https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Night train travel in Austria will see major changes in the months ahead, from cancelled routes to new services and upgraded trains. Here’s what travellers need to know about the changes. https://www.thelocal.at/20250121/the-changes-to-austrias-night-trains-passengers-should-know-about Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:20 +0100 the-changes-to-austrias-night-trains-passengers-should-know-about Austrian airports are adding new routes for 2025, including EasyJet’s return to Vienna with a daily flight to Milan, plus Salzburg’s new connections to Spain. https://www.thelocal.at/20250121/the-new-flights-to-and-from-austria-in-2025 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:44:58 +0100 the-new-flights-to-and-from-austria-in-2025 Austria's laws around remote working change in 2025 bringing updates to accident insurance, workplace agreements, and more. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20250102/explained-austrias-new-rules-around-remote-working-in-2025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:18:06 +0100 explained-austrias-new-rules-around-remote-working-in-2025 Austria’s housing market will see notable developments in 2025. From changes for renters to new opportunities for homeowners, find out what’s in store. https://www.thelocal.at/20250107/the-changes-property-buyers-and-renters-can-expect-in-austria-in-2025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:35:20 +0100 the-changes-property-buyers-and-renters-can-expect-in-austria-in-2025 Residents in Austria face several price hikes in 2025, from electricity and fuel to social insurance contributions. Here's what you need to know to prepare for the coming year. https://www.thelocal.at/20241128/listed-all-the-things-that-will-be-more-expensive-in-austria-in-2025 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:47:41 +0100 listed-all-the-things-that-will-be-more-expensive-in-austria-in-2025 Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has surprised many by no longer ruling out a property tax increase. Here's what the proposed changes could mean for foreign property owners in Austria. https://www.thelocal.at/20241205/what-austrias-proposed-property-tax-changes-would-mean-for-foreign-homeowners Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:04:57 +0100 what-austrias-proposed-property-tax-changes-would-mean-for-foreign-homeowners From 2025, Austria will charge a 25-cent deposit on plastic bottles and cans, which you can reclaim by returning them. Here’s how it works. https://www.thelocal.at/20241203/einwegpfand-what-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-new-bottle-deposit-system Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:24:10 +0100 einwegpfand-what-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-new-bottle-deposit-system As the new year rolls in, people in Austria can expect a wave of changes. From new tax brackets and environmental policies to updated school regulations, here’s a guide to what’s new in 2025. https://www.thelocal.at/20241227/taxes-labour-laws-and-bottle-deposits-what-changes-in-austria-in-2025 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:32:44 +0100 taxes-labour-laws-and-bottle-deposits-what-changes-in-austria-in-2025 With Austria’s generous public holidays and strategic planning, you can enjoy longer vacations in 2025 while using fewer annual leave days. https://www.thelocal.at/20241129/how-to-maximise-your-holidays-in-austria-in-2025 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:32:13 +0100 how-to-maximise-your-holidays-in-austria-in-2025 Vienna in 2025 will see public transport renovations and municipal fee hikes plus a packed cultural calendar. Here’s what’s ahead if you're in the Austrian capital. https://www.thelocal.at/20241231/what-to-expect-in-vienna-in-2025-events-transport-updates-and-rising-costs Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:18:47 +0100 what-to-expect-in-vienna-in-2025-events-transport-updates-and-rising-costs Austria’s VAT reform will simplify tax exemptions for small businesses and extend benefits to EU-based companies. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20241204/how-austrias-vat-change-will-impact-freelancers-and-small-businesses Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:41:16 +0100 how-austrias-vat-change-will-impact-freelancers-and-small-businesses Proposals mentioned during Austria's coalition talks suggest there could be changes to citizenship requirements, with a potential shift in focus for applicants and a softer stance on minor penalties. https://www.thelocal.at/20241230/how-austrias-strict-citizenship-rules-could-change-in-2025 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:18:32 +0100 how-austrias-strict-citizenship-rules-could-change-in-2025 Austria’s motorway vignette costs will increase in December. Here’s what drivers need to know about new prices and penalties as well as a rise in the cost of fuel. https://www.thelocal.at/20241128/what-drivers-in-austria-should-know-about-2025-vignette-price-hikes Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:51:07 +0100 what-drivers-in-austria-should-know-about-2025-vignette-price-hikes Major travel changes are coming to Austria in 2025, including higher motorway and public transport costs, new flight options, and EU visa updates. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20241212/the-big-changes-for-travel-in-austria-in-2025 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:21:51 +0100 the-big-changes-for-travel-in-austria-in-2025 Wondering about public holidays in Austria next year? Here’s the full list for 2025, plus the regional holidays and school breaks included so you can get planning. https://www.thelocal.at/20241217/calendar-the-days-youll-be-off-work-in-austria-in-2025 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:52:02 +0100 calendar-the-days-youll-be-off-work-in-austria-in-2025 Austria’s new government will need to tackle a growing deficit, and new taxes may be part of the solution. Here’s what’s under discussion. https://www.thelocal.at/20241121/what-new-taxes-could-be-announced-in-austria-next-year Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:29:19 +0100 what-new-taxes-could-be-announced-in-austria-next-year Austria's income tax brackets are adjusting in 2025 to reflect inflation, with updated thresholds ensuring fairer taxation. Here’s what you need to know about the changes and how they affect your income. https://www.thelocal.at/20241220/how-austrias-income-tax-brackets-will-change-in-2025 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:42:38 +0100 how-austrias-income-tax-brackets-will-change-in-2025 Buying property in Austria is about to get easier. Here's how changes in lending rules and market trends could open doors for homebuyers. https://www.thelocal.at/20241203/why-2025-will-be-a-better-year-to-buy-property-in-austria Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:18:27 +0100 why-2025-will-be-a-better-year-to-buy-property-in-austria