Amina Frassl, Author at Metropole

Coronavirus Daily Updates

Coronavirus in Austria | Lockdown Extended Until Feb. 7, Schools Stay Shut, FFP2 Masks Will be Manda...

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria this week – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - January 17, 2021

General

Let Them Ski!

While reports of Austrians defying social distance rules on alpine slopes make international headlines, local ski lift operators are recording massive losses and rolling back services.

Amina Frassl - January 14, 2021

Coronavirus

CoV on Dec. 28 – Jan. 3 | 6,000 People in Austria Vaccinated

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria this week – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - December 29, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on Dec. 21-27 | Day 1 of the Vaccine Rollout

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria this week – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - December 25, 2020

Coronavirus

The Rules of Austria’s Third Lockdown

Following Christmas, the country will re-enter a one-month national lockdown. This time around, a negative test result is the key to freedom.

Amina Frassl - December 22, 2020

Coronavirus

CoV on December 20 | Government Bans Flights From the United Kingdom

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 20, 2020 – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - December 20, 2020

Coronavirus Daily Updates

CoV on December 6 | Last Day of Second Lockdown

The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Austria on December 6, 2020 – updated regularly.

Amina Frassl - December 6, 2020

Coronavirus

How Austria Plans to Reopen After the Second Lockdown

Just in time for the holidays, Austria will ease restrictions on Dec. 7. Here is a complete overview of the next steps.

Amina Frassl - December 3, 2020

Online

“Social, Brave, Humane, Sustainable” – Red-Pink Make Its Debut in Vienna

Following three weeks of intense negotiations, the Vienna’s SPÖ and NEOS have presented a 212-page coalition program for their administration. Here are the most important takeaways.

Amina Frassl - November 19, 2020

Online

The Ugly Truth Behind Vienna’s Terrorist Attack – Blind Bureaucracy and Clumsy Management

Investigations surrounding the Jihadist attack in Vienna’s inner city have revealed hiccups in the Austrian secret service and shed new light on the country’s large extremist scene.

Amina Frassl - November 13, 2020

Online

Jihadist Terror Attack in Vienna’s First District

On Monday evening, at least one ISIS “sympathizer” attacked diners sitting outside in the inner city. Four civilians and one gunman were killed, and 22 others injured, some severely. Police are still looking for possible accomplices. This is a developing story.

Amina Frassl - November 3, 2020

Online

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.

Amina Frassl - October 17, 2020

City Life

Hut ab! Vienna Leads 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.

Amina Frassl - October 4, 2020

Online

“Pass Egal Vote” – Giving a Voice to the Unheard

In allowing noncitizens to cast a simulated ballot, SOS Mitmensch aims to foster inclusion in Austria’s restricted political system.

Amina Frassl - October 2, 2020

Fall 2020

Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike

A picturesque medieval town, regional gourmet cuisine, hiking and idyllic scenery make Kitzbühel the perfect getaway.

Amina Frassl - September 27, 2020

Online

Trump Praises Austrian “Forest Cities” With Exploding Trees

With some highly unusual comments meant to put California’s environmental management in a bad light, the U.S. president set off a twitter storm of mockery and once again exposed his ignorance of the world.

Amina Frassl - September 26, 2020

Coronavirus

QAnon Supporters Put on a Homophobic Display at a Protest in Vienna

At a protest against coronavirus restrictions in Vienna, far-right extremists put on a homophobic display in front of a cheering crowd, while drawing outrage from the Greens.

Amina Frassl - September 19, 2020

Online

Low Marks for Integration in Austrian Schools – Who is to Blame?

The annual integration report has confirmed that migrant children have difficulty learning German, but Integration Minister Susanne Raab rejects changing the system.

Amina Frassl - September 15, 2020

Online

No More Swimming on the Gürtel

'Gürtelfrische West' has been shut down by city officials – yet another set back for Deputy Mayor Birgit Hebein, widely criticized for her “pop-up politics.”

