Vienna

The Vienna Mozart Orchestra returns to the Christmas Theater (ct.gr) for a magical celebration of the New Year. The internationally acclaimed musicians and singers in period costume promise to transport their audience back to 18th century Vienna in an unforgettable performance. Tickets are available at Viva's more.com, starting at 18 euros.

Vienna has once again been named the best city to live in the world. Last night, the annual ranking of the "Economist Intelligence Unit" was released, according to which the Austrian capital is ranked first for the fourth time in the last five years, the Austrian public radio and television ORF reported.

As announced by the police in Vienna today, there will be a noticeably larger number of police officers with special equipment, and as they state, the reason for this is the increased risk of attacks on religious buildings.

After COVID restrictions had wiped out Vienna's glamorous winter ball season for two years in a row, 50-year-old Wahyuni couldn't wait any longer to get all dolled up and put on her dazzling floral-patterned ballgown to once again waltz the night away.

Urška Klakočar Zupančič, the speaker of the National Assembly, has come under public scrutiny for flying to Austria's capital to attend the Vienna Philharmonic New Year's concert aboard the government jet.

"Protecting the external borders of the European Union is a common commitment of all member states and is key to tackling illegal migration." This was the general position of President Rumen Radev and the Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria Karl Nehammer, who talked today in Vienna, reports the press service of the Bulgarian presidency.

Classical musicians in Vienna are preparing to return to live performances after long months without audiences which have severely tested their motivation and, for some, even thrown their careers into question.

They are dusting off their instruments after Austria's easing of coronavirus restrictions allowed cultural venues to open their doors again on May 19.

The renowned Vienna State Opera will re-open its doors from June 8 -- with 100 guests per show in line with anti-coronavirus government guidelines, the opera house announced on June 3.

 A total of 14 concerts will be held this month for up to 100 spectators each. All will be streamed live free of charge, the 1,709-seat opera house said.

The Christmas Theater cultural program at the Galatsi Olympic Hall will host the Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra of Vienna for two nights, celebrating the new year with Viennese waltzes, accompanied by soloists and dancers from the Vienna State Opera. The Palace orchestra is well known for its crystal-clear interpretations and its majestic appearance on stage.

Vienna is the most enjoyable city to live in for the second year in the 2019 Economist Intelligence Unit rankings. The Austrian capital is followed by Melbourne, France Press and Reuters reported. Paris has been swept down due to protests by the "yellow vests" movement.