Far-Right and Anti-Fascist Demonstrations Turn Violent in Vienna
Masked individuals threw stones and bottles, and officers were attacked with pepper spray, resulting in 43 temporary arrests, three injured police officers, and a damaged police car.
Two Prisoners Still Missing After Escape from Vienna Jail
The Vienna police have released photographs of the two fugitives, aged 31 and 43, who escaped from Austria’s largest prison on Thursday.
Vienna Stops Thousands of Evictions
The ‘Housing Security Plus’ scheme, introduced in 2023 to help tenants at risk of losing their homes, will run until the end of this year.
MuseumsQuartier Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2030
With further greening measures planned, the ultimate goal is to transform around 30% of the MQ into green space.
Vienna Hosts Its First Europe-Wide LGBTIQ Sports Event
First held in The Hague in 1992, the event involves competitions across 31 sports, drawing around 4,000 athletes from 50 nations, and will run until July 20.
Vienna Mayor Calls for More Police After Recent Incidents
Michael Ludwig acknowledges Vienna’s overall safety but stresses the need for a robust response to recent armed confrontations.
Historic Vienna Car Parts Factory to Close
The plant began operations in 1982, employing nearly 2,800 people at its peak in the 1990s, but now only 150 remain.
U6 Incident Causes Chaos Among Commuters
The incident occurred when a rail vehicle toppled over, rendering the track impassable, with no injuries reported.
Vienna to Get New Park
The park will be established within the Auf der Schmelz allotment garden association in Vienna’s 15th district, one of the less green districts in the city.
Vienna Taxi Checks Uncover Fraud
Targeted inspections were conducted by the financial police and the Ministry of Finance in May and June, uncovering issues such as illegal employment, tax fraud and tax evasion.