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.
Floridsdorf: 22 Illegal Serbian Workers Disguised as Wedding Guests
The workers claimed to be relatives of the bride and groom, and denied any involvement in the event’s operations.
More Than Half a Million Parcels Delivered Every Day in Vienna
The average Viennese household receives 112 parcels a year, contributing to a total of 133 million parcels delivered across the city annually.
Vienna’s Cybercrime Helpline Assists Over 2,000 Since Launch
Cyber fraud is the primary reason for counselling sessions, followed by phishing and blackmail attempts via email.
Vienna Opens Its First Indoor Skate Hall
With space for up to 170 visitors, admission costs €2.50 for children and €3.50 for adults, with season and annual passes also on offer.
Vienna Postpones Tax on Empty Flats
The purpose of the tax is to discourage owners of multiple flats or houses from leaving them empty and to return them to the market.
Austrian Post to Trial Sunday Deliveries from Next Month
The pilot scheme is aimed at premium mail order customers and will start in four districts of Vienna: the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
Insurers Anticipate Claims Up to €700 Million Following Storms
In a worst-case scenario, the total could exceed €1 billion, insurers warned, with efforts now focused on ensuring a swift claims process.
One Million Annual Transport Ticket Holders in Vienna
Despite recent high inflation, the price has remained unchanged since the modern Jahreskarte was introduced in 2012, at €365.
Wien Energie to Stop Buying Russian Gas from 2025
The decision makes Wien Energie the first Austrian energy provider to explicitly move away from Russian gas supplies.
