# #ViennaNews in the news

October 6, 2026 at 01:17 PM

> Vienna Energy Bonus: 61,000 Must Repay Subsidy · Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral Bans Large Bags · Vienna's Salztorbrücke to Close for Cars Nov 10

[Vienna Energy Bonus: 61,000 Must Repay Subsidy](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-energy-bonus-61-000-must-repay-subsidy-fd5c15c5>)
*October 6, 2026 at 01:17 PM* - A Vienna Court of Audit report reveals 21 million euros in energy subsidies must be reclaimed due to automated payout errors.

[Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral Bans Large Bags](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-s-st-stephen-s-cathedral-bans-large-bags-d53c243d>)
*October 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM* - Starting mid-October 2026, St. Stephen's Cathedral will prohibit large suitcases and trolleys to enhance safety for its 6 million annual visitors.

[Vienna's Salztorbrücke to Close for Cars Nov 10](<https://austriareport.com/article/vienna-s-salztorbrucke-to-close-for-cars-nov-10-1d2eed92>)
*September 25, 2026 at 09:59 AM* - Vienna will close the Salztorbrücke to motor traffic on November 10 ahead of a planned demolition and complete reconstruction in 2028.