The work is expected to be completed by the end of the summer cycling along the avenue should not only be safer but also more comfortable we are strengthening an important route towards the city center," emphasized Mobility Councilor Ulli Sima (SPÖ) according to the city hall correspondence The new connection serves as an alternative route during floods and runs parallel to the heavily frequented Wiental cycle path Wider and greener sidewalks also improve the situation for pedestrians District Chairman Nikolaus Ebert (ÖVP) also welcomes the redesign: "Auhofstraße will become a safe and modern cycling connection for Hacking and Alt Hietzing." The design contributes to better connecting the neighborhoods and makes the avenue even more attractive during the summer months information events for residents took place Their concerns were integrated into the planning and additional green spaces and high-stem shrubs are intended to provide cooling Sidewalk extensions at intersections improve visibility Bicycle parking facilities along the route complete the offering The roadway is marked as a bicycle street with large pictograms Elevated intersection plateaus and changed one-way regulations ensure traffic calming Only at the intersection with St.-Veit-Gasse is there an exception rule Cyclists are allowed to ride the entire route in both directions and side by side The redesign is part of the Vienna Cycling Initiative with which over 250 projects and around 100 kilometers in the main cycling network are to be realized or initiated by the end of the legislative period around 130 million euros have been invested in cycling infrastructure the cycling share in Vienna is now 11 percent – an increase compared to 7 percent in 2019 More about cycling in ViennaMore about urban development in Vienna This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Und damit wir schon einen Vorgeschmack und einen guten Überblick bekommen Einfach das Formular unten ausfüllen und schon landet dein Tipp bei uns in der Redaktion Alternativ kannst du uns direkt über WhatsApp kontaktieren: Zum WhatsApp Chat "The identity of the deceased has not yet been determined the investigators have clarified that foul play can be ruled out in this case." the firefighters discovered the charred body during the extinguishing work the small garden shed was already fully ablaze the emergency services immediately began fighting the fire the body was then discovered and recovered in the rubble of the shed The intense heat also set the roof of the adjacent building on fire There were no further details about the cause of the fire on Wednesday This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden When I told my Viennese neighbours in the posh Hietzing 1130 district that I was moving from the part of town that's home to the beautiful Schönbrunn palace across the river to the neighbourhood of Floridsdorf 1210 Hietzing is an old Viennese district with historical buildings and the old Viennese charm people love when visiting the city It was great being close to arguably one of the best metro lines in the town I had countless places to go for walks and runs (with or without my dog) and it was particularly fun to sit on my balcony and listen to the lions at the Schönbrunn Zoo or the Summer Night concerts willingly) for Floridsdorf 1210 - otherwise known as the 21st district READ ALSO: The essential guide to Vienna's three outer districts When you search online for guides on the different Viennese districts you will spot a trend: bloggers and travel writers will talk for pages about the stunning first district the cool and trendy seventh district and pretty much every other district except for the "rough" or "far away ones." is historically working class and has some of the city’s most beautiful parks and public pools The Viennese joke about the 21st and 22nd districts so far away that they barely ever go to (we heard this from a friend of ours) across the river and with its large immigrant (mainly Balkan is described frequently as "rough" and "far away" who suffered a lot of xenophobia in my former "fancy" neighbourhood I was very suspicious of any statements claiming that that immigrant-filled area was rough and dangerous but with nothing given to back up that information I was also very surprised to read people writing in "extensive guides" about Vienna things like there is nothing to comment about Floridsdorf or that the writer and Vienna expert had never spent time in that neighbourhood That seems like a significant oversight since the district is home to almost 10 percent of Vienna's population hosting over 180,000 people in and area that's 44.4 square kilometres The district may not have the historical and beautiful buildings of Hietzing - or as many green spaces in which to relax But it's not all apartment blocks and towers Some 44 percent of the 21st is made up of green areas residents here - and anyone who decides to visit - have plenty of options to be in nature In fact there are a total of 108 parks in the 21st district OK they are not as big as the one in Hietzing READ ALSO: OPINION: How you can best deal with angry Austrians From small neighbourhood parks to more extensive green areas such as Aupark Jedlesee - not to mention Floridsdorfer Wasserpark and the district’s outskirts You are also right on the banks of the Danube river which changes your relationship with the city The first time I swam in the Danube - a quintessential Viennese activity - was years after I moved to Vienna and only when the large European river was on my doorstep In the 21st you are also very close to the Donauinsel but Floridsdorf has a beautiful region full of vineyards and traditional Heurige (wine taverns) to visit Some overlook the Danube and the city centre making it a lovely place to take your friends and family from abroad You’ll hear many different languages and even be invited to local community events Neither myself nor my friends and neighbours have experienced the perceived higher crime rate of Floridsdorf including Hietzing: a failed attempted break-in in our apartment block's underground storage unit Some data show that the inner districts are more often a target of property crime (burglary and theft). Violent crime is rare overall in Vienna and more than half of the cases happen when the victim and perpetrator know each other already I often say to newcomers that there are no "bad" neighbourhoods in Vienna Even "far-away" Floridsdorf is extremely well-connected to the city centre - via metro and fast trains - and it offers everything one might need nearby The U6 line has a bad reputation (locals will mention rumours of crimes and a few notable cases) It's the one where you spend most of your time above the ground enjoying beautiful views of the Danube and the city READ ALSO: IN NUMBERS: The essential guide to Vienna's ten inner districts one of the