the exhibition on two floors of the Hall of Sciences in the center of Vienna includes about 400 of the artist's most famous works More than half a thousand people - representatives of the Ukrainian community as well as Austrian and foreign supporters of the artist - took part in the vernissage on Friday evening The opening ceremony was also attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Vienna the federal government and the Vienna City Hall as well as cultural and public figures from Ukraine and Austria “The Maestro's works are unique tools of diplomacy it is indisputable that Ivan Marchuk's paintings are the truth about Ukraine the authenticity of the Ukrainian soul and nature as our country is,” said Ambassador of Ukraine to Austria Vasyl Khymynets in his welcoming speech His colleague from the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of the Department for Cultural Diplomacy Regina Rusz also emphasized the important role of art as a tool of diplomacy and assured of continued support from Austria I believe that the role of art and culture has a special position And I want to assure you that I will do everything in my position to support Ukrainian artists and scientists,” she said Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna noted that at a time when our country continues to fight for its freedom and dignity Marchuk's art is of particular importance - “it is art as resistance beauty as an act of survival.” “We have gathered not only to admire art but to touch the soul of Ukraine - its resilience The center of gravity of Marchuk's large-scale exhibition with more than a hundred landscapes and another three hundred works from all 15 of the artist's cycles The exposition also has an immersive format: some of the paintings “come to life” on the walls replacing each other to musical accompaniment “This exhibition presents 15 different 'Marchuks' But in all the paintings you can see one hand So the dialog between you and the paintings will be difficult I created all this for you,” said Ivan Marchuk during the opening of the exhibition The exhibition will run at the Aula der Wissenschaften until May 12 laureate of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize holder of the Order of Freedom and the Presidential Award “National Legend of Ukraine” Ivan Marchuk who is a member of the Golden Guild of the International Academy of Contemporary Art in Rome according to the British edition of The Telegraph is among the 100 living geniuses of our time compiled by a rating survey in the UK (Graators Synectics For more than 70 years of creative activity the artist has created about 5 thousand paintings held almost 200 monographic exhibitions both in Ukraine and abroad his works have been exhibited in Lithuania and Latvia While citing and using any materials on the Internet links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421 (Police Reports - Photo Illustration/MetroCreative) VIENNA — A man died Sunday after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound in McDonough Park Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell said officers responded to a report of a gunshot in the park before noon The incident happened near the restrooms at the park | https://www.newsandsentinel.com | 519 Juliana St. The teenager is accused of luring the children into the bushes in Vienna-Donaustadt The 16-year-old denied the allegations until the end With a sentencing range of up to five years the court deemed the partially suspended sentence - the boy must spend seven months in prison - sufficient he was ordered to undergo probation and psychotherapy during the probation period I will be watching you very closely," said Judge Katharina Adegbite-Lewy He must also pay one victim 3,000 euros in compensation for pain and suffering His previously good conduct was considered mitigating while the concurrence of multiple crimes was considered aggravating Since the boy has just started an apprenticeship he could apply for a deferral of the sentence The defendant vehemently denied the allegations The children had played football with the then 15-year-old in a park near a residential area on June 24 and 25 the eight-year-olds suggested that the loser must show their genitals Since he was sure he would win due to his age but they wanted to play another round," said the accused Viennese another child was present who allegedly observed the events but has not yet wanted to testify "Why do you go back into the bushes if you say you shouldn't do that," asked the judge "To see if they remembered," said the slight boy The accounts of the two victims sounded quite different as the prosecutor also explained in her closing argument The "brave boys" had described very precisely that the 15-year-old had threatened them with scissors and dragged them into the bushes The elementary school students did not dare to run away and endured the actions "We have no doubt that this happened as described," said the judge The accused boy is incriminated by DNA traces found at the crime scene "Can you explain this to me," asked the judge The accused apprentice then remained silent for a long time the 15-year-old did not introduce himself with his real name at the time but as "Paul Schwarz." One of the now nine-year-olds had saved a phone number under this name The accused was tracked down through this number The previously unblemished 16-year-old now claimed that he was being accused by the children because they believed they had been seen by passersby in the bushes "Now they are putting the blame on me," said the suspect The prosecution initially assumed that the now 16-year-old was also supposed to have abused the third child The underage boy was summoned to the trial on Monday to give his testimony "We all had the feeling that something happened But it is not enough for criminal proceedings," said the prosecutor and withdrew the charge concerning the third child The public was largely excluded from the trial for reasons of victim protection during the judicial processing of the assaults A ban on photography and filming was also imposed for the trial This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here The organizers saw significant gaps and stated that politics must finally take the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities seriously "We are here to demand our human rights," emphasized Disability Council President Klaus Widl With the all-day reading of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which was also visited by Social Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) in the morning the aim was to highlight glaring inclusion gaps on the European Day of Protest for the Equality of People with Disabilities Each article of the convention represents a right "that people with disabilities are entitled to - and that is still too often ignored in Austria," stated a press release from the organizers For the action scheduled from 9 AM to 7 PM a symbolic "construction site for inclusion" was erected in front of the parliament building - with yellow construction helmets The path to equal participation in Austria is "far from being completed," it was said Since the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2008 "almost 17 years have passed" and the implementation of the convention is "still a very long way off." Austria is still "miles away" from completing the "unfinished construction site" of inclusion The implementation of the 50 articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities remains "only piecemeal" even 17 years after ratification That there are numerous deficits was also determined during the last state review in the summer of 2023 by the responsible UN committee Disability Council President Widl also pointed this out in his speech He also referred to the simultaneous memorial exhibition "80 Years of Liberation from National Socialism" and reminded that people with disabilities were systematically murdered under the Nazi regime "Those who remember must also not remain silent when human rights are not implemented and not upheld," he saw today's politics as being challenged "We hope that the new federal government will finally start implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities," he said there have even been setbacks in certain areas such as standards for barrier-free housing It looks similar in areas like inclusive education They also pointed to the split responsibilities between municipalities Decisions on urgent measures are being delayed or "pushed back and forth." the public action was attended by Lebenshilfe Austria the ÖZIV Federal Association for People with Disabilities and the aid organizations Diakonie and Caritas Other organizers include the umbrella organization for professional inclusion Austria as well as the associations Jugend am Werk the Ohrenschmaus Literature Association for People with Learning Disabilities the BIZEPS - Center for Independent Living and the Self-Determined Living Austria (SLIÖ) advocacy group Also involved in the action were other members of the Austrian Disability Council as well as the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired the Aid Community for the Blind and Visually Impaired of Austria as well as the FmB - Advocacy for Women with Disabilities and the ME/CFS Society This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig has confirmed that the SPÖ will continue governing with the liberal Neos extending the red-pink coalition after this year’s municipal elections According to Die Presse the decision to pursue a new edition of the red-pink alliance came after talks with potential partners and internal party consultations The new city government will therefore be the same as the old one—with the SPÖ retaining control and the Neos continuing as junior partner despite their electoral gains READ ALSO: Centre-left SPÖ retains Vienna, but far right triples its vote Ludwig rejects Greens and ÖVP pitches in favour of continuity Although the ÖVP made a last-ditch attempt to court the mayor with a tailored policy package the party’s poor performance in the Vienna elections weakened its negotiating power were similarly unsuccessful in winning over Ludwig The SPÖ’s choice to stick with the Neos reflects not only electoral mathematics but political pragmatism Many of the joint policy projects laid out in the first red-pink coalition pact were designed to run for at least two legislative terms and the cooperation between the two parties over the past five years has been largely frictionless the Neos have proved to be a convenient partner—rarely challenging the SPÖ’s agenda and allowing the mayor to govern without major disruptions Critics have even described the arrangement as a de facto SPÖ solo government pointing to incidents such as the Wien Energie crisis in 2022 when the Neos were left out of the loop about the municipal utility’s financial troubles and learned about them from the media The Neos enter coalition talks off the back of their best-ever Vienna election result The party has made clear it wants a greater say in government having gained ground while the SPÖ recorded a slight drop