Amina Frassl - September 9, 2020

Online

Reopening Austrian Schools

The education minister’s agenda for the fall semester includes minimizing contact between students and holding classes outside.

Amina Frassl - September 2, 2020

Online

Newcomer Parties Fighting to Get on the Ballot

New, small political parties are vying to get on the ballot for the upcoming elections – in the district council elections, EU citizens can vote too.

Amina Frassl - August 19, 2020

Online

The EU Deal Enters a New Phase

After an agreement over a coronavirus relief package, the European Union is working to implement the plan.

Amina Frassl - August 8, 2020

Online

Vienna Takes on Airbnb Over Social Housing

After negotiations failed, the city is suing the short-term housing platform over illegal sublets in Gemeindebauten municipal apartments.

Amina Frassl - August 1, 2020

Coronavirus

Wrestling for the EU Deal | Austrian Officials, Like the Country, Were Divided

Austria’s EU officials expressed diverging opinions ahead of the bloc’s budget-corona negotiations.

Amina Frassl - July 23, 2020

Online

Adria | Danube Canal Bar Owner Fights the City Over Licenses

Adria-owner Gerold Ecker continues to fight for his right to stay in the popular location, blocking the opening of a new restaurant.

Amina Frassl - July 21, 2020

Online

KAICIID is Leaving Vienna

After years of heated debate over its mission, the disputed Saudi-led organization is moving to Geneva.

Amina Frassl - June 29, 2020

Online

The End for Cars in the Inner City

The Greens have long pushed for a car ban in Vienna’s first district. Now, this is becoming a reality.

Amina Frassl - June 18, 2020

Coronavirus

Vacation in Austria, Like the Habsburgs

The government is making a bid to save the summer tourism season by targeting Austrian guests with a €40 million “Vacation in Austria” campaign.

Amina Frassl - June 17, 2020

newsletter

Funding a New Future | The Race for a Vaccine

In Metropole’s first online special event, life science experts discussed the funds required to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

Amina Frassl - June 16, 2020

Coronavirus

Viennese Tourism is Fighting for Survival

Organizations and hotel businesses are vowing to save the city’s summer tourism with advertising campaigns directed at locals and guests from neighboring states.

Amina Frassl - June 9, 2020

Amina Frassl

Coronavirus in Austria | Lockdown Extended Until Feb. 7, Schools Stay Shut, FFP2 Masks Will be Manda...

Let Them Ski!

CoV on Dec. 28 – Jan. 3 | 6,000 People in Austria Vaccinated

CoV on Dec. 21-27 | Day 1 of the Vaccine Rollout

The Rules of Austria’s Third Lockdown

CoV on December 20 | Government Bans Flights From the United Kingdom

CoV on December 6 | Last Day of Second Lockdown

How Austria Plans to Reopen After the Second Lockdown

“Social, Brave, Humane, Sustainable” – Red-Pink Make Its Debut in Vienna

The Ugly Truth Behind Vienna’s Terrorist Attack – Blind Bureaucracy and Clumsy Management

Jihadist Terror Attack in Vienna’s First District

Black Voices – ‘Writing History’ in Austria

Hut ab! Vienna Leads the Return of the Hat

“Pass Egal Vote” – Giving a Voice to the Unheard

Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike

Trump Praises Austrian “Forest Cities” With Exploding Trees

QAnon Supporters Put on a Homophobic Display at a Protest in Vienna

Low Marks for Integration in Austrian Schools – Who is to Blame?

No More Swimming on the Gürtel

Reopening Austrian Schools

Newcomer Parties Fighting to Get on the Ballot

The EU Deal Enters a New Phase

Vienna Takes on Airbnb Over Social Housing

Wrestling for the EU Deal | Austrian Officials, Like the Country, Were Divided

Adria | Danube Canal Bar Owner Fights the City Over Licenses

KAICIID is Leaving Vienna

The End for Cars in the Inner City

Vacation in Austria, Like the Habsburgs

Funding a New Future | The Race for a Vaccine

Viennese Tourism is Fighting for Survival

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