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The Taste of Hungary in Vienna
Here are the Viennese food spots that make the Hungarian community feel at home.
Online
Facing the Closed-Door Topic of Migrants and Sexual Assault
While most crime is down, alarming increases in violence against women, often by recent migrants, increases the pressure on efforts to support successful integration.
Coronavirus in Austria & Vienna | Austria Is Now Red According to the EU’s Traffic Light System
The coronavirus has arrived in Austria. Here’s all you need to know about current measures, including where to get help, information and tips – updated regularly.
Park Life – Classic Cocktails and Wiener Modern
This summer, amid varnished wood and polished brass, the tree-sheltered Kleinod Stadtgarten behind the Kursalon could be the ideal place to see and be seen.
Fall 2020
Meet Praline Le Moult, a Parisian Fashion Designer Who Launched Her Brand in Vie...
“Beauty, like a butterfly, is fleeting. Like a spectacular sunset, it’s there for a moment – and then it’s gone.”
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Black Voices – ‘Writing History’ in Austria
Following the popular Black Lives Matter protest in Vienna, young activists launched a Citizens’ Initiative demanding a national action plan against racism.
Facing the Closed-Door Topic of Migrants and Sexual Assault
While most crime is down, alarming increases in violence against women, often by recent migrants, increases the pressure on efforts to support successful integration.
Meet Praline Le Moult, a Parisian Fashion Designer Who Launched Her Brand in Vie...
“Beauty, like a butterfly, is fleeting. Like a spectacular sunset, it’s there for a moment – and then it’s gone.”
Facing the Closed-Door Topic of Migrants and Sexual Assault
While most crime is down, alarming increases in violence against women, often by recent migrants, increases the pressure on efforts to support successful integration.
Meet Praline Le Moult, a Parisian Fashion Designer Who Launched Her Brand in Vie...
“Beauty, like a butterfly, is fleeting. Like a spectacular sunset, it’s there for a moment – and then it’s gone.”
Black Voices – ‘Writing History’ in Austria
Following the popular Black Lives Matter protest in Vienna, young activists launched a Citizens’ Initiative demanding a national action plan against racism.
Vienna Election – The Greens Call for Unity as the SPÖ Weighs its Options
The mayor’s delegation will meet with all the parties before formal coalition negotiations begin on October 26.
Black Voices – ‘Writing History’ in Austria
Following the popular Black Lives Matter protest in Vienna, young activists launched a Citizens’ Initiative demanding a national action plan against racism.
Vienna Election – The Greens Call for Unity as the SPÖ Weighs its Options
The mayor’s delegation will meet with all the parties before formal coalition negotiations begin on October 26.
Meet Praline Le Moult, a Parisian Fashion Designer Who Launched Her Brand in Vie...
“Beauty, like a butterfly, is fleeting. Like a spectacular sunset, it’s there for a moment – and then it’s gone.”
Vienna’s IAEA Is in a Dangerous Standoff to Defend the Iran Nuclear Deal
During an adventurous raid, Israel stole vital intelligence information in Iran that now could help the US build the case for terminating the Iran nuclear deal once and for all.
Austrian Giants Like Swarovski and Wolford Promise Eco-Friendly Quality Over Fas...
Superior craftsmanship and the willingness to pivot have ensured the
longevity of Austrian fashion luxury brands like Swarovski and Wolford.
Neubaugasse | Vienna’s Millenial Mile and the 7th District’s Beating...
Recently transformed into a 'Begegnunszone,' the street is about to embark on a new chapter.
Hungarians Living in Vienna
More than 25,000 Hungarians live in Vienna. We talked to some of them to learn why they moved here and what makes them feel at home.
Vienna Election – The Greens Call for Unity as the SPÖ Weighs its Options
The mayor’s delegation will meet with all the parties before formal coalition negotiations begin on October 26.
Vienna’s IAEA Is in a Dangerous Standoff to Defend the Iran Nuclear Deal
During an adventurous raid, Israel stole vital intelligence information in Iran that now could help the US build the case for terminating the Iran nuclear deal once and for all.
Meet Gyorgy Lang, the Hungarian Surgeon Who Performed the World’s First Lung Transplant on a COVID-19 Patient
The story of a man who extends boundaries, in more than one way.
