Archaeological excavations led by the University of Salzburg in Aegina, Greece, have revealed insights into Bronze Age burial customs, including the practice of burying children within house walls. The findings also shed light on ancient diets and cooking utensils.

The city of Salzburg is converting five squares into shared spaces, including the area in front of the Salzburg Festival Hall, which will feature trees instead of through traffic. The shared space will be paved with granite from Neutor to Salzach.

Pianist Lisa Leonskaja and the Camerata Salzburg received an enthusiastic reception for their performance featuring music by Beethoven and Mendelssohn at the Konzerthaus.

Europe's largest car dealer, Porsche Holding Salzburg, generated over 40 billion Euros in sales across 29 countries, setting a new record.

The disputes at the Salzburger Festspiele have reportedly concluded with the departure of Markus Hinterhäuser and the appearance of Karin Bergmann, though this resolution may only be temporary.

Former Burgtheater director Helga Rabl-Stadler will lead the Salzburg Festival for two summers as an interim 'bridge-builder', ruling out a longer-term application for the directorship.

Insolvency proceedings have been opened for QimiQ Handels GmbH in Salzburg, Austria, with liabilities estimated at approximately €8.66 million owed to 159 creditors against €1.3 million in assets.

A course in Salzburg is helping 70- to 80-year-olds learn how to use smartphones and the internet, enabling them to overcome daily limitations and discover new aspects of themselves.

Three nuns who previously escaped a nursing home to return to their monastery in a castle near Salzburg are reportedly closer to securing permission to remain in their lifelong home.

The Federal Competition Authority has given its approval for the merger of Austrian dairy companies SalzburgMilch and Pinzgau Milch, finding no objections to the consolidation.

This week's cultural tips feature photo art in Krems, a clown thriller in Vienna, double honors for Georg Baselitz in Salzburg, and the start of the Bregenzer Literaturtage and Art Visuals & Poetry Festival.

Patrons have financed a trip to Rome for three nuns from Goldenstein, Salzburg, who are hoping for an audience with the Pope amidst an undecided Vatican decision on their future at the monastery.

Lutz Hochstraate, the theater and opera director who led the Salzburg State Theatre from 1986 to 2004, has passed away.

The Salzburg Easter Festival has commenced with promising performances, featuring Richard Wagner's 'Rheingold' and Konstantin Krimmel's acclaimed role in Haydn's 'Schöpfung', with a new review highlighting a 'Mad Max' influence in the 'Rheingold' production.

The Salzburg Festival, Europe's most significant cultural event, is embroiled in controversy as its board parts ways with the successful intendant, with the reasons likely heading to court amidst numerous challenges for the festival.

An opinion piece reflects on five decades of the Salzburg Festival, offering a critical perspective on its cultural and political developments, particularly during the tenure of its current artistic director, Markus Hinterhäuser.

Markus Hinterhäuser has concluded his influential decade-long tenure as the artistic director of the Salzburg Festival, with news of his departure being reported.

The Salzburg Easter Festival presents a 'Rheingold' production, with Intendant Bachler expressing a desire to perform the opera multiple times and highlighting Gerhaher's transition from 'Wolfram' to 'Wotan'.

Albert Camus' "Der Fremde" celebrates its premiere on Saturday, while "Amerika" by Kafka is also being staged at the Landestheater Salzburg, with "Der kleine Maulwurf" (The Little Mole) available for viewing on ORF.

The city of Salzburg is actively resisting the "proliferation" of Airbnb, with a University of Salzburg team investigating whether regulations and penalties can effectively curb the trend of short-term rentals.

Beim Reden kommen die Leut‘ zusammen. Ausgerechnet beim Hochkulturfestival hat unbedachte Kommunikation viel ruiniert

Erste Einblicke in ein Großprojekt: Lokalaugenschein mit dem kaufmännischen Geschäftsführer Lukas Crepaz im technisch längst unzureichenden Großen Festspielhaus.

Wer soll schon im Herbst auf Markus Hinterhäuser folgen? Die Suche nach einer neuen künstlerischen Leitung trifft die Festspiele zur Unzeit.

Public servants in Salzburg, Austria, are awaiting a salary increase, while a Green Party inquiry reveals that released personnel representatives are receiving thousands of euros more in monthly allowances, increasing from 846 to 3,410 euros.

Some Viennese galleries hope for political support for a new art fair. Meanwhile, a new format will debut in Salzburg at Easter.