city's best and most modern hospitals Neighbours and family members living in the district love their choice of kindergartens and schools Our one-year-old child takes his swimming classes in the local public pool and we have joined a German music class and a local English playgroup for kids his age Living in the outskirt districts of Vienna Liesing (1230) and parts of the outer districts is not for everyone to be within walking distance of countless pubs and cafes or to feel like you live in an imperial capital as you look out your window then the inner districts are a more suitable choice and even though you are in the Austrian capital I pay the same amount of rent in Floridsdorf as I did in Hietzing we lived in a (lovely!) one-bedroom apartment with a seven-square-meter terrace we have a two-bedroom place with an 18-square-meter terrace and two smaller balconies READ ALSO: REVEALED: The most affordable districts to live in Vienna The outer districts attracted me the most when searching for a new place I was looking for affordability (it was just after Covid; I think we were all craving bigger living spaces) lots of green areas and maybe even a garden I wouldn't give up living in the "Transdanubien" just means living next to one of the best things in Vienna I'd broaden my search to include Vienna’s second district But the sheer sizes of Floridsdorf and Donaustadt mean that anyone will have better luck finding a place in these neighbourhoods READ ALSO: IN NUMBERS: The essential guide to Vienna's ten outer districts mainly for rentals in new buildings with gardens or a property to buy (also with a garden) My search filters mostly target those two districts but after seeing what a lively and beautiful place Floridsdorf can be I am no longer afraid of looking beyond stereotypes and "bad reputation" in and around Vienna Do you agree with my choice of Vienna neighbourhood or do you think I made a big mistake in moving I'm keen to read your own views in the comments section below Please log in here to leave a comment austrian-finnish architects berger+parkkinen have recently completed a new office space named ‘terra mater’ in vienna‘s leafy hietzing neighborhood for a film production company the brief was to reorganize and extend the existing offices to accommodate the company’s growing team and large technical infrastructure.  the existing offices were contained within a historic art nouveau villa and outbuildings the villa was previously expanded in the late 1980s a glass bridge-like entrance structure and ‘meeting cube’ facing the garden were added image by hertha hurnaus│berger+parkkinen architekten the main goal for the architects was to meet the client’s demand for sustainability and innovation. in response, berger+parkkinen designed a two-story timber pavilion sited close to an existing tree and enclosed with an intricate metal structure the building will become overgrown with climbing plants over time blending the new intervention into the garden and the hietzing villa landscape specific plant species have been selected to ensure a long-term cyclical change in the appearance of the pavilion in harmony with the changing seasons the pavilion connects to the existing extension to give the company a cohesive presence in the garden the new building comprises offices and meeting rooms the team also rearranged the entrance to make space for an employee lounge as well as a cooling center for the servers required in film production the new office space is designed to be permanently flexible and subdivisible while integrating the required building services the interiors are characterized by the exposed wooden structure the natural timber surfaces were glazed white to further enhance the green open spaces outside image by hertha hurnaus│berger+parkkinen architekten architecture: berger+parkkinen architekten AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Major operation at the ORF center at Küniglberg in Vienna-Hietzing: The driver of a small truck blocked the access around 5:00 a.m on Tuesday and told the intervening officers that there was a bomb in the cargo area He was immediately arrested and the area was cordoned off extensively reported police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger no explosive device was found in the vehicle in close coordination with the ORF's security team the immediate surroundings of the operation site were also checked but parts of the building complex were evacuated The bomb disposal unit of the Ministry of the Interior was on site Parallel to the operation in front of the ORF center also by the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism (LSE) Haßlinger could not yet provide any further information about the person He had parked the small truck slightly askew before the entrance to the center there were confused slogans like "KULLMANN WISSEN WILTON KLIMAWANDELade" to be read wrote books in the 1990s and 2000s in which he dealt with earth and celestial rays and their effects This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Children who suffer repeated febrile convulsions have an increased risk of developing epilepsy and psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression later in life Neurologists are gaining new insights into dementia imaging by harnessing the latest opportunities offered by Positron Emission Tomography (PET) New insights into the ways the human brain functions – that is the promise of mapping the entire web of connections in the brain This website uses cookies to give our readers the best website experience. Please refer to our privacy policy to find out how we use cookies and how you can edit your preferences. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz leaves a European Union leaders summit in Brussels is known for its residents’ distinct pronunciation of the letter “l.” Whereas many people form the sound with just the tip of their tongue against the palate the “Meidlinger l,” which can also be heard in working-class neighborhoods all over Vienna soft Viennese German is nowhere near the only language heard on the streets there was either born abroad or holds a foreign citizenship Austria’s 31-year-old chancellor in the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) grew up—although in the early days of his political career he was often mistaken for someone from Hietzing the adjacent and more upper-class district This is because Kurz doesn’t do the “Meidlinger l;” instead and cadences of his speech sound more like French than German Nevertheless Kurz has managed to turn his upbringing into a compelling narrative: His parents worked hard to afford an apartment they owned; he enjoyed spending the summers at his grandmother’s farm in Lower Austria; half of his high-school classmates were either immigrants or the children of immigrants Barely more than a decade after sharing classrooms with refugees