“Home Is Where the Herz Is” explores and celebrates Vienna’s diversity through a year-long project giving voice to the 40% of Vienna that has a migrant background.
Teams from Vienna’s 10 largest communities will publish a magazine and digital content on Metropole and you’ll find us at events across the city.
Meet Mary Larunsi, an Austrian Fashion Model With Nigerian Roots
“What you see in the pictures is
not necessarily the reality. I don’t
get flown anywhere in a private jet
with a glass of champagne in my
hand. In the end, it’s hard work.”
Vienna Has Voted – The Final Results in Detail
Viennese voters have handed the ruling SPÖ of Mayor Michael Ludwig a decisive victory. All other parties win a higher vote share. Only the far-right-wing FPÖ implodes, losing more than three quarters of its voters.
Austrian Giants Like Swarovski and Wolford Promise Eco-Friendly Quality Over Fast Fashion
Superior craftsmanship and the willingness to pivot have ensured the
longevity of Austrian fashion luxury brands like Swarovski and Wolford.
7 German Words That Will Spoil Austrian Appetites
Erdäpfel, Topfen & Paradeiser are more than just words.
Growing Up Hungarian in Vienna
Since the launch of the Hungarian-German bilingual elementary school in 2019, Viennese parents can give their children an authentic 'magyar' learning experience.
Integration and Identity – Who is a “Real” Austrian?
On the eve of the Vienna mayoral elections, questions of voting rights and double citizenship – of Heritage and 'Heimat' – are again dominating the agenda.
Neubaugasse | Vienna’s Millenial Mile and the 7th District’s Beating Heart
Recently transformed into a 'Begegnunszone,' the street is about to embark on a new chapter.
I’m an Austrian Who Can’t Live in Austria
With a life both in the U.S. and Vienna, Gabriel Foguel wants dual citizenship, but the Austrian government won’t allow it.
Bermudadreieck | History and Hard Drinking
Ominously named after the mysterious navigational hazard that allegedly claims countless vessels in the Caribbean, Vienna’s Bermudad...
Transylvania | Over the River and Through the Wo...
With a total area of over 100,000 km2, modern day Transylvania is the largest region of Romania, and, by itself, larger than Austria.
More Current Than Ever, “Nina Simone ̵...
A stellar cast and memorable songs transports the Civil Rights movement to the #BlackLivesMatter era
Election Fever in Vienna
As the city prepares to go to the polls, the streets are plastered with party propaganda posters. Michael Ludwig will almost certainly remain mayor, but his potential partners are pitching for a piece of power.
Salon 2020 – This Year’s Best Austri...
The annual Wine Salon in Palais Coburg presented a tough jury's selection of the best of the current year. The setting was magnificent, the wines too.
Comal – Taco Fiesta on Florianigasse
Opening like a blossom during quarantine, Comal offers traditional Mexican food and hospitality.
Roland Huber’s Parisian Bistronomy Essloka...
The award-winning chef’s new restaurant in the Kamptal is refined, yet unpretentious.
Is Vienna a Fashion Capital ? Not Yet.
Once a burgeoning capital of fashion, Vienna lost its design industry with the Jews who supported it and has struggled in the decades since. But the next chapter may be different.
Families – Dreaming of Life After 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.
Integration and Identity – Who is a “Real”...
On the eve of the Vienna mayoral elections, questions of voting rights and double citizenship – of Heritage and 'Heimat' – are again dominating the agenda.
I’m an Austrian Who Can’t Live in Austria
With a life both in the U.S. and Vienna, Gabriel Foguel wants dual citizenship, but the Austrian government won’t allow it.
Let the People Vote!
In Austria, every 5th person over 16 cannot vote, in Vienna, every 3rd. For democracy to flourish, we need to make these voices heard.
Vienna is Leading the Return of the Hat
Out of style for decades, the hat is making a gradual comeback, aided by local manufacturers who kept the custom alive.
Will Vienna’s Clubs Survive the Coronaviru...
COVID-19 has brought Vienna’s nightlife to a screeching halt, with clubs unsure of when they can reopen - and how to survive until then.
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.
How To … Make Your Own Clothes
Vienna is full of sewing shops and DIY stores. We checked out some of them – and ended up printing 100 T-shirts.