"Mein Wunschkandidat ist nicht ich", sagte der Salzburger Erzbischof, der sein Amt 2020 von Kardinal Schönborn übernommen hatte

Criticism is being voiced about a lack of transparency and high costs. The municipal council did not know about the minimal variant.

The Salzburg-based beverage manufacturer, Red Bull, has once again broken its own record for can sales, solidifying its almost unrestricted global market dominance in the energy drink sector.

Václav Luks goes astray with the Camerata Salzburg and presents the familiar and the unknown.

Sechs Restaurants haben im neuen Falstaff-Restaurantguide die Höchstwertung – drei davon in Salzburg.

RTR boss Struber emphasizes democratic spheres of influence, low-threshold access, media literacy, and low-threshold access away from major platforms.

Salzburg's FPÖ leader Marlene Svazek explains her increased presence in Vienna, reflects on past 'mistakes,' and defends her support for an anti-abortion petition, stating she sees herself as a federal political actor.

Die Auseinandersetzung zwischen Kuratorium und Intendant bei den Salzburger Festspielen könnte ein Fall für das Arbeitsgericht werden

A study conducted by the University of Salzburg, involving students, examined publications from 36 content creators over two weeks for the media department of RTR GmbH, revealing a lack of proper advertising disclosure by influencers in Austria.

A company co-owned by the Red Bull heir is accused of illegally gutting a protected historic building in Salzburg's Old Town, prompting the city to issue a construction halt.

A review criticizes the new ARD 'Salzburg Crime Thriller' episode 'Tod am Wolfgangsee' for its clichéd portrayal of a psychologist and commissioner.

Austria plans to carry out "preventative" wolf culling this year in Salzburg and Vorarlberg, a move sharply criticized by environmental organizations, following the killing of ten wolves in Carinthia and Tyrol in 2026.

This article discusses crisis management services at the Austrian public broadcaster ORF and the prestigious Salzburg Festival.

A 'shared space' zone in Salzburg, Austria, is projected to be completed by mid-2030, with city planning councilor Anna Schiester emphasizing that accessibility to the old town and destination traffic will be maintained.

An Austrian article critically comments on power dynamics and 'power championships' within Austrian politics, specifically mentioning the Salzburg Festival and the public broadcaster ORF.

Sponsors are withdrawing their funding from the Salzburg Festival in protest against the decision to end the "Hinterhäuser" (back houses) program.

The new director of the Salzburg Festival has professionally addressed the dismissal of Markus Hinterhäuser, stating it remains a mystery to her. She also expressed critical views on the anonymous accusations made against him.

Forty years after the Chernobyl catastrophe, parts of Austria's soils, particularly in Upper Austria, Carinthia, Salzburg, and Styria, continue to show elevated levels of Cesium-137 contamination.

Police in Salzburg, Austria, discovered parts of numerous stolen e-scooters in a 49-year-old's apartment after locating a previously stolen device, suggesting he may be responsible for a series of thefts.

A Chinese student was rescued after becoming exhausted and stuck in the snow on Salzburg's Untersberg mountain in Austria. Fog prevented a helicopter rescue.

The SIFAF art fair has emerged in a Salzburg townhouse, replacing the canceled Art & Antique fair, and is now showcasing local art in an intimate setting.

A group of German hikers, who reportedly underestimated winter conditions, were rescued by mountain rescue services in Salzburg, Austria. Four individuals were brought to safety.

After a thirteen-year absence, the Berlin Philharmonic has made its comeback at the Salzburg Easter Festival, founded by Karajan, with the 'Rheingold' premiere under Kirill Petrenko becoming a major event despite ongoing leadership issues at the Summer Festival.

Markus Hinterhäuser, who has directed one of Europe's largest events, the Salzburg Festival, for ten years, has been sent on forced leave and will not return to work, leaving the festival without a head four months before its inauguration.

On-demand micro-public transport services are being significantly expanded in Salzburg, Austria, to enable car-free living in rural areas, while similar services are being discontinued in Styria.

Christina Bauer, a farmer and baker from Salzburg Lungau, has become one of Austria's most renowned baking influencers, transitioning her farm life into a successful Instagram presence.

Historic Café Tomaselli in Salzburg gets a new operator.

Damien Jalet's powerful dance piece, "Planet [wanderer]," is being presented at the Salzburg Easter Festival. The performance showcases strength and artistry, captivating audiences under the stars.

