Record Visitor Numbers at Vienna’s Pools This Summer
More than two million people visited the pools this summer, with July likely being the strongest month, according to city officials.
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.
Man Saved from Fire by Jumping onto Air Cushion
When emergency services arrived, the man was hanging dangerously from the window of his second-floor flat and had to jump onto an air cushion.
Danube Canal Hosts First Swimming Event in Decades
The event is inspired by Quer durch Wien (Across Vienna), a popular swimming competition held in the canal between 1912 and 1938.
Vienna to Switch Off Lights for ‘Earth Night’
The Danube Canal bridge lights and City Hall façade lighting will be turned off to support the initiative, which started in Germany in 2020.
Elderly Vienna Couple Cheated Out of €250,000
The perpetrators convinced the couple, both aged 83, to hand over the money as an alleged deposit for their daughter-in-law.
Four Arrests After July Clashes in Vienna
Along with the arrests, 25 alleged perpetrators were identified after armed clashes between Syrian and Chechen youths in Vienna.
91-Year-Old Woman Attacked During Burglary
Investigators revealed that the woman died from blunt force trauma to the head, but it remains unclear whether any valuables were stolen.
Vienna to Host First World Tram Driving Championship
Vienna’s team currently holds the European title after winning the 2023 European Tram Driver Championship.
Vienna Announces New Steps to Fight Youth Unemployment
The measures include creating more educational places for immigrant teenagers and increasing support for companies offering apprenticeships.