Meals Tax Vote Revote Taken By Vienna Town Council After Missing Intent To Adopt

VIENNA, VA — The meals tax increase in the Town of Vienna got a final vote by Town Council Monday to meet a requirement on advertising adoption. On Aug. 25, Vienna Town Council voted 6-1 to increase the meals tax rate from 3 percent to 4 percent...

Vienna, a Hub for Espionage since the Cold War

Vienna is not only a city of diplomacy; numerous secret services also operate here, often under the cover of official institutions. Vienna lies at the heart of Europe, at the intersection between East and West. This central location has...

News Today Live Updates, 2 October | As popular study destinations tighten visa rules, Austria emerges as a stable option

News Today Live Updates: Get the latest news updates from India and all around the world. Stay updated with breaking news today.Climate activist Greta Thunberhg was detained by the Israeli forces on Wednesday as the military boarded several boats...

Alica Schmidt drops highlights of Spain trip with friends amid off season

Alica Schmidt is currently enjoying her off-season with her friends. The German middle-distance runner recently took a trip to Spain amid her off-season. Schmidt also shared glimpses of her trip on her Instagram profile. Alica Schmidt also...

Vienna’s “Little Greece” and the First Newspaper in Greek

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Vienna’s “Little Greece”. Credit: afagen/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 When we consider key communities of the Greek diaspora, Vienna rarely comes to mind. However, if we are to consider historically significant communities...

Paris Fashion Week: All of the Highlights and Standout Moments So Far

The fourth and final major Fashion Week of the action-packed Spring/Summer 2026 season has commenced in Paris, and it's the longest of the lot, running from 29th September all the way through to 7th October. During this time, some of the world's...

Security Debate in Austria: Expert Calls Neutrality “Immoral,” Former President Counters

In the ORF discussion program “Das Gespräch,” security expert Velina Tchakarova called for a rethink and described Austria's stance as ‘immoral’ and “cowardly,” while former Federal President Heinz Fischer vehemently defended armed neutrality....

Physical fitness linked to brain health in seniors, study shows

It runs in your veins. Researchers at the University of Vienna in Austria linked physical fitness in older adults to changes in blood markers, exploring whether simple blood tests can reflect how someone is aging, according to a new study...

Red Bull is conquering sport with no plans of slowing down

When Newcastle take on Saracens on Friday evening in their first Prem fixture of the season, it will mark the start of a new era for the club. One Newcastle fans hope will see the team sprout new wings. Red Bull’s takeover of English rugby’s...

Goal and Highlights for Portugal 1-0 Ireland in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match

Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match here on VAVEL, with all the action and excitement in real time! Good evening, and I'll see you here at VAVEL for the next matches! END OF...

Angel-faced, with a cut-glass accent and a voice that could charm the birds from the trees. But as The Sound of Music star Julie Andrews turns 90, how her steely core has earned her the nickname 'the nun with a switchblade'

Given she has had a career spanning 80 years, it is no surprise that Dame Julie Andrews has had a lot of roles on stage and screen. Even now though, as she turns 90, it is two that stand out more than any other. To everyone, the star is both...

Pluto TV launches dedicated snooker channel backed by Ronnie O’Sullivan

Pluto TV has announced the launch of Pluto Snooker 900, a first-of-its-kind dedicated snooker channel, fronted by snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan. Debuting on October 6, the free, ad-supported streaming channel will be available in nine...

Food trucks, fashion and FUN on tap at the 21st annual Plano International Festival

From food trucks to cultural fashions to fun activities for kids, there’s something for everyone at the Plano International Festival where visitors can tour the world in a day. With free parking and admission, it’s the perfect family outing. The...

Paris Fashion Week sees innovation flourish

Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2026 show in Paris, on September 30, 2025. ALAIN JOCARD/AFP Fashion insiders had been waiting for months, and it has finally arrived: The Spring-Summer 2026 season Paris Fashion Week, running from September 29 to...

At Paris Fashion Week, a Mixed Bag

Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: IK ALDAMA/Courtesy of Stella McCartney, Umberto Fratini, Paolo Lanzi / Gorunway.com/Courtesy of Dries Van Noten, Filippo Fior/Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Today in Paris, Jonathan Anderson opened the Dior show...

The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week S/S 2026 – as they happen

The fashion industry is in a moment of historic change: by the end of this season of shows, no fewer than 14 creative directors will have presented their debut collections at some of the world’s best-known brands, a seismic shake-up which will no...

Mandarin Oriental, Vienna to open its doors in October

Mandarin Oriental, Vienna is set to open its first hotel in Austria October on 20, 2025. The 138-room, 52-suite hotel, located in the city's First District on Riemergasse 7, is a heritage-listed former courthouse that has been carefully restored...

‘Maya the Bee’ Franchise Set for a Brand Revamp With Kids Media Banner Animaj (EXCLUSIVE)

Rolling off its acquisition of “Pocoyo,” the rising kids media company Animaj has boarded another iconic children’s brand, “Maya the Bee,” which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. Animaj – the AI-powered media company specializing in kids...

House of Music Hungary Launches Free Online Series on World Music Day

The House of Music Hungary is celebrating World Music Day with the launch of a new online series that will showcase exclusive performances recorded in its concert hall. The initiative aims to make the institution’s unique productions accessible...

SS26 Paris Fashion Week Round-up Part 1

Paris Fashion Week SS26 has only just begun, but the first shows have already set the tone for a season full of history, spectacle, and purpose. From regal fabrics with roots in Versailles to oversized power dressing and intimate moments at the...