“Thank God we are among those who will get out again,” was the relieved greeting of the state parliamentarian Brigitte Foppa as she left the Bolzano prison last Tuesday (13 August) together with the lawyer Fabio Valcanover. The Green MPs carry out an on-site inspection of the prison once or twice a year. “This year … Read more
The well-known Austrian billionaire and entrepreneur Richard Lugner has died at the age of 91, Austrian media reports. Lugner’s name was mainly associated with the annual Viennese ball at the opera, where he invited show business stars from all over the world, the APA agency recalls. In the past, Lugner invited many celebrities to the … Read more
Marseilles. Austrians Lara Vadlau and Lukas Mähr claimed Olympic gold in the mixed dinghy event in their medal race on Thursday after coming from the back of the fleet. After a brief pause as they waited for officials to confirm the points tally, the Austrian duo celebrated in traditional fashion, capsizing their 470-foot boat and … Read more
11. August 2024 SPÖ debates how to deal with Islamism © APA/ROLAND SCHLAGER Following the Lower Austrian SPÖ leader Sven Hergovich, the Burgenland state party is also calling for tougher action against Islamism. “We need a national action plan, an effective strategy to combat violent Islamism at its roots,” said the red parliamentary group leader … Read more
According to his lawyer, the 19-year-old main suspect denies the accusation of planning an attack on the Taylor Swift concert in Vienna: “It was just a mental exercise. He says the bomb was not of good enough quality, it would not have worked at all.” After the foiled attack on a concert by US singer … Read more
Experience the exciting away game of Sturm Graz in Vienna Dear football fans, mark Saturday, August 10, 2024, in red on your calendar: On this day, our team, Sturm Graz (A), will face Rapid Wien (A) in the prestigious Allianz Stadium in Vienna. The game starts at 8 p.m. and promises a thrilling evening full … Read more
Taylor Swift fan Daniel Yagudin on the cancellation of the concerts in Vienna, the support of the local community and the solidarity of the Swifties I remember starting to listen to Taylor Swift’s music when I was 16, while still living in Dnipro, Ukraine. My favorite album? “Reputation”! I think this album is so meaningful. … Read more
From . – 9.08.2024 16:03 (Updated 9.08.2024 16:04) The debate about messenger surveillance continues. ©Canva (symbol image) The prevented terrorist attack at Taylor Swift’s performance in Vienna led to a renewed debate about the surveillance of messenger services. While the ÖVP-led Interior Ministry referred to a draft law presented in May of this year, the … Read more
American artist Taylor Swift has cancelled her three concerts at Vienna’s Ernst Happel stadium following the arrest on Wednesday of two suspected terrorists who were planning to carry out an attack during the show, the tour organisers said in a statement. “Following confirmation by government authorities of a terrorist attack planned for the Ernst Happel … Read more
faq Status: 08.08.2024 18:07 Three canceled Taylor Swift concerts, several arrests and great disappointment among fans. Two young men wanted to carry out an attack in Vienna. According to security authorities, there is still an abstract danger. What is known so far. Security authorities in Austria say they have foiled a terrorist attack on one … Read more