Mobbing allegations at the KHM, along with disputes at the Salzburg Festival and the Vorarlberg State Theatre, are sparking a debate in Austria about the concept of 'good conduct' within cultural institutions.

The Vienna Konzerthaus has unveiled its 2026/27 season plans, which include a performance of Wagner's "Der Ring" and a new role for opera star Anna Netrebko, with Intendant Matthias Naske also addressing rumors about the Salzburg Festival.

Austria's Green party is advocating for a ban on chamber heads being featured in advertisements, a proposal currently blocked by the coalition government, prompted by the situation in Salzburg where the designated SPÖ leader also heads the Chamber of Labor.

Salzburg AG announced plans for significant investments in the expansion of renewable energy sources, with a focus on sustainability through 2026.

The state of Salzburg has decided to maintain the nursing bonus in its current form, citing legal difficulties in implementing alternative solutions.

Open letter two days before the Curatorium meeting: 'The Art Curia advocates for art to remain free – beyond political ties and personal loyalties.'

Markus Hinterhäuser, the director of the Salzburg Festival, reportedly failed to respond to an offer for a limited extension of his contract, with the board set to meet on Friday.

A farm hut in Adnet, Salzburg, Austria, was destroyed by fire, requiring 120 firefighters. The cause and extent of the damage are still under investigation.

Salzburgs Metropolit Franz Lackner, Vorsitzender der Bischofskonferenz, wartet in der „Frauenfrage“ auf eine „Überraschung des Heiligen Geistes“.

The number of households with public transport annual passes has increased in Austria, with Salzburg leading outside Vienna in the proportion of such households, though prices for federal state climate tickets vary significantly.

Im Salzburger Sternerestaurant „Senns“ können Koch-Anfänger als sogenannter „Chef for a day“ einen Tag lang in der Küche mitarbeiten. Unser Autor hat es ausprobiert.

Die Politik bildet sich Kompetenzen ein, die so nicht einmal einem privaten Eigentümer zustehen.

A campaign promoting alternatives to abortion in Salzburg has been temporarily canceled, with no study or abortion registry currently planned, despite a conservative initiative's petition demanding the implementation of the government program.

Austrian Interior Minister Karner participates in a meeting of Visegrad states in Egerszalók, Hungary, to discuss improving IT systems for law enforcement.

Following a Rapid II match in Vienna against Austria Salzburg, some Rapid fans attempted to breach a police barrier to attack opposing fans, resulting in damage to a patrol car and the theft of a police license plate.

Das Kuratorium der Salzburger Festspiele setzt dem Intendanten Markus Hinterhäuser ein Ultimatum. Aber nützt dieser Streit irgendwem?

The Board of Trustees does not see the conditions for a contract extension fulfilled and made the artistic director an offer, which he is to decide on by March 20th.

The ARD channel is airing 'Der Salzburg-Krimi' (The Salzburg Crime Thriller), where criminal psychologist Meiberger and chief inspector Grünwald investigate cases.

Renovation work has begun on the Tauernautobahn tunnel following a fire, with traffic towards Salzburg being diverted overnight from 8 PM to 6 AM via federal highway B159.

A 37-year-old man from Salzburg was found guilty of grossly negligent homicide after his 33-year-old girlfriend froze to death on the Grossglockner mountain.

Gerhard Erschwendner, a pensioner from Salzburg, Austria, has configured an Austrian AI agent called OpenClaw to monitor the brewing process and market his own beer, demonstrating potential applications for other industries.

The Salzburger Festspiele is mourning the passing of Heinrich Wiesmüller, its former president. Wiesmüller was remembered as a significant figure for the festival.

Pianist Lim Yunchan will present a unique all-Mozart collaboration with Camerata Salzburg in June, taking on an artistic role beyond that of a conventional concerto soloist.

Bosnian national football players Kerim Alajbegović and Amar Dedić have contributed to the construction of a mosque and Islamic center in Salzburg, receiving gratitude for their support.

Authorities in Salzburg, Austria, have approved a plan to allow the preventative shooting of two wolves in seven hunting areas, even before they have attacked livestock.

Two Bulgarian men, aged 45 and 48, were arrested in Salzburg, Austria, after attempting to break into a tire sales company warehouse to steal tires.