in support READ ALSO: District by district: How Vienna voted in the 2025 local elections SPÖ sources believe this show of self-confidence is mostly for appearances With the ÖVP and Greens both willing to enter a coalition Ludwig had multiple paths available and could exert pressure on the Neos to keep their demands in check the Neos’ Bettina Emmerling is expected to stay on as Deputy Mayor is now serving as Education Minister at the federal level While a renewed SPÖ-Green coalition would have required Ludwig to concede two portfolios both the Neos and the ÖVP are only entitled to one city councillor post each based on their election results This makes the red-pink option not only politically familiar but also administratively cheaper in terms of power-sharing Formal coalition negotiations are due to begin in the coming days with the red-pink team expected to present a new programme by early summer READ NEXT: 8 things foreigners in Vienna need to know about the election results Please log in here to leave a comment Torsten Mueller of Bruker und Vice-Rector Ronald Maier in August 2024 when they signed the cooperation agreement New cooperation to advance microbiome Research the new Bruker Center of Excellence for Metaproteomics opens officially at the University of Vienna The center is dedicated to advancing microbiome research through cutting-edge This strategic partnership between the University of Vienna and the scientific instrument manufacturer Bruker brings together scientific excellence and state-of-the-art technology The microbiome plays a pivotal role in ecosystems David Gómez-Varela and Manuela Schmidt from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna have developed innovative approaches in the emerging field of metaproteomics Metaproteomics refers to experimental methods for studying the complete set of proteins (the proteome) of microbial communities from living organisms or environmental sources This enables the simultaneous analysis of both microbiomes — such as that of the human gut — and the host’s own cells The unique advantage of this post-genomic approach lies in its ability not only to identify which microorganisms are present in a sample but also to understand what they are doing and how they interact Such insights are crucial for advancing research in healthy ageing The new initiative builds on the University of Vienna's strong foundation and expertise in microbiome research particularly at the Faculty of Life Sciences and at the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) As a global manufacturer of scientific instruments for molecular and materials research Bruker serves as an important strategic partner Through its "Centers of Excellence" program Bruker collaborates with leading research institutions worldwide in which the University of Vienna and Bruker combine scientific excellence with cutting-edge technology the goal is to generate new knowledge that can help improve human health," says Ronald Maier Vice-Rector for Digitalization and Knowledge Transfer at the University of Vienna "This partnership with Bruker opens up exciting new opportunities to further develop metaproteomics as a key technology in functional microbiome research Our goal is to gain deeper insights into microbial activity and identify new avenues for diagnostics and therapy — particularly in the context of chronic diseases and personalized medicine," says David Gómez-Varela Director of the newly established Center of Excellence for Metaproteomics "We are excited to establish a long-term collaboration with the University of Vienna — and in particular with David Gómez-Varela and Manuela Schmidt — to realize our shared vision of using metaproteomics to understand biology and help treat disease," says Rohan A this partnership fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment for biomedical research in Vienna." Bruker enables scientists to make groundbreaking post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve quality of life With powerful scientific instruments and high-quality analytical and diagnostic solutions Bruker empowers researchers to explore life and materials at molecular and supports scientific success in post-genomic life science research in molecular and cellular biology applied and biopharmaceutical applications high-performance systems and solutions for life science and diagnostics — including preclinical imaging functional structural and condensate biology as well as clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics Read more about proteomics research in the lab in our science magazine Rudolphina: https://rudolphina.univie.ac.at/das-raetsel-chronischer-schmerzen-entschluesseln Kooperation_Bruker_C_Alexander_Bachmayer_01.jpg for which at least 2,300 exam booklets have been ordered It will get serious for all 41,400 graduates on Wednesday - then the German exam is on the schedule The central exams will conclude with the exams in French and the minority language Slovenian (May 12) Spanish and the other two minority languages Croatian and Hungarian (May 13) Any failures can then be improved with a compensatory exam on May 27 or 28 This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Air freight increased by 6.2 percent to 89,851 tons the Association of Austrian Commercial Airports (AÖV) announced in a press release on Monday "Passenger development in the first quarter of 2025 varies regionally and shows a slight overall growth because the busy Easter holidays fall in April this year unlike last year," explained AÖV President and Vienna Airport Board Member Julian Jäger the number of passengers rose to 6.01 million in the first quarter of 2025 (+1.8 percent compared to the previous year) passenger numbers climbed by 25.1 percent to 21,678 travelers Innsbruck Airport recorded 532,975 passengers (+1.2 percent) passenger numbers surged from a low starting point by 31 percent to 27,114 passengers Graz Airport had 137,331 travelers (-8.2 percent) The decline was mainly attributed by the association to the discontinuation of the Amsterdam connection Salzburg Airport recorded around 5 percent fewer passengers with 582,250 than in the previous year's quarter The Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air discontinued its Salzburg connections in the first quarter Association President Jäger is optimistic about the upcoming summer and the peak travel season "The travel dynamics at the beginning of the year confirm the trend: The demand for air travel remains high especially in leisure traffic," said the airport representative This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Looking to access paid articles across multiple policy topics Interested in policy insights for EU professional organisations Though the result is not the FPÖ’s strongest showing in Vienna – it won 30% in 2015 – the party’s strong finish underscores its ability to bounce back from scandal either observed and verified directly by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker so the ancient mass grave in Vienna is a rare find The remains of about 150 Roman soldiers have been discovered beneath a soccer field in the Austrian capital of Vienna indicating a fierce battle against Germanic warriors happened there in the first or second century A.D Construction workers found the remains in a mass grave beneath a sports field in the city's southern Simmering district during renovations in October 2024 The remains have now been extensively studied, and the find was announced by the city's authorities Wednesday (April 2) According to the translated statement, the individuals in the mass grave were exclusively men, some of whom were buried with distinctive armor and weapons that established that they'd been Roman soldiers Many had injuries on their bones caused by weapons like lances which indicated that their deaths were due to fighting Related: Archaeologists may have finally discovered famous 'lost' canal built by Julius Caesar's uncle Archaeologists said the discovery of the mass grave is especially important because the Romans often cremated their dead and so Roman inhumation burials from this time have rarely been found Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox head of the city's archaeological department "Since cremations were common in the European parts of the Roman Empire at the time around 100 AD Slonek/Novetus)The mass grave has been extensively studied since it was discovered in late 2024 It was announced this month by Vienna's authorities Slonek/Novetus)The mass grave was found during renovations of a soccer field in the southern Simmering district of the Austrian capital Vienna Examinations have shown that the dead in the mass grave were exclusively male 7 inches (1.7 meters)—a few inches taller than the average Roman legionary but then Germanic warriors were about the same height They seem to have been buried in no recognizable order or physical orientation and had been generally in good health until their violent deaths according to an analysis of their bones and teeth "The injuries to the bones are clearly due to fighting," said Michaela Binder a bioarchaeologist with the archaeology firm Novetus which the city has contracted to investigate the find it can be ruled out that the site of the find is connected to a military hospital or the like or that an epidemic was the cause of death," she said (Image credit: Pavel Cuzuioc)Scientists are still analysing the many bones and artifacts from the mass grave Strang / Novetus  )Many of the bones show the dead suffered fatal injuries Wien Museum)Armour and weapons found in the grave indicate Roman soldiers were buried there Thousands of Roman soldiers were stationed at the Vindobona fort at its height in the third century A.D. and the nearby settlement was home to about 20,000 people Several written accounts survive about Roman soldiers fighting with Germanic warriors along the frontier but the mass grave is the first physical evidence of fighting at this time and place —Hoard of silver Roman coins found in UK — and some date to reign of Marcus Aurelius —Mystery of how man's brain turned to glass after Vesuvius eruption possibly solved —1,600-year-old Roman padlock with spring mechanism discovered in Germany — and it's tiny The city authorities said in the statement that the mass grave may have been caused by a major battle in the area, which was then used by the Romans as a reason to expand the fort's defenses and garrison of soldiers. Archaeologists are still analyzing the remains from the mass grave and the many artifacts found there, which include a dagger, pieces of armor and the nails from shoes. The researchers hope ancient DNA analysis and isotope analysis of the bones will reveal more about the origins and the living conditions of the soldiers buried there. Live Science ContributorTom Metcalfe is a freelance journalist and regular Live Science contributor who is based in London in the United Kingdom you will then be prompted to enter your display name Pompeii quiz: How much do you know about the Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire Archaeologists say ‘catastrophic military event’ took