Heaviest Summer Rainfall in 152 Years Floods Northern Vienna
Some 110 litres of rain per square metre fell in the area, the highest summer figure in the 152-year history of recorded measurements.
Doctors Warn of Rising Swim-Related Ear Infections
An ENT specialist attributes the rise in bathing otitis to more people swimming, sweating in the intense heat and using in-ear headphones.
Vienna Faces Covid Vaccine Appointment Shortage
The new Covid vaccine became available in Austria in mid-July, but so far, few general practitioners in Vienna have appointments available.
Historic Vienna Villa Seeks 1930s Fittings for Renovation
The villa, a masterpiece of Austrian modernism built by design pioneer Josef Frank, will be open to visitors in the future.
Woman Jailed for €300,000 Dating Scam
The accused used fabricated stories to persuade the man to give her money and also accessed his and his wife’s bank accounts.
Austrian Airlines Extends Middle East Flight Suspension
The suspension will now continue until August 21 and will affect flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Erbil and Amman.
Richard Lugner, Austrian Tycoon and Society Figure, Dies at 91
Lugner was known for bringing high-profile celebrity guests to the annual Opera Ball and for his attempts to win the Austrian presidency.
Vienna: Low Rents, High Property Prices
Municipal housing and older buildings help keep the average rent down to €10.50 per sq m, though prices for new rentals are higher.
Observant Witness Leads to Arrest of Three Burglars
The trio – Romanian nationals aged 29, 31 and 41 – targeted detached houses and caused a total of €200,000 in damages.
Few Women in Full-Time Ambulance Roles, Says Red Cross
There are just 17 women compared to 92 men in the organisation’s rescue service, with a similar situation in Vienna’s city-run rescue service.