The Vienna Oktoberfest which was last year hailed as a resounding success is set to take place again this year – and under new management. Claudia Wiesner, 43, is taking over the “Wiener Wiesn Fest” at the Prater which attracted 150,000 visitors from both Austria and abroad last year. The Wiesn is the name for […]
Viennese police are investigating after a man robbed a sports betting pub in Leopoldstadt district last night (Tues/Weds).The masked criminal, who was armed with a gun, forced a waitress to lead him to the safe of the inn which is open 24 hours a day. He escaped with an undisclosed amount of money around 3am.Several […]
Peter Alexander, one of the greatest entertainers in German-speaking Europe, died at the age of 84 in Vienna at the weekend.The Austrian singer and actor passed away on Saturday, his spokeswoman Erika Swatosch said yesterday (Sun).Alexander born Peter Alexander Neumayer starred in more than 50 films and hosted dozens of TV shows. He […]