place at site where 129 bodies have been found so far As construction crews churned up dirt to renovate a football pitch in Vienna last October they happened upon an unprecedented find: a heap of intertwined skeletal remains in a mass grave dating to the first-century Roman empire most likely the bodies of warriors killed in a battle involving Germanic tribes experts at the Vienna Museum gave a first public presentation of the grave – linked to “a catastrophic event in a military context” and evidence of the first known fighting in that region The bodies of 129 people have been confirmed at the site in the Vienna neighbourhood of Simmering. The excavation teams also found many dislocated bones and believe the total number of bodies could exceed 150 – a discovery they said would be unprecedented in central Europe. said: “Within the context of Roman acts of war There are huge battlefields in Germany where weapons were found that is unique for the entire Roman history.” Soldiers in the Roman empire were typically cremated until the third century The pit where the bodies were deposited suggests a hasty or disorganised dumping of corpses Every skeleton examined showed signs of injury – to the head the head of the Vienna city archaeological department said: “They have various different battle wounds Most were aged 20 to 30 years old and generally showed signs of good dental health Carbon-14 analysis helped date the bones to between AD80 and AD130. That was cross-checked against artefacts found in the grave – armour, helmet cheek protectors and nails used in distinctive Roman military shoes known as caligae One of the biggest clues was the presence of a dagger of a type in use specifically between the middle of the first century and the start of the second Free weekly newsletterThe most pressing stories and debates for Europeans – from identity to economics to the environment only one victim has been confirmed as a Roman legionary Archaeologists hope DNA and strontium isotope analysis will help further identify the fighters Adler-Wölfl said: “The most likely theory at the moment is that this is connected to the Danube campaigns of Emperor Domitian – that’s 86 to 96 AD.” The archaeologists said they had also found signs of the founding of the settlement that would become Vienna Sometime between the mid-first century and early second century CE Roman legionaries clashed with Germanic fighters near the Danube River in a furious battle gruesome evidence of the bloody event has come to light one is always prepared to encounter Roman traces as soon as one opens up a pavement or opens the earth: after all Vindobona laid the foundation stone of our city,” Veronica Kaup-Hasler Vienna’s Executive City Councillor for Culture and Science Vindobona was the ancient Roman military camp and settlement that would one day become Vienna “A true sensation in this regard is the discovery of a Roman mass grave in Simmering [a district in Vienna] This unique testimony allows us to look at the beginnings of our city’s history from a different perspective.” The mass grave includes a jumble of human remains belonging to around 150 individuals they were all men mostly between the ages of 20 and 30 years old and showed little evidence of infectious diseases The experts also noted remarkably good dental health strong teeth did not save them from injuries sustained by daggers “Based on the arrangement of the skeletons and the fact that they are all male remains it can be ruled out that the site was connected to a hospital or similar facility or that an epidemic was the cause of death The injuries to the bones are clearly attributable to combat,” said Michaela Binder As if the injuries weren’t evidence enough The dagger proved especially useful in dating the remains X-ray images of the sheath revealed typical ancient Roman decorations: silver wire inlays that clearly date the dagger to between the mid-first century and early second century CE deputy head of the Vienna City Archaeology Department These dates highlight just how rare this discovery is “Since cremations were common in the European parts of the Roman Empire around 100 AD [CE] Finds of Roman skeletons from this period are therefore extremely rare,” said Kristina Adler-Wölfl head of the Vienna City Archaeology Department The discovery is also significant at the local level, because it represents the first direct archaeological evidence of a battle along the Danube Limes which made up part of the Roman Empire’s eastern frontier The rule of Emperor Domitian from 81-96 CE saw battles between Roman legionaries and Germanic tribes along the empire’s border which likely prompted Emperor Trajan’s decision to expand the Danube Limes a short while later those conflicts had only been testified by historical sources The battle that took place thousands of years ago “could therefore have been a reason for the expansion of the formerly small military base into the legionary camp Vindobona—less than seven kilometers [4.35 miles] from the site,” explained Martin Mosser an archaeologist from the City Archaeology Department The finding “may thus reveal the beginning of Vienna’s urban history.” ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " The concert program includes musical works by Vivaldi consisting of musicians from the Vienna Symphony was founded in 1989 and first performed at the Bregenz Festival It regularly performs at historical venues and has released sixteen CDs Tickets are now available and range from 25 to 35 euros depending on the category Drinks and small snacks are available on site for cash payment Everything at a glance: When: May 22 and 23 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (admission from 6:00 PM)Where: Verkehrsmuseum Remise Note on arrival: Due to modernization work so it is recommended to travel by U3 to Schlachthausgasse or by bus lines 77A and 80A (Ludwig-Koeßler-Platz stop) This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here May 8 at Vienna's Heldenplatz becomes a place of remembrance for the victims of National Socialism and a symbol of democratic culture of remembrance every year The hdgö opens its doors on this day with free admission and invites active reflection on Austrian contemporary history with thematic short and focus tours short tours in the free format 5x5 – Compact Contemporary History with five objects each in 25 minutes are offered visitors hear five stories about the State Treaty the end of the war and the liberation in 1945 are the focus More information about the program on the website This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here organized by Kunsthalle and Foto Arsenal Vienna starts today online and at the Kunsthalle at Karlsplatz and runs until May 18 you can take a digital excursion into the "Woosphere" of artist Joey Holder - a world "in which non-human beings inscribe themselves into our collective imagination," as described in the commissioned work The immersive installation finds a physical extension at the Kunsthalle at Karlsplatz: You actually enter the dark "Woosphere." the audience is greeted with a completely different engagement with digital art Eva & Franco Mattes' video "But I Like Human" is shown a montage of TikTok livestreamers who "pretend to be robots pretending to be humans," explained Samman about the bizarre activity for non-insiders After leaving the "Woosphere," the light changes radically An installation by the collective Troika bathes the room in the hues of the RGB filter an image system closely linked to machine vision Samman raved about visiting at sunset: "It almost feels like being inside a camera." such as "Calculating Empires," a 24-meter-long diagram by Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler "which makes the historical entanglements of technology and corporeality visible over half a millennium." It took five years to work on it The intention behind it: to make visible that AI has a long (pre-)history one must be careful not to stumble over sculptures that Arvida Byström has crafted from "lifelike" sex dolls The artist examines the aesthetics and implications of deepfake pornography (an example of the latter is documented in a slideshow) The work refers to a performance on May 17 at the "House of the Republic," as the former broadcasting house is called during the festival weeks which she realizes with an AI-controlled sex doll Two screens finally show Mathias Gramoso as he observes himself in the phone display for 24 hours His work "Perpetual Echo" addresses digital forms of narcissism From the real back to the digital exhibition: On the festival platform the film "The Bastard Fields" by Most Dismal Swamp premieres The hallucinatory journey "through the cultural and machine subconscious" will also be shown at the Reaktor cinema This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here As part of the savings package for budget consolidation the abolition of cold progression will no longer be fully implemented A corresponding legislative amendment has been under review since Friday This change will have significant impacts on income and salaries starting next year many people in Austria have been receiving less net income despite the abolition of cold progression Particularly affected are individuals with a monthly gross income of 6,300 euros or more provided their gross salary remained unchanged compared to 2024 The reason for this is the increased adjustment factor of 1.063 which leads to a rise in the maximum contribution bases for social insurance the monthly maximum contribution base is 6,450 euros (daily 215 euros) while the annual maximum contribution base reaches 90,300 euros The annual maximum contribution base for special payments will be set at 12,900 euros in the future The variable third of the relief will be eliminated in the future According to calculations by Agenda Austria this could cost employees up to 360 million euros per year For a median income of 2,560 euros gross monthly this means about 47 euros less net per year This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Quinn (Katie Douglas) has just moved to the quaint small town with her father (Aaron Abrams) and hopes for a fresh start they find a fractured community in a difficult phase after the fire at the Baypen Corn Syrup Factory As the residents argue among themselves and tensions rise grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to free Kettle Springs from its burden who has set his sights on the corrupt youth.. Win 2x2 cinema vouchers and 2x the book "Clown in a Cornfield" by Adam Cesare CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD - From May 29 ONLY in cinemas This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here As soon as the gates close for visitors in the evening the popular charity run through the Vienna Schönbrunn Zoo starts at 7:00 PM The approximately six-kilometer-long route passes by animal residents such as elephants and wolves – a run that is not only athletic but also extraordinary "We are very pleased that the Zoo Run has become a fixed date for many running enthusiasts," says Zoo Director Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck "The special atmosphere in the evening zoo and the proximity to the animals make this run unique." The route is suitable for both beginners and experienced runners It becomes challenging with the ascent to the Tirolerhof – but also rewarding: Here you can observe Arctic wolves and Eurasian lynxes The Zoo Run was initiated by Gerry Fischer which aims to raise awareness of the rare and life-threatening disease pulmonary hypertension The net proceeds are made available each year in equal parts to the Schönbrunn Zoo and the "Lung Children" of PH Austria The entry fee is 69 euros, including a start number and chip, as well as a food, drink, and sparkling wine voucher plus a finisher gift. Registration for the Vienna Zoo Run is possible at www.zoolauf.at This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here "Exactly as it should be," rejoices Alfred Kofler head of animal care at the Assisi-Hof in Stockerau weighing just 120 grams - that's how Simon lay defenseless in a hayrack on a horse paddock in Simonsfeld "He was already visibly weakened and in mortal danger the wildlife rescue was absolutely right," explains Kofler "The first days were critical - many wild animal babies don't make it But Simon fought." Hand-rearing field hare babies is extremely complicated: "Field hare milk is much richer than the milk of conventional mammals Simon first had to get used to the unfamiliar bottle feeding," says Kofler Simon lived with other rescued hare babies in a spacious outdoor enclosure and direct contact with humans was deliberately minimized to reactivate natural instincts and escape reactions Simon was released near the spot where his life had been saved Simon showed what his foster parents had hoped for: a strong leap a quick sprint – Simon was back in his wild life Kofler warns: "Every year countless baby hares are mistakenly taken – yet in most cases Hare mothers hide their young in shallow ground depressions The young have no scent of their own – this protects them from predators Touching them can have severe consequences for the animals because if a young one suddenly smells like humans it can be detected by predators or rejected by its own parents If a young animal is indeed injured or in danger Kofler recommends: "Immediately contact a wildlife rescue center Do not raise them yourself - that almost always goes wrong." This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Austria has seen a steady influx of migrants over the past 15 years — but not everyone finds their footing in the workforce at the same pace A new study by Synthesis Research and the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) offers a closer look at who successfully integrates into the labour market As reported by Die Presse EU citizens and regular migrants from non-EU countries (excluding refugees) are by far the most successful when it comes to entering the Austrian workforce About three-quarters of EU immigrants find a job within their first year READ ALSO: What Austria’s new labour market plan means for workers Third-country nationals also integrate relatively well with 74 percent securing employment within the first year of arrival Many of these migrants come to Austria specifically to work so it’s no surprise that their entry into the job market is swift One reason is that asylum seekers usually cannot work until they have a positive asylum decision Among male refugees who arrived during the 2015 refugee influx the picture is starkly different: only 34 percent of female refugees from the same group were employed after eight years It also takes refugees significantly longer to reach average Austrian income levels Researchers estimate that it takes between seven and twelve years for refugee workers to earn two-thirds of the average national income Roughly 2.2 million people have immigrated to Austria since 2009 — an average of 100,000 to 200,000 per year EU citizens tend to leave again fairly quickly Around a quarter of EU immigrants are gone after one year which researchers attribute to the fluid nature of the EU labour market Over half of non-EU immigrants stay permanently and two-thirds remain in the country after five years around 60 percent are still in Austria today newer asylum seekers are less likely to stay Of those who entered the asylum process in 2022 nearly 70 percent had already left by 2023 are much more likely to remain in Austria after one year READ ALSO: The best job fairs in Austria to explore career opportunities this year Where refugees settle in Austria also plays a huge role in their chances of finding work Those who arrived in western or central Austria—regions with generally lower unemployment—had much higher employment rates Refugees who stayed in these areas had an employment rate of over 80 percent by 2023 had lower rates of around 59 to 62 percent Migration expert Rainer Münz pointed out to Die Presse that existing migrant communities in cities like Vienna act as pull factors These communities can be helpful for job networking if they are well-established but in cases where social welfare dependency is high they may instead hinder labour market integration and slow language learning READ ALSO: 'Go west': Vienna sees unemployment rise as job seekers encouraged to look elsewhere around 72 percent of all recognised refugees and persons entitled to subsidiary protection in Austria live in Vienna About half of all minimum income support recipients in the city are refugees or protected persons—with many of them children A particular challenge: women's employment Women's participation in the labour market remains a major gap Because immigrants tend to be younger and more likely to have young children access to childcare is crucial for women to learn German and enter the workforce Yet childcare places in Austria are often prioritised for parents who are already employed—making it harder for immigrant women to break into the job market in the first place Münz highlighted this as a major policy challenge: without addressing childcare access Austria risks sidelining a significant part of its immigrant population READ NEXT: What kind of kindergartens can you choose from in Vienna? The Vienna SPÖ will convene a state party board meeting on Monday morning will announce which party the Social Democrats will enter negotiations with to form the future city government In addition to the previous coalition partner NEOS The best chances are attributed to the Pink party as the cooperation in the past legislative period went smoothly the Reds held exploratory talks with all three potential partners who each won ten mandates in the election a week ago the SPÖ would have 53 of the 100 seats in the municipal council The Greens and SPÖ together would have 58 mandates The largest majority would be possible with the Freedom Party but Ludwig has repeatedly ruled out cooperation with the FPÖ Everything about the Vienna Election 2025 This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here A passerby notified emergency services on Friday evening after claiming to have seen a man with a suspected firearm near a Vienna subway station The alerted emergency forces immediately began a large-scale search but initially could not find anyone matching the description another passerby drew the police's attention He stated that he had just seen the wanted man near Stiegengasse officers were finally able to stop a 36-year-old Austrian citizen who matched the suspect's description A breathalyzer test conducted on the man showed a blood alcohol level of 1.74 promille It also turned out that an official weapons ban was in effect against him and the man was taken to a police station for further clarification The police are investigating on suspicion of several administrative offenses This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here A so far unknown man stole cash in the four-figure range on May 2nd around 4:30 AM in a hotel in Vienna-Wieden an employee was in the back area of the reception when he noticed a man tampering with the cash drawer When the employee addressed the suspected perpetrator the perpetrator took cash from the drawer and stashed it in a black backpack He then left the hotel in an unknown direction – according to eyewitnesses The damage amounts to several thousand euros The police describe the suspect as under 30 years old Witnesses who can provide information about the crime or the perpetrator are asked to contact the police This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Following a rocket attack by Islamist terrorists on Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv AUA has canceled all three round-trip flights from Vienna to Israel planned for Sunday reported the online portal austrianwings on Sunday the low-cost airlines Wizz Air and Ryanair have also temporarily stopped their flight connections to and from Israel and OS 859 scheduled for 8:20 PM are affected by this measure Flights to Israel have also been canceled for the next two days "After careful assessment of the current situation and in coordination with the Lufthansa Group Austrian Airlines will suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv from May 4 until and including May 6," AUA announced on Sunday The low-cost airlines Wizz Air and Ryanair have also canceled their flights scheduled for 2:40 PM and 3:30 PM today according to the airport's departure schedule Whether the flights will take place tomorrow is still unclear "We are consulting on the current situation this afternoon," Ryanair stated in response to an APA inquiry has operated the flight scheduled for 10:35 AM these aircraft are equipped with self-defense systems and are accompanied by armed security personnel In the rocket attack claimed by the Houthi militia This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here The men had been listening to music and talking with the window open in the 52-year-old's apartment in Vienna-Favoriten he allegedly pointed a weapon at them and made threats it was revealed that the alleged perpetrator was a 39-year-old neighbor of the 52-year-old The Austrian citizen was found in the courtyard of the multi-party building and was temporarily arrested The suspect's apartment was subsequently searched by the officers the 39-year-old became increasingly aggressive and threatened the police officers The man has been charged multiple times and is currently in police custody This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here The transfers are said to have occurred regularly – particularly heroin from Vienna and cannabis as well as amphetamines from Salzburg were circulated according to current findings This was announced by the State Police Directorate of Styria on Sunday The suspect was already arrested at the beginning of November 2024 during a so-called "drug procurement run." According to the police The arrest was made as part of a coordinated operation between the Vienna State Criminal Police Office and drug investigators from Styria around 40 people were involved in the criminal network – both as buyers and alleged accomplices The investigations are currently focusing on the exact origin of the