Stories from Austria

Austrian construction firm ROTO Immobilien has been targeted by a Qilin ransomware attack, resulting in system compromises and a ransom demand. The incident was reported on Bluesky Social.

Vienna is recognized as a first mover in Europe for the EU-funded innovation project ADUCAT, which aims to set new standards for data-driven urban development.

Austrian parliamentarians have approved a new asylum monitoring role for the Ombudsman's Office. Additionally, Vienna municipal housing tenants will be permitted to install air conditioning under specific conditions.

An Austrian intelligence officer has been convicted of espionage against Russia. The ruling is considered a for Vienna, which is a known hotspot for spies. This conviction marks the largest espionage trial in Austria's postwar history. A former Austrian intelligence officer, Egisto Ott, has been sentenced for working with Jan Marsalek, a highly sought-after Russian spy.

Three men have been arrested following an assault that occurred in a public restroom at Salzburg's main train station.

An individual identified as an IS terrorist is currently on trial in Austria.

Artist Rik Ryon is creating unique birdhouses for Wienerberger, a producer of bricks and building solutions.

A fire in a Vienna apartment has left a two-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl in critical condition.

The platform aims to aggregate liquidity from traditional finance dealers, differentiating itself from competitors like Hyperliquid.