Life & Community
Vienna Commemorates 200 Years of Johann Strauss II’s Musical Brilliance
Two centuries after his birth, Johann Strauss II, Austria's legendary "waltz king," still enchants listeners with his timeless music, just as he did when...
Education
Why Vienna’s Back-to-School Efforts Deserve Real Appreciation
Every autumn, the start of the school year brings a mix of excitement and stress—especially for families.
Reading about Vienna’s approach to education in...
Life & Community
Vienna’s Commitment to WHO Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities Truly Matters
Certain milestones say a lot about a city's values – and Vienna's decision to become the first Austrian city to join the WHO Global...
Life & Community
Why Vienna’s Voice Matters on the Global Urban Stage
Reading about the World Cities Summit 2024, I was once again reminded why Vienna is so often cited as a global role model for...
Life & Community
Argentinierstraße Gets a Bike-Friendly Makeover
If you’ve ever cycled from Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof to Karlsplatz, you’ve likely experienced the squeeze: a narrow, high-traffic corridor that somehow accommodates over a million...
Life & Community
Vienna’s Population Surpasses the 2‑Million Mark
I recently came across this milestone in the City of Vienna’s “Vienna in Figures 2024” brochure, which reports that the population of Vienna has...
Life & Community
Vienna’s Dog Inspectors: Supporting Safe and Responsible Pet Ownership
Vienna's dog inspectors monitor public areas throughout the year to ensure compliance with dog ownership rules, but information campaigns are also organised for dog owners.
Education
Why Vienna’s Mental Health School Programmes Matter Deeply to Me as a Parent
Vienna is investing EUR 1 million in making school a place where children do not have to be afraid and can go home empowered and free to develop.