Kurz would boast of having closed the “Balkan route” that a new set of migrants was using to flee to Europe from wars or poverty elsewhere the issue of migration has defined Kurz’s political career and helped propel him to the chancellorship last October He went on to form a coalition with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) making Austria at the time the only Western European government with a far-right party in government (Italy has since followed suit.) And Europe is following Kurz’s lead in other ways His preoccupation with migration is shaping the agenda of the continent as a whole A telling milestone on Kurz’s path to this moment occurred around three years ago when the now-chancellor was still in his 20s It was shortly after the image of drowned Syrian three-year-old Alan Kurdi washed up on a Turkish beach was shown all over the world; after a truck with 71 suffocated refugees was found on an Austrian highway; after Germany declared that Syrian refugees wouldn’t be sent back to the EU country they first entered and chancellor Angela Merkel announced “Wir schaffen das” (“We can do it”) Thousands of refugees and migrants were arriving at Vienna’s Westbahnhof train station every day most continuing their journeys to neighboring Germany including the president and the interior minister Given that he was then the minister for Europe for example through volunteer work) to receive citizenship faster Kurz was in line with the pro-European stance of his party: When the far-right Freedom Party demanded that citizens from other EU countries should receive limited access to welfare Much of Kurz’s job then involved communication and press work both critics and supporters of Kurz agree on his excellent communication skills who held various high-ranking positions at the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs until 2011 and is currently a visiting scholar at Carnegie Europe in Brussels attests that Kurz is a great talent when it comes to “managing political processes:” “He has a great feeling for how the public opinion changes but you don’t really know what he is thinking.” many of whom he has known since his days at the Young People’s Party of which he became the national head in 2009 In their book Sebastian Kurz: Austria’s New Wunderkind the journalists Nina Horaczek and Barbara Tóth describe how Kurz transformed the previously feeble organization into a powerful network: He frequently invited well-known politicians and founded a highly successful alumni club a priceless advantage in a party infamous for its vicious fights between different interest groups It worked: During the national elections in 2013 Kurz was the candidate with the most “Vorzugsstimmen” (“preferred votes”)—the Austrian election system allows people to vote for both a party and a candidate of that party—even more than the incumbent chancellor at the time Kurz became the youngest foreign minister in the world and that position further increased his popularity since it allowed him to stay away from disputes about national politics called Kurz “chief commentator of the government.” the West Balkan countries decided to close their borders strike a deal with Turkey to take back some migrants and both deals have contributed to a long-term decline in migration into Europe—though they have not diminished migration’s potency as a political issue Kurz’s “Balkan route” boast was his main talking point during the 2017 election campaign and it helped his party end up in first place whose movement Kurz seemed to be trying to mimic Kurz brought with him into government several political “newcomers.” Kurz’s coalition government has been in power for half a year now and it has been consistent in following an anti-immigrant course: It has cut back state-funded German classes for asylum-seekers and is pushing through a law that will cut family benefits for EU citizens with children in lower-income EU countries “He was never interested in integration politics,” argues Muna Duzdar a member of parliament for the opposition Social Democratic Party and the daughter of Palestinian immigrants namely Hungary’s Orban and Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini “Austria can’t be building bridges and an axis at the same time,” said Lehne referring to the supposedly neutral role as council president Please press and hold the button until it turns completely green If you believe this is an error, please contact our support team 147.45.197.102 : b0900c02-5a63-4d12-b97b-e72f58da which is the most common cardiac arrhythmia A multi-centre study led by MedUni Vienna shows that the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in haemodialysis patients in Vienna is significantly higher than previously thought only half of the patients affected are treated with an anticoagulant Atrial fibrillation is an important risk factor for strokes who require renal replacement therapy by haemodialysis the prevalence of atrial fibrillation has hitherto been underestimated There is also a lack of scientific clarity as to whether haemodialysis patients with atrial fibrillation benefit from anticoagulation therapy to prevent strokes or whether the benefits are outweighed by the risk of bleeding The prevalence of atrial fibrillation in haemodialysis patients in Vienna is 26.5% much higher than the internationally estimated 10 -15% This was the conclusion of a multi-centre study led by Oliver Königsbrügge Ingrid Pabinger and Cihan Ay from the Division of Haematology and Haemostaseology of the Department of Medicine I in collaboration with Marcus Säemann of the 6th Medical Department of the Wilhelminen Hospital and the dialysis units of the Vienna General Hospital Rudolf Foundation Hospital and the Vienna Dialysis Center which goes by the acronym VIVALDI (Vienna InVestigation of AtriaL fibrillation and thromboembolism in hemoDIalysis patients) the researchers investigated the clinical-scientific conflict regarding the risk of stroke and thromboembolic complications in patients on haemodialysis which was recently published in the journal PLOS ONE the scientists analysed a cohort of 626 patients to provide a representative sample of the entire Viennese dialysis population of around 850 people and conducted direct patient surveys and extensive research of medical records to obtain a much more accurate picture of the prevalence of atrial fibrillation than was possible in previous studies using decentralised national registers or insurance company databases "We found that the prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age and is particularly common in male patients," reports lead author Oliver Königsbrügge despite the risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation only half of those affected are being treated with an anticoagulant." Head of the 6th Medical Department of the Wilhelminen Hospital says: "Atrial fibrillation