The Associated Press reports that Vienna is dropping its bid for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games following a referendum that showed 72 per cent oppose the city’s bid. More than 1.1 million residents were eligible to vote.
Vienna Mayor Michael Haeupl said “apparently most people are not convinced that the city would benefit in the long term from investing in the Games”.
Deadline for postal voting is next Monday, although only marginal changes are expected in the final outcome of the referendum.
