# work & career (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover work & career. Page: Feed: --- ## [Aid Organizations Call on Austria to Fulfill Its Responsibilities in UN Security Council](https://www.vindobona.org/article/aid-organizations-call-on-austria-to-fulfill-its-responsibilities-in-un-security-council) _2026-08-20 · Vindobona_ On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, Austrian aid organizations are calling on the federal government to use its upcoming membership on the UN Security Council (2027–2028) to pursue a clear, values-based foreign policy. The focus is on protecting the civilian population and banning the use of hunger as a weapon of war. ## [French Conglomerate Paprec Acquires a Majority Stake in the Austrian Company Brantner Green Solutions](https://www.vindobona.org/article/french-conglomerate-paprec-acquires-a-majority-stake-in-the-austrian-company-brantner-green-solution) _2026-08-20 · Vindobona_ A major change is underway in the European waste management and recycling industry: The French Paprec Group is acquiring an 80 percent stake in Brantner Green Solutions, the environmental and waste management division of the long-established Krems-based company Brantner. ## [Luxury at Kuchelauer Harbor with the “Waterline” Residential Project in Vienna-Döbling](https://www.vindobona.org/article/luxury-at-kuchelauer-harbor-with-the-waterline-residential-project-in-vienna-dobling) _2026-08-19 · Vindobona_ Living right on the Danube with a private dock and concierge service: The real estate service provider IMMOcontract is handling the sale of the exclusive new-construction project “Waterline” in Vienna’s upscale 19th district, Döbling. Marketing of the units is currently in full swing. ## [City Airport Train to Switch to Road Transport Starting August 24: New Generation of Trains to Follow in 2027](https://www.vindobona.org/article/city-airport-train-to-switch-to-road-transport-starting-august-24-new-generation-of-trains-to-follow) _2026-08-19 · Vindobona_ An unexpected cable fire in the Vienna Praterstern area and the upcoming major renovation of the Vienna S-Bahn main line are causing changes to the Vienna airport shuttle service. The City Airport Train (CAT) is moving up its planned transition to road transport by two weeks: Starting August 24, 2026, “CAT by bus” will begin operating at frequent intervals in cooperation with Blaguss. At the same… ## [Sonia Farrey Takes Over as the U.K.'s Representative to the UN in Vienna Amid Global Security Concerns](https://www.vindobona.org/article/sonia-farrey-takes-over-as-the-u-k-s-representative-to-the-un-in-vienna-amid-global-security-concern) _2026-08-19 · Vindobona_ From conflict zone expert to chief diplomat at the IAEA and CTBTO: A profile of Sonia Farrey’s career path and the future challenges facing British diplomacy. ## [Austria's Meinl-Reisinger Calls for a Clean Break in the Conflict During a Phone Call with Tehran](https://www.vindobona.org/article/austrias-meinl-reisinger-calls-for-a-clean-break-in-the-conflict-during-a-phone-call-with-tehran) _2026-08-18 · Vindobona_ Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) sought direct contact with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi by telephone. But what is the context behind these efforts, and how successful can they be? ## [IAEA Expresses Concern: Nuclear Material Discovered in Syria and Drone Attack on the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant](https://www.vindobona.org/article/iaea-expresses-concern-nuclear-material-discovered-in-syria-and-drone-attack-on-the-zaporizhzhya-nuc) _2026-08-18 · Vindobona_ The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently facing two major security challenges. In Syria, the transitional government announced that it had discovered previously undeclared nuclear material. At the same time, the situation surrounding the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which is occupied by Russian troops, continues to escalate. ## [UN Drug Control Board Sounds the Alarm: How Laboratory Equipment Is Flowing Unnoticed Into the Drug Trade](https://www.vindobona.org/article/un-drug-control-board-sounds-the-alarm-how-laboratory-equipment-is-flowing-unnoticed-into-the-drug-t) _2026-08-18 · Vindobona_ Whether tablet presses, mixers, reaction vessels, or glass flasks: What are everyday tools in the pharmaceutical industry, at universities, or in cosmetics manufacturing also form the technical backbone of illegal drug production. The United Nations International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has now released a comprehensive global report and warns of massive gaps in the monitoring of this… ## [Sharp Criticism from Salzburg's IKG President Rosen Calls for the Dismissal of Israeli Security Minister Ben-Gvir](https://www.vindobona.org/article/sharp-criticism-from-salzburgs-ikg-president-rosen-calls-for-the-dismissal-of-israeli-security-minis) _2026-08-16 · Vindobona_ Criticism is mounting significantly following controversial statements by Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. The Jewish community in Austria is also speaking out. Elie Rosen, president of the Jewish Community of Salzburg, Styria, and Carinthia, has spoken out strongly and is calling for decisive political action. ## [Espionage Alert in Vienna: Austrian Armed Forces Warn Soldiers About 21 Suspected Kremlin Agents](https://www.vindobona.org/article/espionage-alert-in-vienna-austrian-armed-forces-warn-soldiers-about-21-suspected-kremlin-agents) _2026-08-16 · Vindobona_ An unprecedented move by the Austrian Ministry of Defense is causing political upheaval: All members of the Austrian Armed Forces—including the militia—were warned via email about suspected Russian espionage. Using the names and photos of 21 suspects, the Defense Intelligence Service is investigating possible contacts with the troops. The disclosure has sparked a heated debate about Vienna’s role… ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xelg9ANzv0DV) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [Meinl-Reisinger Calls on U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in Washington for a Reliable Trade Policy](https://www.vindobona.org/article/meinl-reisinger-calls-on-u-s-secretary-of-state-rubio-in-washington-for-a-reliable-trade-policy) _2026-08-13 · Vindobona_ Ahead of Austria’s upcoming term on the UN Security Council in 2027–2028, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio are discussing global security crises in Ukraine and the Middle East—as well as significant differences of opinion regarding U.S. tariffs. ## [Austria on the UN Security Council, 2027–2028: Engaging in Global Politics Through “Partnership, Dialogue, and Trust”](https://www.vindobona.org/article/austria-on-the-un-security-council-2027-ndash-2028-engaging-in-global-politics-through-partnership-d) _2026-08-13 · Vindobona_ In a world of geopolitical tensions and shattered trust, Austria is relying on its traditional strengths: diplomacy, international law, and neutral mediation. For the 2027–2028 term, the small country in the Alps will assume responsibility as a non-permanent member of the United Nations’ most powerful body. Under the central theme “Partnership – Dialogue – Trust,” Vienna has presented a…