Jusztina Barna
Jusztina is Metropole's Online Content Manager. She attended a bilingual English-Hungarian high school where her love for literature and linguistics was planted, further sprouting once she gained an English degree. She moved to Vienna in 2016.
General
My First Day in an Austrian Office
Leaving my international bubble, I discovered that I have much more in common with the Viennese than I had assumed.
Coronavirus
President Van der Bellen Urges Austrians to Get Vaccinated
Responding to stagnating vaccination rates, the Austrian head of state posted a personal video message asking everyone to “be part of the solution.”
Coronavirus
Covid on August 9-15 | Fourth Wave Gains Momentum
The coronavirus is shaping our lives. Here’s what happened in regards to COVID-19 in Austria in the week of August 9-15, 2021.
General
Danube Limes Now Listed as a World Heritage Site
After almost 20 years of transnational cooperation, the ruins of the ancient Roman frontier fortifications along the Danube are now recognized by UNESCO as sites of particular cultural value.
Business
Austrian Giants Like Swarovski and Wolford Promise Eco-Friendly Quality Over Fast Fashion
Superior craftsmanship and the willingness to pivot have ensured the
longevity of Austrian fashion luxury brands like Swarovski and Wolford.
Features
Growing Up Hungarian in Vienna
Since the launch of the Hungarian-German bilingual elementary school in 2019, Viennese parents can give their children an authentic 'magyar' learning experience.
General
Telex.hu – A Defiant Hungarian News Site
Resisting government efforts to suppress independent media, seasoned journalists at the new crowd-funded website have sworn to “keep a check on power.”
Culture
Cinematic Comfort Food
What the movie 'Love Sarah' lacks in drama, it almost makes up for in charm.
City Life
Having a Tough Time With German? You’re Not Alone
Although few argue with the importance of mastering German, the
system needs to change – children of
immigrants in Austria rarely receive the support they need.
Science & Technology
IST Research in Klosterneuburg – Ranked 3rd in the World – Joins Forces with Startups to Make Ideas ...
Inventing something new is one thing. Turning it into a product is quite another. Here's how founders and researchers take ideas to market
Coronavirus
Top 5 Viral Austrian Videos | A Sense of Community and Controversy
Love ‘em or hate ‘em – these are the short little clips that intrigued Austrians during lockdown.
Coronavirus
Hungary’s New Coronavirus Law Is Highly Criticized
Although other governments have extraordinary power as well, Hungarian’s unlimited mandate is unprecedented in Europe.
Coronavirus
Tourism Is the Industry Most Affected by Coronavirus
The once-flourishing Austrian tourism is suffering, as government and banks intervene to safeguard existing jobs.
Vienna News
EU Advocate Condemns “Lex-CEU”
In a preliminary decision handed down March 5, the European Union’s Advocate General has declared unequivocally that Hungary’s 2017 restrictions on f...
General
Cinema and the City | 5 Films Set in Vienna
From the dark sewers of 1949 to 21st century drone shots, Vienna has shown many faces on the silver screen.
Vienna News
NEOS Press for Digitalization of Immigration Services
Expanding e-government could reduce waiting time at the famously overburdened MA35. However this would require a change in the law.
Vienna News
The Burgtheater’s (im)Perfect Crib
Real time surtitles in German and English now make it possible for non-German speakers and the hard of hearing to enjoy Vienna’s greatest stage. But maybe you don’t need them.
Vienna News
5 Anti-Valentine’s Day Movies | It’s Difficult to Love
If the most saccharine of holidays is starting to get to you, here are five sobering – some would say more realistic – portrayals of human emotion.
Vienna News
Budapest’s Future Development in Danger
After losing control of City Hall to the opposition, the Hungarian government plans on cutting off EU funds to the capital.
Vienna News
Dr. Alma Zadić | From Refugee to Minister
Dr. Alma Zadić, a Bosnian-born lawyer who came to Austria as a 10-year-old when her family fled from the war-torn Balkans in the 1990s, has been named justice minister.
Vienna News
7 Remarkable Ball Highlights in Vienna That Cater to Every Taste
These are the pompous event highlights you shouldn't miss in 2020.
Vienna News
5 Ways to Enjoy Vienna this December – Besides Punch and Cookies
There are tons of great activities you can enjoy alone or with friends, even after the holidays end. Need some ideas? Metropole’s got you covered.