is extremely common in dialysis patients giving rise to an above-average stroke risk so far there have been no satisfactory guidelines for providing adequate treatment for this common morbidity." The lead investigator Cihan Ay further explains: "It is more difficult to treat the stroke risk with anticoagulants in dialysis patients because they have a much greater risk of bleeding and many of the new drugs for stroke prevention are not licensed for patients on haemodialysis." The current study addresses a cross-disciplinary internistic problem and identifies the underestimated role of the concomitant disease atrial fibrillation when it comes to the care of patients with end-stage kidney disease Head of the 3rd Medical Department of Danube Hospital says: "The available treatments for preventing the complications of atrial fibrillation in people with healthy kidneys are contraindicated for patients on dialysis or are problematic so that further treatment and anti-thrombotic prophylaxis must be decided on a case-by-case basis Our study underscores the importance of this concomitant disease for patients on dialysis." Subsequent investigations conducted as part of the VIVALDI study will prospectively examine risk factors for thromboembolism You can read the full Article by clicking on the link : Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation and Antithrombotic Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients: Cross-Sectional Results of the Vienna InVestigation of AtriaL Fibrillation and Thromboembolism in Patients on HemoDIalysis (VIVALDI) • Email: info@medicaldialogues.in • Phone: 011 - 4372 0751 Alban Berg was drafted into the army during World War I (but without the whipped cream on top) One of the worst times of a military deployment is the holidays no matter what special food they whip up in the chow hall most soldiers are thinking of home -- and delicious home cooking The same was true in 1915 when composer Alban Berg was drafted into the Austrian army Berg endured boot camp and the substandard food that came with it It must have been especially difficult for the young composer because he appreciated cuisine and there was precious little of that to be found in the army he characterized the bread he ate during the war as "an indescribable lump probably containing turnip remains and coffee mixture." Berg often snuck off to restaurants in the Viennese suburbs I entered the Restaurant Klein… first a portion of fried paprika with egg then mixed vegetables… they had done the paprika like mushrooms with egg I had the feeling there was something else in it The paprika was cut just like the sauerkraut According to the menu they had only goulash… and the goulash was "off." The waiter saw my trouble and "recommended" me some boiled beef with horseradish sauce which was still "on," though not on the menu plenty of it… with a pint and a half of pilsener I passed various terrace restaurants and heard raucous blaring music I couldn't help but think of the thousands of poor devils out at the front helpless and bewildered in their suffering Which of Berg’s pieces might compliment your paprika and pilsner Op.1 would do the job -- it's got a variety of harmonic flavors please leave your suggestions in the comments section as for the drawing at the top of this page: Berg He once described a delivery of "a mountain" ("ein Berg") of the creamy stuff arriving at his home (We're grateful to author Ira Braus and his book Classical Cooks Braus is associate professor of music history at the University of Hartford.) 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website(s) or app(s) the default Matomo Tracking code in JavaScript uses 1st party cookies which are set on the domain of your website Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker is still there - and suddenly this Viennese villa with its oak parquet floors and the open fireplace in the kitchen is one of numerous settings of an affair that could cost the 45th President of the United States of America his job could also cause quite an embarrassment to none other than Donald Trump Firtash's Viennese exile - one of the plotlines of Trump's Ukraine affair At the same time the US ambassador to the European Union testified under oath in a hearing that Trump had instructed US diplomats concerned with Ukraine to cooperate with his lawyer Rudy Giuliani had also advocated that Ukraine should initiate corruption investigations against the Burisma gas company (the company for which Joe Biden's son worked) There is also evidence of a telephone conversation between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodomir Selenski in which the president of the United States motivated his Ukrainian counterpart to investigate Joe Biden and his son The impeachment procedure currently being prepared by the Democrats could start before the end of the year It would be the third in the history of the USA (after 1868 against Andrew Johnson and 1998 against Bill Clinton Richard Nixon had prevented an impeachment in 1974 by resigning) One strand of this affair leads to the magnificent villa in Vienna-Hietzing Dmitri Firtash has been living here since 2013/2014 The 54-year-old billionaire had been a power factor in Ukraine for many years At times he was the largest gas trader in the country was considered an intimate enemy of the former Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko and a friend and patron of the former Prime Minister and State President Viktor Yanukovych (who had to resign after the Maidan protests in 2014) Firtash continues to be a wealthy and influential man who also cultivates contacts with highest circles in Austria But his influence has been spatially limited for years A public prosecutor in Chicago accuses him of corruption in connection with a business deal in India Firtash fights it with the help of a cohort of lawyers PR consultants and lobbyists on both sides of the Atlantic Central argument of the defense: The deeds blamed on Firtash in India never happened the US trial is purely politically motivated Austria's judiciary conducted a protracted extradition procedure which ended with a decision by the Supreme Court earlier this year: Firtash may be extradited Trump’s personal lawyer gave „Fox News“ an interview in which he made accusations against Biden's son Hunter but also against special investigator Robert Mueller Giuliani referred to documents available to him Research by "Time Magazine" finally led to Vienna "Time" titled an article that went online on October 15 profil was able to verify this in the meantime at least one of the documents cited by Giuliani is part of the Austrian Firtash extradition file It is an affidavit of the former Attorney General of Ukraine in which he accuses Joe Biden of having obstructed investigations against his son in Ukraine (at the same time Shokin paints Firtash as a victim of