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Friday, September 20, 2024

Vienna's Major Events: A Peaceful Success

Published: 2024-09-01

Vienna recently hosted a series of major events, including Coldplay concerts, the Neustifter Kirtag, and the Stammersdorfer Weintagen, drawing over 400,000 attendees.

Despite the large crowds, the police reported a surprisingly calm outcome, with only 62 criminal charges filed, mostly for property crimes and minor assaults.

The heightened security measures, intensified after a foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift fans, were credited for maintaining order.

Additionally, financial police uncovered several cases of illegal employment at both the Frequency Festival and Coldplay concerts, although violations were fewer compared to previous years.

The events were deemed a success, with no injuries to police officers and a festive atmosphere prevailing throughout the city.