Ukraine Arrival Center in Vienna-Hietzing Closes

The last arrival center for refugees from Ukraine is also closing. The operation of the Schlossberg quarters in Vienna-Hietzing will be discontinued at the end of the year. The office of Social City Councilor Peter Hacker (SPÖ) confirmed a corresponding report by the "Vorarlberger Nachrichten" to the APA on Friday. The accommodation operated by Volkshilfe is at full capacity.

Ukraine Arrival Center in Vienna-Hietzing at Full Capacity

More than 200 people can be accommodated there. According to the city, the center has been completely full for some time. Now it will be closed. Vienna was the last federal state with its own arrival center for displaced persons from Ukraine, it was emphasized, referring to the closure of a comparable facility in Vorarlberg.

The reception and care can only work together, but too little has happened here, it was said from the councilor's office. Currently, 10,786 people from Ukraine are in basic care in Vienna. Throughout Austria, there are around 30,000. The closure in Vienna had been announced several times by the Vienna Social Fund.

"Interior Minister Informed of Intended Closure for Months"

They had already informed the Ministry of the Interior, responsible for initial reception, in the summer. "We always fulfill our tasks with the knowledge that we have a special role as the federal capital. But that does not mean that we fulfill these tasks alone," the city councilor stated in a statement.

"The Interior Minister has been informed of the intended closure for months. I assume that he - together with the Federal Care Agency - will ensure the appropriate measures," said Hacker.

(APA/Red)

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