US-American interests He thus supports the defense’s argument that the US trial is politically motivated) Shokin made his statement to a notary in Kiev in September of this year He began by stating that he had agreed to do so at the request of Firtash's lawyers The document then went into the court files in a German translation - it is solely relevant for the extradition proceedings here And yet this Austrian evidence was used by Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani (in English translation) in the USA to put Biden under political pressure How did Giuliani obtain the sworn statement of the Ukrainian Shokin And what led Shokin to not testify for Firtash until 2019 five years after the extradition proceedings had come to an end In the course of this investigation it was not possible to talk to Dmitri Firtash personally Via his Viennese PR consultant Daniel Kapp a man with good contacts in the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) profil sent a series of questions last week Firtash emphasizes that he never met Rudy Giuliani and never had „any plans to do so“ But this adjective has accompanied Firtash for some time Dmitri Firtash was not born in an Art Nouveau palace They were poor and earned an extra income by growing tomatoes after which he is said to have worked as a fireman In those days Donald Trump had already built his Trump Tower in New York and had styled himself as womanizing socialite But it took Firtash only a little more than a decade to maneuver himself into a position that is hardly inferior in wealth and influence to Trump’s This was made possible by the collapse of the Soviet Union: venturers and dubious businessmen took over the factories of the former world power How this happened remains controversial: He himself claims to have set up a canned food business in Central Asia with his wife so he established valuable contacts over the years his name appeared in a Hungarian company trading gas from Turkmenistan via Russia to the Ukraine It is a remarkable ascent: Firtash had transformed from a canned goods trader into a middleman in the Central European gas business – one of the continent's most important geostrategic fields According to research by the „Kyiv Post“ he had worked as a driver in Ukraine in the mid-1990s How did he manage his transformation to one oft he richest men in the former Soviet Empire But his opponents spread another theory: That Firtash was a straw man of the Ukrainian criminal Semyon Mogiljewitsch who is considered as a boss of the Russian mafia by US authorities introduced him to Moscow circles – Firtash has repeatedly denied this There is no evidence of a connection between the two Ukrainians even if they keep overlapping: Firtash once took over shares in a Cypriot shell corporation from Mogilevich's wife; he worked with people who had connections to Mogilevich In a conversation with the Ukrainian US ambassador Firtash is said to have confessed that he had to get Mogilevich's permission to do business in Turkmenistan Firtash later said that he had been misunderstood July 2004: While Donald Trump was doing the first season of his reality TV show „The Apprentice“ and Firtash had earned millions through gas trading three trustees of Raiffeisen Investment AG founded a company in Tegethoffstrasse 1 in Vienna's 1st district: Centragas Holding AG which from now on would inseparably connect the Firtash case with Austria owned half of the Swiss company that would soon handle the entire gas trading business in Ukraine The man who wanted to keep his name secret for the time being and for whom the Raiffeisen bankers worked as trustees: Dmitri Firtash Raiffeisen bankers claimed to have put Firtash under intense scrutiny for alleged contacts with Russian mafia before agreeing to act as a trustee for him did the client have any links to known criminals in the past Raiffeisen representative Wolfgang Putschek told the „Financial Times“ in 2006: "But they were explained In the years after 2005 Firtash earned a lot of money with gas He was also involved in Ukrainian politics invested in titanium – the latter would bring him into legal trouble years later He bought an old subway building in Knightsbridge adjacent to his London mansion in order to extend his property Met all kinds of businessmen: Among them was a US-American consultant who had come to the country to advise the pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych Firtash was planning a hotel project in New York with the said American he would briefly lead Donald Trump's election campaign he is in a US prison for tax evasion and fraud The political advisor and lobbyist is a central piece of the puzzle Another piece bears the name Alfred Gusenbauer former Federal Chancellor and party chairman of the Austrian social democratic party SPÖ Gusenbauer was part of a team of consultants mandated by Manafort ("Hapsburg Group") that toured the world in 2012/2013 to cultivate the image of Yanukovych's Ukraine According to US special investigator Robert Mueller former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi and Poland’s former president Alexander Kwaśniewski received almost two million US dollars for their Ukrainian lobbying acitivities the so-called Maidan uprising reached its peak fled in a helicopter across the border to Russia Firtash had financed the election campaign of the pro-Russian president his power and his knowledge – was believed to play an important role in those days one who can and does influence election results“ a former minister of justice from the Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) years later in a Viennese courtroom where the Ukrainian fought for his freedom the multi-billionaire had been arrested in Vienna He was released shortly afterwards on a record bail the Ukrainian has not set foot in his home country How powerful he still is can be seen in the behaviour of his opponents: Four years ago when rumours began to spread that Firtash would soon be making his way to the Ukraine by plane the Ukrainian authorities had the airspace closed to private jets on short notice Firtash and five other persons had already been indicted in a court in Chicago In the indictment the group is accused of bribing public officials regarding a project in India The charges were sealed for months in Chicago the US judiciary applied for Firtash's arrest and extradition for the first time as Firtash has a company headquarter in Vienna Shortly before Austria could execute the arrest warrant the Ukrainian's lawyers claimed in court that this was one evidence that the US extradition request was politically motivated Their line of argument: When the Ukrainian government sent signals that were acceptable to the USA the Americans for strategic reasons refrained from arresting Firtash who was considered an influential advisor to Yanukovych when the political situation in