Tag: Stephansplatz
Everything is still quiet – the academic ball in Vienna is accompanied by demonstrations
The liberal academic ball will take place again in the Vienna Hofburg on Friday. The event – described by critics as an international networking meeting for right-wing extremists – was…
“Pour it on me” – New Year’s Eve trail: “Mushroom mug” as a drinking hurdle
The Vienna New Year’s Eve Trail attracted 800,000 visitors last year and a similar influx is expected again this year, despite the somewhat cloudy weather (see video above). The restaurant…
Pulled out a screwdriver – use in St. Stephen’s Cathedral: employees threatened
Vienna police forces were alerted to St. Stephen’s Cathedral on Monday morning. A man (29) is said to have threatened two employees – both 34 years old – with a…
Middle East War – Stephansplatz: Strollers reminded of hostages
Anyone who was on Stephansplatz in Vienna on Monday may have seen strollers with missing person reports. These were put up by Jewish civil society to commemorate minors who were…
At Stephansplatz – Vienna: Palestine activists ignore ban on demonstrations
Although the rally was banned by the Vienna police on Wednesday afternoon, hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists gathered at Vienna’s Stephansplatz in the evening. There were loud demonstrations against Israel. Shortly…
“Security concerns” – Vienna bans Palestinian demonstration at Stephansplatz
The “vigil” scheduled for Wednesday evening, which was organized by the “Palestine Solidarity Austria” platform, among others, is prohibited. State Police Vice President Franz Eigner announced this on Wednesday afternoon.…
Wallet captured – Vienna: Thieving magpies caught in the act
When the police carried out priority patrols on Stephansplatz in Vienna on Friday, two thieves caught them. Thanks to the officials, the stolen goods, cash and ATM cards, were returned…
Police on site – activists paralyze OMV tracks in Schwechat
The climate protests in Vienna as part of the European Gas Conference continue on Tuesday. Around 7.30 a.m., activists occupied the tracks of OMV Schwechat. A few minutes later, another…
Bizarre appearance – Corona deniers dance the “Macarena” on Stephansplatz
Numerous corona deniers have come to Vienna’s Stephansplatz on New Year’s Eve to celebrate. Video recordings on Twitter show a crowd dancing to the party hit “Macarena”. On the sidelines…
Heli at Stephansplatz – shock for the family: Child (2) overrun by a Fiaker
Dramatic scenes played out early Thursday evening on Vienna’s Stephansplatz! Because there the two-year-old girl from a vacationing family fell from a cab. The child was run over and seriously…