Bavaria Disputes Austria’s Craftsperson Bonus in EU Complaint
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The Chamber of Skilled Trades for Munich and Upper Bavaria argues the bonus unfairly harms German businesses.
Danube Canal Hosts First Swimming Event in Decades
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The event is inspired by Quer durch Wien (Across Vienna), a popular swimming competition held in the canal between 1912 and 1938.
Vienna to Host First World Tram Driving Championship
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Vienna’s team currently holds the European title after winning the 2023 European Tram Driver Championship.
Vienna Hosts Its First Europe-Wide LGBTIQ Sports Event
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First held in The Hague in 1992, the event involves competitions across 31 sports, drawing around 4,000 athletes from 50 nations, and will run until July 20.