drugs and on further potential buyers in the Schladming area the 23-year-old has now been released under conditions and after making a corresponding pledge The police announced that they would continue the investigations intensively This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here A 49-year-old man is said to have threatened a shop owner in downtown Vienna with scissors on May 3 around 11:00 AM and later hit the window of the same shop the man entered the shop and took a pair of scissors lying on the counter He is said to have threatened the shop owner with them before leaving the shop again the suspect returned – this time with a portable no-parking sign in hand He is said to have hit the shop window multiple times with it who found the alleged perpetrator not far from the shop The police temporarily arrested the 49-year-old Slovak citizen After consultation with the Vienna public prosecutor's office This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Goodbye, Austria - Hello Switzerland: The red-white-red ESC hopeful JJ, along with the Austrian delegation, departed from Vienna's main train station with ÖBB on Sunday heading towards Basel. There, the months of preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest are entering the final stretch with the first rehearsal on the big Song Contest stage scheduled for Monday afternoon and won the hearts of the fans," praised ORF Program Director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz everything is definitely going according to plan: The stage show is set and I am very excited for the first rehearsal tomorrow My feelings are hard to put into words - I would say it's a mix of anticipation This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Members of the special unit WEGA found the man visibly injured on the sidewalk in Wielandgasse around 10:30 p.m was then temporarily arrested as a suspect the state police department announced on Saturday morning the teenager is said to have hidden a knife behind a power box on Gudrunstraße after the dispute The victim was taken to a hospital by the professional rescue service with injuries to the chest area and lower leg witnesses had alerted the police due to a loud altercation and an apparent attack on a person with a sharp object This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here An unknown person called the woman on Wednesday morning posing as a professor from a Vienna hospital He told the Upper Austrian woman that her son was suffering from cancer and needed 280,000 euros for a medication available in Switzerland When the woman said she had no money at home the "professor" told her that he would also accept gold jewelry as payment the 83-year-old gathered jewelry and watches and handed them over to a stranger in the parking lot in front of her house on Wednesday evening This article has been automatically translated, read the original article here Vienna City Marathon weekend weather: Saturday Recent SpaceX rocket launch caused a spectacular light spiral over Germany Or simply curious about tomorrow's weather This article provides a detailed weather forecast for Vienna plus a fascinating look at a recent unusual celestial event The Vienna City Marathon weekend will present a mixed bag of weather conditions promises a changeable day with sunshine and clouds and the possibility of brief showers around midday increasing in intensity throughout the day Temperatures will start pleasant at 17°C but will drop significantly by evening strong northwest wind – adding a significant challenge for runners The day will feature a mix of dense clouds and brief sunny spells but be prepared for the possibility of snow or graupel showers a spectacular spiral of light was observed in the sky over Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz on Monday evening but rather the aftermath of a SpaceX rocket launch The spiral effect is caused by expelled rocket fuel freezing into ice crystals at high altitude prepare for wind and potential rain or snow and check the latest forecasts before heading out And if you witnessed the fascinating light spiral Saturday will be mild but expect strong winds Runners should prepare for potentially challenging conditions due to the wind Dress in layers to adjust to temperature changes as needed Sunday's forecast is for bitterly cold temperatures and strong winds Runners should dress warmly in layers and consider windproof outerwear Graupel is a type of precipitation that resembles small ice pellets It's softer than hail but can still be unpleasant in cold weather Be prepared for its potential impact on the race Strong winds are predicted for both Saturday and Sunday This will increase the perceived cold and may make running more difficult Runners should strategize their race plan considering the wind's potential impact A recent SpaceX rocket launch created a spectacular luminous spiral visible in the sky over Germany it was a visually stunning atmospheric phenomenon All trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved @ 2025 Nishtya Infotech (India) Ltd Inside Austria is our weekly look at some of the news and gossip in Austria that you might not have heard about and members can receive it directly in their inbox by going to their newsletter preferences or adding their email to the sign-up box in this article More than 600,000 adult residents of Vienna – over a third of the city – couldn’t vote in last weekend’s municipal elections many of whom have called Austria home for years That democratic deficit was starkly visible this week as the votes rolled in The centre-left SPÖ kept its grip on City Hall A closer look at the results showed how EU citizens – who can vote in district elections – shaped outcomes across the city Vienna’s political map would look far more fragmented The gap points to Austria’s rigid citizenship laws – among the strictest in Europe and the federal government has shown little appetite for reform long-term residents face steep barriers to naturalisation Millions of people living in Austria remain shut out of political decision-making That’s bad for democracy and bad for a country that depends on its immigrant workforce to fill jobs If you’re one of the many people in Vienna who watched this election from the sidelines And it’s worth asking: when will Austria finally give more residents a say in shaping the country they live in Forget pumpkin spice – Austria’s spring obsession is white asparagus markets and supermarkets roll out mountains of the spring vegetable Often thicker and more delicate than the green version topped with hollandaise sauce or melted butter You’ll find asparagus specials at Gasthäuser across the country Look out for signs at farmers' markets advertising “Marchfeldspargel” (from the Marchfeld region near Vienna) Austrians take their asparagus seriously – and it can feel intense if you’re new to it Page d'accueil de OneFootball Recherche Paramètres Se connecter Se connecterS'inscrireAt home against league leaders | OneFootballFC Red Bull Salzburg Austria Vienna visit on SundayOur boys face a tough challenge this weekend against FK Austria Vienna - but at the same time they have a golden opportunity to wrestle some momentum their way with the end of the season looming large on the horizon The Violets have reacted well to losing 1-3 against us (with Dorgeles Nene scoring a match-winning brace) with two wins on the bounce against SK Sturm Graz taking them to the top of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga table We are four points behind the leaders from the capital at the moment it will be about making good for our defeat last week with a victory - we took just one point in our last two matches against freshly crowned UNIQA ÖFB Cup winners WAC We had an injury blow resulting from those encounters too with Moussa Yeo suffering a knee injury when making a challenge in our most recent fixture - he will be out for several weeks Stephan Helm's side will be without the suspended Reinhold Ranftl who saw a red card in the final phase of their 1-0 win against Sturm Graz There is one thing clearly in our Red Bulls' favour - Austria Vienna are one of our favourite opponents We are unbeaten in 21 Bundesliga clashes against the Violets (17 wins and four draws) and lost just one of our past 36 Bundesliga encounters (with 26 wins and 9 draws) – and that was all the way back in May 2018 No other team in league history have managed such an impressive run against Austria Can we take that one step further? Come along to the Red Bull Arena to find out in person on Sunday! All the key info on coming to the stadium can be found in our latest matchday info with tickets for the clash still available online to the online ticket Shop Anyone not able to make it can follow all the latest from the Red Bull Arena via our live text updates on this website The match can be watched on TV with a Sky Sport Austria subscription or for free on OneFootball internationally Don't forget to enter your predictions for the championship group in the My RBS Prediction Game This gives you the chance to compete against your friends and other fans each week and win great prizes – taking part is completely free and make your predictions for the next matchday to the prediction game Not available for the match are Nicolas Capaldo (toe) Karim Onisiwo (knee) and Moussa Yeo (knee) Takumu Kawamura (collarbone) and Leandro Morgalla (broken hand) could possibly return to the squad following injuries Samson Baidoo is suspended after his red card against WAC It was definitely to be expected that Austria would be in the mix at the top to the end of the season but that doesn't mean that we should be in awe of them and it would do us well to focus on playing differently than we did against WAC We have done well in our last two matches against Austria Vienna On Sunday we will again have to give our all as a team and be at it right from the word go Two teams are facing one another on Sunday that have a very attacking style We definitely want to attack at home - also as we know from our last two matches against WAC that we want to set a few things straight as a team That's the approach we want from the first second on in this game in order to take the game by the scruff of the neck We did well the last two times against Austria so that everyone else can feel that we are giving our all for the fans and that it's a good game On Sunday 4 May it is that time again - the Wings for Life World Run is taking place Our boys will be doing their bit for a good cause too - on the pitch of the Red Bull Arena in our home match against FK Austria Vienna For every kilometre our boys run in the big match against the Violets we will donate 100 Euro to the Wings for Life Foundation Last year our Red Bulls raised 11,500 for the good cause in this way You can also still join the Wings for Life App Run and run for a good cause with the event starting at 13:00 Austrian time you will still make it to the stadium on time to support our boys The participation fee for the App Run is 25 Euro All details on the Wings for Life World Run can be found on the official website: Wings for Life