The Latest Breaking News from Vienna

Viennese woman sues city over 'discriminatory' toilet fees

VIENNA — A Viennese woman is suing the city council for discrimination over access to public toilets, complaining that women must pay to use cubicles while men can use urinals for free.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

Quote of the Day by Viktor E. Frankl: 'Live as if you were living a second time, and as though you had acted...' – Inspiring lessons on responsibility, second chances, reflection and living with purpose by the Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist

Viktor Frankl's quote encourages living as if making a second attempt. This perspective fosters greater consciousness of current decisions and their consequences. It offers a constructive way to learn from past actions and improve future outcomes. Frankl's ideas emphasize meaning and responsibility even in difficult circumstances. His philosophy remains relevant…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Eurovision Song Contest’s 2027 host city revealed

Bulgarian singer Dara won this year’s event in Vienna, Austria, in May.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Lufthansa to resume flights to Riyadh, Amman from September

Lufthansa Group will gradually resume flight operations to Riyadh and Amman starting in September. The German airline will first restart service to Riyadh from Frankfurt on September 10. Italy's ITA Airways will also restart flights from Rome to Riyadh beginning September 15. Austrian Airlines will offer three flights weekly from…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

First Look — Inside Le Fou, Vienna's New Anti-Trend Cocktail Bar With Big 'Main Character' Energy

The trendiest style choice of them all? Making room for bold expression in its most diverse forms, says designer Theresa Obermoser

Livingetc · Jul 12

Record visitors, record taxes: Vienna cashes in on tourist boom

As Vienna grapples with smashed record after smashed record for tourist numbers, a plan to more than double its visitors' tax has worried hotel owners fearful of killing the Austrian capital's golden goose. "For decades, the city has been living beyond its means and is now making up its budget…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

This European city is the world's most liveable in 2026. Here's where India stands

Copenhagen secured the top spot as the world's most liveable city for 2026. Vienna and Zurich followed closely behind Copenhagen in the global rankings. Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai ranked outside the top 100 globally. Global liveability scores remained unchanged, impacted by geopolitical tensions worldwide. Cities facing war…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

O Canada! Eurovision Song Contest welcomes first new country since 2015

Canada will sing at next Eurovision Song Contest after the country's public broadcaster confirmed full membership of the European Broadcasting Union - allowing them to compete in the world's biggest competition of its kind.

Euronews · Jul 1

The world's top cities to live in, according to Monocle magazine

Lifestyle magazine Monocle has just released its "Quality of Life survey". The ranking isn't based on hard data, but on how cities actually feel to live in. Securing the top spot is the Japanese capital Tokyo, followed by Copenhagen, Lisbon, Vienna and Sydney. Paris comes in at number eight. Monocle…

France 24 · Jul 1

What are the most liveable European cities in the world?

Urban populations continue to surge worldwide, bringing new opportunities and challenges. So which European cities stand out for quality of life in 2026?

Euronews · Jun 30