
René Benko Sentenced to Two Years for Fraud
The Innsbruck Regional Court sentenced René Benko to two years for defrauding the Haselsteiner Family Private Foundation of five million.
René Benko Sentenced to Two Years for Fraud · Wiener Neustadt Sells 1,646 Municipal Apartments · Vienna to Vote on New Short-Term Rental Rules

The Innsbruck Regional Court sentenced René Benko to two years for defrauding the Haselsteiner Family Private Foundation of five million.
The city of Wiener Neustadt has sold 1,646 housing units for 64.1 million euros to non-profits and private investors to reduce costs.
The Vienna State Parliament faces calls from landlords to block a building amendment requiring separate entrances for guest rentals.
Wiener Neustadt completes its major housing divestment plan to eliminate a four-million-euro annual budget deficit by selling 1,646 units.
Vienna's housing completions are projected to drop significantly by 2026 amid a four-year contraction in the local construction sector.
Signa founder René Benko faces retrial over a 360,000-euro rent prepayment as prosecutors allege he reduced creditor satisfaction.
Real estate sales reached 19.59 billion euros in the first half of 2026, marking a significant recovery and near-record revenue levels.