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The Vienna Mozart Orchestra returns to Athens for its third New Year's concert at the Christmas Theater (137 Veikou). Performing in authentic 18th-century costumes, the orchestra will transport the audience to the stunning Austrian capital with iconic works by Mozart and the Strauss family.

Security measures have been strengthened in Vienna ahead of the series of concerts scheduled for this week by the British band Coldplay, Austrian police announced today, following the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s shows, which were targeted by a suicide attack plot.

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.