World Run À lire égalementBayern Munich young star closing on a move to RB Salzburg €11,300 raised for Wings for Life Foundation Joane Gadou is Your Player of the Month for April 📽 C'était il y a 🔟 ans, le but le plus iconique de Messi ? Et le temps s'est arrêté...Il y a des buts qu’on oublie, et puis il y a ceux qui deviennent éternels. Le 6 mai 2015, lors de la demi-finale aller de... 4️⃣ choses à surveiller cette semaine en C1 🏆 Cet article a été traduit en français par une intelligence artificielle. Tu peux lire la version originale en 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ici.La plus grande scène européenne nous offre un nouveau chapitre palpitant... PSG - Le PSG range le maillot porte-bonheur au placard ! Le Paris Saint-Germain devrait évoluer avec son maillot domicile ce mercredi contre Arsenal, délaissant ainsi son maillot porte-bonheur. Le parcours du PSG en Ligue des champions cette saison a tout de... genre- and century-crossing exhibition.Image: KHM-Museumsverband/Rafaela ProellLarger-than-life personalitiesCelebrity curations are nothing new for the Kunsthistorisches Museum But many of the 400 objects on display in "Spitzmaus Mummy in a Coffin," curated by director Wes Anderson (center) and illustrator and designer Juman Malouf (l) can be seen for the first time in the museum Working with museum director Sabine Haag (r) the pair selected objects from 14 collections The Spitzmaus Mummy in a Coffin carries quite a bit of weight in the exhibition despite its small size Putting it front and center seems to fit the Anderson aesthetic where attention is paid to even the most minute details including the Coin Collection and the Imperial Armoury the curators selected items that date across millennia on how to best display the objects as the director and illustrator found relationships between seemingly unrelated objects they connected pieces that crossed genres and centuries The groupings of the objects are anything but standard "Some of the links are more immediately apparent than others," writes Anderson "We situate the 17th-century emerald vessel in a confined space opposite the bright green costume from a 1978 production of Hedda Gabler in order to call attention to the molecular similarities between hexagonal crystal and Shantung silk." "True: one of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's most senior curators [...] at first failed to detect some of the still questions their curatorial validity in is we will shed some light into corners that had previously been too dim for comfortable viewing." costume and set designer; her eye for finding beauty in the everyday can be seen throughout the exhibition Malouf created pencil sketches of several objects including these sculptures of Adam and Eve Inspired by the show "Raid the Icebox I with Andy Warhol" from 1969-70 the project responds to the questions: "What would happen if some important contemporary artist were to choose an exhibition from the reserves If the artist who selected the materials were strong enough would he impose his personality on the objects would it not oblige the curious to look?" BorgWarner is set to showcase its latest technology at the 46th Vienna Motor Symposium from May 14-16 at the Hofburg in Vienna and will lead two presentations for its latest inverter technology The first presentation highlights BorgWarner’s double-sided cooled (DSC) 800V SiC power module with next-generation Viper power switches designed to maximize efficiency and enable smaller high-performance inverters for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) The second presentation focuses on a next-generation multi-level traction inverter with clean wave technology and will be available to view online “With the growing adoption of BEVs and hybrids efficiency and power density are critical for advancing vehicle electrification,” said Dr President and General Manager of BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems “Our latest DSC power module technology enhances thermal management and power conversion efficiency allowing automakers to develop more compact and sustainable solutions.”  The DSC power module is a key component of the inverter responsible for converting direct current from the battery into alternating current for the electric motor BorgWarner’s innovative design extracts heat from both sides of the silicon carbide power switch significantly improving thermal and thus electrical performance This enables either lower junction temperatures or higher current densities leading to greater efficiency and a more compact footprint for inverters The power module could be easily integrated into an OEM’s own inverter design and naturally will be part of BorgWarner inverters By leveraging next-generation Viper power switch technology and advanced thermal materials BorgWarner is delivering a solution that supports both high-power applications and compact designs for smaller BEVs and hybrids contributing to the future of sustainable mobility BorgWarner showcases power module technology at the 46th Vienna Motor Symposium © BorgWarner Inc. | Legal Policies & Privacy | Your Privacy Choices | Site Information | Contact NOVA Parks and the Town of Vienna are partnering for an initiative that could transform a pair of offices into a visitor center for the Washington and Old Dominion Trail Fresh off its 50th anniversary last year the 45-mile trail runs from Shirlington out to Purcellville with Vienna as its “geographic center,” NOVA Parks Executive Director Paul Gilbert said when announcing the project during an Arbor Day event at the Vienna Town Green last Friday (April 25) In a release, NOVA Parks said the visitor center would encourage the trail’s 3 million annual users to stop and explore the town. The possibility of a visitor center for the W&OD Trail has been in discussion for years with Loudoun County previously considered as a potential location “The goal of the W&OD Trail Visitor Center is to create a sense of identity for this large, regional trail, offer services to trail users, and share the story of the trail’s inspiring history,” Gilbert said. “The development of a W&OD Trail Visitor Center accomplishes one of the signature projects of NOVA Parks’ Strategic Plan and we believe this location is ideal for trail users to meet The proposed visitor center could be located at 125 Church Street — which is described in the release as an obsolete office building adjacent to the trail with no existing tenants — and a former bank building turned interior-design business at 200 Dominion Road NOVA Parks signed an option agreement with the town last week to potentially acquire both properties The partnership also plans to more fully “integrate the trail” into Vienna’s historic and commercial districts and install separate pedestrian and cycling lanes through the town, expanding a “dual trails” design that can currently only be found in Falls Church City Rep. Gerry Connolly, who recently announced that he won’t be running for reelection, said he was able to secure $1 million in federal funding for the project. “I’m excited to see how this project will help shape the next 50 years for the trail,” Connolly said. “It’s vital that we continue to make investments to preserve and expand our green space, and I applaud the Town of Vienna and NOVA Parks for doing just that.” NOVA Parks said the project is still in the early stages of planning, a process expected to take up the next two years. According to Gilbert, the regional park authority will be searching for additional funding to support the project, though a NOVA Parks spokesperson says more studies will likely be needed before a design and cost estimate can be developed. “The Town’s partnership with NOVA Parks is a wonderful opportunity to create an attractive destination for visitors and generate more business to support the local economy,” Vienna Mayor Linda Colbert said. “This project has the potential to reshape the heart of Vienna from our Town Green through the industrial corridor on Dominion Road and through the Historic Church Street business district.” The seminar brought together 52 military officers and experts (5 women and 47 men) from Azerbaijan, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the United States, as well as representatives from the OSCE Secretariat's Conflict Prevention Centre (CPC) and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat. Experts from Verification Centres of various participating States of the OSCE shared their practical experience in organizing and conducting inspections and evaluation visits under the Vienna Document framework. The seminar included in-depth presentations, interactive group work simulating inspection scenarios, and a field visit to the 35th Guards Air Assault Brigade in Konayev city, offering participants a practical perspective on transparency measures in action. The programme highlighted Kazakhstan's proactive role in implementing the Vienna Document 2011 as well as promoting regional co-operation in Central Asia and the OSCE region as a whole. "Peace is not established through treaties alone but is maintained through transparency and trust. These are precisely the two values that the Vienna Document puts into practical application," said Yuri Fenopetov, Acting Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana. "For our Office, holding such seminars is not only a contribution to regional security, but also a platform for dialogue among representatives of the armed forces of Central Asia and neighbouring regions. Our aim is not merely to discuss the Vienna Document, but to strengthen it as a living mechanism of co-operation," he added. The Vienna Document 2011 remains an important instruments within the OSCE politico-military dimension, aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing the risk of military conflict through the exchange of information, prior notifications, and verification mechanisms. The seminar is part of the Office's broader efforts to support confidence- and security-building measures and promote stability and trust across the OSCE area. 2025Photo: Heldentheater Siegl & Urschler OGSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links ever enigmatic—set the stage for one of the magazine’s most iconic stories: The Last Waltz Mario Testino’s sweeping September 2006 editorial starring Natalia Vodianova as a modern-day empress gliding through Schönbrunn and beyond but the soul was unmistakably Viennese: powdered and perfumed like so many moments in this city’s layered history Vienna gave the world Schubert’s melancholy whose gilded visions and raw lines still echo through the city’s galleries and palaces It’s the birthplace of the Secessionist movement of silkscreened Wiener Werkstätte textiles Nowhere else does café culture unfold with such precision and poetry You don’t just pop into a coffee shop in Vienna—you settle in You claim your banquette and order an Einspänner You begin to understand how an entire philosophy of life can be written in whipped cream Come spring, the city opens up in bloom and bustle. Ball season returns with its glittering whirl of tiaras and