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On April 17th and 18th, 2026, the Vienna Whisky Festival will take place at the historic Ottakringer Brewery, an event that has established itself as a central meeting point for industry professionals and enthusiasts. The festival will showcase a total of 95 brands and offer an extensive selection of bottlings, covering the entire global spectrum of this spirit.
Austria is consolidating its position as a leading nation in the training of beer experts and is preparing for the 7th Austrian Beer Sommelier National Championship. The competition will take place on May 15, 2026, in Zwischenwasser, Vorarlberg, and is organized by the Association of Austrian Breweries. In a country that, measured by population, is one of the
The coming weekend will see heavy return traffic on the Austrian road network, along with numerous major events in urban centers. According to current forecasts from the ARBÖ information service, significant delays are expected on transit routes towards Germany, particularly on Sunday, April 12, 2026, starting in the early afternoon. The main reason for this is...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has presented the results of comprehensive test series on the implementation of digital identities in global air travel. The so-called proof-of-concept (PoC) projects, conducted in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate the technological feasibility of a completely contactless travel process. Through the use of digital travel documents and biometric verification, passengers were able to
The appeals body of the Dutch Advertising Code Commission has issued a landmark ruling on transparency in the digital travel market. The panel upheld a lower court's decision that the current display of hotel star ratings on the booking platform Booking.com misleads consumers. At its core, the case concerns the differentiation between officially verified classifications.
The Austrian Automobile Club (ÖAMTC) has uncovered serious defects in several child car seat models during its comprehensive 2026 test, even before the full results are published on May 26. In the frontal crash tests, several seats completely detached from their bases and were thrown around the passenger compartment. According to the engineers, this poses a significant risk.
The Stadtgasthaus am Nyikospark in Neusiedl am See is undergoing a strategic realignment in its culinary management. With the appointment of Oliver Wiegand as the new head chef, owner Fritz Tösch is relying on an internationally experienced expert in fine dining. Wiegand, whose previous positions included two toques from Gault & Millau, will bring a wealth of experience to the restaurant.
The Austrian Association for Consumer Information (VKI) has published a comprehensive test of twelve special facial sunscreens with sun protection factors (SPF) 50 and 50+, just in time for the 2026 summer season. The study paints an overall positive picture regarding their protective effect: all tested products met the promised UVA and UVB protection levels and thus offer adequate protection when used correctly.
The Viennese restaurant scene will celebrate a rare anniversary in the spring of 2026. For exactly one hundred years, the Czech lager Budweiser Budvar has been served at the Schweizerhaus, arguably the most famous establishment in the Vienna Prater. What began in 1926 with a trip to South Bohemia and a family anecdote between father and son Kolarik
In a case concerning the digital travel market, the Austrian Chamber of Labor has achieved a comprehensive legal victory against the Czech booking platform Kiwi.com sro. Following a lawsuit and a corresponding ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Vienna, both parties agreed on far-reaching implementation, which will have direct financial consequences for numerous consumers. At the heart of the matter...
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