“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.
Coming Clean on Electric Cars
Electricity spells kosher for many an eco-warrior, with battery-powered cars seen as the answer to vehicle-generated pollution. An analysis by carmaker Volvo suggests it is not so simple.
How Austrian Scientists are Fighting COVID-19
As nations around the world follow every twist and turn of the developing science to combat the coronavirus, Austrian researchers and companies could play a key role.
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.
5 Things to Stream in Austria This Fall
As fall rolls in, the days get shorter and temperatures drop, new shows beckon us back to our couch, with an edgy drama, a journey to the edge of sanity, a teenage sleuth, an expedition to the red planet and the visual coronation of a queen coming to a WiFi router near you!
More Current Than Ever, “Nina Simone ̵...
A stellar cast and memorable songs transports the Civil Rights movement to the #BlackLivesMatter era
Anna Goldenberg’s “Belonging to Vien...
Close-knit ties triumph over
trauma in Anna Goldenberg’s moving family memoir of torture, exile and ultimate homecoming.
Meet Praline Le Moult, a Parisian Fashion Design...
“Beauty, like a butterfly, is fleeting. Like a spectacular sunset, it’s there for a moment – and then it’s gone.”
Meet Mary Larunsi, an Austrian Fashion Model Wit...
“What you see in the pictures is
not necessarily the reality. I don’t
get flown anywhere in a private jet
with a glass of champagne in my
hand. In the end, it’s hard work.”
Meet Simon Winkelmüller, a Fashion Stylist With ...
“I would never write some kind
of trend column stating what’s ‘in’
or ‘out.’ For me, that’s somehow
so 2000.”
The Vienna-Budapest Connection
It’s Friday afternoon at Praterstern. Eight strangers pile into a small van that commutes between Vienna and Budapest at least twice a day ‐ even during COVID, when regulations allow. It’s much more than hitching a ride.
Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike
A picturesque medieval town, regional gourmet cuisine, hiking and idyllic scenery make Kitzbühel the perfect getaway.
The Neusiedlersee Beckons with Ponds, Forests, V...
The border region around
Neusiedlersee beckons with ponds,
forests, vineyards, storks, kite surfing
– and some excellent restaurants.
Austrian Giants Like Swarovski and Wolford Promi...
Superior craftsmanship and the willingness to pivot have ensured the
longevity of Austrian fashion luxury brands like Swarovski and Wolford.
Inside FABB – the Impact Hub’s Fashi...
Alexis Eremia and Karin Granner have marshaled the Impact Hubs in Vienna and Amsterdam to focus on local, sustainable fashion brands.
Everything You Need to Know About Trademarking i...
What’s in a name? It is not sleeve, nor pant leg, nor button... How brands distinguish quality and set fashion makers apart. Designers beware, make sure to take trademarking seriously.
Telex.hu – A Defiant Hungarian News Site L...
Resisting government efforts to suppress independent media, seasoned journalists at the new crowd-funded website have sworn to “keep a check on power.”
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.
Features
Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike
A picturesque medieval town, regional gourmet cuisine, hiking and idyllic scenery make Kitzbühel the perfect getaway.
Star Designer Thomas Kirchgrabner Spills the Secrets of His and Lena Hoschek’s Success
The head of Lena Hoschek’s couture atelier, designer Thomas Kirchgrabner describes demanding clientele, recounts his rise in Austria’s fashion scene and how he met his boss.
Will Vienna’s Clubs Survive the Coronavirus Lockdown?
COVID-19 has brought Vienna’s nightlife to a screeching halt, with clubs unsure of when they can reopen - and how to survive until then.
How Disease Detectives Help Us Beat COVID-19 By Tracking Superspreaders
The crucial role of public health and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clothes Make the Metropolitan
Our publisher Margaret Childs introduces our fall issue, which is all about fashion in Vienna.
How To … Make Your Own Clothes
Vienna is full of sewing shops and DIY stores. We checked out some of them – and ended up printing 100 T-shirts.
City Life
Having a Tough Time With German? You’re Not Alone
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.
How Red Vienna Revolutionized Urban Living
Red Vienna revolutionized urban living for the working class. Here’s how they did it.
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.
