Facts & Data
Vienna’s Life Sciences Industry Continues to Flourish
I recently read on LinkedIn that Vienna has firmly established itself as one of Europe’s leading centres for life sciences — and the numbers...
Life & Community
Rents Continue to Rise: Over €20 per Square Meter in Vienna for the First Time
I recently read on real estate platform ImmoScout24 that rental prices have risen by an average of 4%, now reaching €14.90 per square meter....
Life & Community
The Vienna Municipal Housing is an Internationally Admired Model
When people talk about what makes Vienna such a livable city, municipal housing often comes up—and for good reason. What genuinely impresses me is...
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...