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What makes Vienna the world's most liveable city?

The Austrian capital ranks highly for stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

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EU should act on migration to heed voter concerns — Austrian minister

The far-right Freedom Party is expected to top the polls in upcoming Austrian elections.

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Taylor Swift breaks silence over thwarted Vienna terrorist plot

Taylor Swift has wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour in London and has released a statement explaining why she had chosen to wait until now to speak about the Vienna concert cancellations, which she called "devastating".

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WATCH: Vienna’s worst floods in 152 years

Vienna faced historic flooding after an unprecedented 110 litres of rain per square metre fell in a single evening.

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Taylor Swift fans flooded Vienna museums after concert cancellations

Many institutions in the Austrian capital waived their ticket fees for Swifties with a concert ticket, leading to huge upticks in visitor numbers.

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Taylor Swift fans come together in Vienna after concerts cancellation

Three sold-out concerts in Vienna were cancelled by organizers after officials announced arrests over an ISIS-connected terrorist plot. But that didn't stop Swifties from celebrating - and commiserating.

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The European capital named world's most liveable city (again) in 2024

As well as Vienna in poll position, three other European cities made the top 10 in a year when global instability and the cost of living weighed heavily.

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Austrian police trial stun guns in Vienna ahead of potential rollout

Austria has been hesitant in the past to roll out stun guns, popular with police forces across the world, due to reports of people dying after getting electro-shocked.

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How will future US foreign policy impact the EU?

Joe Biden withdrew from the US presidential race, handing the baton to his vice-president Kamala Harris, now the Democrats favourite candidate.

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Austrian police detain dozens who disrupted far-right march in Vienna

The demonstrations on Saturday came as political parties gear up for September parliamentary elections where the far-right could make significant gains.

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EuroGames: Europe's largest LGBTQ+ multi-sport competition kicks off

The EuroGames will host 4,000 athletes from 50 countries across a wide variety of sporting disciplines.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Orbán's trip to Kyiv and Moscow

In this edition, host Méabh Mc Mahon asks what difference a Hungary-led EU Council presidency could make, and hears why Vienna's the place to be.

Eco-Innovation

How can we make European cities cooler during heatwaves?

As parts of Greece, Cyprus and Türkiye face searing heatwaves, here's how trees, water and green buildings can help.

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Over 300,000 people enjoy Vienna's Pride Parade

Organisers say that around 340,000 people enjoyed themselves in the sunshine in Austria's capital.

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WATCH: Eco-Friendly Art and Graffiti Meet at Hong Kong's Art Fair

The Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair offers art lovers original pieces without breaking the bank.

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Russians celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets

Russians to celebrate WWII victory on Vienna‘s streets. Ukraine asks authorities to ban events.

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Austria hit with a wave of antisemitic attacks since 7 October

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Austria has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents. The president of the lower house of the Austrian Parliament, Wolfgang Sobotka, is attempting to counter them in Vienna

Experiences

Euroviews. These three European cities show you can get tourism policies right

To harness the power of travel, alleviate the drawbacks with smart policies, and make our world more tolerant and inclusive in the process — that’s the vision I’d like to offer, Peter Lochbihler writes.

Art

Long-lost Klimt portrait goes under the hammer at Vienna auction

The auction house estimates the painting's value at up to €50 million, but Klimt works have sold for higher prices at recent auctions.

Destinations

Europe’s lesser known UNESCO sites to visit in 2024

To mark World Heritage Day, UNESCO has revealed the best ‘under the radar’ sites to visit in Europe this year.