Austrian

Asmik Grigorian Honored with Prestigious Austrian Music Theater Award, Celebrating a Stellar Operatic Legacy

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Salzburg, Austria — Asmik Grigorian’s latest accolade at the Austrian Music Theater Award is much more than a testament to her skill; it’s a recognition of her influential presence in opera, a genre deeply entrenched in Austria’s cultural history. The 43-year-old soprano, who is currently performing as Polina in Peter Sellars’ “The Gambler” at the prestigious Salzburg Festival, expressed profound gratitude, underscoring the immense value she finds in such acclaim in a country renowned for its operatic tradition. Grigorian’s journey through the world of opera is marked by compelling performances that blend emotional intensity with … Read more

Convicted Austrian Inmate, Josef Fritzl, Nears Release to Nursing Home After 15 Years

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AMSTETTEN, Austria – Josef Fritzl, the Austrian man who held his own daughter captive for 24 years, will be transferred from a prison psychiatric unit to a regular prison, paving the way for his eventual release to a nursing home. This decision comes 15 years after his conviction for rape and imprisonment. Fritzl’s lawyer, Astrid Wagner, revealed that he had applied for early release on the grounds of his old age and dementia. The panel of three female judges at Krems regional court made the decision, which is still pending final confirmation from public prosecutors. … Read more

Lawyer for Austrian Sex Offender Josef Fritzl Seeks Release to Nursing Home for 88-Year-Old Father of 7

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AMSTETTEN, Austria – The lawyer for Josef Fritzl, the Austrian sex offender who imprisoned his own daughter for 24 years and fathered seven children, is seeking his release from prison. Astrid Wagner, his lawyer, wants to move Fritzl, who is now 88 and has dementia, to a nursing home. Fritzl was sentenced to life in 2009 for the death of one of his children, as well as rape, incest, and enslaving his daughter. A recent psychiatric report on Fritzl suggests that he no longer poses a threat to the public. The report’s findings may influence … Read more