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Who Keeps Vienna Running at Night

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new ORF summer series, "Wien heute Nacht," profiles people working in Vienna while others sleep.
  • The series follows reporters as they join night shift workers, including a canal worker named Mark.
  • The show aims to offer an amusing look at the city's essential nighttime workforce.

Who keeps Vienna running through the night? A new summer series from ORF, titled "Wien heute Nacht," delves into the lives of the individuals who work while the rest of the city sleeps.

Reporters Katharina Reigersberg and Florian Kobler are venturing out to join these nocturnal workers. The series promises an amusing perspective on the city's essential nighttime operations. In one segment, Reigersberg dons the uniform of a canal worker named Mark, with whom she quickly establishes a friendly rapport, joking that they are "all in the dirt together."

The show aims to provide viewers with a unique glimpse into the often-unseen world of Vienna's night shift. By accompanying these workers, the series highlights the vital roles they play in maintaining the city's infrastructure and services, even as the majority of residents are asleep.

This initiative by "Wien heute" offers a fresh take on urban life, focusing on the human element behind the city's 24/7 functionality. The interactions and experiences shared promise to be both informative and entertaining, shedding light on a different facet of Viennese life.

because we are all in the dirt together.

โ€” Katharina ReigersbergReigersberg's comment to canal worker Mark, highlighting a sense of camaraderie despite their different roles.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.