traditional steps rehearsed across generations they share the stage with something newer—a pulsing creative scene of artists and musicians who lend modern Vienna its kinetic charm To visit Vienna now is to step into a city that remembers everything and still surprises you at every turn It might dazzle you with porcelain and chandeliers—but just as likely it will hand you a bicycle and point you toward a lake This is the real Vienna: not preserved in amber Photo: Heldentheater Siegl & Urschler OGHotel SacherVienna’s Hotel Sacher is a testament to enduring elegance and female leadership the hotel came into its own under the stewardship of his formidable widow Anna—a cigar-smoking doyenne often trailed by her beloved French bulldogs—turned the Sacher into the most glamorous gathering place in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and politicians waltzed through its gilded salons and her rigorous attention to detail made the hotel synonymous with Viennese excellence Her legacy set a precedent: that a hotel could be both a stage and a sanctuary that tradition continues under Alexandra Winkler the current proprietor and a member of the Gürtler family Winkler brings a modern sensibility to this icon while honoring its historic soul The hotel’s interiors remain a study in fin-de-siècle opulence—crystal chandeliers rich brocades—but service and experience are shaped with contemporary precision still served on silver trays in the red velvet café the Sacher isn’t just maintaining a legacy—it’s expanding it the Hotel Imperial wears its legacy with appropriate splendor and a grand staircase made for dramatic entrances define the experience you’ll be sleeping in rooms where emperors once rested their heads the service is gracious and warm—more attentive courtier than stiff formality For the historically minded traveler with a love of chandeliers and caviar Housed in a former bank in the Goldenes Quartier (Vienna’s glitziest shopping district) the Park Hyatt mixes Old World gravitas with contemporary elegance The soaring marble-clad lobby still retains the cool precision of its financial past while the rooms offer plush calm in neutral tones There’s a subterranean spa in the old bank vault and one of the city’s most sophisticated cocktail bars just off the lobby A hotel for those who want luxury without lace The Hoxton’s newest outpost lands in the 1950s former headquarters of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce giving it a mid-century-meets-modern-energy makeover and a rooftop bar that’s become an instant see-and-be-seen spot Its location—just outside the city’s historic core—makes it a great base for those looking to explore both traditional Vienna and its newer Hotel Motto is the darling of Vienna’s fashion set this boutique hotel is a study in eclectic elegance—pink marble The rooftop restaurant and bar offer glittering views over the city’s rooftops and the ground-floor boulangerie has become a must-stop for coffee and croissants It’s where Parisian flair meets Viennese charm Photo: Courtesy of The Spanish Riding SchoolThe Spanish Riding SchoolWatch white-maned Lipizzaner stallions perform balletic feats in a chandeliered hall built for emperors The Spanish Riding School is one of Vienna’s most exquisite cultural experiences—a living embodiment of grace Morning exercises or full performances at the Winter Riding School are unforgettable Seeing a performance at the State Opera House is a rite of passage and you’re transported—no subtitles needed Hearing the Vienna Philharmonic at the Musikverein is like stepping inside a Stradivarius and grand chandeliers—rivals the music itself Home to the largest Egon Schiele collection in the world visceral side of Vienna’s modernist golden age and the Secessionists are well represented here This is one of the great art museums of the world it holds treasures ranging from Bruegel to Caravaggio in rooms as richly adorned as the paintings themselves Don’t miss the Kunstkammer—or cabinet of curiosities—which is as dazzling and strange as a Habsburg mind Photo: Courtesy of the Vienna SecessionVienna SecessionAbove the door reads: “To every age its art to every art its freedom.” Founded in 1897 this temple to rebellion still pushes boundaries Its gilded dome and Gustav Klimt’s Beethoven Frieze are essential pilgrimages for lovers of Viennese modernism Vienna is Wagner’s city—his visionary structures dot the streets like clues to a future that never quite arrived Visit his Villa in Hütteldorf for a glimpse at his personal utopia a luminous Art Nouveau chapel perched above the city Photo: Courtesy of Belvedere PalaceBelvedere PalaceWhere Klimt’s The Kiss hangs in full golden glory The Belvedere is both a baroque marvel and a modern art trove The upper and lower palaces frame a formal garden that is itself a work of art Schönbrunn is a masterpiece of imperial ambition and imagine courtly whispers echoing through gilded halls Photo: Courtesy of Albertina MuseumAlbertina MuseumA modern museum housed in an imperial palace—this is where Dürer’s hare meets Monet’s water lilies all anchored by the building’s stately bones Climb the 343 steps of the south tower for a panoramic view then descend into the crypt where Habsburg organs (literal ones) rest in urns A surrealist reverie in the middle of Vienna colorful apartment block designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser ignores straight lines entirely and proves that architecture can be joyful rebellion Photo: Courtesy of Café CentralCafé CentralStep into Café Central Once the haunt of luminaries like Freud and Trotsky this grand café exudes old-world charm with its vaulted ceilings and marble columns The pastries are as decadent as the setting—try the Apfelstrudel paired with a Wiener Melange for the quintessential experience.​ A bohemian enclave that has retained its allure since the post-war era Café Hawelka is where artists and intellectuals have gathered for decades invites you to linger over a Buchtel (sweet yeast bun) and soak in the creative ambiance.​ With its original 19th-century furnishings Café Sperl offers a nostalgic journey into Vienna’s past The billiard tables and Thonet chairs set the scene for a leisurely afternoon Order a Verlängerter and a slice of Sperltorte as you watch the world go by.​ Photo: Courtesy of Café SperlCafé PrückelA mid-century modern gem Café Prückel combines 1950s design with traditional coffeehouse culture The large windows bathe the space in natural light Don’t miss their signature Einspänner—a strong black coffee topped with whipped cream.​ Café Schwarzenberg embodies timeless elegance The wood-paneled walls and crystal chandeliers create a refined atmosphere Indulge in a slice of Esterházy cake alongside a classic Wiener Kaffee.​ Photo: Courtesy of Café MuseumCafé MuseumDesigned by Adolf Loos in 1899 Café Museum was a favorite haunt of Vienna’s avant-garde—Klimt With its understated interiors and prime location near the Secession it’s still a go-to for a quiet Melange and a window into the city’s artistic soul Café Mozart has been a favorite among musicians and writers alike The outdoor terrace is ideal for warmer days Pair a Mozartkugel with their house coffee for a harmonious treat.​ Photo: Courtesy of the Kunsthistorisches MuseumCafé-Restaurant at the Kunsthistorisches MuseumNestled beneath the majestic dome of the Kunsthistorisches Museum this café offers a dining experience that rivals the art on the walls Marble columns and gilded accents provide a palatial backdrop as you savor a mélange and a delicate pastry It’s an oasis of calm and elegance amidst the museum’s treasures this intimate jewel box of a bar deserves special mention it’s a masterclass in modernist architecture—tiny It’s the kind of place where you half expect to see a 1920s film star sipping a martini in the corner Photo: Courtesy of Zum Schwarzen KameelZum Schwarzen KameelA Viennese institution since 1618 Zum Schwarzen Kameel is beloved for its open-faced sandwiches topped with everything from roast beef to smoked salmon The sidewalk tables buzz year-round with stylish locals and well-informed visitors while the upstairs dining room offers a refined take on classic Austrian fare Stop by for a glass of Grüner and a bite—you’ll never want to leave Meierei is the relaxed younger sibling of the acclaimed Steirereck Come for breakfast or a light lunch and stay for their dazzling cheese selection—over 150 varieties served with the kind of attention to detail that makes even a simple sandwich feel sublime the terrace by the canal is pure Viennese bliss Photo: Neni at NaschmarktNeni at NaschmarktA culinary melting pot reflecting the city’s diverse influences Neni serves vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired dishes The bustling atmosphere mirrors the energy of the adjacent flea market Share a selection of mezze for a communal dining experience.​ Blending Georgian and international cuisine Café Ansari offers a modern dining space with minimalist design The khachapuri—a cheese-filled bread—is a standout dish It’s a slice of Tbilisi in the heart of Vienna.​ Photo: Heldentheater Siegl & Urschler OGHotel SacherDining at Hotel Sacher is as much a cultural experience as it is a culinary one Begin with a slice of the Original Sacher-Torte in the storied Café Sacher then move on to dinner at the opulent Rote Bar or its jewel-toned counterpart the Grüne Bar—both offering refined takes on Austrian classics beneath sparkling chandeliers and museum-worthy art Café Bel Étage—tucked upstairs—offers coffee and calm in equal measure every meal is served with a side of history Marktwirtschaft is both a market and a dining venue The daily vegan menus are crafted with seasonal ingredients Heuer is a hub for the city’s creative minds The menu emphasizes fermented and pickled elements Their extensive cocktail list makes it a popular spot from brunch to late-night.