Vienna

Finland's Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen are the big favorites to win the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with their entry 'Liekinheitin'. Both bookmakers and several experts list Finland's entry as the pre-favorite for the competition in May.

A research team has developed the world's smallest QR code, covering just 1,977 square micrometers and requiring an electron microscope for scanning, earning a Guinness World Record. The breakthrough, led by scientists from Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) in collaboration with Cerabyte, uses ceramic membranes and ion beams to create pixels 49 nanometers in size, with potential applications in durable data storage.

A violent clash involving approximately 70 people erupted in Vienna's Floridsdorf district on Wednesday evening following a memorial event for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leaving nine injured and prompting a major police response.

Felicia Eriksson has won Melodifestivalen and will represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, while Jonas Lovv secured victory in Norway's Melodi Grand Prix.

Austria is finalizing details for the FIFA World Cup 100 days before their opening match against Jordan on June 17, with key test matches scheduled in March and June. Head coach Ralf Rangnick will reunite with players for a training camp in Marbella this month.

According to sources, Felicia will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May with the song 'My System'. Aftonbladet reports that she won the Swedish pre-selection 'Melodifestivalen' final against eleven other acts.

Former Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek is now considered a suspected Russian agent, according to investigators. His alleged spy network surveilled a journalist in Vienna and orchestrated a laptop theft linked to Russian intelligence.

A trial for breach of trust related to the Eurofighter case started today at the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters. The Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office accuses three defendants of helping set up a black money cash register using fake invoices.

Collective agreement negotiations for Austria's electrical and electronics industry began in Vienna on March 5, 2026, with unions demanding wage increases and employers calling for moderation amid mixed economic signals.

Andreas Babler is set to be confirmed as leader of Austria's Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) at a party congress in Vienna this weekend, with no opposing candidate on the ballot.

Wiener Linien has launched a new campaign in Vienna promoting mutual consideration in public transport. The campaign humorously targets behaviors like loud phone calls and eating.