International
In This Land of Immigrants, Tales of International Families
Having relatives all around the planet makes for exciting family stories, but keeping in touch with your loved ones is also a constant challenge.
Online
Saving the Lake – Will Ecology and Wind Power Destroy a Habit?
The Neusiedlersee is Austria's largest lake, just 45 minutes from the city. It is a paradise for birds and sailors, cyclists and wine growers, as long as there is water in it. That may change.
The Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | Austria Issues Travel Warning for Croatia
Here’s all you need to know about current measures and developments, including trusted sources and tips – regularly updated.
Hitting Home | The Negative Effects of Brexit on CEE
Among the independent, export-based economies of the region, no one comes out a winner of Brexit.
Culture
Walking ‘Before Sunrise’ – Celebrating 25 Years of Vienna’s Iconic Film
Shot in just 25 days in the summer of 1994, Richard Linklater’ s disarming look at flirtation, friendship and conversation opened the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, leading to two sequels and a creative partnership.
Books
The Viennese Ida Pfeiffer Circumnavigated the Globe Alone Twice
Wife, mother, traveler – humble but headstrong Ida Pfeiffer took the world by storm by circumnavigating the globe her way.
In This Land of Immigrants, Tales of International Families
Having relatives all around the planet makes for exciting family stories, but keeping in touch with your loved ones is also a constant challenge.
Saving the Lake – Will Ecology and Wind Power Destroy a Habit?
The Neusiedlersee is Austria's largest lake, just 45 minutes from the city. It is a paradise for birds and sailors, cyclists and wine growers, as long as there is water in it. That may change.
In This Land of Immigrants, Tales of International Families
Having relatives all around the planet makes for exciting family stories, but keeping in touch with your loved ones is also a constant challenge.
Saving the Lake – Will Ecology and Wind Power Destroy a Habit?
The Neusiedlersee is Austria's largest lake, just 45 minutes from the city. It is a paradise for birds and sailors, cyclists and wine growers, as long as there is water in it. That may change.
Walking ‘Before Sunrise’ – Celebrating 25 Years of Vienna’s Iconic Film
Shot in just 25 days in the summer of 1994, Richard Linklater’ s disarming look at flirtation, friendship and conversation opened the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, leading to two sequels and a creative partnership.
The Viennese Ida Pfeiffer Circumnavigated the Globe Alone Twice
Wife, mother, traveler – humble but headstrong Ida Pfeiffer took the world by storm by circumnavigating the globe her way.
Walking ‘Before Sunrise’ – Celebrating 25 Years of Vienna’s Iconic Film
Shot in just 25 days in the summer of 1994, Richard Linklater’ s disarming look at flirtation, friendship and conversation opened the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, leading to two sequels and a creative partnership.
The Viennese Ida Pfeiffer Circumnavigated the Globe Alone Twice
Wife, mother, traveler – humble but headstrong Ida Pfeiffer took the world by storm by circumnavigating the globe her way.
Austria, the Making of a Republic
On April 27, 1945, the Austrian Proclamation of Independence was signed and promulgated in the liberated city of Vienna. Today, Austrians celebrate 75 years of their Republic, a free, democratic and open country in the middle of Europe.
Karlsplatz | Vienna’s Beating Heart
Vienna’s historic and spiritual city center may be Stephansplatz, but its actual pulsating heart is Karlsplatz.
Bosnia and Herzegovina | A Country in Search of Itself
Bosnia and Herzegovina was severely tested in the 20th century and is still finding its way back to prosperity and internal stability.
The Long Road Home
A century after the end of the Habsburg Empire, and 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Vienna has finally resumed its role as the hub of Central and Eastern Europe
With COVID-19, Don’t Throw Caution to the Wind
Can we catch COVID-19 just from the air we breathe? Over 200 scientists say yes, and have requested the WHO re-classify the virus as an airborne pathogen.
Who Protects Women from Domestic Violence?
Under COVID-19 lockdown, domestic violence has predictably gone up. Intervention helps.
Meet Walter Hermann, Family Psychotherapist in Vienna
Families come in many shapes and sizes, but they share challenges. These Viennese are here to guide and inspire.
Wiener Linien Steps in to Save the City Bikes
In an adroit move by Mayor Michael Ludwig, the enormously popular public bike rental program is to be Integrated into Vienna’s Public Transport Network.
The Virus Won’t Stop Vienna’s Wines From Flowing
Corona affects everybody, but wine growers remain resilient in the
face of unrecoverable losses, weather and labor problems.
Beirut to Vienna – Funeral March for the Dead
Following the devastating explosion in Beirut, the Lebanese diaspora in Vienna is demonstrating in support.
