Real estate magnate René Benko, founder of Signa Holding, has been found guilty in a fraud case. This development follows previous reports of his ongoing trial and highlights legal and contractual disputes. Benko was previously sentenced to two years' imprisonment for financial fraud on October 15, 2025.

profil: Guilty Verdict for Benko: 'They Deceived Him'

A court has delivered a guilty verdict in a case involving Rene Benko, with a quote suggesting deception played a role in the proceedings.

profil: Haselsteiner vs. Benko: Strong Men, Weak Contracts

This investigative report delves into the legal and contractual disputes between Haselsteiner and Benko, highlighting power dynamics and contract weaknesses.

The Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) has reportedly lost approximately half a million voters under the leadership of Andreas Babler, who serves as Vice-Chancellor of Austria and Minister for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media, and Sport. This news comes as Babler has announced his intention to step down from both his government and party leadership roles next year.

DER STANDARD: SPÖ Lost Half a Million Voters Under Babler's Leadership

Poll analysis indicates that the SPÖ lost approximately half a million voters during the era of its leader Babler, with Green and FPÖ parties gaining most of these voters, while the remaining SPÖ electorate consists largely of older loyalists and young urban dwellers.

The Austrian government is being criticized for its transparency regarding gas storage, with reports indicating that only about half of the stored gas actually belongs to Austria. However, assurances have been made that access to foreign storage is possible in a crisis.

Kurier: Gas Storage: Austrian Government Only Tells Half the Truth

Only about half of the gas belongs to Austria, but access to foreign storage is possible in a crisis.

A conflict has escalated between Viennese and Lower Austrian taxi and Uber drivers around Vienna-Schwechat Airport. Police have issued fines based on a regulation that many drivers consider outdated.

DER STANDARD: Taxi and Uber Drivers Clash in Schwechat Over Fines

A conflict between Viennese and Lower Austrian taxi and Uber drivers escalates around Vienna-Schwechat Airport, with police issuing fines based on a regulation many deem outdated.

A draft proposal to allow pharmacists to administer vaccinations in the future has generated anger among doctors' representatives, who have raised concerns about the associated costs.

Kurier: Vaccination: Pharmacists Angry About Draft Proposal

Doctors' representatives have concerns about pharmacists being able to administer vaccinations in the future, leading to debates about costs.

The region of Burgenland has finalized plans to construct a large data center in Nickelsdorf. Despite the fixed plans, a crucial investor for the project has yet to be secured.

profil: Plans Fixed, Investor Missing: Burgenland Plans Giant Data Center

The region of Burgenland has officially announced plans to build a large data center in Nickelsdorf, but an investor has yet to be secured.

Online retailers are raising doubts about whether Chinese e-commerce giants like Temu, Shein, and Alibaba are correctly paying the Austrian package tax. Some companies are reportedly considering relocating their internet business investments abroad to avoid these taxes.

DER STANDARD: China's E-commerce Giants May Evade Austrian Package Tax

Online retailers doubt that Temu, Shein, and Alibaba are correctly paying the package tax, and some companies are reportedly considering relocating their internet business investments abroad to avoid it.

Law enforcement has carried out nationwide raids targeting Islamism across six Austrian federal states. These operations also included controls in all 28 Austrian prisons, leading to the seizure of weapons and electronic devices.

DER STANDARD: Nationwide Raids Against Islamism in Austria

Raids targeting Islamism were conducted in six Austrian federal states, with controls also carried out in all 28 Austrian prisons, resulting in the seizure of weapons and electronic devices.

The Rechnungshof (Audit Office) has issued criticism against the former head of the 'Wiener Zeitung' newspaper, citing millions in accounting errors and unjustified performance-based bonuses.

DER STANDARD: Accounting Office Criticizes Ex-Head of 'Wiener Zeitung'

The Rechnungshof (Audit Office) has criticized the former head of the 'Wiener Zeitung' newspaper for millions in accounting errors and performance-based bonuses without justification.

Austria has been affected by bomb threats targeting flights, mirroring incidents reported in other European countries.

ORF: Austria Also: Bomb Threats Against Flights in Europe

Austria, like other European countries, has experienced bomb threats targeting flights.