Global Liveability Index 2024

The Economist Intelligence Unit released its Global Liveability Index 2024, ranking cities worldwide based on various factors. Vienna, Austria, was ranked the best city to live in globally, while Honolulu was ranked as the best city in the U.S. due to factors like education, infrastructure, and stability.

Vienna ranked as the most liveable city in the world

Vienna has been crowned the most liveable city in the world for the third consecutive year according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual list. The city scored high in various categories but was marked lower for culture and environment. Western Europe performed well overall, with several cities ranking high.

Spray-painted Portraits of Alexei Navalny in Vienna

Two large portraits of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were spray-painted on a property owned by the family of a former Czech foreign minister behind a monument to Soviet soldiers in Vienna.

Vienna brothel murders

Vienna police launch investigation after three women found dead in a brothel. Suspect, an asylum-seeker from Afghanistan, arrested carrying a knife. Fourth woman found inside being questioned as a witness. Brothels legal in Austria.