The Newest Additions to Vienna’s Gastro Scene | Summer 2020
The foodie couple of Antonia Kögl and Benedikt Steinle know Vienna’s gastronomy scene like the back of their hands and turn mesmerizing food projects into reality with their agency, YAY creative.
The EU Deal Enters a New Phase
After an agreement over a coronavirus relief package, the European Union is working to implement the plan.
During the Corona Crisis, a Fiat Can Become a Critical Food Pipeline
COVID-induced creative charity or how the boot of a Fiat became a critical food pipeline.
The Neusiedlersee Beckons with Ponds, Forests, Vineyards & Kite Surfing
The border region around
Neusiedlersee beckons with ponds,
forests, vineyards, storks, kite surfing
– and some excellent restaurants.
The Vinnitski’s Matiki Bar Brings a Tropical Feel to Spittelberg
Brothers Matty and Arik Vinnitski’s Matiki Bar brings a
tropical summer feel to Spittelberg – or your home.
Book Review | Daniel Kehlmann & The Power of Mockery
In Tyll, widely-acclaimed German-Austrian author Daniel Kehlmann reinvents a medieval legend to unmask the fatuity of rulers and the wisdom of tricks.
The Naschmarkt | Vienna’s Legendary Open-Air Market
Or how a culinary melting pot became the city's favorite Bobo BazaarEven in staunchly nostalgic Vienna, neighborhoods change. The Naschm...
Ending the Pandemic with Mass Testing
Austria under lockdown has done well controlling the spread of COVID -19. But the only way to return to normal is to track the cases and be able to control further spread.
Pleased to Meet You | Carefully
Why we (still) need to practice social distancing, now that we can finally get together with friends and family again.
US Quietly Funds the IAEA in Fight Against COVID...
As Donald Trump Slams the World Health Organization, the State Department is giving millions to another uN agency to battle the pandemic.
The Virus Won’t Stop Vienna’s Wines From Flowing...
Corona affects everybody, but wine growers remain resilient in the
face of unrecoverable losses, weather and labor problems.
The Newest Additions to Vienna’s Gastro Sc...
The foodie couple of Antonia Kögl and Benedikt Steinle know Vienna’s gastronomy scene like the back of their hands and turn mesmerizing food projects into reality with their agency, YAY creative.
The Vinnitski’s Matiki Bar Brings a Tropical Fee...
Brothers Matty and Arik Vinnitski’s Matiki Bar brings a
tropical summer feel to Spittelberg – or your home.
Family Life After the Time of Corona
So there she was, on a Tuesday morning of what we now call the Corona Era, gazing at the
walls of the little “water closet” decorated in Viennese style.
How Vienna Became the Petri Dish for Geniuses Li...
From saving mothers to preventing blood clots and unraveling the secrets of our physical universe, Vienna’s scientists have advanced humanity through the ages.
The City and Land of Music
Vienna made music ... and music made Vienna. As told by “Metropole” writers – a libretto for life in the Austrian capital. With an overture by our Editor in Chief Dardis McNamee.
Who Protects Women from Domestic Violence?
Under COVID-19 lockdown, domestic violence has predictably gone up. Intervention helps.
During the Corona Crisis, a Fiat Can Become a Cr...
COVID-induced creative charity or how the boot of a Fiat became a critical food pipeline.
Why the EU Recovery Fund Is a Big Deal – for Eur...
The recent budget-corona negotiations could lead to the creation of a fiscal union and a greater emphasis on sustainability.
How Red Vienna Revolutionized Urban Living
Red Vienna Revolutionized Urban Living for the Working Class. Here’s How They Did It.
Having a Tough Time With German? You’re Not Alon...
Although few argue with the importance of mastering German, the
system needs to change – children of
immigrants in Austria rarely receive the support they need.
Vienna’s Ultimate Swimming Pool Guide
It will be a summer like no other. This year due to Corona, many Viennese will opt to spend a good part of their holiday in the city. Lucky for us, there are few better places for relaxing in the shade and swimming in pools or rivers than Vienna.
“Where There’s a Will…”
Getting our affairs in order in time of a crisis can be a huge relief for all parties, while protecting those you love.
How to Raise Your Kid to be a Scientist in Vienn...
STEM-tastic opportunities await Vienna’s children, even before their first science class at school.
How To… Become an Art Collector
The scene may feel like an impenetrable world from the outside. In truth, it’s within any art lover’s reach. The trick is knowing where to look – and how.
Max Schrems Challenges Facebook and Wins. Again....
European court ruling strikes down the transatlantic data transfer mechanism in a case initiated by the young Austrian data privacy advocate.
How Freud, Adler & Moreno Pioneered Modern ...
Alfred Adler and Jacob L. Moreno developed the theoretical foundations for family therapy in Vienna, building on the work of Sigmund Freud.
IST Research in Klosterneuburg – Ranked 3rd in t...