Ukraine changed a few months later As far as connections to Moscow are concerned Firtash indeed has quite something to show Even now his connections to the Kremlin remain excellent on which the oligarch was released after his arrest in Vienna Judo is known to be the favourite sport of Russia's President Putin Anisimov's oligarch friend Arkady Rotenberg was But traces can also be found to people well connected with another Russian oligarch: during his involuntary stay in Vienna Firtash began to use a house in Vienna’s City Center that – via intermediate companies – belongs to former Magna boss Siegfried Wolf Wolf is a top manager in the business empire of the Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska He also invited Deripaska's father-in-law and his wife to stay She is the daughter of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin The extradition agreement between Austria and the United States contains a clause according to which extradition may not take place if there are political reasons for the application the Vienna Regional Court rejected Firtash’s extradition to the USA for this reason the Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) confirmed that extradition was justifiable who has the final say in extradition proceedings Based on alleged new evidence Firtash’s team of lawyers quickly filed an application with the Regional Court following the Supreme Court’s decision to start the case all over again This can only happen if the evidence submitted could change the original assessment It may be assumed that Firtash's advisors began collecting such evidence some time ago in order to have something up their sleeve just in case Firtash's lawyers have been fighting his extradition to the US since 2014 They now pursue the reversion of the trial he made the attempt to position himself as problem solver regarding the political situation in Ukraine Firtash launched an association named "Agency for Modernization of Ukraine" (AMU) The project was headed by Austria’s former foreign minister and vice chancellor Michael Spindelegger (ÖVP) Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück (SPD) acted as an advisor Spindelegger still is on the board of the association profil wanted to know how much money the AMU has received This question remained unanswered with respect to „the interests of the donor" According to a written statement Ukrainian companies belonging to the Federation of Employers of Ukraine (FEU) had provided the financial means solely in his function as president of the FEU The high density of highly networked top personnel surrounding the oligarch is striking When he landed his biggest coup in the gas business in 2004 His law firm recently also represented the powerful general secretary of justice Christian Pilnacek Böhmdorfer among other things helped the FPÖ to have the 2016 federal presidential election abolished Daniel Kapp acts as Firtash's PR consultant at that time vice chancellor for the Austrian People’s Party ÖVP Firtash's housing situation is also quite interesting: As already mentioned the Hietzing Villa belongs - via an intermediate company - to a private foundation with ties to Alexander Schütz The well-known investor and member of the supervisory board of Deutsche Bank not only donated a total of 85,000 Euros to the ÖVP; his wife also served as deputy chief of staff for ÖVP finance minister Hartwig Löger As fiercely as Firtash fights his extradition - a victory in an Austria court would only be the second best solution As long as the indictment is upheld in the US he would remain massively restricted when travelling Therefore it would be ideal for Firtash to settle the US case If there were no more charges against him in the US he would no longer have to deal with Austrian courts Firtash is accused of having authorized bribes of at least 18.5 million dollars for officials in India to obtain licenses for a mining project One of the aims of the project was to supply so-called titanium sponge to the aircraft manufacturer Boeing US authorities can legally prosecute corruption all over the world if there is some sort of reference to the United States In some cases it would be sufficient if money had been transferred via US banks His lawyers have tried to fight the charges in court a judge in Chicago rejected a motion to dismiss the case This seems to limit Firtash's chances of achieving quick success on a legal level Could it be possible that other paths were taken May Firtash have received signals that the proceedings would be discontinued if he supplied incriminating material against Trump's opponents profil addressed this topic in a question to Firtash The answer of his advisor Daniel Kapp: „Mr Firtash unequivocally and categorically rejects this allegation as entirely false.“ How important Firtash really is shows another episode: After Robert Mueller was appointed to investigate if Russia had influenced the US presidential election in 2016 an investigator from Mueller's team approached Firtash's Chicago lawyer Dan Webb with a tempting offer The public prosecutor offered Webb to drop the corruption charges against Firtash if he provided material about Trump's suspected connections to Russia This is confirmed by persons closely familiar with the case Austria's oldest zoo will soon be the house of the country's largest aquarium Schönbrunn Zoo is embarking on its biggest construction project to date with plans to build Austria's largest aquarium by 2028 is designed not only to offer an enhanced visitor experience but also to raise awareness of conservation efforts Among the new attractions will be a massive open sea tank a 12-metre-long viewing window offering close-up views of marine life including sharks - which are not currently displayed at the zoo The zoo will dedicate part of the aquarium to showcase over 80 species of jellyfish Zoo director Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck emphasised the project's importance in both education and conservation "With the new species conservation aquarium we want to create a place that shows fascinating and endangered habitats and raises awareness for their protection." Visitors will be guided on a 90-minute tour of the new aquarium during which they will learn about breeding efforts and the complex care required for aquatic species A dedicated jellyfish laboratory will offer insight into the delicate feeding and care of these creatures The new building will be seamlessly integrated into the historic zoo grounds including rare reptiles and freshwater fish will be temporarily housed in the zoo’s new aquatic research centre The project underscores Schönbrunn Zoo's continued commitment to research Verpasse nicht die neuesten Inhalte von diesem Profil: Melde dich an um neue Inhalte von Profilen und Bezirken zu deinen persönlichen Favoriten hinzufügen zu können Das MOYA und MOYAWORLD - Social Networks