Syrian Community
Caitlin Elston-Weidinger
Born in Berlin but raised in Oregon, Caitlin is now finishing her degree in International Relations in the Netherlands. Throughout her studies she has also double minored in Geo-resources for the Future at TU Delft and Colloquial Lebanese at the American University of Beirut. She is an editor and contributor to a student e-magazine at Leiden University and enjoys film photography.
Politics
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.
Politics
Beirut to Vienna – Funeral March for the Dead
Following the devastating explosion in Beirut, the Lebanese diaspora in Vienna is demonstrating in support.
Vienna News
Wiener Linien Tests Its First Driverless U-Bahn
A cooperation between Wiener Linien and Siemens has culminated in the X-Wagen’s first test drives, phasing in for a wider public by 2022.
General
From Gasthaus to Polizeiwache: the Fate of Hitler’s Birthplace is Rewritten
The decision to repurpose the Braunau site is designed to end its role as a neo-Nazi shrine, as explained by historian Gregory Weeks.
