Wien Energie to Offer €100 Bonus for Low-Income Households
The one-off payment begins on 17 March and is available to customers exempt from the ORF household levy due to financial hardship.
FPÖ and ÖVP Leaders Meet President as Coalition Looks Unlikely
The meetings, reportedly held separately, follow the latest round of talks that appears to have yielded no results.
Vienna Builds World’s Largest Enclosed Water Reservoir
Once completed, the reservoir will hold one billion litres of water – enough to fill a football pitch to a height of 140 metres.
Vienna to Introduce Alcohol-Free Zone Near Floridsdorf Station
The ban at Franz-Jonas-Platz, following a similar zone established at Praterstern in 2018, will begin next month.
Vienna City Elections Set for 27 April
The vote, initially scheduled for autumn, was brought forward as the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) edges closer to taking control of Austria’s national government.
Vienna’s Sausage Stands Added to Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The inclusion recognises the stands themselves, along with their unique atmosphere, food and distinctive vocabulary.
Vienna Named European Capital of Democracy
The title was awarded by the non-profit European Capital of Democracy initiative, with Vienna emerging victorious over seven competing cities.
80,000 People in Austria Affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
New research will aim to identify the causes of the disease, its genetic factors, and possible biomarkers to improve diagnosis.
Artist André Heller to Design New Park in Vienna
Heller, renowned as a songwriter, poet and actor, has previously worked on notable park projects in Marrakech and in Italy.
Vienna to Introduce Own Climate Protection Law
Michael Ludwig plans to introduce Vienna’s own climate protection legislation by the end of the year, following the federal government’s failure to act.