Citizenship Rising for Afghans, Yet Vienna Wait Times Drag On
ADN Austria recorded a sharp rise in naturalizations in the first quarter of 2026, with 6,641 people receiving citizenship —...
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The Afghan Barista Who Conquers Vienna’s Coffee Rituals One Cup at a Time
Afghan diaspora entrepreneurship is often spoken of in broad, often reductive, strokes-resilience, adaptation, cultural blending. But few personal stories illustrate...
Afghan Diaspora Keeps Girls Learning Online Despite Taliban Ban
By Ali Ahmad I first met Zahra Hashimi through her activism for women’s rights and media initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. In...
Afghan-Born Doctor Honored Among Austria’s Finest
By Wakeel Attock In Vienna, a city renowned for its medical tradition, an Afghan doctor has become a symbol of...
Afghan Culture Shines at Vienna’s Costumes of the World Show
ADN Every year, Vienna hosts one of Europe’s most vibrant intercultural events: the Costumes of the World fashion show at the historic...
“No Deals with the Taliban”: Activists, Refugee Groups Rally in Vienna
ADN Dozens of activists and refugee support groups protested outside Austria’s Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (Bundesamt für Fremdenwesen und...
Afghan Intellectual Engages Diaspora in Europe to Address Country’s Crisis
February 15 – Afghan writer and academic Ismail Yun met with members of the Afghan diaspora in Vienna to discuss Afghanistan’s...
A Bridge to Belonging: How “New Beginning” Supports Afghan Refugees in Vienna
Nestled on the outskirts of Vienna, the "New Beginning" Association (Sport Kulturverein - Neuer Start) offers a haven for Afghan...
Preserving Heritage Through Language: The Inspiring Journey of Bereshna Jabarkhel
Bereshna Jabarkhel has devoted her life to education, shaping minds and preserving culture through her work as a teacher. Originally...
Breaking Records, Building Bridges: The Inspiring Journey of Hafizullah Khaled
By Wakeel Attock Hafizullah Khaled, a former Afghan diplomat, has led an extraordinary life marked by both personal achievement and...
