Isabella Eckerstorfer

As lockdown measures were lifted last week, the economy and population enjoy a long-awaited taste of normalcy.

When it comes to the supposed inferiority of Austria’s provinces, the Viennese don’t mince words – but being a provincial in the big city also has its advantages.

A newcomer on the national stage, the general practitioner has taken on arguably the most demanding job in the country.

Seeking to restore its 1960s allure, the iconic cinema is currently remodeling, partially financed by a cinephile crowdfunding campaign.

The heightened debate has led to a surge in reported incidents of discrimination in 2020, with online harassment actually doubling.