Following the cancellation of the Art&Antique fair, a new Easter fair named SIFAF was quickly organized in Salzburg at the request of dealers. The event is described as a mini-boutique fair, offering a high-quality selection.

Three nuns who previously escaped a care home to return to their convent near Salzburg are reportedly a step closer to receiving Vatican approval to remain there.

The Berlin Philharmonic, under Kirill Petrenko, achieved a new triumph in Salzburg with Gustav Mahler's Eighth Symphony, featuring impeccable choirs and powerful vocal solos.

A discussion highlights that competence, not gender, should be the decisive factor for equal opportunities, referencing the leadership situations at the Salzburg Festival and ORF.

The Berlin Philharmonic delivered brilliant performances at the Salzburg Easter Festival, featuring works by Haydn, Brahms, and Berlioz under conductors Daniel Harding and Tugan Sokhiev.

After nine years at the helm, Markus Hinterhäuser has been abruptly dismissed from his position as head of the Salzburg Festival.

The Salzburg Easter Festival is featuring Wagner's 'Das Rheingold' as the opening to the 'Ring des Nibelungen' cycle, with reviews noting the return of the Berliner Philharmoniker under Kirill Petrenko.

The Salzburg Festival is in crisis mode following the suspension of its director, Hinterhäuser, prompting its board of trustees to reconsider the festival's leadership structure.

Salzburg is facing criticism after dismissing a successful artistic and financial director due to alleged behavioral issues, leading to questions about the city's reputation as a "cultural land."

Two doctors in Salzburg, Austria, have been convicted for the death of an 83-year-old patient in the hospital, after administering the painkiller Novalgin despite the patient's intolerance to the drug being documented in her medical record.

Culture Minister Andreas Babler is facing criticism for his perceived inaction regarding a crisis at the Salzburg Festival, with calls for him to intervene and resolve the situation.

Die Salzburger Festspiele gelten als eines der bedeutendsten Kulturfestivals der Welt. Doch ein Streit zwischen dem langjährigen Intendanten und dem Kuratorium droht das Ansehen zu beschädigen.

The state of Salzburg has decided to continue paying the care bonus as usual, after it became apparent that all alternative solutions would have been legally difficult to implement.

Sollte kein Wunder geschehen, ist Markus Hinterhäuser als Intendant bald Geschichte. Darüber, wer ihn (interimistisch) beerben könnte, wird bereits spekuliert

Rapid Vienna's coach Hoff Thorup believes his team is capable of winning the championship after two victories against Salzburg, while Salzburg faces a crisis under new coach Beichler.

The Austrian Green Party has renewed its criticism of increased allowances for public service staff representatives, noting that back payments alone could amount to millions, with Salzburg seeing 650,000 Euros in repayments.

Am Flughafen Salzburg sind derzeit drei Lufthansa-Flüge von und nach Frankfurt betroffen, in Wien wurde die Abendverbindung von und nach Frankfurt gestrichen.

Researchers in Salzburg are measuring the presence of pollen and fungal spores, known as bioaerosols, in clouds on the Sonnblick mountain to enhance the accuracy of climate models.

Tension is rising among Austria's bishops as they prepare to elect a new chairman by June, following the expiration of Salzburg Archbishop Franz Lackner's six-year term. Lackner faces competition for the position.

An 86-year-old pensioner in Salzburg received a three-year suspended sentence for secretly administering a potentially fatal dose of sleeping pills to his 85-year-old wife and taking a similar dose himself.

A study with partners from Salzburg and Italy compares how species-rich and species-poor nature affects the psyche and body.

A Federal Councillor from the FPÖ party in Salzburg has resigned following alleged irregularities in a funding application for the 'Seniorenring'. The opposition is demanding an investigation by the State Audit Office.

Salzburg, Vienna, and Graz lead the ranking

Der Pressetermin nach der Kuratoriumssitzung am Donnerstag war bemüht gesittet, hinter den Kulissen flogen die Fetzen. Es braucht jetzt schnell Lösungen

Power struggles have a long tradition at the Salzburg Festival. Rarely have they been so openly fought as now. It's about the leadership question, 400 million euros and the future of the theater

Previously unknown notes by fascist leader Benito Mussolini detailing a meeting with Adolf Hitler in April 1944 near Salzburg have been discovered in Italy.

German band Die Fantastischen Vier have announced an additional concert date in Vienna for February 7, 2027, after their initial shows in Salzburg and Vienna quickly sold out.