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.
HBO Drops Austria as ‘White Lotus’ Location Over Funding Delays
Austria has lost HBO’s The White Lotus due to delays in the FISA+ film funding program, risking more lost productions and economic setbacks.
Silent March for Graz Victims Opens Vienna’s 29th Rainbow Parade
Vienna’s 29th Rainbow Parade opens Saturday with a silent march for Graz shooting victims, followed by a colorful route for up to 300,000 participants.
Austrians Drink Over 1,000 Coffee Cups Annually
Austrians will drink over 1,000 cups of coffee per person in 2024, with classic favorites like the Verlängerter leading.
Vision Salzburg 2040: City Aims for Global Top 10 Cultural Status
Salzburg’s Vision 2040 aims to boost culture, support locals and visitors, and avoid tourist entry fees.
Vienna Opera Ball: Johann Strauss and International Celebrities
Nearly the entire opening of the evening was dedicated to celebrating the 200th birthday of the legendary “Waltz King.”
Vienna Opera Ball to Honour Johann Strauss on 200th Anniversary
One familiar face missing from this year’s ball will be construction magnate Richard Lugner, who passed away in August aged 91.