System."

Mar 7 • 21:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Felicia Eriksson won Melodifestivalen in Sweden

Felicia Eriksson has won Melodifestivalen and will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.

Mar 7 • 21:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Vienna policewoman quit her job and became the head of the largest brothel in Austria

A former Vienna police officer has resigned and taken up a position as the head of the largest brothel in Austria.

Mar 7 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Companies: Gut Feeling or Real Danger

Wolfgang Hofmann, a risk manager, attends the 'Workforce Resilience Day' in Vienna hosted by International SOS, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between companies and authorities amid heightened tension due to recent geopolitical events.

Mar 6 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Eurovision fans say 'this is our year' as UK entry song for this year is unveiled

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Eins, Zwei, Drei', generating excitement among fans.

Mar 6 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's Eurovision entry song revealed as LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER shares new track

The UK's Eurovision entry for the 70th Song Contest is LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER with their song "Eins, Zwei, Drei," aiming to capture the win.

Mar 6 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Original from Vienna", Episode 29: The Piano Humorist

The article explores the life and work of Hermann Leopoldi, a Jewish composer who was imprisoned in Buchenwald and created the 'Buchenwald Song,' and contrasts his fate with that of his collaborator Fritz Löhner-Beda.

Mar 6 • 08:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Kurdwin Ayub in Interview: 'I think it's good that I'm the zebra here'

Kurdwin Ayub, an emerging filmmaker from Austria, discusses her cultural influences and experiences in Vienna in a recent interview.

Mar 5 • 10:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A stripper caused chaos in the staff room of a Catholic gymnasium in Vienna. Students were also recording

A disturbance occurred in Vienna as a stripper entertained in the staff room of a Catholic gymnasium, with students recording the event.

Mar 5 • 04:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador declared the Cuban ambassador persona non grata and gave him 48 hours to leave the country

Ecuador's government has declared the Cuban ambassador persona non grata, ordering his departure within 48 hours without providing specific reasons.

Mar 4 • 21:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Opera Parody in Vienna: Excellence Can Also Be Fun

The opera parody 'L'opera seria' by Leopold Florian Gassmann is currently being performed in Vienna, eliciting laughter from the audience with its comedic elements.

Mar 3 • 18:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

As the situation worsens in the Middle East – an important warning for travelers

The insurance company Compensa Vienna Insurance Group has announced exceptions for travelers in the Middle East due to the unique circumstances of the military conflict, prioritizing customer safety and assistance.

Mar 3 • 09:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Secret of Cheap Housing in European Cities: What do Vienna, Copenhagen, and Helsinki do differently than Prague?

The article discusses the rising rents in Czech cities compared to more affordable rental prices in select European cities, exploring the housing policies that contribute to these differences.

Mar 3 • 04:45 UTC

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