CIA Warning Helped Stop Taylor Swift Concert Attack
The agency tipped off Austria about four individuals linked to the Islamic State, who were planning an attack.
Vienna to Extend Open-Air Concert Hours
The City of Vienna is set to revise its noise regulations for concert venues, allowing open-air music events to continue until 11pm.
Coldplay Concert Ticket Fraud: 40 Cases Reported Across Austria
A Carinthian man is suspected of carrying out a large-scale fraud involving tickets for Coldplay’s concerts in Austria.
Schönbrunn Zoo Welcomes King Penguin Chick
Unlike other birds, King Penguins do not build nests; instead, they incubate their eggs for about 55 days by keeping them in a brood pouch on their abdomen.
A Third of Austria’s Iconic Hallstätter Glacier Lost Since 2006
The Hallstätter Glacier, the largest glacier in the mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps (shared between Austria and Bavaria), is beyond saving, even in the most optimistic climate scenarios.
Tightened Security for Coldplay Concerts
Coldplay are set to play four sold-out shows at the same venue where US megastar Taylor Swift was scheduled to perform.
Frequency Festival Ends Calmly Despite Security Concerns
The final night of the multi-day event in the Lower Austrian capital will feature performances from Peter Fox, Yung Hurn, Sido and Camo & Krooked.
Museums and Pools Free for Taylor Swift Fans After Cancellation
The Albertina, MAK and mumok are leading the charge among Vienna’s museums in offering free entry to Taylor Swift ticket holders.
Vienna Prepares for Taylor Swift Concerts
Many of the preparations are being kept secret, though the football pitch’s grass turf has already been removed.
Popfest Starts 15th Year at Karlsplatz
Kicking off the festivities is Popfest veteran Nino von Wien, who was one of the opening acts at the inaugural event in 2011.
