Romanian CommunityAmina Frassl
Amina is Metropole's online content manager. She writes about news and news analysis and commutes between Vienna and Berlin as she completes her studies in journalism and politics at NYU.
Coronavirus
The Out of Control Fringes
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.
General
Kitzbühel in Summer Is For Gourmets Who Hike
A picturesque medieval town, regional gourmet cuisine, hiking and idyllic scenery make Kitzbühel the perfect getaway.
City Life
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.
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.
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.”
Online
Reopening Austrian Schools
The education minister’s agenda for the fall semester includes minimizing contact between students and holding classes outside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Online
KAICIID is Leaving Vienna
After years of heated debate over its mission, the disputed Saudi-led organization is moving to Geneva.
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.
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.
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.
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.