​ Salonplafond offers a fusion of 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Welcome to The Capitals by Euractiv Aseptic cartons make this possible by protecting perishable food for up to 12 months without the need for refrigeration or preservatives cartons help reduce food waste and enable food to reach more people in more places Find out more This letter is being sent to you on behalf of the following delegations: Albania OSCE participating States agreed that commitments undertaken in the field of the human dimension are matters of direct and legitimate concern to all participating States and do not belong exclusively to the internal affairs of the State concerned at the Seventh OSCE Summit of Heads of State we wish to express our deep concern regarding the developments that have unfolded in Georgia since the announcement on November 28 of the decision to postpone putting on the agenda the issue of opening accession negotiations with the EU until 2028 we have witnessed a significant wave of peaceful protests in Georgia according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia 357 people participating in the protests had been detained 327 had been visited by the Public Defender of Georgia with 225 reporting ill-treatment by police and 157 reporting injuries the Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics has documented more than 70 cases of interference and violence against journalists and media actors physical or psychological abuse may constitute human rights violations and abuses The Public Defender of Georgia has denounced unproportionate use of force against demonstrators and suspects that unlawful violence against citizens is used as a form of punishment that may amount to acts of torture numerous NGOs have documented alleged human rights violations related to the ongoing protests there have been no consequences for the law enforcement officers perpetrating these violations We express grave concerns for the reported human rights violations committed by law enforcement representatives and for the use of violence by unidentified groups against peaceful protestors which has remained unaddressed by law enforcement representatives this is not the first time we have seen such a failure to hold perpetrators accountable The repeated failure to ensure accountability for perpetrators and to address incidents of undue violence including those involving law enforcement officials Georgian authorities have not taken sufficient measures to guarantee access to justice for victims or to thoroughly investigate and address such incidents This persistent pattern highlights a need for more robust mechanisms to prevent impunity and ensure justice We share the concerns expressed by ODIHR in its statement of 30 November 2024 and of the OSCE Troika on 13 December 2024 including the encouragement to make use of the various tools and expertise the OSCE and its institutions can offer considering Georgia’s unsatisfactory response to international calls to respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression for the people in Georgia and to release arbitrarily detained demonstrators our countries are now invoking the Vienna (Human Dimension) Mechanism along with the commitments and responsibilities of Georgia under that Mechanism • Freedom of Peaceful Assembly: The Georgian authorities have engaged in unjustified violence and excessive use of force against Georgian citizens and opposition figures exercising their right to freedom of peaceful assembly • Arbitrary or Unjust Arrests and Detentions: There are consistent credible reports of arbitrary detentions and imposition of harsh fines for minor offences related to participation in peaceful protest • Targeting of Political Opposition: Allegations have been made concerning the searches of political offices and private addresses of opposition figures and civil society representatives and subsequent violent arrest of several opposition leaders suggests politically motivated targeting of opposition figures and representatives of civil society Such actions hamper the political and societal plurality in Georgia • Targeting of Journalists and Media Actors: There have been multiple reports and video images of violence against journalists and media actors Numerous domestic journalists and media actors have been arrested whilst reporting on the protests • Mistreatment that may Constitute Torture: Reports have surfaced that 80% of the individuals detained since November 28 have experienced physical or psychological abuse and in reference to relevant obligations under international law and OSCE commitments we request concrete and substantial responses to the following: What steps been taken by the Georgian authorities to investigate allegations that the right to freedom of peaceful assembly is being violated that individuals are being arbitrarily detained or arrested including individuals not participating in the protests and that police have been acting without clear identification as required by Georgian law What steps been taken to investigate all allegations of torture and cruel inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment including steps taken to ensure the independence and integrity of investigations What steps been taken to investigate allegations of violence against peaceful protestors media actors and bystanders by unidentified groups as well as allegations of deliberate inaction by law enforcement officials in response to these occurrences What steps been taken to ensure the ability of civil society journalists and media actors to freely document and report without reprisal or risk to their personal health and safety What engagement has there been with the OSCE’s institutions to respond to concerns raised by those institutions What steps been taken to prevent recurrences of human rights violations by law enforcement officials and unidentified groups as well as to ensure proper procedures for holding accountable and bringing to justice the perpetrators and organizers of violence What steps have been taken to ensure that freedom of expression and association can be exercised without reprisal in Georgia including by members of marginalized or otherwise vulnerable populations What steps been taken to ensure that opposition parties and politicians can continue their political activities without threats or violence What measures are in place to safeguard political plurality and democratic principles We expect to receive information in response to these serious concerns in writing within ten days in accordance with the Vienna (Human Dimension) Mechanism By | 20 December, 2024 | Topics: Statements | Tags: We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience The Minnite Family Charitable Fund gave $5,000 to the Vienna Recreation and Improvement Association for a multi-use sports rink VIENNA — The Minnite Family Charitable Fund has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Vienna Recreation and Improvement Association to support the installation of a new hockey rink structure Sourced from Pittsburgh with the help of Conley brothers the upgraded rink will enhance recreational opportunities for both youth and adults in the Mid-Ohio Valley The upgrade comes in response to the growing success of the floor hockey league through Vienna Rec The league has gained significant traction from youth and adult participants and the brothers proposed that the Minnite Family Charitable Fund support the purchase of the outdoor hockey rink board structure to help accommodate the increasing demand The upgraded rink will provide a versatile space for a variety of athletic activities which has not traditionally been accessible in the region The Minnite family’s connection to Vienna Rec runs deep their grandfather donated the building that houses some of the programming for the association Vinnie and Zayne recall participating in Vienna Rec leagues as kids–and now take joy in seeing their own children enjoy the same space “We are deeply grateful for the Minnite/Conley Family and the gift from the Minnite Family Charitable Fund Their generosity enables us to enhance our programming and offer more opportunities for the community The family’s dedication to our mission and the way they engage with local projects The family’s legacy of generosity began decades earlier when Pat Minnite Sr.’s mother prepared meals for neighbors in need That tradition of giving has carried through five generations and continues today through the PM Company’s annual Spirit of Giving Campaign and the establishment of the Minnite Family Charitable Fund in 2021 The Minnite Family Charitable Fund is managed by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PACF). To learn more about establishing a donor advised fund or supporting projects like this, please email info@pacfwv.com or call 304-428-4438 and businesses create lasting charitable legacies building relationships and expanding its impact across the Mid-Ohio Valley A new option for Peruvian chicken has arrived in Vienna courtesy of a couple with extensive knowledge of both Vienna and Peru Cuco’s Peruvian opened its doors today (Wednesday) at 146 Maple Avenue West in the Vienna Shopping Center, taking over a space that had belonged to another Peruvian chicken restaurant Cuco’s currently has a limited menu to give customers an initial taste of its offerings will be introduced starting next Monday (May 5) who owns the restaurant with her husband and chef Keelan Thompson but the stress is not going to go away until things start running smooth,” Clayman told FFXnow “It takes some time to ramp up and feel like we are on a good rhythm but we’re very excited … to be here and that we’re finally open because it took a little while for us to be able to have the space ready.” who grew up in the area and graduated from James Madison High School The couple were already contemplating starting their own Peruvian chicken restaurant — one that stays true to how the dish is typically served in Clayman’s homeland — when they learned Don Pollo’s owners were looking to wind down their Virginia operations “They have all of their locations in Maryland and as they were trying to get out of Virginia it happened that they were looking for someone to take over their lease and they were also selling all of their equipment which is already made for Peruvian chicken,” Clayman said the experience of opening his own restaurant across the street from where he kicked off his culinary career has been “pretty cool,” according to his partner it’s a very special place that we call home and now home for our first culinary adventure,” she said While there are existing Peruvian chicken eateries in the surrounding area including Super Chicken in Tysons and several options in Merrifield Thompson and Clayman wanted to take a different approach that more closely resembles what can be found in Peru Peruvian restaurants usually only serve fries and salad with the flavorful they have introduced more sides like those found in the U.S “just because people want to try new things.” Cuco’s utilizes ovens fueled exclusively by charcoal “We do go above and beyond with our process to make the chicken taste more moist and juicy and with a little more flavor because chicken [is] a protein that can easily absorb flavors but also can be very bland,” Clayman said “… We were trying to keep less sides just to make a menu that was a little bit more easy and more fresh Having less things on our menu allows us to put more attention as well to the things we’re making.” In addition to fries and a vegetable or house salad customers can order papa rellena (a fried potato stuffed with beef and served with marinated red onions and a yellow sauce) salchipapa (loaded French fries with half-smoked sausage slices) Clayman says they hope to offer specials that will be available for a few days or a week but the charcoal chicken will remain their “forte.” the restaurant will serve a variety of alcoholic beverages including beer sourced from local breweries The inclusion of a bar is part of the owners’ desire to create a more inviting space where patrons feel they can sit down and hang out with a drink and some music because we just understand this demographic really enjoys a little bit more than just your typical ‘let me pick up and go’ [restaurant] That’s what we were trying to accomplish.” Cuco’s Peruvian is open daily from 10 a.m