Austria Sets Record in 2024 With €164.6 Million in Film Funding
Austria’s public film funding hit a record €164.6m in 2024, driven by ÖFI+ and FISAplus, with 82% of support coming from federal schemes.
Israel Approved for Eurovision, Four Countries Boycott
Israel will be allowed to compete in Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, a meeting of the participating broadcasters has decided.
ESC Tickets in Vienna: Pre-Registration Now Open
Eurovision 2025 ticket registration in Vienna is now open. Seats can be secured for the semifinals, previews, and the final from €15–€360.
Vienna Book Fair 2025 Draws Record 72,000 Visitors
Buch Wien 25 welcomed 72,000 visitors, expanding with a second hall and 516 events, solidifying its role as Austria’s leading book fair.
Schönbrunn Christmas Market Opens November 6 in Vienna
Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market opens Nov 6 with lights, concerts, and new attractions as the city’s festive season begins.
Vienna’s Hotel Sacher Named Among World’s 50 Best Hotels
Vienna’s Hotel Sacher named among the world’s 50 best hotels, the only German-speaking entry, praised for luxury and Austrian charm.
Egon Schiele Painting Reported Stolen from Wachau Home
A Schiele painting worth up to €2M vanished from a Wachau home. Police found no break-in signs; the theft dates back to April 2024.
Salzburg Media Summit Marks 20 Years of Film Industry Dialogue
20th Salzburg Media Summit gathers 200+ guests, awards Felsenreitschule, and explores Europe’s media future and film funding.
100,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Tools Found in Tyrol Cave
Archaeologists find 100,000-year-old tools in Tyrol cave, hinting at early Neanderthal life and fire use in Austria.
The International Joins EIT Culture & Creativity Accelerator
The International, operated by Crossroads Media GmbH in Vienna, is among 27 companies from 16 countries that have joined.