Inventing something new is one thing. Turning it into a product is quite another. Here's how founders and researchers take ideas to market
Walking ‘Before Sunrise’ – Celebrating 25 Years ...
Shot in just 25 days in the summer of 1994, Richard Linklater’ s disarming look at flirtation, friendship and conversation opened the 1995 Sundance Film Festival, leading to two sequels and a creative partnership.
The Viennese Ida Pfeiffer Circumnavigated the Gl...
Wife, mother, traveler – humble but headstrong Ida Pfeiffer took the world by storm by circumnavigating the globe her way.
Our Top 5 Picks to Stream This Summer
Summer is here, and the great quarantine of 2020 (hopefully!) a memory. And while the outdoors beckons and new content is rare thanks to the lockdown, several recent and upcoming shows await with lavish entertainment. A search for self in lost memories, crafting a more inclusive historic Hollywood, the final triumph of the greatest basketball team ever and a send-up of American interstellar militarism all vie for your attention.
Meet Hedwig Wölfl, Director the Child Protection...
Families come in many shapes and sizes, but they share challenges. These Viennese are here to guide and inspire.
Meet Walter Hermann, Family Psychotherapist in V...
Families come in many shapes and sizes, but they share challenges. These Viennese are here to guide and inspire.
Sisters and Business Partners | Mutual Support i...
At the Viennese label Kids of the Diaspora, founders Leni Charles and Cherrellone do everything together – even motherhood – creating a space where everyone belongs.
The Neusiedlersee Beckons with Ponds, Forests, V...
The border region around
Neusiedlersee beckons with ponds,
forests, vineyards, storks, kite surfing
– and some excellent restaurants.
Fighting Flight Shame? The ÖBB Nightjet’s 28 Des...
Flight Shame getting to you? The ÖBB Nightjet offers low-impact alternative routes to several major European cities – or did so before the corona lockdown. A nightly trip to Milan on the eve of the coronavirus crises.
Heaven & Zell
Zell am See is a bastion of easy-going tradition and snowy delights with big changes on the horizon
From Jewelers to Wineries, Family Businesses Thr...
Businesses that span generations are known for consistency, stability and tradition. Keeping these values alive is a continuous labor of love.
How COVID-19 Affects Rent, Memberships & Da...
COVID-19 poses a major challenge to all, raising questions about rent payments, the assessment of (unfulfillable) supply contracts, lower franchise fees and why data protection should not be neglected even during a pandemic.
Post-COVID Work Will Be Flexible, Agile & A...
The coronavirus lockdown has taught us a lot and may herald a new era of organizational flexibility, agility and adaptability.
In This Land of Immigrants, Tales of Internation...
Having relatives all around the planet makes for exciting family stories, but keeping in touch with your loved ones is also a constant challenge.
A New Way to Do Good Promises to Provide the Dat...
There is a new way to do good that promises to provide the tools to have the most impact – Effective Altruism.
Austria, the Making of a Republic
On April 27, 1945, the Austrian Proclamation of Independence was signed and promulgated in the liberated city of Vienna. Today, Austrians celebrate 75 years of their Republic, a free, democratic and open country in the middle of Europe.
Features
Ewald Nowotny on the EU Post-Pandemic
The pandemic could be the making of the EU, says the former ÖNB governor. On coronabonds,” the “frugal four” and the clever Mrs. Merkel.
Central Europe Beat COVID-19 – Will Their Democracies Survive?
Like other “black swan” events in the past, COVID-19 has challenged
our democracies and changed the way we live.
Rediscovering the Village
Who’s to say what would have happened had Austria’s government not taken swift action in March and isolated the country? As the world grapples with a further economic downturn, long-term unemployment...
This Season About Town | Summer 2020
Explore our curated selection of the hottest boutiques, eateries, and spots around town this season, hand-picked by the Metropole Team.
A War Childhood Museum for Bosnia
“I often spoke to my friends about our wartime memories. I felt that it was something people had an urge to talk about.”25 years after the massacre of Srebrenica, remembering is more important than ever.
Meet Anna Spindler, Preschool Teacher in Vienna
“Understanding each child is
like a puzzle that I piece
together.”
City Life
Donauinsel | Vienna’s Leisure Island
Regardless of how many livability surveys Vienna tops, our beloved city has one glaring deficiency that it will never fix: The nearest ocean beach is hundreds of kilometers away.
From an Insane Asylum to Vienna’s Last Video Rental Place, the Altes AKH Holds Plent...
Wandering around the diverse and historic campus of Austria’s largest and best-known academic institution is compelling even if you are no longer a student
In the 250th Year of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Death, Here’s How to Find Him
For the 250th anniversary of the great composer’s birth, Vienna has pulled out all the stops; join us in tracing his footsteps.
