If you have ever walked through Vienna's historic city centre and been approached by someone dressed as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart trying to sell you a concert ticket, you are not alone. For years, tourists and locals alike have raised complaints about the increasingly aggressive sales tactics of these costumed ticket vendors and the City of Vienna has finally had enough. Starting in early May 2026, the city will enforce a blanket ban on Mozart-costumed ticket sellers in several

In an era where misinformation spreads faster than ever, the ability to think critically about what we read, watch, and share online has become one of the most essential skills of our time. MediaWISE YOUth is an Erasmus+ training course that puts that skill front and center — bringing together youth workers from Austria, Georgia, Hungary, and Turkey in Vienna from 8–16 April 2026 to tackle fake news head on. Hosted by IKIGAI Verein zur Förderung von Kunst, Kultur und Bildung,

The "Cartoon zur Integration" project, taking place in Vienna from March 22–29, 2026, offers a unique platform for young immigrants to share their stories with the world through animation and cartoons. Hosted by the Austrian-based Meine Welt association, this Erasmus+ youth exchange will bring together a total of 20 participants and 8 leaders from Austria, Turkey, Ukraine, and Georgia. The young participants, aged between 18 and 29, will work together for a week on cartoon cr