für zeitgenössische Kunst - unter der Leitung von Dr präsentiert im kunsthistorischen Ambiente des Palais Schönborn Frühwerke von KünstlerInnen des 21 gemeinsam mit den Österreicherinnen Ingeborg Rauss Sandra Altmann zeigte eine multimedialen Show bei der Leucht- und UV-Effekte der einzigartigen MUSEKU-Werke den Gästen präsentiert wurden Ihre eigens kreierte Kunststilrichtung - MUSEKU: Multisensuelle Effektkunst® - hat zum Ziel Barrieren mit Kunst zu beseitigen und setzt sowohl im Kreativ- als auch im Sozialbereich Zeichen Ihre Bilder und Skulpturen sind für Kunstliebhaber zum Berühren Ertasten und Erfühlen vor allem aber auch für Blinde sehbehinderte Menschen und Kinder als neue Kunsterfahrung gemacht In den Werken integriert sind spezielle Leucht- und UV-Farben die selbst bei Sehbehinderung wahrgenommen werden "Ein vollkommen neues und aussergewöhnliches Kunsterlebnis" so die begeisterten Besucher der Ausstellung Unter den Gästen gesehen: Gründer des Vereins "Flame of peace" Herta-Margarete und Sandor Habsburg-Lothringen um diesen Inhalt mit «Gefällt mir» zu markieren Es können nur einzelne Videos der jeweiligen Plattformen eingebunden werden Es können nur einzelne Beiträge der jeweiligen Plattformen eingebunden werden um selbst mit eigenen Inhalten beizutragen Around 10,000 Kraftwerk fans made their way to Hietzing on a summery Saturday evening to witness a groundbreaking event against the picturesque backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace With their slightly abbreviated but brilliant performance once again set the bar high in terms of live experience There was once a time when Kraftwerk concerts were a real rarity in this part of the world People chewed their fingernails and waited for things to happen hoping that the supreme eccentric Ralf Hütter and his henchmen would finally fire up the man-machine once again and combine analog with digital in a way that no one had done before or since the Düsseldorf sound pioneer has taken a liking to the Alpine country as well as at the hip "Urban Art Forms" in Wiesen (R.I.P.) This was followed by eight concerts over four evenings in the venerable walls of Vienna's Burgtheater Margarethner Steinbruch and finally an open-air event in the Vienna Arena It's safe to say - Kraftwerk have played the east of Austria because a special setting is still missing to square the circle and this gap is filled on a summery In the cour d'honneur of Schönbrunn Palace Roland Kaiser and Rainhard Fendrich and the Salzburg Philharmonic have already proven themselves Kraftwerk also want to stage their multimedia spectacle the Düsseldorf techno camp concentrates exclusively on the particularly beautiful and rare corners of musical art he will head to the Montreux Jazz Festival and the summer tour will conclude at Pori Jazz in Finland and the Semperoper Theaterplatz in Dresden The imperial setting has often proven how well it serves as a concert location and you can also be sure that Kraftwerk don't do things by halves You shouldn't be confused by the minimal stage in advance as it only serves as a base for the four musicians to do whatever they do in front of their programmatic keyboards in their neon-lit suits The real spectacle takes place behind them Even if the organizers probably didn't look at the weather app at the start time the performance is postponed by 45 minutes because the summer daylight conditions do not allow the visuals to be spread out in front of it this could have been known in advance and was particularly painful for the Upper Austrian guests who had to crumple up or rearrange their pre-booked train tickets to Linz the brilliant show quickly made up for any such inconsistencies the quartet immediately revealed the secret of the visual realization And indeed - Kraftwerk cover the entire width of Schönbrunn Palace with their visuals the famous VW Beetle drives in during "Autobahn" cyclists pedal away during "Tour de France" and the time-honored estate should be placed under strict quarantine during "Radioactivity" The Kraftwerk experience is cinematic and its opulent presentation is more reminiscent of a futuristic cinema event than a mere concert With all the sprawling productions and lavish stage sets Vienna as a concert city has never seen such a splendid visualization The multimedia spectacle is not only pleasing to the eye The sound is powerful but crystal-clear and particularly pleases fans of the technoid parts which have probably rarely been heard so perfectly balanced by Kraftwerk Residents of Ottakring and Hernals also let people know via social media that they could enjoy the Kraftwerk show with the window open without feeling disturbed Communication did not work so well for families Some returned disappointed because children under the age of twelve were not admitted and this information had not been clearly communicated in advance the organizer responded promptly: "This restriction was stated when tickets were purchased and this is how it is handled at all concerts in Schönbrunn Palace's cour d'honneur those who are turned away will get their money back." Admittedly: A small consolation .. the 3D multimedia show leaves little to be desired Kraftwerk play through their impressive band history routinely and relying on the hit-worthiness of their own back catalog The visual stringency of the castle projection really puts you in a trance and lets you fall into the industrial The "man-machine" Kraftwerk has no room for emotion or interaction but the long-gone futurism that the Düsseldorfers convey through their songs is remarkably topical despite all the technological advances and adaptations the late start time may have overturned the band's original plan and it is surprising that the top hit "Das Model" no longer finds a place in the strict 11 p.m Kraftwerk once again set new standards - and played one of the most impressive shows of the year This article has been automatically translated,read the original article here Willkommen in unserer Community! Eingehende Beiträge werden geprüft und anschließend veröffentlicht. 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Hier können Sie das Community-Team via unserer Melde- und Abhilfestelle kontaktieren In Kürze bekommen Sie eine Bestätigungs-Mail von uns A particularly heartless case of animal cruelty shows once again that the private keeping of exotic animals is often underestimated The owner of a precious parrot apparently found it all too much and simply put his "darling" and its cage in the bin.  The fact that she was just a burden to her owner who needed to get rid of her quickly and discreetly is actually a chance for a better future for the two-year-old parrot lady The way she looked and the condition in which she was carelessly thrown out the door like garbage spoke volumes.  