This year too, police preparations for the Vienna Opera Ball are in full swing. As usual, the Ringstrasse is closed and traffic in front of the opera is diverted. The Vienna lines are also affected. In addition, the event will be accompanied by an ‘Eat the Rich’ counter-demonstration by Austria’s communist youth, which was called for in advance on social media.
This year too, the Opera Ball means a detour for Viennese road users. From 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, the Ringstrasse between Johannesgasse and Operngasse and Kärntnerring, as well as the Kärntnerstrasse between Karlsplatz and Opernring, are closed.
Easy access for opera guests
Cyclists may avoid the barriers on site. This is intended to provide smooth access for ball guests.
Counter demo planned
Moreover, the Austrian Communist Youth once again called for an “Opera Ball Demo”. The participants will gather at the U6 station Gumpendorfer Straße at 7 p.m. to march together along Gumpendorfer Straße to the Opernring.
Even though there are calls from pro-Palestinian activists on social networks, the Viennese police assume that the procession will take place peacefully. A stand rally has been registered at the sausage stall in front of the Albertina.
Police box at the Vienna Opera
Police dogs were deployed in the opera in advance to ensure the safety of the opera guests. The police also have a box at the ball, namely a so-called security box. From there you can keep an eye on everything via video surveillance and direct view.
Source: Krone
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