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Hungarian Fashion & Culture in Vienna
Check out the best of Hungarian fashion and culture in Vienna.
Word of the Week: Bassena [ba’se:na]
Noun. Orig. either French basin or Italian bacino, both meaning basin.
Word of the Week: Fetzen [ˈfɛt͡sn̩]
Noun. In use since at least the 14th century, this highly versatile word has multiple meanings.
Word of the Week: Schlawiner [ʃlaˈviːnɐ]
Noun. A loveable rogue; someone who is untrustworthy, but charming.
HERSTORY – Metropole x Women of Vienna
In this series, incredible women from the Women of Vienna (WoV) community tell their stories. Aiming to bridge communities and celebrate diversity, Metropole has partnered up with Women of Vienna to bring you a slice of Herstory.
AD: Bring a Piece of London Into Your Home
Few things are as clearly identifiable with the British capital as the iconic red phone booth. Now you can bring a piece of London flair into your home – or more specifically, your kitchen!
Word of the Week: Servus [ˈseɐ̯vus]
Greeting. Often contracted in conversation as Servas!, Sers! or Seas! Also used to say goodbye.
The Coolest Spots in, Around and Under Vienna
Half way through the summer, a half-dozen tips for chilling out in the hot town.
Word of the Week: i-tüpferl-Reiter [i:-dYpfəl-raɪtʰə]
Noun.Lit. “i-dot-rider;” A pedantic person; a stickler; someone who insists on dotting all “i’s” and crossing all “t’s.”
Vienna’s Best Ice Cream Spots
Discover Metropole’s guide to Vienna’s most delicious ice cream spots to cool off this summer!
Word of the Week: Gründerzeit [ˈɡʁʏndɐˌt͡saɪ̯t]
Noun. Lit. Founder’s Era. A time during the second half of the 19th century where Austria (Austria-Hungary after 1867) became industrialized and under went unprecedented modernization and growth.
Word of the Week: Jause [‘jaʊ̯zə]
Noun. A snack, or a (usually cold) meal served in between the standard breakfast, lunch and dinner, although coffee and cake also qualifies. Origin is from the Slovenianjúžina (lunch, midday meal). The term “snack” can be some-what misleading, however, as …
Word of the Week: Bagage [baˈɡaːʃ]
[baˈɡaːʃ] Noun. Riffraff, reprobates, a group of people you generally hold a low opinion of. A loanword from French that made it into the Viennese vernacular by the 15th century, it originally held the identical meaning – just like “baggage” …
Word of the Week: Blitzgneisser
[ˈblɪt͡sˌɡnaɪ̯ sɐ] Noun. A very smart person. Lit. a “lightning comprehender,” someone who gets things in a flash. A compound word consisting of Blitz (lightning) and a derivative of gneißen, an archaic Austro-Bavarian verb meaning “to comprehend.” Which would be …
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Word of the Week: Bürgerschreck
[ˈbʏʁɡɐˌʃʀɛk] Noun. Lit. “Terrorizer of the Bourgeoisie;” A person who deliberately tries to shock and offend the conservative middle classes with provocative behavior. What does Bürgerschreck really mean? Most commonly used in reference to Punk Rockers, Artists, Anarcho-Communists, exhibitionists, juvenile …
How to Shape Your CV to Land Your Next Dream Job in Vienna
Although the current situation is everything but easy on the labor market, things will certainly change again. Prepare now with the tips of our expert in recruiting.
HERSTORY – Metropole x Women of Vienna
Zilla Boyer a political scientist, campaigner and pod-cast creator who joined WoV in search of adventure when she relocated here almost three years ago.
HERSTORY – Metropole x Women of Vienna
In this series, METROPOLE partners up with the Women of Vienna network to bridge communities and celebrate diversity, introducing some of their incredible members and bringing you a slice of Herstory.
Fall 2019 | City Planning Masterpiece
The issue City Planning Masterpiece uncovers “the secrects of a city that works” and what Viennese architects, politicians and urban planners do to make this city smart.
Central European University (CEU) – U.S. Degree in Vienna
Austria’s newest premier university, Central European University (CEU) is already an integral part of Vienna’s academic community, settling in nicely into its recently-refurbished six-story, 12,000 sqm campus in Favoriten, the city’s multicultural 10th district. Open since fall 2019, CEU boasts …
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Nine Tips for Buying Property in Vienna
Buying real estate can be a daunting task – especially if you’ve just relocated from another country. Not only is it a major financial commitment, it will affect your and your family’s quality of life for years to come.
Feldenkrais | Stay in Good Health, Learn Something New
Vienna is home to one of the biggest Feldenkrais spaces in Europe, with a dedicated multilingual team working under the guidance of Educational Director Donna Ray from California.
Fall 2019 | City Planning Masterpiece
The issue City Planning Masterpiece uncovers “the secrects of a city that works” and what Viennese architects, politicians and urban planners do to make this city smart. Flip through the digital version
Austrian Culture – What It Means to be a typical Austrian
Austrian culture is not just monuments, artworks, and great literature — it is, above all, who we are. To a newcomer, Austria may not seem like a strange country. Stunningly beautiful but with people who, at first encounter, can seem …
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Dec 2018/Jan 2019 | Being Austrian
How tradition endures and our cultural heritage defines usdiscover Austria’s traditions and heritage: the local culture is more than just Mozart, Schnitzel and Lederhosen! Flip through the digital version
November 2018 | Heast Oida!
Viennese Schmäh and how it makes life in the world’s most liveable city just about bearable. Flip through the digital version
Slovenia | On the Crossroads of Europe
From snowy peaks to frothing waves, for the Slovenes, transition is a state of being
Putin & the Wolf | An Interview with the Kreml Boss
Ahead of his state visit to Austria on June 5, the first since his reelection, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave ORF news anchorman Armin Wolf an exclusive interview.
July/August 2017 | Arrivals & Departures
How Vienna Meets the World Flip through the digital version
