New Gambling Reform Targets Online Betting and Tax Evasion
Austria prepares new gambling law with stricter player protection, online gaming rules, and anti-money measures ahead of 2027 license renewals.
The International Talks: Where Successful Migrants Connect
On 21–22 November 2025, Vienna will host the first edition of The International Talks, a two-day conference dedicated to connecting expats.
Graz: Aufsteirern Festival Draws Record 200,000 Visitors
The Aufsteirern festival in Graz 2025 set a new record with 200,000 visitors, turning the city center into Austria’s biggest village square.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to Be Held in Vienna
Vienna will host Eurovision 2026 at the Stadthalle on May 16, with semifinals May 12 and 14, beating Innsbruck in the final bid.
Rathaus Ice Skating Rink Opens for 30th Year
Open daily from 10am to 10pm, the attraction runs until 2 March and is among the largest open-air artificial ice rinks in the world.
Vienna’s New Concert Arena to Open by 2030
The Wien Holding Arena, with a capacity of 20,000, will host major concerts, sports events and exhibitions.
CIA Warning Helped Stop Taylor Swift Concert Attack
The agency tipped off Austria about four individuals linked to the Islamic State, who were planning an attack.
Vienna to Extend Open-Air Concert Hours
The City of Vienna is set to revise its noise regulations for concert venues, allowing open-air music events to continue until 11pm.
Coldplay Concert Ticket Fraud: 40 Cases Reported Across Austria
A Carinthian man is suspected of carrying out a large-scale fraud involving tickets for Coldplay’s concerts in Austria.
Schönbrunn Zoo Welcomes King Penguin Chick
Unlike other birds, King Penguins do not build nests; instead, they incubate their eggs for about 55 days by keeping them in a brood pouch on their abdomen.