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Two books look at the capital’s outsized influence on western liberalism and the nation’s loudening drumbeat of far-right politics
Austria has become a ‘veritable aircraft carrier’ of Russian agents, says European official
From Tel Aviv to Texas, via Sydney and San Francisco, you share your top spots for an open-air dip in the city
Three suspects arrested after allegedly planning to harm attendees using air guns and swords
Where to shop, eat and connect with the culture in his home city
People have predicted its demise for decades. But it’s whirling as powerfully as ever
As world cities suffer from crippling rent rises, the Austrian capital’s radical housing policy is inspirational
The city rewards the wandering visitor with cafés, candlelit concerts . . . and surprisingly radical architectural wonders
Come for the beautiful glass bottles. Stay for the robot dispensing prescriptions
The Viennese arts and crafts movement is now more popular than ever
The Austrian capital has consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities
Rapid investment has allowed a dynamic ecosystem to grow
Even before the emergence of the Omicron variant, some governments were facing resistance to restrictions
State prosecutors are investigating an allegation that taxpayers’ money was used to fund the former chancellor’s rise to power
As the wine taverns reap the traditional harvest of turbulence, political circles are rocked by scandal
Vienna’s conservative leader puts Green coalition partners in a bind ahead of no-confidence vote on Tuesday
Banking success gives new life to Vienna’s finance hub aspirations but the industry is haunted by dirty-money scandals. Plus: Erste Group CEO interview; why foreign residents are drawn to the Viennese lifestyle; and Austria’s bustling start-up scene
Austrian banks are flourishing and regional growth is set to outpace the EU average, but structural challenges remain
Why Bernd Spalt is betting on the central and eastern region to be a frontrunner in Europe’s race to recovery
Lenders are emerging in a strong position post-Covid, with smaller but firmer footings in central and eastern Europe
Austrian lenders face pressure to tackle corruption after a series of money laundering allegations
A growing ecosystem is attracting international investment, though local funding sources are limited
After three decades of urban renewal, Austria’s capital is attracting a growing number of foreign residents
New Year’s concert and other Austrian performing arts receive generous state support
Army deployed to protect sensitive sites as Sebastian Kurz condemns shooting
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