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.
Vienna’s Westbahnhof Tops Passenger Survey
The station received high praise for its bright, welcoming building and easy access, but some complaints were made about cleanliness.
Vienna Police Seize Nearly 80 Kg of Cocaine and Marijuana
A drug handover in the Wiedner Gürtel area earlier this month led to the seizure of drugs in the suspects’ flats.
Vienna to Extend Open-Air Concert Hours
The City of Vienna is set to revise its noise regulations for concert venues, allowing open-air music events to continue until 11pm.
Climate Activists Deflate Tyres of 40 Cars in Vienna
The group appears to be affiliated with the Tyre Extinguishers movement, which has claimed responsibility for deflating car tyres in Vienna before.
Austria Prepares for Final Summer Heatwave
Temperatures exceeding 30C are set to make a return to Austria this week as the summer’s final heatwave takes hold.
Vienna Opens New Indoor Pool, Plans Five More by 2030
The indoor swimming pool in Vienna’s 21st district is part of a broader plan to construct five new indoor pools across the city by 2030.
Stretch of Wien River to be Turned into Green Oasis
The area between the Brauhausbrücke and Zufferbrücke bridges will be transformed into a green and recreational oasis.
Addiction Help Center Criticizes Alcohol Discounts
Approximately one million Austrian citizens exhibit problematic drinking behaviour, with around 370,000 being considered alcoholics.