Catherine Lankes
Catherine Lankes is an Austrian freelance journalist with a tilt towards the international sphere. After having studied Translation Studies in Vienna and in Paris, she is now taking a peek into the world of diplomacy with a Master’s Degree in International Studies from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. Her interests include classical ballet and riding her motorbike.
Opinion | Not the President’s men
Hardly has been there a time in recent years when the political tensions in Austria and America have been so similar, when both countries have been so vulnerable
Amidst anger and fear that are nearly...
Grätzl | Kohlmarkt
High Street High
If elegance and sophistication had an address, Kohlmarkt would be it. Connecting two must-sees, the Hofburg and the Graben, it is home to luxury brands such as Tiffany, Fendi and Gucci, with...
Third Time’s a Charm: Austria Votes in 9 videos
The end is near.
Tomorrow, for the third time, Austria casts it vote for President.
Our election was a piece of cake compared to US-presidential one, 11 months of Wahlkampf (campaigning) was the longest (and maybe the most exhausting) race in Austria history...
U.S. 2016 Presidential Elections Live Blog
Our own Catherine Lankes is in California this election day. Keep this page open for Metropole's coverage from the Golden State.
Hubert Scheibl, Austrian Contemporary Artist, Between Abstract and Bold art
The prominent Austrian artist redecorates the Belvedere’s Orangerie
Celebrated as one of Austria’s most prominent contemporary artists, Hubert Scheibl uses vast canvases to create his signature abstract landscapes, oscillating between impenetrable, mystifying and sensual. His abundance...
Glitter, Glam and The Great Gatsby
Dwight Rhoden revisits F. Scott Fitzgerald’s jazz age shenanigans on stage
Mimicking the extravagant Roaring Twenties, The Great Gatsby Ballet is not a production for purists. Sparkling headbands, shiny gold confetti and lavish choreography create a...
Vienna Necropolis
Hardly a place embodies the city’s heart and soul more than the Zentralfriedhof, Vienna’s Central Cemetery
As October ends and the city recoils from the gusty winds and harsh, grey weather, the Wiener Zentralfriedhof (Vienna...
On the Road: Classical Indulgence – Salzburg Festival
Salzburg is far more than Mozartkugeln, especially during festival season
The majestic Salzburg cathedral is the scenic backdrop for the seminal play Jedermann.
Photo ©2016 Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
While other cities die a slow summer-death in...
City Life: Little House on The Old Danube
Vienna has a love affair with small suburban gardens, a parallel world of pruning, planting and peace of mind
For many Viennese, crossing the Danube has long meant venturing into uncharted territory, a journey not...