the bird also had to eke out its existence in the cage in which it was found in a garbage room in Hietzing Even laymen can see at first glance that this "wire dungeon" does not correspond to species-appropriate housing at all.  Almost no feathers leftThe VetMed University in Vienna is now taking great care of the maltreated foundling and has given him the name "Malou" Vet Fiona Fröhlich carefully pushes the heat lamp aside and opens the quarantine aviary "We are investigating whether the missing plumage has medical reasons or whether the animal has inflicted it on itself These animals are very intelligent and sensitive and can pluck out their own feathers if they are stressed or kept incorrectly," says the friendly doctor Abandoning an animal is a criminal offense and is punishable by heavy fines As the female parrot has a ring on her foot it has already been possible to trace her origin from a breeding farm in Upper Austria The further route to the buyer is currently under investigation.  Exotic wild animals such as parrots are animals that have special requirements when it comes to keeping them Offering these animals an animal-friendly life requires a lot of knowledge the bird was sold together with another specimen as keeping these animals alone is also prohibited The whereabouts of the partner animal will now also be clarified One thing is clear in any case: if the animal owner can be traced he will have to answer for a series of crimes.  "I very much hope that someone can be brought to justice here This sad case shows once again how difficult and expensive it is to keep exotic animals Getting rid of a pet in this way shows great irresponsibility and must have consequences," warns "Krone" animal corner manager Maggie Entenfellner.  Thanks to the "Friends of the Animal Corner " Thanks to the generous donations of its readers the animal corner will contribute to part of the treatment costs for "Malou" Only after all the medical details have been clarified will it be decided where the fosterling will find a nice home - we will continue to report on this.  This article has been automatically translated,read the original article here In Kürze bekommen Sie eine Bestätigungs-Mail von uns. Austria is a nation known for its undying love of all things sugary the art of chocolate-making is taken seriously and you can find many handmade delights available throughout the city or even try your hand at crafting it yourself Behind the glass counters of Xocolat in Vienna’s wealthy district of Hietzing trays of fresh and lovingly made individual chocolates are begging to be tried Xocolat stocks many of Austria’s most refined varieties of chocolate where you can dabble in the art of chocolate-making with the help of an expert in the field © bogitw / Pixabay The Willy Wonka of Austria His ethical fair-trade practices and unique attitude to the creation of the world’s favourite sweet treat have made him somewhat of a national treasure in Austria The packaging is as dainty as the contents inside and he has experimented with highly unusual combinations for the brave or foolhardy to sample If those exotic flavours don’t float your boat there are more conservative choices available – the marzipan is exceptionally good Zotter is widely available at most supermarkets around Vienna including SPAR and Denn’s Organic Supermarket Heindl is on the more conventional side of chocolatiers The company was founded 1953 in Vienna’s 5th district If wanting to taste a typical Austrian variety Discover the history of chocolate at the museum in the southern suburbs of Vienna and learn all about the cultivation of chocolate – from the 3,000-year-old traditions of the Olmecs to modern-day practices © kaboompics / Pixabay Conveniently located at the entrance of Schönbrunn and Tiergarten (the city zoo), this tiny shop stocks everyone’s favourite Swiss chocolate Not just designed for special occasions (the Lindt bunny and reindeer have become staple Easter and Christmas gifts) the seemingly bottomless troughs baring mountains of multicoloured balls of varying flavours will make you want to dive in head first The Mozart ball – far better than the name suggests – is a beautiful chocolate sphere filled with delectable marzipan in the centre Chocolate of the liquid variety is also on offer here either hot and topped with whipped cream for the winter months or in the form of cold shakes for warmer days ‘Extraordinary chocolates for extraordinary people’ is this shop’s motto and available to sample are a delightful range of more than 200 organic chocolates with many intriguing flavours such as lavender and olive oil Tasting evenings are popular at Schokov in the City – guests can enjoy a short and sweet introduction to the art of chocolate-making before embarking on the chance to choose from the generous offerings With the option of wine being offered alongside the chocolate tasting Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy © Susanne Nilsson / Flickr The head chocolatier at this store gave up her life as a teacher in France to pursue a career in chocolate opening a shop on Vienna’s Gumpendorfer Strasse The brand in which she crafts her treats with is exclusive in Vienna to Bonbon et Chocolat and the ingredients she incorporates make it both ethical and enjoyable to taste The Earl Grey white ganache is particularly moreish See & Do The Best Road Trips in Austria Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November Architecture An Art Nouveau Architecture Tour Of Vienna Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd. 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The city’s tram network has existed since the 1800s and is one of the most popular forms of transport for tourists and locals alike with around 30 different lines in operation Here are 11 tram (known locally as also Straßenbahn) rides that you should try Mariahilfer church and Kunsthaus | © Alexander Jung/Shutterstock 46 The 46 line begins at the heart of the city and ends at Ottakring a heavily populated residential area with a distinctly local vibe it is an interesting ride if you want to become acquainted with a lesser-known part of the city Rolling hills | Vienna Tourist Board | © Austrian Tourist Board 37 Leafy and suburban Döbling is one of the most wealthy areas of Vienna: a neat cluster of beautiful winding old streets and views to the vineyards This tram takes you from the heart of the city (from Schottentor) up to the hills where you can go for a wander among the wooded areas or sample some Viennese wine from a Heuriger St Ulrich Church building at Neustiftgasse in Neubau close to the canal promenades of the River Danube where many people hang out in the hot summer months View of the Danube | © WienTourismus / Christian Stemper Main building of Vienna West station (Wien Westbahnhof) If you click on a link in this story All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip Read Next See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd