Competition Watch: Austria’s Strabag Property and Facility Services GmbH has received Competition Council authorization to acquire Romanian firms Brenneka Install Ltd and Samivo Instal Ltd. Football & Culture: David Alaba explains his surprising move to Serie A, citing advice from Ribéry and Modrić ahead of his Udinese start. Aviation: Lufthansa Group will restart Dubai links to several European cities, including Vienna from December 12, as routes return for the 2026–27 winter schedule. Water Diplomacy: Pakistan’s foreign minister, speaking in Vienna, condemned India’s “weaponization of water,” insisting the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force. Public Safety: Vienna police launched a manhunt after a sexual assault on an 85-year-old woman in Favoriten, with a wanted-person photo released. Energy & Industry: voestalpine and VERBUND are upgrading their H2FUTURE hydrogen pilot plant in Linz with a €16.4 million expansion aimed at storage, purification and industrial use. EU Sports Oversight: UEFA opened an investigation into an alleged half-time tunnel incident during Ireland’s Nations League match against Israel. Tech & Media: Spotify announced audiobooks will expand to 180+ markets and 120+ languages by end of 2026, with new access models by region.