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Interference at the Opening of the Salzburg Festival

Summary by Die Presse
In the speech by Vice Chancellor and Minister of Culture Andreas Babler (SPÖ), activists called for pro-Palestinian slogans. Babler responded and offered a discourse.

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The group of activists interrupted the opening of one of the most important cultural festivals in Europe with banners to denounce the genocide in Gaza: "Food is a right, not a weapon"

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During the opening of the Salzburg Festival, the speeches of vice chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) were interrupted by activists. With fake employee tickets, the troublemakers arrived in the festival area: instead of "Salzburger Festspeibn" (Salzburg Festival), the tickets said "Salzburger Festspeibn." Now the state police director reacts ... The activists may have been disguised as employees. Three stormed the stage and chanted "blood, blood, bl…

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In the speech by Vice Chancellor and Minister of Culture Andreas Babler (SPÖ), activists called for pro-Palestinian slogans. Babler responded and offered a discourse.

·Vienna, Austria
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Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen spoke the opening words. The ceremony was accompanied by pro-Palestinian protests

·Vienna, Austria
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Further presentations will be equipped with more security personnel, the demonstrators will be assigned to the "Last Generation".

Pro-Palestinian activists carrying posters took to the stage and the galleries above the Salzburg Festival in Austria at the opening. They allegedly entered the hall using fake IDs. Police have detained six people and are investigating the case.

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der Standard AT broke the news in Vienna, Austria on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
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