Vienna Airport Drops €2 Billion Third Runway Plan
Vienna Airport cancels long-planned third runway after rising costs, delays, and airline opposition; future expansion still possible.
Vienna Opera Ball to Honour Johann Strauss on 200th Anniversary
One familiar face missing from this year’s ball will be construction magnate Richard Lugner, who passed away in August aged 91.
Teenager Remains in Custody Over Westbahnhof Terror Plot
The teenager, believed to be a supporter of the so-called Islamic State (IS), was arrested earlier this month.
Vienna Steps Up Efforts to Combat School Violence
The new measures include a programme targeting young repeat offenders under the age of 14 who have committed serious offences.
Vienna: Tram 49 Out of Service from 24 February to Mid-April
During the disruption, which will continue until mid-April, tram lines 46 and 52 will cover most of line 49’s route.
Vienna Hospitals to Get €3.3bn Upgrade as Patient Numbers Rise
Outpatient clinics saw a 5.7% increase in patients last year, reaching 5.2 million, while inpatient admissions rose by 3.3% to 243,636.
ATM Explosion in Vienna as Series of Attacks Continues
The incident follows a troubling series of ATM explosions across several districts in Vienna, with attacks also reported in Lower Austria.
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.
Man Jailed for Harassing Women on Escalator
The 33-year-old had harassed at least 26 women – one of them twice – in the Margareten district since August 2023.
Police Prevent Suspected Terror Attack at Westbahnhof
The suspected attacker, a 14-year-old, was arrested on 10 February in a raid by counterterrorism officers.