The COVID-19 virus, also often referred to as the “coronavirus”, has become one of the central phenomena of 2020. The pandemic that has swept the world, affected many aspects of our daily life and, of course, the economy. Stock market indices have shown their strongest quarterly decline since 1987, millions of people have lost their jobs, and businesses around the world have had to adapt to work from home. In this and the next article, we will focus on the situation on the real estate market in Austria, in particular in Vienna and Lower Austria. It should be noted that...
Universities of Austria. Tyrol
This article is a continuation of a series of articles on higher education institutions in Austria. Universities of Tyrol – what we will talk about in this article. The first part, dedicated to the universities of Salzburg, can be found here. Tyrol is the third largest region in Austria. The capital of the region is the city of Innsbruck. This city is one of the most famous tourist and sports centers in Austria – it hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice (in 1964 and 1976), as well as twice the Winter Paralympic Games (in 1984 and 1988). In 2005, the...
Austria fights against pandemic – clear words inspire confidence
A special meeting of the Austrian National Council on the conclusion of the COVID-19 law and the restriction of the rights and freedoms of citizens to save society from a pandemic. Cultural life in Austria, by decree of the government, stopped at least until the end of March and, in some cases, until mid-April (Ostern). All performances, shows, conferences and other events with the participation of more than 100 people were canceled on Tuesday March 10th because of the danger of the virus. Situation shocked Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Sankt Pölten, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Bregenz, almost all the federal states, cities...
Vienna, the waltz capital of the world, is turning into the city of antique cars
The wheel of time rotates back and only for one weekend. The annual parade “Vienna Classic Days” takes place in a charming and friendly atmosphere, which has long turned into a cult event pleasing a large audience along a stretch of path starting at the Vienna City Hall. Participants in the parade and the stars of motorsport to the rumble of motors and the overflow of waltz present their magnificent cars, some of which are sometimes already over 100 years old. For some this is a test of time, for others, it is a unique opportunity to show brilliance and...
Universities of Austria. Salzburg.
Austria is a popular country for higher education. Tens of thousands of students from all over the world strive to get their education in Austria. This is not surprising – high standards of living, good quality and affordable prices for education, compare to, for example, the USA and Great Britain, attract many people from all over the world. In Austria, there are many universities and Fachhochschule that provide a wide range of educational programs. In this article we will talk about the universities of Salzburg.Salzburg is not only the fourth largest city in Austria, but also the capital of the...
Niki Lauda, the legend of Formula 1, one of the outstanding Austrians of our time, has died
More than the government crisis in Austria, we were stunned by the sad news of the death of Niki Lauda. The 70-year-old Formula One champion, pilot and founder of the aviation company, died on May 20th. He was not only the national hero of Austria, who inspired a whole generation, but also a great personality with an extraordinary fighting character and a kind heart. Niki Lauda was born in Vienna in a family of influential industrialists. He bought his first own VW-Käfer Cabriolet of 1949, already in 15 years. He made his debut in the European series “Mini”, then began...
Changes in the traffic rules in Austria
Traffic rules in Austria are constantly improving. On Monday, April 1, 2019, the 30th amendment to the Road Traffic Act (30. Novelle der Straßenverkehrsordnung) came into force. In this article we will look at the main statements. One of the key changes is that the end of the cycling track should no longer be indicated by the word ‘Ende’, but the repeated bicycle symbols are still remained. When the bike path ends and the cyclist goes to nearby tracks, other road users should let him join the traffic flow on equal rights. So a cyclist who moves straight and moves...
Wine and winemaking in Austria
Wine and winemaking in Austria is a fairly developed and profitable business. For many tourists and visitors, Austria is more likely to be associated with beer and Vienna schnitzel. But Austria has a long history of wine production and therefore its culture of consumption. Good Austrian wine is not only a great gift for loved ones, but also a good souvenir to commemorate a visit to this country. A Brief History of Winemaking in Austria According to some archaeological finds, grapes were grown in the territory of modern Austria already 4000 years ago. Ancient wine vessels found near Salzburg date...
Music drama Parsifal by Richard Wagner at the Vienna State Opera
Richard Wagner’s opera based on a mystical story is about a young man, Parsifal, who grew up in a forest, away from knightly valor and burdened with the search for the holy grail, whose magic heals deadly wounds. Parsifal at the Vienna State Opera The play of director Alvis Hermanis takes action to the Vienna psychiatric clinic „Wagner Spital“ built in an elegant Austrian ‘Jugendstil’. Time and space are intertwined in a tangle of events, which are meaningless to resist. The space becomes transient, and time turns into a “here-room” filled with hospital beds, which was solemnly announced “Die Zeit...
36th Vienna City Marathon 2019
This year, on the 6th and 7th of April, the traditional annual Vienna City Marathon will be held. The first such marathon took place back in 1984, when 794 participants competed, last year – this figure exceeded 39,000 runners from more than 120 countries of the world. At present Marathon has become an important social event in the city life Program of 36th Vienna City Marathon 2019 On the 5th of April the program of events will be opened with the exhibition Vienna Sports World dedicated to sport, tourism and healthy lifestyle. Here participants will be able to get their...