Austria's Schallenberg Calls for New EU Course in Syria and …
Dec 18, 2024 · Schallenberg is calling for a fundamental overhaul of Europe's Syria policy. Given the change of power in Syria, in which the regime of Bashar al-Assad was replaced by the radical Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), it is necessary to …
René Benko at the Center of International Investigations: Arrest ...
Dec 3, 2024 · Benko, once a dazzling figure in the European real estate industry, had built a global empire with Signa that included prestigious properties such as the Chrysler Building in New York, Selfridges in London, and the Austrian Constitutional Court building in Vienna.
Meet Israel's Ambassador to Austria and Permanent ... - Vindobona
Jan 22, 2024 · David Roet, an experienced diplomat and long-time representative of Israel at the international level, has been serving as Israel's Ambassador to Austria and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna for some time. Mr. Roet is also the Permanent Representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and other international organizations in Vienna.
Vienna's MA 35: Progress at the Dreaded Office, but Challenges …
Nov 13, 2024 · Vienna's Municipal Department 35 (MA 35), responsible for immigration and citizenship, has long been considered one of the most inefficient authorities in Austria.
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A secretly recorded video from a FPÖ Regulars' Table or "Stammtisch" in Vienna-Simmering has sparked outrage. FPÖ National Council members Harald Stefan and Markus Tschank sharply criticized the ÖVP and the European Union, made derogatory remarks about refugees, and caused consternation with their praise for the Taliban regime.
Switzerland Will Assume the OSCE Chairmanship in 2026
Dec 30, 2024 · Switzerland will assume the Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in 2026. This was announced today by Ian Borg, Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE. The 57 participating states of the organization took the decision ...
OMV Terminates Gas Supply Contract with Gazprom
Dec 11, 2024 · OMV has terminated its long-term gas supply contract with the Russian energy group Gazprom with immediate effect. According to OMV, this was due to “fundamental breaches of contract” by Gazprom, in particular, because no gas deliveries have taken place since November 16, 2024.
Record Rainfalls Caused Flood Disaster in Austria
Sep 17, 2024 · Over the past few days, Austria has experienced extreme rainfall that has broken numerous rainfall records and led to widespread flooding. The federal states of Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna were particularly affected, with many weather stations recording several hundred millimeters of rain in just a few days.
UNOOSA Launches "Space Bridge" to Promote Global Space …
Jan 2, 2024 · The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has launched the "UNOOSA Space Bridge" under the leadership of Aarti Holla-Maini. This project was presented at the World Space Forum in Vienna and aims to strengthen global dialog to promote local action.
The Future of a Crumbling Empire: René Benko's Signa Group in ...
Dec 6, 2023 · The insolvency of the Signa Group has far-reaching international repercussions. Signa, founded in 1999 by the Austrian René Benko, developed into a major real estate and retail group with a presence in several major European cities.